12 Christmas Sides So Delicious, They’ll Be the Highlight of Your Feast!
Get ready to elevate your Christmas feast with these 12 incredible side dishes that will steal the spotlight! From creamy mashed potatoes to vibrant vegetable medleys, each recipe is designed to complement your main course and bring extra cheer to your holiday table. Whether you’re a fan of traditional flavors or craving something new, these sides are sure to wow your guests and leave everyone asking for seconds. Make your holiday meal unforgettable with these must-try Christmas sides!
Horseradish Mashed Potatoes Recipe
These horseradish mashed potatoes are filled with chives, sour cream, milk, and horseradish. They are perfect as a side to red meat, including steak or prime rib.
Spinach Pie Recipe
Spinach mixes with feta cheese, cream cheese, and cottage cheese and then is layered amongst crispy layers of phyllo dough for the most decadent Spinach Pie Recipe you’ve ever tasted. This dish is creamy, decadent, and oh so delicious!
Garlic Redskin Mashed Potatoes Recipe
No holiday meal is complete without the perfect, creamy, mashed potatoes. This easy recipe is seasoned with garlic, green onions and loads of butter. The result is a melt-in-your-mouth delicious side dish!
Instant Pot Sweet Potato Casserole
I don’t know about you, but a Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecans is always a must on my Thanksgiving Table. This recipe is going to make your Thanksgiving cooking a whole lot easier by showing you how to make this classic into an Instant Pot Sweet Potato Casserole! Save the oven for the turkey, we’ve got you covered here.
Instant Pot Brussels Sprouts
Make this as a Thanksgiving side or just for dinner any night. These Honey Dijon flavored Brussels Sprouts are bursting with flavor and begging to be eaten!
Homemade Creamed Corn in the Instant Pot
Homemade Creamed Corn in the Instant Pot is about to make your Thanksgiving so much easier and delicious. With a 3 minute cook time, you’ll have a family favorite side on the table in no time!
Parmesan Parsnips
If you’ve never had Parmesan parsnips, you are in for a treat. Parmesan parsnips are so easy to make. For me, they are my go-to snack when I feel like I need to be munching on something.
Microwave Baked Sweet Potatoes
Microwave baked sweet potatoes are a fast and easy way to make a healthy and delicious vegetable side dish for any main course! Sweet potatoes are extremely versatile, you can serve them sweet, savory, or plain with a slice of butter! By microwaving sweet potatoes, you will save so much time in the kitchen and won’t have to turn the oven on!
Roasted Sweet Potatoes & Onions
Roasted sweet potatoes & onions are tossed with oil and spices and then baked in the oven for a perfect sweet and savory side dish. In fact, it is so versatile that it pairs well with practically any entree. While they can easily be enjoyed by themselves, you can also add them to salad, tacos, or bowls for an easy upgrade to your favorite recipes.
Fresh Green Bean Casserole From Scratch
Fresh green bean casserole from scratch is packed with fresh green beans, garlic, and creamy sauce, then topped with fried onions! This dish is so much more flavorful than anything you could whip up using canned ingredients. In fact, it makes a perfect addition to any of your holiday menus!
Jiffy Cornbread Dressing
Jiffy Cornbread Dressing is the perfect side dish for your holiday table. It is always the bowl that everyone grabs for first. It is everyone’s favorite side dish.
Duchess Potatoes
This Duchess Potatoes Recipe is an elegant twist on classic mashed potatoes! These gorgeous swirls of smooth, seasoned mashed potatoes, made with butter and cream, deliver the ultimate richness. Just pipe the mixture into fancy shapes, bake until golden, and you’ve got a dish that’s sure to wow everyone.