28 best Christmas dinner side dish ideas

These green beans and potatoes are a hearty and savory side dish! Great for both kids and adults.

Learn how to make the most tender and flavorful Crispy Roast Potatoes you will ever eat! All you need is Yukon Gold potatoes, oil, seasoning, and patience!

Parsnip Puree recipe is creamy, flavorful and will become your new favorite side dish! It's lower carb than mashed potatoes, naturally gluten-free and is great with anything you're serving!

Crock Pot Healthy Sweet Potato Casserole with gluten-free streusel topping for your Thanksgiving table. This dairy-free, refined sugar-free sweet potato casserole recipe tastes just like the classic version and is better for you too! Enjoy this delicious side dish with your loved ones!

A deliciously creamy mashed potato recipe that you can make in advance and store to save time and get ahead for big meals like Christmas dinner. Just reheat when you are ready to serve. Make ahead mashed potatoes are our ultimate Christmas dinner time saving hack.

These Easy Scalloped Sweet Potatoes are a tasty twist on a classic sweet potato casserole. The scalloped sweet potatoes are layered up in a dish with some butter, then soaked in a sweet, heavy cream base, before being topped with crunchy pecans and marshmallows. This side dish is sure to be a hit with family and friends.

This corn souffle is so easy to make. It is a wonderful side dish for the holidays.

Cheesy Butternut Squash Orzo is a warm, cheesy fall dish mixing orzo, roasted butternut squash and a creamy cheese sauce topped with fresh sage. As we approach the holidays this would be a great side dish or an addition to your weeknight meals. You can make this a day or two ahead and heat when you are ready to serve it!

Southern cornbread dressing in half the time features some great time savers - cornbread mix and pre-chopped veggies.

This creamy, decadent southern baked mac and cheese is the ultimate side dish! It's always a crowd favorite, so it's perfect for any holiday meal.

This Southern Cornbread Dressing is a comforting side dish for your holiday meal. Made with simple ingredients and baked; it’s moist, delicious and so easy to make. 

Make these dinner rolls using simple ingredients. Top it with everything bagel seasoning and everyone will love it.

This Vegan Coleslaw is a lightened up version of the classic we all love. It's mayo-free, yet it's still so rich, creamy, and tangy.

Holiday Salad with Kale, Persimmon and Pomegranate is a festive kale salad tossed in a tangy, sweet citrus maple dressing!

Combination of pecans and goat cheese with balsamic delight in this wreath shaped Christmas Apple Salad.

This winter flavored salad is a beautiful addition to your holiday spread!

These delicious Asparagus Puff Pastry Tarts are the perfect appetizer or side dish for your next dinner! With a creamy horseradish sauce and crisp asparagus, no one will believe that you made them yourself!

Roasted acorn squash salad is a must for Thanksgiving or even as a side for a fall dinner, especially drizzled with creamy maple dressing!

Easy and delicious shaved Brussels sprout salad with pomegranate seeds and a citrus vinaigrette. The pomegranate seeds give a festive flair and the toasted hazelnuts add a warm, nutty flavor and satisfying crunch.

Italian green bean salad is one of the best side dishes you'll ever serve. Not only is it healthy, easy to make and delicious, but you can serve it hot, warm or cold!

Honey roasted carrots and parsnips are one of those fancy-but-easy side dishes that you can easily impress with. These two popular and naturally sweet winter root vegetables are perfect for roasting together, and the 4-ingredient glaze will blow you away!

These Oven Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Squash with Dried Cranberries are made in one sheet pan, so clean-up is a breeze! They are the perfect side dish for your holiday meal.

Balsamic Roasted Vegetables is a magical celebration of roots, transforming them into vegetable candy. The whole family is bound to love this healthy side dish!

Add a touch of warmth and color to your Christmas table with this delightful roasted butternut squash recipe. Sweet, nutty, and beautifully caramelized, it's an inviting side dish that pairs wonderfully with a variety of festive mains, contributing to a truly special holiday meal. 

Creamed spinach is a classic accompaniment to any Christmas main dish.

The best brussels sprouts for any Christmas dinner side! Sliced thinly and tossed in balsamic vinegar and honey these brussel sprouts are tasty enough to convert any brussels sprout hater!

This beautifully layered Christmas Fruit Salad is a refreshing side dish for any Christmas dinner or holiday buffet! It features seasonal favorites like pomegranates, dried cranberries and pistachios, along with apples and grapes, plus a luscious dressing and crunchy topping!

This Easy Cranberry Jelly recipe calls for only 3 ingredients and only 20 minutes to make. With frozen cranberries, sugar and apple juice, its a perfect side dish for the holiday season.