Best Side Dishes for Christmas

Creamy Pesto Risotto Recipe from Evolving Table

Made with simple ingredients and secretly SO easy, this Pesto Risotto Recipe comes out ultra creamy, is full of fresh basil flavor, and even better than you get at the restaurant! Arborio rice is slowly cooked with warmed broth and then flavored with fresh basil pesto, Parmesan cheese, and lemon juice at the end. It comes out perfect every time when you use this foolproof method!

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Christmas Deviled Eggs from The Soccer Mom Blog

These Christmas Deviled Eggs look like miniature wreaths and are the perfect easy and festive appetizer for a holiday party!

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Whole Berry Cranberry Sauce from My Rad Kitchen

Our Whole Berry Cranberry Sauce is a wonderful combination of sweet and tart that makes for a perfect side dish for any table. The citrus addition that orange creates a burst of flavor that will have guests going back for seconds.

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Broccoli au Gratin from Evolving Table

Creamy, cheesy, with the crunchiest breadcrumb Parmesan topping, this Broccoli au Gratin is an impressive holiday side that’s secretly simple to prep ahead of time! The broccoli florets are roasted instead of boiled or steamed for the best texture and the least amount of dishes to clean.

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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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Maple Brussel Sprouts from My Rad Kitchen

This simple stovetop recipe is delicious and nostalgic, making for the perfect side dish for the holidays or any other time you are craving this sweet and savory blend. Made on the stovetop, Maple Brussel Sprouts are a simple solution for holiday meals where there is little oven space.

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Christmas Salad from Simply Scrumptious

Christmas Salad is an elegant salad perfect for Christmas dinner. Using the best winter greens, this beautiful Christmas themed salad makes for a wonderful family tradition for any table.

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Zucchini Casserole Stuffing from Kitchen Divas

This stuffing zucchini casserole will be your favorite! A simple vegetable casserole that is loaded with flavorful ingredients yet easy enough to cook for weeknights or an easy holiday side dish.

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Roasted Brussel Sprout Salad (with Maple Bacon and Blue Cheese) from Heavenly Spiced

Roasted Brussel Sprout Salad (with Bacon and Blue Cheese): the perfect side dish to add balance and freshness to your brunch or holiday spread, it pairs well with steak and is equally loved as a main dish!

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Sautéed Green Beans with Shallots from My Rad Kitchen

Are you in the mood for a delicious side dish that celebrates the delicate sweetness of shallots and the exciting punch of garlic? Let’s put together my Sautéed Green Beans with Shallots. 

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Winter Broccoli Salad from Make the Best of Everything

If you love having Broccoli Salad at your family gatherings, you will enjoy this winter version! This crunchy and sweet is a satisfying salad that will be loved by both adults and children.

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Sweet Potato Casserole with Black Beans, Kale, Quinoa and Roasted Garlic Sauce from Happy Kitchen

Enjoy this savory, comforting, vegan Sweet Potato Casserole with Black Beans, Kale, Quinoa and Roasted Garlic Sauce. It’s easy to assemble and perfect to make ahead.

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Hot Honey Brussel Sprouts from Food Exit

Shake things up with Hot Honey Brussel Sprouts ! This sweet, spicy, and savory side dish transforms ordinary roasted Brussels sprouts into an irresistible treat everyone will love.

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Idahoan Mashed Potatoes from My Rad Kitchen

If you're like me and are a lover of potatoes, then you must try my Idahoan Mashed Potatoes recipe. A creamy potato dish that will serve as the perfect side dish to any main course. 

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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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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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Old Fashioned Turkey Dressing from My Rad Kitchen

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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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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