15 Delicious Christmas Dinner Side Dish Recipes
Christmas dinner isn’t just about the main course—the side dishes are what truly make the feast unforgettable.
From buttery mashed potatoes and cheesy casseroles to roasted vegetables and festive salads, the right sides bring comfort, color, and plenty of holiday cheer to the table.
This collection of 15 delicious Christmas dinner side dish recipes has something for everyone, whether you’re hosting a big family gathering or keeping it cozy and intimate.
Each dish is simple to make, crowd-pleasing, and guaranteed to complement your holiday roast, ham, or turkey beautifully. Get ready to fill your Christmas table with flavors your loved ones will remember long after the last bite.
1
Boursin Mashed Potatoes | Craving Something Healthy
Boursin mashed potatoes are full of creamy, cheesy, herb flavors from Boursin cheese, Greek yogurt, and a crunchy Parmesan breadcrumb topping
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2
Bacon & Pomegranate Roasted Brussels Sprouts Recipe – Life Love Liz
This recipe for bacon and pomegranate roasted Brussels sprouts is tangy, sweet, salty and delicious. It’s a perfect Christmas side dish!
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3
EASY Christmas Sushi Roll (Christmas Tree or Platter) | The Fruity Jem
Easy Christmas sushi roll, with step-by-step photos so you can get beautiful Christmas tree sushi with no stress! Or opt for the Christmas platter!
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4
Baked Mashed Sweet Potatoes
Savoury Baked Mashed Sweet Potatoes are the perfect, easy, make-ahead side dish. Fluffy and creamy, with a crispy seasoned breadcrumb topping.
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5
Brussels Sprouts Gratin
My Brussels Sprouts Gratin transforms this humble vegetable into a creamy, cheesy, show-stopping side dish which is ideal for the festive season. We first blanch the halved sprouts and then cloak them in a rich, creamy cheese sauce, topped with seasoned breadcrumbs which bake up crisp and golden. It is a perfect make-ahead side dish which can be served alongside most protein.
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6
Spiced Cranberry Old Fashioned
This massaged kale salad and cranberry old fashioned, with warm holiday inspired spices, will be show stoppers this holiday season.
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7
Maple Roasted Brussel Sprouts and Sweet Potatoes
These oven roasted brussel sprouts and sweet potatoes are a tasty addition to any weeknight or holiday menu. So flavourful, easy & delicious!
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8
Smoked salmon potato salad recipe
Enjoy a delicious twist on traditional potato salad with our smoked salmon potato salad recipe. This side dish is simple yet full of flavour.
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9
Cheddar Pomegranate Biscuits
A sweet and savory biscuit that’s fluffy and soft, packed full of cheddar bits and pomegranate. Also makes an awesome snack that hits all the taste buds
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10
Smoked Brussel Sprouts (Sweet & Tangy)
Smoked brussel sprouts are definitely the BEST and most FLAVORFUL way to make these little green balls of flavor!
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11
Air Fryer Butternut Squash Recipe
My air fryer butternut squash recipe is an easy side dish that works for a busy weeknight or for fancy holiday fare.
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12
Oven Roasted Spiced Vegetables Recipe (with a Herbed Yogurt and Tahini Sauce) – may eighty five
This recipe for roasted root vegetables is one of my favorite healthy dish ideas. I love how all of the spices and herbs work together for a flavourful cozy side dish. This easy recipe uses one of my favorite seasonal ingredients; beets.
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13
Easy Christmas Salad (The Best Holiday Recipe) – Basics With Bails
Discover an easy Christmas salad with fresh spinach, creamy feta, crunchy almonds, juicy oranges, and topped with a simple homemade dressing.
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14
Cranberry Jalapeno Dip
This cranberry jalapeño dip is easy to make, creamy and so flavorful! It is fun and festive for the holidays and Christmas.
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15
Ensalada de Gallina (Venezuelan Chicken Potato Salad)
Ensalada de Gallina. Creamy chicken and potato salad, Venezuelan style featuring chicken, potatoes, carrots, peas, apples, and a creamy homemade dressing
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