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Every Christmas dinner needs delicious sides to complete it. Salads, vegetables, potatoes, or bread – this collection of Christmas dinner side ideas has it all!
We Love a Good Side!
While there is definitely a centerpiece for Christmas dinner, we ALWAYS include plenty of side dishes because they’re our favorite!
Once you’ve chosen the main entree, we have plenty of favorite sides to complete the spread. Whether you’re looking for simple or just an unbelievably delicious, we’ve got you covered!
Many of these dishes can be made ahead of time, or come together in a snap. Pro tip: plan a few sides that can be prepared in different ways so you aren’t overcrowding the oven or stove!
We hope this collection of Christmas dinner sides ideas helps in creating this year’s menu.
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1 Dinner Rolls Recipe
Dinner Rolls Recipe
Total Time: 2 hours 40 minutes
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Our dinner rolls recipe delivers a soft, buttery best-loved recipe, perfect for holidays or any occasion and impossible to resist.
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2 Glazed Carrots
Glazed Carrots
Total Time: 20 minutes
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Tender, tasty, and ready in a flash, sweet glazed carrots are a four-ingredient side dish that's always a crowd-pleaser.
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3 Best Mashed Potatoes
Best Mashed Potatoes
Total Time: 35 minutes
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These buttery smooth BEST mashed potatoes are our go-to potato side dish for every dinner and holiday get-together. They're my FAVORITE!!
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4 Oven Roasted Brussel Sprouts
Oven Roasted Brussel Sprouts
Total Time: 40 minutes
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Oven roasted brussel sprouts have a perfectly crispy outside and a melt-in-your-mouth center, and take just 10 minutes to prep!
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5 Funeral Potatoes
Funeral Potatoes
Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
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This classic cheesy funeral potatoes recipe is a holiday favorite, perfect for feeding a crowd with its rich, comforting flavor!
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6 Twice Baked Potatoes
Twice Baked Potatoes
Total Time: 1 hour 40 minutes
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Easy twice baked potatoes are loaded with sour cream, cheese, bacon, and seasonings for the perfect savory side or main dish!
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7 Best Homemade Mac and Cheese
Best Homemade Mac and Cheese
Total Time: 40 minutes
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This is the cheesiest, creamiest, altogether best homemade mac and cheese you'll ever make! The whole family will definitely approve!
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8 Creamed Corn Recipe
Creamed Corn Recipe
Total Time: 20 minutes
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Better than the canned version, this smooth and buttery creamed corn recipe is easy, cheesy, and delicious!
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9 Roasted Sweet Potato Cubes
Roasted Sweet Potato Cubes
Total Time: 30 minutes
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Simple roasted sweet potato cubes are flavor bombs coated in cheesy, spiced magic that'll make them your new go-to.
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10 Kale Salad Recipe
Kale Salad Recipe
Total Time: 15 minutes
Sweet Kale Salad is topped with chunks of apple, candied pecans, dried cranberries, and bacon, served with a homemade sweet dijon vinaigrette!
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11 Sauteed Green Beans Recipe
Sauteed Green Beans Recipe
Total Time: 12 minutes
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Sauteed green beans are a quick and easy stovetop side that is packed with flavor and comes together in minutes!
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12 Fresh Green Bean Casserole
Fresh Green Bean Casserole
Total Time: 45 minutes
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Fresh green bean casserole is so easy to make and so delicious that it will become a holiday staple in your home.
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13 Honey Glazed Carrots
Honey Glazed Carrots
Total Time: 15 minutes
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Sweet honey glazed carrots are simple and ready in 15 minutes, the perfect side dish for any meal, especially holidays!
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14 Oven Roasted Vegetables Recipe
Oven Roasted Vegetables Recipe
Total Time: 35 minutes
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Simple, flavorful, and healthy Oven roasted vegetables take less than 10 minutes of prep work! Nothing beats yummy veggies roasted in the oven!
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15 Brussel Sprouts and Bacon Recipe
Brussel Sprouts and Bacon Recipe
Total Time: 35 minutes
Brussel sprouts with bacon has a delicious flavor that will make you come back for second and third helpings! Adding bacon is the perfect addition to this side dish recipe that is simple and loved by all.
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16 Brussel Sprout Salad Recipe
Brussel Sprout Salad Recipe
Total Time: 25 minutes
Full of shredded Brussel sprouts, pomegranate seeds, sliced almonds, and a little bit of shaved parmesan, this colorful salad has the perfect amount of crunch!
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17 Roasted Red Potatoes Recipe
Roasted Red Potatoes Recipe
Total Time: 35 minutes
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With a handful of ingredients, and 30 minutes bake time – crispy, seasoned oven roasted red potatoes will add flavor to any meal!
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18 Ham and Potato Casserole
Ham and Potato Casserole
Total Time: 50 minutes
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This quick prep cheesy ham and potato casserole is freezable and can easily be doubled for a favorite side to feed a crowd!
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19 Crockpot Green Beans Recipe
Crockpot Green Beans Recipe
Total Time: 2 hours 5 minutes
Just a few ingredients make the yummiest green beans ever! Simple Crockpot Green Beans is one of our go-to side dishes for any meal!
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20 Crock Pot Scalloped Potatoes Recipe
Crock Pot Scalloped Potatoes Recipe
Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes
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Creamy crock pot scalloped potatoes are a great side to any meal. You only need a few ingredients and the slow cooker!
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21 Sweet Potato Casserole Recipe
Sweet Potato Casserole Recipe
Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
Deliciously creamy Sweet Potato Casserole with a crunch topping is a must-have for holidays and family meals!
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22 Cranberry Salad Recipe
Cranberry Salad Recipe
Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Simple Cranberry Salad has the perfect balance of sweet and tart. It's a delicious side dish or refreshing dessert!
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23 Crock Pot Mac and Cheese
Crock Pot Mac and Cheese
Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
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Everyone loves a good slow cooker recipe, and this crock pot mac and cheese is so simple, cheesy, and delicious!
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24 Fresh Cranberry Sauce Recipe
Fresh Cranberry Sauce Recipe
Total Time: 17 minutes
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Fresh cranberry sauce tastes amazing with every other dish on your Thanksgiving table. Make it ahead of time for less stress!
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25 Crock Pot Creamed Corn
Crock Pot Creamed Corn
Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes
Dinner wouldn't be complete without rich, flavorful crock pot creamed corn! It's creamy, buttery, and preps in minutes – a holiday favorite!
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26 Jiffy Corn Pudding
Jiffy Corn Pudding
Total Time: 1 hour
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Jiffy corn pudding is a creamy, buttery, and sweet side dish perfect for any dinner or holiday, and comfort food at its finest.
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27 Potato Rolls
Potato Rolls
Total Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
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Potato rolls are pillowy soft, chewy, and buttery, with mashed potatoes adding a melt-in-your-mouth richness to every bite.
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28 Crock Pot Mashed Potatoes
Crock Pot Mashed Potatoes
Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes
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Creamy, cheesy crockpot mashed potatoes are the perfect accompaniment to any meal. They are SO easy to make – especially for busy holidays!
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29 Mashed Potato Gravy
Mashed Potato Gravy
Total Time: 10 minutes
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Our favorite mashed potato gravy boasts a smooth, rich, and savory flavor, and can be made without drippings!
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30 Roasted Green Beans Recipe
Roasted Green Beans Recipe
Total Time: 17 minutes
Roasted Green Beans are the easiest and most delicious healthy side dish that goes perfect with any dinner. Plus, they’re quick and great for holiday meals too.
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31 Baked Parmesan Asparagus
Baked Parmesan Asparagus
Total Time: 25 minutes
Baked parmesan asparagus is the yummiest way to eat veggies! It takes just 10 minutes to prep and only a handful of seasonings.
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32 Parmesan Potatoes Recipe
Parmesan Potatoes Recipe
Total Time: 30 minutes
Simple and delicious baked parmesan potatoes are the perfect side dish, made from cubed potatoes coated in parmesan and a few simple seasonings.
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33 Pistachio Salad
Pistachio Salad
Total Time: 35 minutes
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Our sweet and simple pistachio salad is always served at our family gatherings. With whipped cream and marshmallows, it's a guaranteed hit!
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34 Garlic Knots Recipe
Garlic Knots Recipe
Total Time: 20 minutes
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Buttery-soft homemade garlic knots whip up in under 20 minutes and make a perfect side for pizza, pasta, or salads!
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35 Cheese Puffs Recipe
Cheese Puffs Recipe
Total Time: 50 minutes
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Cheese Puffs are light and fluffy on the inside with the perfect crunch on the outside. This little appetizer is bursting with cheesy flavor!
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36 Cornbread Stuffing Recipe
Cornbread Stuffing Recipe
Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
Savory cornbread stuffing is the perfect side dish, especially for holiday meals! The texture is perfect and the flavor is delicious!
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37 Candied Sweet Potatoes
Candied Sweet Potatoes
Total Time: 18 minutes
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Simply tasty candied sweet potatoes are caramelized in butter and brown sugar, making them a favorite side dish.
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38 Crescent Rolls
Crescent Rolls
Total Time: 2 hours 32 minutes
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Flaky homemade crescent rolls are soft and tender. They are perfect for Sunday dinner or a holiday gathering!
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39 Sausage Stuffing Recipe
Sausage Stuffing Recipe
Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
With a quick prep, this savory sausage stuffing recipe can easily be made ahead of time for a must during the holidays.
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40 Yellow Squash Casserole
Yellow Squash Casserole
Total Time: 35 minutes
Dive into creamy, cheesy comfort with this yellow squash casserole, a holiday side dish boasting a deliciously crunchy, buttery topping.
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41 Herb Roasted Potatoes Recipe
Herb Roasted Potatoes Recipe
Total Time: 30 minutes
Easy Lemon Herb Roasted Potatoes – A yummy side dish!! Golden potatoes in lemon juice, olive oil, and lots of seasonings!!
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42 Parker House Rolls
Parker House Rolls
Total Time: 2 hours 40 minutes
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Warm and fluffy Parker House rolls are elevated to new heights when served with a pat of sweet honey butter.
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43 Easy Yeast Roll Recipe
Easy Yeast Roll Recipe
Total Time: 50 minutes
These easy yeast rolls can be made in under an hour with just 4 ingredients! With how quick and simple they are, they will become your new go-to dinner rolls.
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44 Twice Baked Potato Casserole Recipe
Twice Baked Potato Casserole Recipe
Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
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Twice Baked Potato Casserole – the classic potato dish in casserole form filled with red potatoes, cheese, sour cream, bacon and more. It’s the perfect side dish to any holiday meal or dinner.
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45 Homemade Stuffing Recipe
Homemade Stuffing Recipe
Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
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This homemade stuffing, made with sourdough bread, is exactly what you need to pair with your Thanksgiving turkey!
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46 Green Bean Salad Recipe
Green Bean Salad Recipe
Total Time: 15 minutes
Crisp and flavorful green bean salad is seasoned with garlic, feta, and lemon for a tasty side, perfect to accompany any dinner!
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47 Yellow Squash Casserole
Yellow Squash Casserole
Total Time: 35 minutes
Dive into creamy, cheesy comfort with this yellow squash casserole, a holiday side dish boasting a deliciously crunchy, buttery topping.
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48 Parmesan Brussel Sprouts Recipe
Parmesan Brussel Sprouts Recipe
Total Time: 25 minutes
These Parmesan Brussel Sprouts are a new favorite side dish. The roasted parmesan makes a wonderful crunchy texture and adds a delicious layer of flavor!
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49 Red Potatoes Recipe
Red Potatoes Recipe
Total Time: 30 minutes
These Brown Sugar Glazed Red Potatoes have become our new favorite side dish! With only FOUR ingredients required, this red potatoes recipe is so simple to make. Everyone loves red skin potatoes smothered in a buttery brown sugar glaze!
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These all look so good! I’m getting so excited for christmas dinner!
Paige
http://thehappyflammily.com
Thank you so much!! I am too!!