48 Christmas Side Dishes

Not all mashed potatoes are created equally. Read on to discover how to make easy, smooth, and creamy mashed potatoes that will be the best you’ve ever eaten!

With only five ingredients and only 10 minutes prep time needed, this one is perfect as a holiday side dish.

This easy Smashed Potato recipe will become your go-to recipe! Smashed Potatoes can be made mostly ahead of time then just toss them in the oven or air fryer.

Easy, cheesy, and flavorful, this Instant Pot scalloped potatoes recipe comes together much quicker than using the oven. Add bacon and ham for a hearty main dish or serve as the perfect side dish for a delicious holiday meal.

Stuffed baked potatoes have to be one of the most versatile dishes you can make. For one thing, they can be stuffed with just about anything and they pair well with your special Christmas proteins.

You're going to want to make these twice baked potatoes for every holiday meal!

These Hasselback potatoes are so easy to make, but they are all dressed up and super delicious.

Loaded mashed potatoes are a crowd favorite, whether it's a regular weeknight, or a special holiday meal.

This homemade stuffing is a family recipe that will be your go to stuffing recipe for all your holiday meals and can be baked separately in a casserole dish or stuffed in the turkey.

A fantastic stuffing recipe using three types of mushrooms and plenty of Parmigiano-Reggiano for a delicious fall or holiday side dish.

This Sweet Potato Casserole has not only a crunchy Buttered Pecan Topping but also a Marshmallow Drizzle to take it completely over the top!

Sweet Potato Casserole is popular for Thanksgiving and Christmas but delicious enough to have through all of fall and winter. Top it with marshmallows for a fun and festive sweetness that can’t be beat!

This Easy Green Bean Casserole recipe is creamy and full of flavor with a crunchy topping made with panko breadcrumbs and french fried onions.

Sautéed Green Beans and Mushrooms with Parmesan – four ingredients and SO healthy and perfect for weeknights and holidays!

A simple recipe for Green Beans Almondine that uses just ONE pan. Healthy, fresh and perfect for serving a crowd on the holidays. Great with bacon, too!

This 3-ingredient recipe for Garlic Portobello Mushrooms is the perfect delicious side dish all year-round but are perfect for serving with your holiday menu.

This simple rice and mushroom casserole is a winning dish that your family will ask for every holiday.

Mushrooms au Gratin are a delicious and different way to serve mushrooms. They make a wonderful side dish!

Scalloped potatoes are often a side; however, with the addition of ham, it eats like a meal. Eyes will instantly light up when you bring these to the table.

Roasted Carrot Souffle – so easy you won’t believe it. This has been the one staple on our holiday table for years and is a huge hit with all ages!

Brown sugar glazed carrots are the way to go if you need a delicious and easy side dish. The sweet and savory glaze makes these carrots real crowd-pleasers.

This easy mushroom risotto is sophisticated and has amazing flavor and is a delicious and elegant addition to the holiday table.

Creamy, cheesy, and loaded with flavor, Smoked Mac and Cheese is an easy side dish that everyone goes crazy for! Add a lot of smoked flavor or just a little, but don’t miss this amazing recipe.

Two recipes for creamed corn and one has just one ingredient! Creamed corn is such an easy side dish that takes just minutes to make!

This easy creamed onions recipe is baked with butter, whole milk, and crushed crackers for a delicious side dish to serve with ham, turkey, or any roast.

This baked mashed cauliflower is so flavorful and is a great side to serve with Christmas Dinner.

Just two ingredients to make one of the most delicious veggie sides to add to your holiday menu.

Roasted Radishes are sweeter without the bite of raw radish. Add a little balsamic & honey and they make a fantastic colorful side dish for a holiday meal!

Add a touch of sweet and tangy flavor with these delicious balsamic caramelized onions. They make the perfect topping for steaks, potatoes, and even served on their own!

A quick and simple holiday side dish that elegant and versatile.

Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus is incredibly simple to throw together, perfect in the oven or on the grill, and a great side to serve on Christmas or other holidays.

Nothing says holiday like homemade cranberry sauce, and this cranberry orange sauce recipe takes just 4 ingredients.

Zucchini Ribbons are easy to make and take just minutes! All you need is a vegetable peeler and some fresh zucchini and you’re all set. Plus they look elegant with your holiday meal and are a healthy side to serve.

These delish roasted Smashed Brussels Sprouts with cheese will convince even those who claim to not care for brussels sprouts! The parmesan cheese and crispy edges make these a healthy, tasty treat.

Purple brussels sprouts are healthy, delicious, and make a gorgeous side dish!

A gorgeous vegetarian side dish for the holiday table, this tian recipe is full of fresh veggies and lots of flavor.

This roasted vegetable medley is a show-stopper! So delicious and looks amazing and elegant on the holiday table.

This favorite family recipe is served at almost every holiday!

Fresh and creamy and just the right amount of sweet, this fall fruit salad makes a great holiday side dish.

While some may classify these as an appetizer, stuffed mushrooms are one of our favorite sides to serve with a Christmas dinner and these keto-friendly crab stuffed mushrooms are a hit every time.

Herbed Honey Butter Roasted Potatoes are baked until golden brown and are the perfect side dish to go along with your favorite steak, turkey, or ham.

This creamy, cheesy risotto bake is the ideal comfort food to serve with your holiday meal.

With a touch of maple syrup and cinnamon, this Christmas cranberry sauce is a delicious alternative to our regular cranberry orange sauce.

Candied yams are great, but candied yams with marshmallows are even better. Adding a gooey toasted marshmallow layer makes all the difference!

This low-carb keto friendly creamed spinach is so delicious with a rich, savory flavor and creamy texture, and is perfect for adding to your holiday table.

Broccoli Rice Casserole with crisp, fresh broccoli and fluffy rice come together in a creamy cheesy homemade sauce to create a family favorite side dish that pairs perfectly with your Christmas Ham!

Chestnuts roasting on an open fire? Sure! Or you can use this guide for an easy-peel method to make this Christmas Eve treat.

Pillsbury biscuits rolled in butter, garlic and parmesan, then baked! So easy, but perfect and delicious to serve with Christmas dinner.