30 Steakhouse Sides You Can Make at Home

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30 Steakhouse Sides You Can Make at Home2/30 Slow-Cooker Baked Potatoes 7 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Slow-Cooker Baked Potatoes Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 8 hours 10 min Servings 6 potatoes Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These slow-cooker baked potatoes are so easy—just add your favorite toppings. Save any extra potatoes to make baked potato soup the next day. —Teresa Emrick, Tipp City, Ohio Nutrition Facts: 1 potato: 217 calories, 6g fat (4g saturated fat), 15mg cholesterol, 59mg sodium, 38g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 5g fiber), 5g protein. 3/30 Wedge Salad with Blue Cheese Dressing 5

A wedge salad gets the creamy treatment and topped with blue cheese dressing

Reviews Test Kitchen Approved JIM WIELAND For Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: A wedge salad gets the creamy treatment and topped with blue cheese dressing. Keep the dressing as a topper, or make it a dip for Buffalo wings. —Jenn Smith, East Providence, Rhode Island. Also, serve this after these steakhouse recipes that you can easily make at home. Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 313 calories, 28g fat (7g saturated fat), 33mg cholesterol, 473mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 8g protein. 4/30 Oven Fries 58 Reviews Test

Something about the combination of spices packs a punch

Kitchen Approved Total Time 50 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I jazz up these baked french fries with paprika and garlic powder. Something about the combination of spices packs a punch. The leftovers are even good cold! —Heather Byers, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Nutrition Facts: 12 pieces: 200 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 457mg sodium, 38g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 5g fiber), 5g protein. 5/30 Caesar Salad 8 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 10 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This crunchy, refreshing Caesar salad has a zippy,

zesty dressing that provides a burst of flavor with each bite

zesty dressing that provides a burst of flavor with each bite. It’s a great salad to perk up any spring or summer meal. —Schelby Thompson, Camden Wyoming, Delaware Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 265 calories, 28g fat (4g saturated fat), 2mg cholesterol, 268mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein. 6/30 Lemon Garlic Mushrooms 7 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I baste whole mushrooms with a lemony sauce to prepare this simple side dish. Using skewers or a basket makes it easy to

turn them as they grill to perfection

turn them as they grill to perfection. —Diane Hixon, Niceville, Florida Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 94 calories, 7g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 2mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 fat, 1 vegetable. 7/30 Slow-Cooker Creamed Corn with Bacon 13 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Slow-Cooker Creamed Corn with Bacon Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 4 hours 10 min Servings 20 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Every time I take this super rich corn to a holiday potluck or work party, I leave with an empty

slow cooker

slow cooker. It’s decadent, homey and so worth the splurge. —Melissa Pelkey Hass, Waleska, Georgia Nutrition Facts: 1/2 cup: 259 calories, 20g fat (11g saturated fat), 60mg cholesterol, 433mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 1g fiber), 5g protein. 8/30 Creamy Twice-Baked Potatoes 16 Reviews Creamy Twice-Baked Potatoes Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 35 min Servings 2 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: With a yummy cream cheese filling, these rich potatoes tucked into their own skins are sure winners. They look fancy but are not tricky to make. —Linda Wheeler, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Nutrition

I have always thought the crunchy almonds were a super addition

Facts: 1 potato: 448 calories, 30g fat (18g saturated fat), 78mg cholesterol, 541mg sodium, 40g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 4g fiber), 8g protein. 9/30 Green Beans Amandine 12 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: It’s hard to improve on the taste Mother Nature gives to fresh green beans, but Mom has done just that for years using this green beans amandine recipe. I have always thought the crunchy almonds were a super addition. —Brenda DuFresne, Midland, Michigan Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 125 calories, 9g fat (4g

Diabetic exchanges: 2 fat, 1 vegetable

saturated fat), 15mg cholesterol, 53mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 5g fiber), 4g protein. Diabetic exchanges: 2 fat, 1 vegetable. 10/30 Bacon Hash Brown Bake 8 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This tasty side dish has wonderful from-scratch flavor that makes it wonderful for brunch. It’s very popular with guests at my bed-and-breakfast.—Mark Clark, Twin Mountain, New Hampshire Nutrition Facts: 1/2 cup: 159 calories, 7g fat (3g saturated fat), 14mg cholesterol, 372mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 2g fiber), 6g protein. 11/30 Creamed Spinach

This side is a keeper!

& Pearl Onions 7 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Creamed Spinach & Pearl Onions Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: When I was a culinary student, this creamy dish wowed me, and I don’t even like spinach. This side is a keeper! —Chelsea Puchel, Pickens, South Carolina Nutrition Facts: 1/2 cup: 307 calories, 30g fat (18g saturated fat), 102mg cholesterol, 328mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 1g fiber), 5g protein. 12/30 Old-Fashioned Green Beans 20 Reviews Total Time 30 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From

The bacon provides rich flavor and the brown sugar a touch of sweetness

the Recipe Creator: Mom would prepare homegrown green beans using this recipe and, boy, did they ever taste good! The bacon provides rich flavor and the brown sugar a touch of sweetness. This is one irresistible side dish. —Willa Govoro, St. Clair, Missouri Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 145 calories, 10g fat (4g saturated fat), 11mg cholesterol, 132mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 3g fiber), 3g protein. 13/30 Garlic-Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Mustard Sauce 25 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Don’t be afraid to bring

the roasted Brussels sprouts

out the roasted Brussels sprouts. Mellowed with mustard sauce, they may just delight even the most skeptical folks. —Becky Walch, Orland, California Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 167 calories, 12g fat (5g saturated fat), 27mg cholesterol, 241mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 4g fiber), 4g protein. 14/30 Cornmeal Parker House Rolls 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 55 min Servings 2-1/2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My mom deserves the credit for making this recipe a family tradition. These sweet tender rolls have been on every holiday table at her house for as long

as I can remember

as I can remember. —Lisa D. Brenner, Harrisburg, Nebraska Nutrition Facts: 1 each: 137 calories, 5g fat (3g saturated fat), 26mg cholesterol, 122mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein. 15/30 Lemon-Roasted Asparagus 10 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved TASTE OF HOME Total Time 20 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: When it comes to fixing asparagus, I think it’s hard to go wrong. The springy flavors in this easy lemon asparagus recipe burst with every bite. —Jenn Tidwell, Fair Oaks, California Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 75 calories, 7g fat (1g saturated fat), 0

cholesterol, 154mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein

cholesterol, 154mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 fat, 1 vegetable. 16/30 Smashed Potatoes 16 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Crispy Smashed Potatoes Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Golden brown and buttery, these crispy smashed potatoes live up to their tantalizing name. A sprinkle of fresh herbs when they’re hot out of the oven maximizes the flavor…and the pretty. —Althea Dye, Howard, Ohio Nutrition Facts: 3 smashed potatoes: 292 calories, 22g fat (9g saturated fat), 31mg cholesterol, 543mg sodium, 22g

carbohydrate (1g sugars, 2g fiber), 3g protein

carbohydrate (1g sugars, 2g fiber), 3g protein. 17/30 Golden Honey Pan Rolls 47 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 55 min Servings 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: A cousin in North Carolina gave me the recipe for these delicious honey-glazed rolls. Using my bread machine to make the dough saves me about 2 hours compared to the traditional method. The rich buttery taste of these rolls is so popular with family and friends that I usually make two batches so I have enough! —Sara Wing, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Nutrition Facts: 1 roll: 139 calories, 6g

It’s my favorite side to serve when I make sloppy joes

fat (2g saturated fat), 22mg cholesterol, 168mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein. 18/30 Slow-Cooked Corn on the Cob Test Kitchen Approved Slow-Cooked Corn on the Cob Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 2 hours 10 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I like to eat corn all year long, so I came up with this recipe. It’s my favorite side to serve when I make sloppy joes. You can use a butter substitute for a skinny version of this corn. —Teresa Flowers, Sacramento, California Nutrition Facts: 4 pieces: 161

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