21 Foolproof Brunch Sides

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You’ve never had crumb cake like this before! These bite-sized breakfast bombs start by stuffing Pillsbury™ Cinnamon Rolls with Original Icing with cherry preserves and cream cheese, then topping them with a homemade crumb topping for a morning treat that rivals any bakery.

You’ve never had crumb cake like this before! These bite-sized breakfast bombs start by stuffing Pillsbury™ Cinnamon ...

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These blueberry-stuffed biscuits are easy, delicious and beautiful with a sweet lemon glaze!

These blueberry-stuffed biscuits are easy, delicious and beautiful with a sweet lemon glaze!

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These yummy cinnamon-sugar knots are 50 percent biscuit, 50 percent doughnut, and 110 percent need to be part of the menu for your next brunch. Tip: Try using orange juice in place of milk in the glaze for a fun flavor twist.

These yummy cinnamon-sugar knots are 50 percent biscuit, 50 percent doughnut, and 110 percent need to be part of the menu for your next brunch. Tip: Try using orange juice in place of milk in the glaze for a fun flavor twist.

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We should have called these “Secret Ingredient Sausage-Pancake Muffins,” because—in addition to being deliciously sweet and savory—this muffin-tin recipe features one of our favorite hacks ever! Can you guess the first ingredient?

We should have called these “Secret Ingredient Sausage-Pancake Muffins,” because—in addition to being deliciously sweet and savory—this muffin-tin recipe features one of our favorite hacks ever! Can you guess the first ingredient?

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Looking at this gorgeous, braided DIY Danish, would you ever guess that it’s made with just five ingredients? It’s easy and impressive, just how we like it! Tip: Add a little milk or water to powdered sugar to make a glaze, and drizzle over the top for even more bakery-worthy sweetness.

Looking at this gorgeous, braided DIY Danish, would you ever guess that it’s made with just five ingredients? It’s easy and impressive, just how we like it! Tip: Add a little milk or water to powdered sugar to make a glaze, and drizzle over the top for even more bakery-worthy sweetness.

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This is no average coffee cake—this is cinnamon roll coffee cake with swirls of lemon cheesecake filling. The recipe says to cut it into wedges before serving, but it smells so delicious that we wouldn’t blame you or your guests for tearing right into it as soon as it comes out of the oven, either.

This is no average coffee cake—this is cinnamon roll coffee cake with swirls of lemon cheesecake filling. The recipe says to cut it into wedges before serving, but it smells so delicious that we wouldn’t blame you or your guests for tearing right into it as soon as it comes out of the oven, either.

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This dish is a wonderful addition to a buffet-style or open house brunch, because you can leave it in the slow cooker to stay warm after it’s done cooking. The addition of chopped cooked ham makes it a little heartier than your average veggies, too.

This dish is a wonderful addition to a buffet-style or open house brunch, because you can leave it in the slow cooker to stay warm after it’s done cooking. The addition of chopped cooked ham makes it a little heartier than your average veggies, too.

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Not a fan of green beans? These slow-cooker carrots are an equally easy vegetable side dish. Cooked in brown sugar and butter, they have an incredible flavor that will pair well with both savory and sweet dishes on your menu.

Not a fan of green beans? These slow-cooker carrots are an equally easy vegetable side dish. Cooked in brown sugar and butter, they have an incredible flavor that will pair well with both savory and sweet dishes on your menu.

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Veggies? Boring? Not on our watch. This creamy, cheesy, crunchy-topped veggie side dish is anything but ordinary, and the perfect addition to your table at holiday brunches and beyond.

Veggies? Boring? Not on our watch. This creamy, cheesy, crunchy-topped veggie side dish is anything but ordinary, and the perfect addition to your table at holiday brunches and beyond.

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Pinterest’s favorite vegetable has never had it so good! We love the flavor combination of savory Parmesan cheese, bright lemon peel and just a hint of heat from red pepper flakes—and we think your brunch guests will, too!

Pinterest’s favorite vegetable has never had it so good! We love the flavor combination of savory Parmesan cheese, bright lemon peel and just a hint of heat from red pepper flakes—and we think your brunch guests will, too!

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This easy air fryer version of home fries is our favorite way to make roasted potatoes right now. You don’t even need to preheat the air fryer, and you’ll have perfectly crispy, browned potatoes that pair beautifully with any brunch main.

This easy air fryer version of home fries is our favorite way to make roasted potatoes right now. You don’t even need to preheat the air fryer, and you’ll have perfectly crispy, browned potatoes that pair beautifully with any brunch main.

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When you were a kid, would you ever have thought you’d grow up to love Brussels sprouts? If only our moms had made this roasted version with bacon, red onions and olive oil—we’d all have been on Team Sprouts a lot sooner.

When you were a kid, would you ever have thought you’d grow up to love Brussels sprouts? If only our moms had made this roasted version with bacon, red onions and olive oil—we’d all have been on Team Sprouts a lot sooner.

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How pretty would these look on the table at your next brunch? Creamy Boursin® cheese, ham and asparagus are all rolled up inside golden crescent rolls for an easy brunch side dish that packs everyone’s favorites into every bite.

How pretty would these look on the table at your next brunch? Creamy Boursin® cheese, ham and asparagus are all rolled up inside golden crescent rolls for an easy brunch side dish that packs everyone’s favorites into every bite.

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We bet you’ve never used crescent dough like this before! These rolls are the very definition of what we like to call “easy-fancy”: They’re unbelievably easy (just slice dough and add butter and seasoning on top), but manage to look and taste just a little bit fancy, so any meal you pair them with instantly feels special.

We bet you’ve never used crescent dough like this before! These rolls are the very definition of what we like to call “easy-fancy”: They’re unbelievably easy (just slice dough and add butter and seasoning on top), but manage to look and taste just a little bit fancy, so any meal you pair them with instantly feels special.

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Whether you slice it into squares of savory side bread, or let guests grab individual bites throughout the meal, this bacon-cheddar pull-apart will be a hit any way you serve it. If you want to add a spicy kick, try substituting pepper Jack for some or all of the cheddar called for in the recipe.

Whether you slice it into squares of savory side bread, or let guests grab individual bites throughout the meal, this bacon-cheddar pull-apart will be a hit any way you serve it. If you want to add a spicy kick, try substituting pepper Jack for some or all of the cheddar called for in the recipe.

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Not to brag or anything, but when a recipe for spinach gets solid five-star reviews, you know you’ve found something special. Creamed spinach is comfort food-y enough for cold weather, and veggie-heavy enough for spring and summer. In other words, it’s the total (side dish) package.

Not to brag or anything, but when a recipe for spinach gets solid five-star reviews, you know you’ve found something special. Creamed spinach is comfort food-y enough for cold weather, and veggie-heavy enough for spring and summer. In other words, it’s the total (side dish) package.

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Fact: Everyone loves bacon. Also fact: No one loves standing over a hot stove as bacon grease splatters everywhere. Solution: Cook your bacon in the oven, hands free! Not only will the strips cook evenly, the grease will also drip off the bacon during cooking so you won’t need to waste half a roll of paper towels draining it.

Fact: Everyone loves bacon. Also fact: No one loves standing over a hot stove as bacon grease splatters everywhere. Solution: Cook your bacon in the oven, hands free! Not only will the strips cook evenly, the grease will also drip off the bacon during cooking so you won’t need to waste half a roll of paper towels draining it.

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Don’t wait for a holiday to enjoy corn pudding! This slow-cooker version preps in 10 minutes and then basically cooks itself, so now you can add it to your brunch rotation all year round.

Don’t wait for a holiday to enjoy corn pudding! This slow-cooker version preps in 10 minutes and then basically cooks itself, so now you can add it to your brunch rotation all year round.

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Baked in a creamy, cheesy Alfredo sauce and topped with crunchy golden panko bread crumbs, this might be the most decadent asparagus in human history. Chef’s tip: Add a squeeze of lemon juice to the dish right before serving for an elevated flavor and presentation.

Baked in a creamy, cheesy Alfredo sauce and topped with crunchy golden panko bread crumbs, this might be the most decadent asparagus in human history. Chef’s tip: Add a squeeze of lemon juice to the dish right before serving for an elevated flavor and presentation.

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These are the cheesy party potatoes from every family reunion and church potluck of your childhood—and yes, they still taste as good as you remember! They’re so popular, it’s almost not even fair to the other side dishes. And did we mention you can make them ahead? (See the “Expert Tips” section of the recipe for make-ahead instructions.) Nailed it!

These are the cheesy party potatoes from every family reunion and church potluck of your childhood—and yes, they still taste as good as you remember! They’re so popular, it’s almost not even fair to the other side dishes. And did we mention you can make them ahead? (See the “Expert Tips” section of the recipe for make-ahead instructions.) Nailed it!