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Jul 7, 2016 · Sure, the main dish may get all of the glory, but your holiday feast is only as good as its sidekicks. Here are 20 of our favourite festive side dishes to round out your special meals.
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- Fast and Easy Creamed Spinach
- Simple Roasted Butternut Squash
- Maple Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Bacon
- Orange Glazed Carrots
- Cream Corn Like No Other
- Herbed Mushrooms with White Wine
- Parmesan Roasted Acorn Squash
- Candied Sweet Potatoes
- Smashed Brussels Sprouts
Even those of us who consider side dishes the best part of Christmas dinner never have enough time to prepare all the sides we'd like. And yet, who should have to choose between green bean casserole and creamed spinach? Butternut squash and sweet potatoes? Mac and cheese and stuffing? No one. Not on Christmas. Save time with these 30 simple, holida...
Lemon zest brings a bright flavor to decadent creamed spinach.
"Not sure I'd roast butternut squash any other way after making this basic, no-fuss recipe," says naples34102. "Winning recipes almost always begin with fresh ingredients and a little seasoning to enhance and complement. This is a winner. Easy to prepare, quick to roast, easy to serve and eat, pretty on the plate, and delicious."
Maple syrup caramelizes Brussels sprouts, bringing out a nice nutty flavor.
Coated in orange juice, butter, sugar, and salt, these glazed carrots taste sweet but never syrupy, our reviewers say.
"How often can you get such a good side dish with five minutes preparation time?! I decided to do the recipe as is and concur with other reviewers that it doesn't need any tweaking," home cook Karl says.
"This was quick, easy, and delicious — a nice savory dish for my vegetarian son. Those of us who like mushrooms loved it," Elaine Smith Payne says.
"A perfect recipe! Easy to prepare, simple list of ingredients, fast to cook, and delicious. I try to get healthier foods into my family and it isn't always easy, but these were a hit, even with the self-professed squash haters," says home cook Mina Y. "You can't go wrong with this recipe."
"This was a hit with my whole family last Christmas. I put it together the night before and just warmed it up on Christmas Day, then added the marshmallows on top to brown," Tasha Lee says.
"Smashing Brussels sprouts and covering them with cheese guarantees lots of crispy, crunchy edges!" says LauraF. "Play with the seasonings and amount of cheese to suit your taste."
- Mary Claire Lagroue
Browse the top 50 most popular best Christmas side dishes recipes for the holidays from potatoes, cheesy casseroles, vegetable sides, fresh salads and more.
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- Rustic Garlic Mashed Potatoes. Christmas dinners wouldn't be the same without a bowl of mashed potatoes. Instead of taking the time to prep, peel, and boil them, whip up a batch of these fluffy garlic mashed potatoes for a dozen guests in your slow cooker.
- Bacon-Topped Green Bean Casserole. Everything is better with bacon—including this green bean casserole. As one reviewer says, this is a "fantastic ADULT version of this classic dish," thanks to fresh green beans and the addition of hearty mushrooms, not just the canned soup.
- Black-Eyed Pea & Quinoa Salad. Black-eyed peas might be known for bringing in the New Year, but if you're looking for ways to add a little more fiber to your meals, this make-ahead side dish paired with protein-rich quinoa will help you out.
- Orange-Sage Sweet Potatoes with Bacon. If you're used to marshmallows topping your roasted orange spuds in the wintertime, give your oven a rest and try out one of our favorite healthy slow cooker recipes.
Dec 1, 2023 · From potato dishes and casseroles to salads and rolls, we rounded up more than 100 of our Christmas side dishes that are easy, impressive, and partner well with a variety of Christmas dinner mains. Whether you’re serving a roast, a ham, or even a Christmas goose, these sides will be right at home.
Oct 28, 2020 · Give yourself the gift of a few extra hours of sanity with these make-ahead Christmas side dishes, like braised Brussels sprouts, mashed potatoes, corn casserole, and more.
