14 Easy Oven-Baked Sides That Make Any Meal Better

Oven-baked vegetables and side dishes are the perfect way to add flavor, texture, and color to any meal. This roundup features recipes that range from crispy potatoes and cheesy baked favorites to sweet sides and wholesome vegetable dishes. Designed to be easy and approachable, these baked sides are perfect for weeknight dinners, holiday meals, or anytime you want to elevate your plate. With these recipes, you can make simple, flavorful, and crowd-pleasing sides straight from the oven.

Easy Hawaiian Baked Beans: A Taste of the Islands in Every Bite

A bowl of baked beans garnished with chopped herbs and topped with a slice of pineapple, placed on a patterned cloth. — Easy Hawaiian Baked Beans: A Taste of the Islands in Every Bite. Photo credit: Trop Rockin.

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This baked bean dish cooks evenly with sweet and savory flavors. Beans stay tender. Pineapple pieces distribute throughout. Portions serve cleanly.
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Baked Sliced Zucchini

These slices bake evenly with lightly browned edges. Seasonings distribute uniformly. Texture stays tender. Portions serve neatly.
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Baked Feta Pasta

This pasta bakes evenly with creamy feta and sauce. Cheese softens uniformly. Sauce distributes throughout. Portions serve neatly.
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Oven Baked Riced Cauliflower

This cauliflower bakes evenly with tender texture. Seasonings distribute throughout. Fluffiness stays consistent. Portions serve easily.
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Easy Cheesy Tennessee Onions

These onions bake evenly with melted cheese. Texture stays tender. Layers remain distinct. Portions serve neatly.
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Cheesy Loaded Twice Baked Potatoes

These potatoes bake evenly with creamy, cheesy filling. Toppings melt uniformly. Layers hold together. Portions serve cleanly.
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Easy Scalloped Potatoes

These potatoes bake evenly with creamy sauce. Layers hold together. Topping browns lightly. Portions lift neatly.
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Red Cabbage Coleslaw

This coleslaw mixes evenly with tender cabbage. Dressing coats uniformly. Flavors distribute throughout. Portions serve easily.
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BBQ Smashed Potatoes

These potatoes bake evenly with crispy edges. BBQ flavor distributes throughout. Texture remains tender inside. Portions serve neatly.
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Oven Baked Sweet Potato Slices

Close-up of baked sweet potato slices arranged on a baking sheet. — Oven Baked Sweet Potato Slices. Photo credit: MOON and spoon and yum.

These slices bake evenly with caramelized edges. Texture stays soft inside. Seasonings coat uniformly. Portions lift cleanly.
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Garlic & Rosemary Braised Potatoes

Sliced roasted potatoes seasoned with herbs and black pepper, served in a black baking dish on a white tiled surface. — Garlic & Rosemary Braised Potatoes. Photo credit: Cook What You Love.

These potatoes bake evenly with tender interior. Garlic and rosemary flavor distribute throughout. Texture stays firm but soft inside. Portions serve cleanly.
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Brown Sugar Baked Sweet Potato Slices

Sliced roasted sweet potatoes arranged on a black slate serving board with a large silver spoon beside them on a wooden cutting board. — Brown Sugar Baked Sweet Potato Slices. Photo credit: Renee Nicole’s Kitchen.

These slices bake evenly with caramelized edges. Sweetness distributes evenly. Texture stays soft inside. Portions lift cleanly.
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Baked Beans with Hamburger

This dish bakes evenly with beef mixed throughout. Beans remain creamy. Flavors meld during cooking. Portions serve easily.
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Stuffed Baked Potatoes

Several baked potatoes topped with melted cheese, vegetables, and herbs are arranged on a baking tray. — Stuffed Baked Potatoes. Photo credit: Urban Farmie.

These potatoes bake evenly with filling enclosed. Cheese melts uniformly. Layers hold together. Portions serve neatly.
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