As you decorate your house and wrap all those presents, don’t forget about your Christmas dinner! These Christmas side dish ideas are perfect for your festive meal or for any time of the year.
These 13 easy Christmas side dishes are perfect for your holiday menu this year!
Parmesan Cauliflower
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Make crispy and flavorful roasted Parmesan Cauliflower in a matter of minutes for a quick, healthy, and delicious side dish sure to become a family favorite.
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Old Fashioned Sweet Potato Casserole
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This Old-Fashioned Sweet Potato Casserole recipe is perfect for any holiday meal. Made with simple ingredients like sweet potatoes, brown sugar, marshmallows, and butter, this side dish will surely be a crowd-pleaser!
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Sauteed Zucchini, Squash, and Onions Recipe
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This simple sauteed zucchini, squash, and onions recipe is a great way to use fresh produce and is ready in minutes. It’s a perfect side dish to complement any heavy main dish you are serving.
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Winter Holiday Salad
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This Winter Holiday Salad is loaded with baby greens, pear, pomegranate, pistachios, and goat cheese, which all gets topped off with a delicious, sweet, and tangy pomegranate vinaigrette. The perfect salad for Christmas, Thanksgiving, or a regular weeknight dinner!
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Asperges à La Flamande
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Asperges à la Flamande is a classic Belgian side dish, pairing white asparagus with a mashed egg and herb topping. This healthy and delicious recipe can be ready in 20 minutes (or less!) and pairs wonderfully with several mains. It’s a perfect festive side dish.
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Cranberry Wild Rice Bread Recipe
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A delicious and hearty bread recipe for your favorite soups and sandwiches! It adds a festive touch to your holiday meal.
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Fireweed Honey Roasted Carrots
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The natural sweetness of the carrots, combined with the rich flavor of honey and the aromatic qualities of fresh herbs, creates a comforting and impressive dish. These honey-roasted carrots will become a favorite at your table.
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Bucatini Pomodoro
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Bucatini Pomodoro is a pasta bursting with bright flavors. The pasta is coated in a classic Italian sauce made with San Marzano tomatoes and fresh basil. Now, usually, I would consider pasta to be a main dish, but for a holiday meal, I like to have a few options for all my guests, so I make it as a side dish.
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Caprese Christmas Wreath
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This Caprese Christmas Wreath is the ideal addition to your festive table. Not only is it a delicious and popular salad, but it makes an attractive table centerpiece. Enjoy it as an appetizer or a side dish; it’s perfect to serve alongside hot or cold dishes, meat, fish, or poultry.
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Cheesy Green Bean Casserole with Cherry Tomatoes
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With two kinds of cheese, green beans, and cherry tomatoes, this Cheesy Green Bean Casserole is a tasty and healthy side or even a light entrée! It’s a perfect festive side dish.
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Potatoes au Gratin – Dauphinoise Potatoes
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Dauphinoise Potatoes, or Potatoes au Gratin, are a classic French dish consisting of thinly sliced potatoes cooked in cream and topped with nutty Gruyère cheese. They are luxuriously rich, wonderfully tender, and incredibly delicious. Since they are so heavy, I usually make them for special occasions.
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Crispy Roasted Potatoes
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Want to make the ultimate crispy roasted potatoes for your holiday meal? You might think that roasted potatoes are one of those things that you can just throw in the oven, but if you want the most delicious roast potatoes, then follow this recipe. trust me.
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Wirsing German Savoy Cabbage
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This creamy Wirsing (German savoy cabbage) is a comforting and delicious side dish. This family recipe is perfect for serving during special occasions such as Christmas or Sunday lunches and dinners when the whole family comes together.
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