Best Side Dishes for Christmas

Veggie Side Dishes for Christmas

Here is a collection of our favorite veggie side dishes for Christmas dinner. Many can be made ahead for an easier day of!

Brussel Sprout Casserole

Brussel Sprout Casserole

This Brussel Sprout Casserole is rich, cheesy and baked with bacon, tender sprouts and a crispy panko topping for the perfect fall side.

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Honey and Brown Sugar Glazed Carrots

Honey Glazed Carrots Recipe

This Honey Glazed Carrots Recipe is sweet and savory with a buttery cinnamon glaze and tender caramelized edges.

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Sauteed Green Beans with Shallots

Sauteed Green Beans with Shallots

My Sauteed Green Beans with Shallots are tender-crisp, buttery and full of flavor. Easy 20-minute side perfect for holidays or weeknights.

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Pumpkin Carrot Soup

Pumpkin Carrot Soup

Pumpkin Carrot Soup is cozy, creamy and spiced with ginger, coconut milk and pumpkin purée, perfect comfort for chilly nights.

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Whole Berry Cranberry Sauce

Whole Berry Cranberry Sauce

This Whole Berry Cranberry Sauce is sweet, tangy, and flavorful with fresh cranberries, orange juice, brown sugar, and a hint of vanilla.

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Maple Bacon Brussel Sprouts

Maple Bacon Brussel Sprouts

Maple Bacon Brussels Sprouts are tender, caramelized and tossed with maple syrup and crispy bacon for the perfect savory-sweet side.

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Green Bean Casserole

Green Bean Casserole with Fresh Green Beans

This Green Bean Casserole with Fresh Green Beans is creamy, savory and topped with crispy onions for a golden, bubbly holiday side.

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Roasted Butternut Squash Soup

Roasted Butternut Squash and Garlic Soup

This Roasted Butternut Squash and Garlic Soup is silky, sweet and savory with roasted squash, onion and garlic for cozy fall flavor.

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Easy Crockpot Mushrooms from Kitchen Divas

Crockpot mushrooms are one of my favorite mushroom recipes. They are flavorful and easy to prepare, saving you time in the kitchen. The fresh garlic and white wine complement the mushrooms so well!

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Potato Dishes for Christmas

From classic mashed potatoes to creamy scalloped potatoes, here are our top potato dishes for Christmas dinner.

Idahoan Mashed Potatoes

Idahoan Mashed Potatoes

These Idahoan Mashed Potatoes are rich and creamy, made from real russet potatoes for that classic fluffy, homemade flavor.

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Dauphinoise Potatoes (Potatoes Au Gratin Recipe) from The Fresh Cooky

After decades of making Au Gratin Potatoes, I've perfected the balance of creamy, cheesy goodness in this classic French dish. My secret? Herb-infused cream, Gruyère cheese, and tender layers of potatoes, baked to golden, bubbly perfection. 

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Crispy Potato Galette from CookEatLiveLove

You get the best of both worlds with this Savory Potato Galette! Tender potatoes with crispy edges! It's so good and may just be the best potato side dish you need to spruce up your meals. Garlic and herbs flavor thinly sliced potatoes layered into a round dish and cooked until crispy on the bottom and the top.

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Scalloped Potatoes from Simply Scratch Made

Two layers of potatoes smothered in a delicious creamy sauce and lots of parmesan cheese! These Scalloped Potatoes feature the tastiest sauce, ever. Layers of thinly cut potatoes, parmesan cheese and a deliciously creamy sauce make up this must have side dish.

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Garlic Butter Fondant Potatoes from xoxoBella

These melt-in-your-mouth garlic butter fondant potatoes (also known as melting potatoes or pommes de terre fondantes) are bursting with the incredible flavors of butter, thyme, and garlic. They're perfectly crispy on the outside and have a soft and tender interior. Served hot from the oven, this classic French recipe pairs beautifully with any kind of beef, pork, game, roast chicken, or seafood main course.

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Recipes for Breads at Christmas

There is nothing like the delicious aroma of fresh bread baking. From rosemary garlic bread to flaky savory biscuits, these are some of our favorite recipes for Christmas breads.

Old Fashioned Turkey Dressing

Old Fashioned Turkey Dressing

No holiday dinner is complete without a side of dressing on your plate. My Old Fashioned Turkey Dressing is the perfect recipe to enjoy the rich flavors of the season while having a nostalgic element to evoke childhood memories.

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Old Fashioned Sweet Dinner Rolls from Mae's Menu

Also known as sweet buns, these soft and pillowy old fashioned dinner rolls are a delicious recipe for bread-baking beginners. These rolls do require some planning and a few hours to make, but the results are totally worth it!

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Savory Cheddar and Sage Biscuits from Brunch & Batter

These Savory Cheddar and Sage Biscuits are light, fluffy, and buttery, and the perfect blend of cheesy and herby. The tanginess of the buttermilk, along with the sharpness of the cheddar and the earthiness of the sage are a match made in heaven. They are a wonderful savory addition to your next brunch and perfect for Thanksgiving!

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Rosemary Garlic Bread from Chew Out Loud

This rustic Rosemary Garlic Bread is wonderfully golden brown on the outside with a soft, fluffy center and plenty of garlic flavor. Readers have been loving this bread for over a decade on this site. Anyone can make this restaurant-quality bread; reminds people of Macaroni Grill Rosemary Bread!

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Pull-Apart Festive Christmas Dinner Rolls Wreath Recipe from Ann's Entitled Life

Bake a beautiful pull-apart Christmas dinner roll wreath, perfect for holiday gatherings. Soft, fluffy, and easy to make, this bread is sure to impress guests.

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