Christmas Side Dishes

Your whole family will love this super cozy and easy to prepare Slow Cooker Mashed Sweet Potatoes!!! It is a great comfort food side dish for everyday family dinners, fall gatherings, Thanksgiving, and especially Christmas!

Instant Pot Scalloped Potatoes are a delicious and versatile make-ahead side dish. It’s so easy to make this scalloped potatoes Instant Pot recipe, so it’s great for casual weekday dinners, winter holidays, and special occasions alike.

Savor the creamy goodness of Crockpot Mashed Potatoes, an ideal side dish to add to the Christmas menu. Whether you’re gearing up for a holiday feast or a straightforward weeknight meal, this recipe promises velvety, buttery mashed potatoes with minimal fuss.

Crockpot Cheesy Potatoes is the ultimate easy comfort food. Making this delicious cheesy potato side dish in your slow cooker is incredibly easy – just dump, set, and forget! It's perfect for the busy holiday season.

These easy Sweet Potato Gratin is the perfect make-ahead decadent side or even main dish. Made with pantry staples in the oven or Instant Pot, this is a rich and delicious twist to the classic sweet potato au gratin casserole.

Loaded cauliflower casserole is a low carb twist on classic comfort food. Easy to make and ready in 30 minutes, this cauliflower casserole recipe is sure to satisfy for a delicious holiday meal.

This Brussel Sprouts Gratin recipe turns humble veggies into a mouthwatering masterpiece. This low-carb side dish is the perfect complement to your favorite Christmas dishes!

A quick 3-ingredient Christmas fruit salad, perfect for the Festive season, combines a colorful variety of fruits and berries – ideal as an appetizer, side dish, or dessert. The pantry-friendly recipe is both swift to make and visually appealing.

This Scalloped Corn recipe is a delicious southern recipe that is a true family favorite. Perfect for holiday gatherings, Sunday suppers, and bringing to Christmas parties.

Hearty and flavorful slow-cooker cabbage is the ideal cold-weather meal. The smells and warmth of aromatic garlic, tender cabbage and bacon bring to mind fond images of nestling down for a long winter.

Easy, sweet, and fuss free, these crockpot sweet potatoes are the perfect side or main dish. See how to make these with minimal prep in the slow cooker so you can focus on your other holiday dishes!

This Corn Pudding Casserole is a true Southern comfort food staple. Fluffy, flavorful, and versatile, corn pudding is the perfect dish for bringing to potlucks and Christmas parties since it can be enjoyed hot or cold!

Stovetop mac and cheese is flavorful, creamy, and made with real cheese and a fresh bechamel sauce infused with Dijon mustard and onion powder. This traditional dish can be served as a meal but also makes a tasty side to serve for Christmas dinner.

Learn how surprisingly simple it is to make easy yeast rolls! These homemade yeast rolls are the perfect addition to holiday feasts like Christmas and Thanksgiving and everyday meals alike.

Instant Pot Potato Soup is deliciously creamy, hearty, and satisfying. It’s so easy to make pressure cooker potato soup with just a handful of everyday pantry staples that is ready in minutes!

Smothered green beans are cooked until tender and tossed with cooked bacon for a wonderful recipe ideal for any family dinner, large gathering, or holiday table. They make an easy dish to serve for a Christmas meal!

These Southern Butter Beans are a classic southern side dish that will pair perfectly with just about any meal. They are loaded with smoky bacon flavor and a hint of Cajun spice that gives them a little kick. This dish is a great way to add some spice to your holiday!

This Roasted red cabbage is a simple side dish that is easy to make and full of flavor. You only need 5 everyday ingredients and a few minutes of prep to add this colorful dish to your Christmas table!

Smothered Cabbage is so easy to make and packs a ton of flavor. Pair this southern style dish with your favorite main for a delicious weekday dinner, Sunday supper, or whip up a batch as part of your holiday dinner!

This simple Crockpot Green Beans recipe boasts a tasty combination of buttery and smoky flavors. It’s a hassle-free, dump-and-start side dish crafted from affordable pantry staples and requires minimal effort to prepare.

Sweet potato casserole is a classic holiday side dish. This easy side dish is flavorful, versatile, and kid-approved. Perfect for serving at the big holidays like Thanksgiving and Christmas, or for Sunday suppers.

This sweet Jamaican Cabbage Recipe is one of those perfect side dishes that goes with almost everything. Quick and easy to prepare and bursting with everyday fresh vegetables and herbs, it’s a little slice of the Caribbean to give your holidays some flavor!

Mushroom Rice is hearty, satisfying, and full of flavor. Delicious served as a side dish it will pair great with any of your other Christmas dishes this holiday season!

Learn how to cook canned green beans so you can serve up an affordable, nutritious, vegetable side dish in just minutes. Canned goods are so convenient it's a perfect simple dish to serve with your holiday fare!

Enjoy these simple and crispy Smashed Brussel Sprouts with parmesan cheese. They roast in your oven and make the perfect side dish for any meal. They make for a delicious and flavorful holiday side!

Your whole family will love this Instant Pot Mashed Sweet Potatoes!!! It is a simple and easy comfort food treat makes a great side dish for holiday meals like Thanksgiving and Christmas.

These Garlic Butter Sesame Instant Pot Green Beans really are the perfect side dish! Not only are they affordable, versatile, and flavorful, but they’re incredibly quick and easy to make too. They're a great take along to a holiday party!

Veggie lovers, this low carb Green Beans Almondine is a super easy and elegant side dish that combines crisp green beans with fried almonds with an garlicky lemon butter sauce. It's the perfect veggie side for your Christmas meal!

This Instant Pot Stuffing is incredibly easy and totally delicious! This is the fuss-free side dish recipe you need for the holidays and it’s so simple you’ll want to make it year-round!

This flavorful and comforting Green Bean Casserole Recipe is easy to make in less than 30 minutes. It’s the perfect side dish to compliment the rest of your festive holiday dishes!

This Air Fryer Baby Potatoes recipe is a simple and versatile side dish everyone will love! Toss baby potatoes with olive oil and Italian seasoning, then roast in the air fryer until crispy on the outside and creamy on the inside.

Savor the simplicity and deliciousness of these Air Fryer Beets. In no time, you’ve got a batch of tender, perfectly roasted beets that are healthy and super versatile. This dish adds some beautiful color to your holiday meal!

Smothered Potatoes are a very versatile Southern side dish that goes with just about any Southern meal. Made entirely from pantry staples with minimal prep and effort in less than 25 minutes, this is an easy side dish to pair with your Christmas dishes!

Instant Pot Rutabaga Mash is the perfect side dish for your meal. It is quick and easy to make in the Instant Pot. Delicious and satisfying, the whole family will enjoy this tasty dish so it's perfect for celebrating the holidays!

Boiled corn on the cob turns out perfectly tender-crisp and juicy without the risk of charring you get when you grill fresh corn. Fresh sweet corn is usually a summer food, so it makes a perfect side to mix up your holiday meal this year!

Candied Sweet Potatoes is a traditional Southern side that pairs with all sorts of classic main dishes. It is easy to make, affordable, and perfect for serving up at Sunday suppers, special occasions, and holiday meals.

Baked tortellini casserole has all the flavors you love in lasagna without all the work! Delicious tortellini bake is comforting, and creamy, and can be prepared in a few minutes so you can focus on your other holiday dishes!

Air Fryer Sweet Potato Cubes are delicious and nutritious and ready to serve in minutes! This 3-ingredient sweet potato cubes air fryer recipe is not only the perfect Christmas side dish, but it’s ideal for any meal from breakfast through dinner.

These Garlic Smashed Potatoes (made in the oven or Air Fryer) are soft and creamy on the inside and deliciously crispy and crunchy on the outside. This delicious and flavorful potato dish makes the perfect festive side for Christmas!

These Air Fryer Green Beans are the perfect mix of easy, quick and oh so tasty vegetable treat. The beans are cooked in very little low-calorie cooking oil making them a healthier treat. It's a great healthy option for a heavy Christmas meal!

This creamy Beet Soup recipe is a vibrant silky smooth soup made with minimal prep and simple ingredients you probably have on hand. The rich flavor of the beets combines with Thai red curry and coconut milk for a beautifully colored dish for a white Christmas!

Get ready to wrangle some serious flavor with this downright delicious Cornbread Casserole. Whether you’re craving a savory cowboy dinner or a zesty taco twist, this Jiffy-based recipe will become your new holiday dinner go-to.

Instant Pot Cabbage is an easy and affordable side dish that is full of flavor! This is the buttered cabbage recipe that will keep both its shape and delectable buttery flavor each and every time you make it. No more soggy cabbage ever.

This Southern Squash Casserole with Ritz Crackers is a classic addition to any dining table. The buttery and flavorful yellow squash casserole is perfect for entertaining but easy enough for any time you want to evoke the feelings of a Southern summer night during a cold winter holiday!

Learn how to microwave corn on the cob to easily remove the husks and get perfectly steamed corn simultaneously. This simple microwave method for corn yields delicious corn on the cob every time. This microwaved dish is a perfect side for when you need your oven free during a busy holiday!

These golden and effortlessly simple Air Fryer Hasselback Potatoes are an ideal side dish for your holiday feast. Picture crispy yet fluffy, creamy sliced baked potatoes drizzled with seasoned oil and adorned with fresh herbs and so undeniably delicious.

Indulge in a quick and flavorful culinary escape with our Creamy Carrot Soup Recipe—where the comforting blend of sweet potatoes, carrots, and Chinese Five Spice creates a velvety, soul-soothing masterpiece in just minutes! It's a nice and warm side to serve with your holiday fare!

Elevate your holiday table with our tasty Broccoli Cranberry Salad. This easy side dish can be made ahead for your convenience, featuring smoky bacon, sweet cranberries, and crunchy walnuts. The simpleness of this dish makes it perfect for Christmas parties!

Dreaming of creamy, fluffy, and easy-to-make mashed potatoes? Try this Instant Pot Mashed Potato recipe. Mashed potatoes are a classic dish to enjoy during your holiday meals!

These Instant Pot Glazed Carrot make an easy fast, tasty and colorful side dish. Made with fresh carrots and pantry staples, this is ready in less than 15 minutes and enjoy them during your holiday!

Tender and flavorful microwave carrots are a great side dish that the whole family will love. Ready to serve in under 10 minutes, pair them with your favorite main dishes for an easy and effortless holiday side!

You will love this warming, velvety and over-the-top delicious Kabocha Squash Soup. It is full of healthy pantry staples and delicious goodness. It’s so easy to prepare, you can have dinner on the table in less than 40 minutes!

Canned corn is not only inexpensive, but it’s also good for you. This post will show you everything you need to know about how to cook canned sweet corn so it’s tender-crisp and delicious. It makes for an easy side for your holiday so you can focus on your more complex dishes!

Everyone loves a layered salad, and this cornbread salad recipe is perfect for holidays, family reunions, picnics, and potlucks. A great way to use up Christmas leftovers, cornbread salad is a Southern-style recipe that everyone will enjoy.

Jamaican Pumpkin Soup is full of Caribbean flavor. This is a deliciously quick and easy Jamaican soup recipe that is ready to serve in about 30 minutes! This delicious soup will add some Caribbean flare to your holiday spread!

Crockpot Mashed Butternut Squash is the perfect cozy side dish to complement your weeknight dinners, winter gatherings, and Christmas dinners. It is a family-friendly, colorful, vibrant, delicious and healthy mash that is easy to make in your slow cooker.

This savory spiced golden crispy Instant Pot Cornbread will be the best homemade cornbread you have ever had. It is simple to make and a great side for fall to alongside a hearty soup and for serving up during the holidays.

This delicious soup is a delicious way to mix up the flavors for your holiday season. It's a perfect side for a cold Christmas feast!

You will love this creamy, indulgent Instant Pot Carrot Soup that is packed full of great flavors but light on the calories. Quick and easy to make, it's a great side for a holiday potluck or party!

Jamaican Pumpkin Soup is full of Caribbean flavor. This is a deliciously quick and easy Jamaican soup recipe that is ready to serve in about 30 minutes. Add some Caribbean flavor to your holiday this year!

Delicious gluten free mac and cheese is a classic comfort food everyone will love! Made with affordable pantry ingredients, this gluten free macaroni and cheese recipe is quick and easy to make at home and a great way to add something a little healthier to your holiday meal!