Mama's Way or Your Way? Side Dishes

Round out your meal with a classic Southern side dish or a reinvented classic that's quick and easy.

Southern Living Recipe: Southern-Style Collard Greens

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Mama's Way: Southern-Style Collard Greens

It’s the slow cooking method that really brings out that mouth-watering smoky pork flavor and the tender texture of these collards. But, the best part is dipping a piece of cornbread in all that leftover potlikker.

Why We Love Mama's Way 

  • Smoky pork flavor
  • Tender texture
  • Delicious potlikker
Recipe: Southern-Style Collard Greens

Southern Living Recipe: Sauteed Greens

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Your Way: Sautéed Greens

Ready in just 26 minutes, Sauteed Greens are packed with fresh flavor from chopped ginger and spicy serrano peppers. (And without all the pork usually found in classic collards, it’s a lot better for you!)

Why We Love Your Way 

  • Speedy preparation
  • Better for you
  • 26-minute cook time
Recipe: Sautéed Greens

Tomato Pie

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Mama's Way: Tomato Pie

Tomato pie is a summer favorite that combines farmers' market favorites—tomatoes and fresh herbs. Pair it with a flaky sour cream pastry crust and you won't be able to resist this dish!


Why We Love Mama's Way

  • Classic recipe made with simple ingredients
  • Homemade sour cream pastry crust
  • Pretty presentation
Recipe: Tomato Pie

Herbed Tomato Tart

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Your Way: Herbed Tomato Tart

This updated tomato pie is served pizza-style on a puff pastry with a combination of feta and mozzarella cheese. An assortment of herbs along with colorful fresh tomatoes gives this tomato tart its wonderful flavor.


Why We Love Your Way

  • Great finger food for entertaining
  • Can use any combination of spices
  • Frozen puff pastry makes it easy
 Recipe: Herbed Tomato Tart

Classic Parmesan Scalloped Potatoes

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Mama's Way: Classic Parmesan Scalloped Potatoes

This lavishly rich casserole is ideal for family suppers. For a slight twist, try Gruyère cheese instead of Parmesan.

Why We Love Mama's Way

  • Cheesy, golden crust
  • Well-seasoned, but not overpowering
  • Buttery Yukon gold potatoes
Recipe: Classic Parmesan Scalloped Potatoes

Scalloped Sweet Potato Stacks

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Your Way: Scalloped Sweet Potato Stacks

Fancy enough for company, this recipe bakes sweet potatoes, mozzarella cheese, and fresh thyme in individual stacks.

Why We Love Your Way

  • Surprisingly savory flavor
  • Layers of melted mozzarella
  • No special tools needed, just a muffin pan
Recipe: Scalloped Sweet Potato Stacks

Southern Living Recipe: Two-Cheese Squash Casserole

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Mama's Way: Two-Cheese Squash Casserole  

Cheddar and Parmesan combine forces with summery yellow squash for this creamy casserole. For a tasty and colorful twist, substitute sliced zucchini for half of the yellow squash.

Why We Love Mama's Way

  • Pairs Parmesan and Cheddar
  • Rich, oven-baked flavor
  • Feeds a crowd
Recipe: Two-Cheese Squash Casserole

Southern Living Recipe: Summer Squash Casserole

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Your Way: Summer Squash Casserole

This updated twist on classic yellow squash casserole cooks quickly in the microwave while still delivering all the luscious flavor.

Why We Love Your Way

  • Buttery-crisp crumb topping
  • Microwave-quick cook time
  • Weeknight easy
Recipe: Summer Squash Casserole

Southern Living Recipe: Tee's Corn Pudding

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Mama's Way: Tee's Corn Pudding

This classic recipe has a rich, soufflé-like texture without the hassle. The result is an impressive holiday side dish the entire family will love.

Why We Love Mama's Way

  • Fresh corn flavor
  • Delicate texture
  • Family-gathering favorite
Recipe: Tee's Corn Pudding

Southern Living Recipe: Parmesan Corn Pudding

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Your Way: Parmesan Corn Pudding

The tasty side dish takes a quicker approach to classic corn pudding. You'll love the cheesy Parmesan twist.

Why We Love Your Way

  • Uses less dairy and eggs
  • Fast prep time
  • Baked cheese top
Recipe: Parmesan Corn Pudding

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