13 Mouthwatering Christmas Side Dishes to Make Your Holiday Dinner Unforgettable This Year
Christmas dinner wouldn’t be the same without those mouthwatering side dishes that complete every holiday plate! From buttery mashed potatoes to golden-brown stuffing and tender roasted vegetables, the sides bring a cozy, flavorful touch that everyone loves. Picture the table filled with laughter, each person reaching for another helping of their favorites. This year, let’s make every side dish a memorable part of the meal, adding a sprinkle of holiday joy to each bite.
Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Balsamic Glaze

Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Balsamic Glaze turn Brussels sprouts into a show-stopping side dish with just a few simple ingredients. This tasty side dish is sure to become a Thanksgiving dinner staple!
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Air Fryer Parsnips

These Easy Air fryer Parsnips are a delicious and hearty side dish that you can make using just 4 ingredients: Parsnips, olive oil, maple syrup, and salt.
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Caprese Zucchini Cups

These caprese zucchini cups make fun appetizers or sides bursting with fresh Italian flavor! Serve them hot or cold: they are versatile and great for any occasion!
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Baked Boursin and Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus

This baked boursin and prosciutto-wrapped asparagus is creamy, cheesy and delicious!
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Crispy Roasted Smashed Potatoes with Parmesan and Lemon

These Crispy Roasted Smashed Potatoes are likely to become one of your favourite side dishes. They are crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. Beautifully seasoned with chopped fresh rosemary, lemon zest and Parmesan cheese, they are a great accompaniment to many main courses.
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Savory Bread Pudding with Mushrooms and Butternut Squash

This Savory Bread Pudding Recipe features challah or brioche, roasted butternut squash and mushrooms, and shredded gruyere cheese. It is melty, cheesy, custardy, rich, and makes for an incredible side dish. It’s like stuffing, but so much better!
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Cauliflower Gratin

This Cauliflower Gratin transforms the humble cauliflower into a creamy, cheesy, show-stopping side dish. Parboiled cauliflower florets are added to a large baking dish, then bathed in a creamy, cheesy sauce and topped with a flavoursome breadcrumb mixture which becomes golden and crispy.
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Crispy Chipotle Herbs Muffin Tin Potatoes Stacks

In about an hour, we’re stacking layers of potatoes with spices and cheese in muffin tins, baking them until they reach crispy, golden perfection, giving you a great side dish that’s got a golden edge and a buttery flavor.
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Oven Roasted Garlic Parmesan Baby Carrots

These simple oven roasted garlic parmesan baby carrots are a tried and true recipe that takes boring carrots and elevates them into something so much tastier!
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Maple Sriracha Glazed Brussels Sprouts

You’re going to love this Maple Sriracha Brussels Sprouts recipe that’s full of exciting flavors, simple to make, and easily adaptable. It’s a tasty and approachable Thanksgiving side dish that’s perfect for adding some spice to your holiday table.
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Maple Bourbon Glazed Carrots & Pears

This dish comes together in about 40 minutes, and you just need a sheet pan to make it! Although we use bourbon in this dish, you can omit that, and just add some extra maple.
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Garlic Butter Fondant Potatoes

Treat your taste buds to these gorgeous garlic butter fondant potatoes. They’re crispy on the outside, soft inside and literally just melt in your mouth.
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Festive Roasted Root Vegetables

Is there something more festive than a tray packed with delicious and colorful Oven-roasted Root Vegetables? This is definitely our favorite side dish when it comes to special meals.
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