11 Frozen Side Dishes Always Worth Picking Up From Dollar Tree

If there's anything better than a quick meal option, it's a quick meal option that's also inexpensive. Discount merchants like Dollar Tree stay affordable through various measures, which add up to some killer deals on grocery goods for thrifty-minded shoppers.

There are many name-brand copycats at Dollar Tree, as well as lots of goodies from famous brands, and the store's freezer section has plenty of both. Among them are various quick-to-prepare options that make perfect side dishes to accompany all kinds of meals. Whether you're looking for a quick side to serve at breakfast, lunch, or dinner, Dollar Tree's got you covered. Some of these frozen foods also make great options for taking to potlucks and other events when you don't have time to make something from scratch (we won't tell if you don't!).

To help you get the most out of your shopping trip when you head out to stock your freezer, keep in mind that mornings are the best time to shop at Dollar Tree, when the day is fresh and the crowds are thinner. Going earlier in the week is also a good idea, as you're more likely to encounter well-stocked shelves that have been freshly replenished rather than picked over.

And now, on we plod to explore some excellent frozen side dishes that are well worth taking home from your local Dollar Tree. Mealtime just got a whole lot easier. Just note that prices and availability may vary.

These Snapps Potato Skins present a delicious, outside-the-box option for a vegetable to serve alongside a variety of main dishes, bringing cheesy, bacony goodness to your dinner table. These crispy potato skins come stuffed with cheddar cheese and applewood bacon and pair amazingly with meaty entrees like steak, fried chicken, and baked ham. Snapps Potato Skins are available from Dollar Tree for $4.

Tasty bread is a welcome addition at any meal, and a basket full of warm, melty Bosco Sticks can scrumptiously accompany a variety of entrees. These soft artisan breadsticks come filled with real, gooey mozzarella cheese and brushed with a buttery garlic topping for a savory, satisfying addition to liven up your dinner table. Bosco Sticks are available from Dollar Tree for $1.25.

If you're a fan of Arby's famous curly fries, Dollar Tree has a frozen version you can take home and cook in your own kitchen as the perfect side companion for all kinds of meals. These Arby's Seasoned Curly Fries can be cooked in your oven or air fryer for a piping hot, takeout-esque goodie that your crew will quickly gobble up. Arby's Seasoned Curly Fries are available from Dollar Tree for $5.

You and yours can enjoy a restaurant favorite at home with quick, microwavable readiness thanks to this TGI Fridays Spinach & Artichoke Cheese Dip, featuring a tasty blend of spinach and artichokes melted up with parmesan, mozzarella, and Neufchâtel cheeses. This gooey, tasty dip can be paired with a variety of dippers, from pita wedges and tortilla chips to raw veggies and crostini, and each box comes with servings for eight that can be ready to eat in just five minutes. TGI Fridays Spinach & Artichoke Cheese Dip is available from Dollar Tree for $5.

When Latin cuisine is on the menu, these José Olé Beef & Cheese Mini Tacos are a great accompaniment, with handheld-sized snackability to fill out the spread. Whether you're serving up enchiladas or a mouthwatering skirt steak carne asada, these microwavable corn tortilla tacos are an ideal side dish to set out alongside the rice and beans. José Olé Mini Tacos are available from Dollar Tree for $5.

Cooking up some Asian fare? These Bibigo Steamed Chicken & Vegetable Dumplings, filled with cabbage, green onion, shiitake mushrooms, and juicy chicken, pair perfectly with any main dish, be it bibimbap, kung pao chicken, or pad Thai — and, bonus, a tasty sauce is included for your dipping pleasure. Bibigo Steamed Chicken & Vegetable Dumplings are available from Dollar Tree for $3.25.

No matter what's on the menu as your main meal event, these Tyson Any'tizers Homestyle Chicken Fries are a crowd-pleaser that will quickly disappear from the table. These crispy, breaded, french-fry-shaped chicken pieces can be paired with your favorite dipping sauces for an excellent, protein-rich addition to any meal, and they make a tasty and unique alternative to regular fries. Tyson Any'tizers Homestyle Chicken Fries are available from Dollar Tree for $5.50.

A versatile dish, fried rice can stand on its own as an entree, since it contains a filling blend of meat, carbohydrates, and vegetables, but it frequently serves as a mealtime co-star to main dishes like beef and broccoli or sweet and sour chicken. This Hart Asian Kitchen Chicken Fried Rice makes a tasty and convenient side dish when you're cooking up Asian cuisine, featuring a medley of vegetables, white meat chicken, rice, and savory soy sauce to fill up on. Hart Asian Kitchen Chicken Fried Rice is available from Dollar Tree for $5.

When you're serving up burgers, grilled cheese, corn dogs, and the like at lunch or dinner, these Checkers/Rally's Seasoned Onion Rings are a tasty alternative to french fries and potato chips that bring the flavors of your favorite fast food spot right to your kitchen. Featuring thick-cut onions breaded with Checkers' and Rally's famous Fry-Seasoning, these crispy rings can be air-fried for hot, fresh readiness and served up in mere minutes with your favorite dipping sauces. Checkers/Rally's Seasoned Onion Rings are available from Dollar Tree for $5.

When you need a filling side dish to fuel up with at breakfast, these Jimmy Dean Heat 'n Serve Original Sausage Links are a tasty option to accompany your favorite egg dishes or add protein power to sweeter fare like pancakes, waffles, and muffins. Featuring both pork and turkey meat, these hearty morsels come precooked and ready to heat and eat. Jimmy Dean Heat 'n Serve Original Sausage Links are available from Dollar Tree for $1.25.

For a quick veggie dish, this TJ Farms Select Stir Fry Blend can be microwave-steamed right in the bag — talk about no fuss, no muss! It serves up broccoli, carrots, snap peas, and yellow bell peppers that are ready to eat in just minutes and go well with virtually any meal. TJ Farms Select Stir Fry Blend is available from Dollar Tree for $1.25.