25 Festive Christmas Dinner Side Dishes That Will Impress Your Family
The holiday season is the perfect time to share special meals with loved ones. We’ve put together a collection of festive side dishes that are sure to make your Christmas dinner extra memorable.
These recipes add a touch of elegance to the table while being easy to prepare, so you can enjoy more time with family. From comforting classics to fresh seasonal flavors, these sides will bring a little magic to your holiday celebration.
Garlic Butter Fondant Potatoes
These garlic butter fondant potatoes are worth making. They’re crispy on the outside, soft inside and they literally just melt in the mouth.
Get the Recipe: Garlic Butter Fondant Potatoes
Orange Glazed Sweet Potatoes
Make these mouthwatering orange glazed sweet potatoes as a side dish to pair with roasted meat. It’s special enough to be a holiday dish.
Get the Recipe: Orange Glazed Sweet Potatoes
Stick Of Butter Rice
Looking for a new side dish idea? Try this stick of butter rice with rich beef and garlic flavors. It pairs with just about everything.
Get the Recipe: Stick Of Butter Rice
Cranberry Fluff
This sweet, tart and delicious cranberry fluff recipe is ideal for your Thanksgiving or Christmas table and can be dessert or a side dish.
Get the Recipe: Cranberry Fluff
Slow Cooker Jalapeño Popper Creamed Corn
This super-simple slow cooker jalapeno popper creamed corn is rich-flavored, creamy, and a little spicy. It makes a great side dish or a dip.
Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Jalapeño Popper Creamed Corn
Cranberry Jello Salad
Cranberry Jello Salad with pineapple and oranges is a delicious holiday salad. The beautiful color makes it perfect for the holiday table.
Get the Recipe: Cranberry Jello Salad
Slow Cooker Cheesy Ranch Bacon Potatoes
Make these slow cooker cheesy ranch bacon potatoes and your taste buds will be in heaven. It’s a rich-flavored, satisfying and cozy side dish
Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Cheesy Ranch Bacon Potatoes
Slow Cooker Polenta
This delicious and creamy slow cooker polenta is really easy to make in your crockpot. It’s a tasty side dish to pair with meat or chicken.
Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Polenta
Christmas Tree Charcuterie Board
This eye-catching Christmas tree charcuterie board is fun to make and you can use any kinds of meats, cheeses, crackers, fruit, and more.
Get the Recipe: Christmas Tree Charcuterie Board
Maple Roasted Rainbow Carrots
These maple roasted rainbow carrots are so colorful, sweet, savory, and buttery. A side dish of multi-color carrots are sure to be a hit.
Get the Recipe: Maple Roasted Rainbow Carrots
Roasted Brussels Sprouts With Bacon, Pecans And Cranberries
Roasted Brussels sprouts with bacon, pecans, and cranberries make a delicious side dish for turkey, chicken, or just about any kind of meat you are serving.
Get the Recipe: Roasted Brussels Sprouts With Bacon, Pecans And Cranberries
Gouda Cheddar Parmesan Scalloped Potatoes Au Gratin
Gouda cheddar parmesan scalloped potatoes are the perfect side dish. The smoked Gouda, white cheddar and parmesan cheese go well together.
Get the Recipe: Gouda Cheddar Parmesan Scalloped Potatoes Au Gratin
Air Fryer Bacon Loaded Cornbread Pudding
Bacon loaded cornbread pudding pairs with everything. It’s the best corn casserole I’ve made. It’s easy to put together this air fryer cornbread pudding made with Jiffy cornbread mix. This bacon corn casserole will become a family dinner tradition.
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Bacon Loaded Cornbread Pudding
Maple Garlic Sweet Potato Casserole
This gorgeous maple garlic sweet potato casserole is simple to prepare and offers a blend of incredible flavors and textures in every bite.
Get the Recipe: Maple Garlic Sweet Potato Casserole
Crispy Smashed Potato Salad
With roasted garlic, a creamy lemon and herb dressing and crispy-skin potatoes that are tender inside, this smashed potato salad is a winner.
Get the Recipe: Crispy Smashed Potato Salad
Green Bean Casserole
Discover a creamy green bean casserole recipe that’s perfect for your holiday table. Delight your guests with this easy, delicious classic.
Get the Recipe: Green Bean Casserole
Loaded Mac and Cheese
This loaded mac and cheese dish goes so well with anything from a juicy T-bone steak to grilled chicken. It’s mac and cheese… just better!
Get the Recipe: Loaded Mac and Cheese
Loaded Mashed Potato Casserole
Give this loaded mashed potato casserole a try and it’ll become a keeper. Fluffy potatoes are flavored with cheese, bacon, garlic, and more.
Get the Recipe: Loaded Mashed Potato Casserole
Garlic and Herb Stuffing
Not only is this garlic and herb stuffing perfect for your roasted turkey but it’s also amazing in leftover turkey or chicken sandwiches.
Get the Recipe: Garlic and Herb Stuffing
Garlic Herb Bread Wreath
I love to make a garlic herb bread wreath for special occasions. It is sure to appeal to garlic bread fans and pairs with any holiday dinner.
Get the Recipe: Garlic Herb Bread Wreath
Christmas Deviled Eggs
Not only are Christmas deviled eggs a wonderful holiday appetizer, but they are sure to disappear fast if you serve them at a Christmas party.
Get the Recipe: Christmas Deviled Eggs
Crack Green Beans
These crack green beans are made with brown sugar, soy sauce, butter, garlic, and bacon. They’re so good and pair with just about everything.
Get the Recipe: Crack Green Beans
Slow Cooker Apple Pie Baked Beans
If you want an unusual side dish that is sweet, savory, salty, and spicy all in one, try these super-easy slow cooker apple pie baked beans.
Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Apple Pie Baked Beans
Sweet Skillet Cornbread
A delicious sweet skillet cornbread, perfect as a side for chili or a tasty snack. With honey, butter, and cornmeal, it’s a real treat!
Get the Recipe: Sweet Skillet Cornbread
Air Fryer Parmesan Truffle Polenta Fries
Air fryer parmesan truffle polenta fries make a tasty side dish or appetizer. Serve crispy baked polenta fries for all the rave reviews!
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Parmesan Truffle Polenta Fries