Sleigh Holiday Dinner with These 32 Christmas Sides

‘Tis the season for festive feasting, and what’s a holiday meal without the perfect Christmas sides? While the main course takes the spotlight, it’s the sides that add the magic to your Christmas dinner. From traditional favorites to innovative creations, we’ve curated a delightful array of Christmas side dishes that are sure to elevate your feast. Whether you’re dreaming of a creamy garlic parmesan mashed potatoes, a zesty cranberry salad, or a show-stopping vegetable dish, we’ve got the recipes that will make your Christmas dinner truly unforgettable. Get ready to impress your guests and make this holiday season one to remember with these mouthwatering Christmas side dish ideas.

Cranberry Jello Salad With Mandarins and Pineapple

If you’re planning your Thanksgiving dinner spread, don’t forget the homemade cranberry jello salad with pineapple and oranges! This recipe is made with jello, giving it a different consistency, and the fruity taste goes perfectly with your Thanksgiving turkey!
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Roasted Beet Salad

This delicious roasted beet orange salad boasts a variety of contrasting and tasty ingredients including sweet and juicy roasted beets, peppery arugula, sweet figs, crunchy pistachios, and salty crumbled feta cheese.
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Gouda Cheddar Parmesan Scalloped Potatoes

Gouda, cheddar, and parmesan scalloped potatoes made from scratch make an excellent side dish and a comforting meal. The combination of smoked Gouda, white cheddar, and parmesan cheese gives a unique flavor to this dish, making it a perfect choice for a special occasion.
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Roasted Brussels Sprouts With Bacon, Pecans And Cranberries

Roasted Brussels sprouts with bacon, pecans and cranberries make a delicious side dish for ham, or just about any kind of meat you are serving. You only need six different ingredients to make it, and the roasted Brussels sprouts are packed with nutrients as well as rich flavour. Change your plain roasted halved Brussels sprouts for this sweet, savoury and crunchy dish.
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Sweet Potatoes With Candied Maple Pecans

If you’re looking for a slightly different sweet potato dish for your holiday menu, I bet you’ll love these sweet potatoes with candied maple pecans. Its streusel-like topping makes a change from the classic dish.
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Sheet Pan Garlic Parmesan Roasted Carrots

Sheet pan parmesan roasted carrots with garlic make a delicious side dish for all kinds of entrees. The natural sweetness of carrots is showcased by the creamy, salty parmesan cheese and buttery, as well as hints of garlic, rosemary and fresh parsley. Everyone at the dinner table will love crispy parmesan carrots. Their sweetness appeals to the younger members of the family and it’s a great way to get them to eat cooked carrots.
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Roasted Brussels Sprout Pomegranate Pancetta Feta Casserole

There is no doubt this roasted Brussels sprout pomegranate pancetta feta casserole is something very special. It’s a heavenly bacon feta side dish. This easy Brussels sprout casserole makes a delicious Autumn or Thanksgiving side dish.
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One Pot Gouda And Cream Cheese Corn

One pot gouda and cream cheese corn is an extra-special and very delicious side dish. It’s an amazing holiday corn recipe and pairs nicely with any kind of meat you want to cook. The combination of gouda, cream cheese and heavy cream gives this cheesy corn casserole recipe a rich taste and it’s a cozy, comforting side dish the whole family will love.
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Air Fryer Whiskey, Sausage And Cranberry Stuffing

This air fryer whiskey, sausage, and cranberry stuffing is so delicious. And baking stuffing in an air fryer means you can fit other dishes in the oven or on the stove. It is the perfect stuffing for Thanksgiving or Christmas. Did you know you could make a bourbon or whiskey stuffing with pork sausage recipe in your air fryer? Well, you can, and it’s so good!
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Smoked Potato Salad with Bacon

This recipe for smoked potato salad with bacon combines the smoky flavors of potatoes and hard-boiled eggs, making it an ideal dish for summer gatherings and barbecues that will surely impress your guests. Go ahead and add this to your list of the best summer side dish recipes!
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Flavourful Smoked Asparagus

Try this flavourful smoked asparagus on a Traeger grill or pellet smoker and you’re sure to be impressed. Asparagus is always delicious and it’s a versatile vegetable, suiting anything from stir-fries to soups and side dishes. The following smoked vegetable recipe is simple to make and boasts a buttery, lemon flavour as well as the wonderful smokiness.
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Spiked Pineapple Bourbon Cranberry Sauce

Spiked pineapple bourbon cranberry sauce perfectly accompanies a brie and cranberry wreath. Cranberry is the star flavor in this cranberry bourbon relish. The sweetness of pineapple, maple syrup, and brown sugar contrasts with the tangy cranberry flavor and kick of bourbon. If you’re a cranberry fan, make this spiked cranberry sauce recipe!
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Air Fryer Sweet Potato Casserole Stacks

Air fryer sweet potato casserole stacks make a delicious side dish for all kinds of dishes. This sliced yam casserole is a breeze to prepare and it tastes so good. The sweet potato stacks are topped with a crunchy topping. The thin sliced sweet potatoes are so quick to prepare in the air fryer, making them a great side any day of the week.
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Smoked Gouda Mac And Cheese With Pancetta

Take standard mac and cheese to inspiring new heights with this smoked gouda mac and cheese with pancetta recipe. Elbow noodles pair up with gouda cheese, white cheddar, garlic, pancetta or bacon, shallots, and more, to create this seriously impressive dish. You can enjoy this grown up mac and cheese as a side dish or as the main dish and I guarantee second helpings and clean plates!
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Roasted Butternut or Pumpkin Feta Arugula Rocket Salad

Arugula offers a refreshing, peppery flavour, although this ingredient can be swapped for mixed greens, baby spinach or romaine. If you are looking for a fall salad recipe, try out this butternut squash or pumpkin rocket salad. Roasted squash salad is an autumn favourite!
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Air Fryer Bacon Loaded Cornbread Pudding

Bacon loaded cornbread pudding pairs with everything from chicken to ham or steaks. It’s a wonderful potluck dish and this is the best corn casserole I’ve made. It’s easy to put together this air fryer cornbread pudding made with Jiffy cornbread mix. This bacon corn casserole will become a family dinner tradition.
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Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes

Cheesy scalloped potatoes make the perfect side dish. They are cozy, delicious and best of all; easy to prepare so you can turn your attention to the turkey.
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Roasted Duck Fat Potaotes

Duck fat potatoes make such an elegant addition to your holiday menu. This recipe has a rich flavor, and a delectable crispy exterior that no one will be able to resist.
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Buttered Peas

Ham and peas are a classic combination. Make this recipe for Thanksgiving or Christmas as it is easy and has such a yummy buttery flavor.
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Cranberry Raspberry Sauce

If you want to make the best ever cranberry sauce, then this is the recipe for you! It adds raspberries into the mix for such a tasty twist on a classic side.
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Emeril’s Oyster Dressing

This recipe was made famous by Emeril, but you can make it at home for Thanksgiving. This recipe has the best rich flavor that is perfect for an elegant meal worthy of sharing with your nearest and dearest.
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Southern Cornbread Dressing

Make this cornbread dressing to bring a delicious southern flavor to your Thanksgiving feast. You will love both the texture and flavor of this easy recipe.
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Classic Au Gratin Potatoes

Add classic au gratin potatoes to your Thanksgiving menu to add variety to your feast. This recipe is creamy and cozy and pairs well with ham, turkey or prime rib.
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Candied Sweet Potatoes

Candied sweet potatoes are a must make for Thanksgiving. They have the best flavor and pair so well with turkey, prime rib or ham.
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Brown Sugar Glazed Carrots

You only need 5 ingredients to make this glazed carrot recipe. Brown sugar adds the perfect sweetness to dress up a classic Thanksgiving side dish.
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Yeast Rolls

You can’t go wrong with a classic like simple yeast rolls as a side for Thanksgiving! This recipe is easy but so delicious and fluffy!
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Green Bean Casserole

Make this green bean casserole from scratch for a creamy and colorful side that everyone will want a scoop of. This goes great with ham or turkey and it has chunks of mushrooms and bacon.
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Quinoa Stuffed Acorn Squash

Quinoa, mushrooms and feta cheese make the perfect filling for acorn squash. This will look great on your table and taste even better!
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Savory Mashed Sweet Potatoes

Add mashed sweet potatoes to the spread of food on Thanksgiving to offer a colorful and flavorful option. These are savory and taste perfect with a pat of butter, or turkey gravy!
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Carrot Casserole

Sliced carrots, cheese and cornflakes come together to make a tasty and unique side for Thanksgiving. Everyone will love this combination of flavors, paired with all of the fixings of a feast.
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Crack Green Beans

This is the best recipe for green beans! You will agree after just one bite, the addition of bacon makes this dish addictive. This flavor wwill pair perfectly with roast turkey and all of the trimmings.
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