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!
Sweet Potato Casserole
Made with wholesome ingredients, this caramelized pecan sweet potato casserole is loaded with flavor in every bite!
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!
Cranberry Orange Sauce
This homemade cranberry sauce has a delicious tart-sweet flavor that will have people eating it by the spoonful.
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.
Classic Angel Eggs
A holiday classic side dish with a nicer name and all the creamy, tasty goodness we all love!
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!
Roasted Broccolini
A terrific healthy side dish that pairs great with everything, and you can cook in just 15 minutes!
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!
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!
Spicy Green Beans
A quick and easy recipe that goes well with everything. These spicy veggies are going to hit the spot this Christmas!
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!
Risotto with Parmesan and Peas
Enjoy a warm, cozy meal by adding this delicious baked risotto as a side dish! Creamy, cheesy, and easy!
Balsamic Roasted Beets
Roasted beets on the oven, a sweet and tangy balsamic glaze over the top: a simple side with tons of flavors!
Sausage Apple Stuffing
A holiday classic for those who love savory-sweet flavors: Italian sausage, tart apple, and cranberries make the magic happen!
Savory Butternut Squash
Garlic butter and Parmesan cheese turn butternut squash into a delicious side dish that everyone is going to love!
Southern Mashed Potatoes
These mashed potatoes are an indulgent, crowd-pleaser side dish, perfect for the holiday season!
Creamy Roasted Cauliflower Soup
This comfort food recipe is the most luxurious way to enjoy cauliflower, is so simple to make and tastes amazing!
Roasted Sweet Potato Stacks
Each bite of these sweet potatoes is laced with cheesy, brown buttery goodness: your guests will ask for the recipe!
Peas and Carrots with Potatoes
Veggies like potatoes, peas, and carrots turn into a delicious and cozy side dish with this simple 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!
Christmas Side Dishes
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!
- 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
- Preheat oven to 350ºF.
- In a medium bowl, toss sweet potatoes with olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt and pepper, raisins and shallots.
- Place sweet potato mixture in a 9×13 inch-baking dish.
- 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.
- 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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