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Christmas Side Dishes

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Christmas Side Dish Recipes
Christmas Side Dish Recipes
Christmas Side Dish Recipes

Holidays are coming, and it’s time to celebrate! These Christmas side dishes taste so good that you will want to make them on repeat all year long!

Cooking and get-togethers can be a little stressful since our minds are also divided between presents, decorations, family, and kids at home. Let one or more of these epic Christmas side dishes take the pressure off on what to serve!

Best Christmas Side Dishes

Any of these easy Christmas side dishes can feed a crowd. Below, you’ll find fresh salads, roasted veggies, holiday classics like sausage apple stuffing or deviled eggs, and so much more!

These recipes are so good that everyone will help themselves to seconds, and guests will ask for the recipe!

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Sweet Potato Casserole

Made with wholesome ingredients, this caramelized pecan sweet potato casserole is loaded with flavor in every bite!

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A big bowl of cranberry quinoa salad on checkered tablecloth

Cranberry Quinoa Salad

Fresh, light, delicious, and super easy to make, this healthy side dish is one you’ll want to have not only on Christmas!

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large bowl of orange juice cranberry sauce

Cranberry Orange Sauce

This homemade cranberry sauce has a delicious tart-sweet flavor that will have people eating it by the spoonful.

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caramelized Brussels sprouts on a plate with bacon

Caramelized Brussels Sprouts & Bacon

Crispy on the outside with tender centers, this delicious side dish is tangy-savory perfection, and it comes together in one skillet.

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blue platter of angel eggs

Classic Angel Eggs

A holiday classic side dish with a nicer name and all the creamy, tasty goodness we all love!

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Large winter salad in a bowl

Winter Salad with Roasted Vegetables

Seasonal vegetables, greens, and a tasty dressing come together for an epic side that tastes like your next favorite salad!

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roasted broccolini on a plate with lemon wedges

Roasted Broccolini

A terrific healthy side dish that pairs great with everything, and you can cook in just 15 minutes!

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brussels sprouts salad topped with bacon

Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad

Only 4 ingredients… and one of them is bacon! You can be sure your guests will rave about this easy salad!

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Easy Popovers

You only need a blender and a muffin pan to make these melt-in-your-mouth popovers for a perfect fluffy side dish!

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Spicy Green Beans

A quick and easy recipe that goes well with everything. These spicy veggies are going to hit the spot this Christmas!

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plate of roasted parsnips

Roasted Parsnips

The oven gives these parsnips the heavenly texture of roasted potatoes and caramelized flavor. Who can say no to that?

Cauliflower Mac & Cheese

This scrumptious cheesy low-carb side dish tastes like pasta, and it’s easy and quick to cook on the stovetop!

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Who has time to stand over the stove to make risotto? Not me. I’m sharing how I make it where it practically cooks itself, and with Libby’s Vegetable Cups I can now make it easier than ever to please my picky eaters!

Risotto with Parmesan and Peas

Enjoy a warm, cozy meal by adding this delicious baked risotto as a side dish! Creamy, cheesy, and easy!

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large dish of balsamic beets topped with greens

Balsamic Roasted Beets

Roasted beets on the oven, a sweet and tangy balsamic glaze over the top: a simple side with tons of flavors!

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large serving bowl of sausage apple stuffing

Sausage Apple Stuffing

A holiday classic for those who love savory-sweet flavors: Italian sausage, tart apple, and cranberries make the magic happen!

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large bowl of savory roasted butternut squash

Savory Butternut Squash

Garlic butter and Parmesan cheese turn butternut squash into a delicious side dish that everyone is going to love!

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Creamy Southern Mashed Potatoes are the perfect Holiday side dish.

Southern Mashed Potatoes

These mashed potatoes are an indulgent, crowd-pleaser side dish, perfect for the holiday season!

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Overhead photo of roasted cauliflower soup topped with cauliflower florets

Creamy Roasted Cauliflower Soup 

This comfort food recipe is the most luxurious way to enjoy cauliflower, is so simple to make and tastes amazing!

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Roasted Sweet Potato Stacks

Each bite of these sweet potatoes is laced with cheesy, brown buttery goodness: your guests will ask for the recipe!

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Peas and Carrots with Potatoes

Veggies like potatoes, peas, and carrots turn into a delicious and cozy side dish with this simple recipe!

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hot hummus and spinach dip recipe

Hummus Spinach Dip

A lighter version of the traditional spinach dip that only takes 5 minutes to prep, and the oven does the rest!

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Christmas Side Dishes

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Everyone will be delighted with these easy Christmas side dishes. They taste so good that you’ll want to make them year-round!

Starting with this Sweet Potato Casserole! 

  • Author: Laura Fuentes
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 50 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 6
  • Category: Sides

Ingredients

  • 5 sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • ½ cup raisins
  • 1 cup shallots, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • ½ –1 cup pecan pieces
  • ½ cup maple syrup
  • salt and pepper (to taste)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350ºF.
  2. In a medium bowl, toss sweet potatoes with olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt and pepper, raisins and shallots.
  3. Place sweet potato mixture in a 9×13 inch-baking dish.
  4. In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Add pecans and stir until fragrant, about 3 minutes. Add maple syrup and stir until most of the liquid has been absorbed, about 3 minutes.
  5. Top potatoes with caramelized toasted pecans, cover with aluminum foil and bake in preheated oven 50-60 minutes or until sweet potatoes are tender.

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