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43 Best Holiday Side Dishes

by Sidney Yang – Dec 6, 2023
43 Best Holiday Side Dishes
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Holiday Side Dishes – Looking for inspiring side dish ideas for your holiday dinners? From roasted vegetables to creamy mashed potatoes and hearty stuffings to sweet and tangy cranberry sauce, these best side dish recipes will bring depth to our holiday meals. So, we’ve gathered a selection of utterly delicious, crowd-pleasing side dish recipes from our recipe index, perfect for your holiday table. Enjoy!

Side Dish Recipes: 43 Best Holiday Side Dish Ideas

1. Garlic Parmesan Roasted Green Beans

Garlic Parmesan Roasted Green Beans - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/roasted-garlic-parmesan-green-beans-recipe
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43 Best Holiday Side Dishes

These epic roasted green beans flavored with garlic and parmesan are crispy and golden on the outside, yet tender on the inside.

Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

2. 10-Minute Broccoli Stir-Fry

10-Minute Broccoli Stir-Fry - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/broccoli-stir-fry-recipe
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43 Best Holiday Side Dishes

This quick and easy broccoli stir fry recipe takes less than 20 minutes to make. You'll love the delicious garlicky sauce!

Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

3. Roasted Sweet Potatoes with garlic and Parmesan

Roasted Sweet Potatoes with garlic and Parmesan - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/garlic-parmesan-roasted-sweet-potato-recipe
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43 Best Holiday Side Dishes

Roasted sweet potatoes are super easy to make, tender and extra-flavorful. Serve the roasted sweet potatoes as a side dish for any festive meal!

Cooking time: 30 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

4. Green Bean Casserole with Bacon and Parmesan

Green Bean Casserole with Bacon and Parmesan - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/creamy-parmesan-green-beans-casserole-recipe
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43 Best Holiday Side Dishes

A delicious green bean casserole recipe with a creamy parmesan sauce and crispy bacon. This green bean casserole is the perfect side for a festive meal!

Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

5. Sautéed Green Beans with French Onions

Sautéed Green Beans with French Onions - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/sauteed-green-beans-recipe
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43 Best Holiday Side Dishes

These sautéed fresh green beans with French onions are the perfect and easiest accompaniment to any main course.

Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

6. Loaded Cauliflower Broccoli Casserole with Bacon

Loaded Cauliflower Broccoli Casserole with Bacon - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/loaded-cauliflower-broccoli-casserole-recipe
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43 Best Holiday Side Dishes

This loaded cauliflower broccoli casserole with bacon is an easy keto/low-carb recipe that's ready in 30mn and tastes incredible.

Cooking time: 25 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

7. Lemon Garlic Butter Green Beans Skillet

Lemon Garlic Butter Green Beans Skillet - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/lemon-garlic-butter-green-beans-wax-beans-skillet-recipe
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43 Best Holiday Side Dishes

Lemon Garlic Butter Green Beans Recipe - This green beans and wax beans recipe is perfect for a Holiday dinner.

Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

8. Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes

Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/instant-pot-mashed-potatoes-recipe
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43 Best Holiday Side Dishes

This Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes Recipe is silky-smooth, simple and delicious side dish perfect for weeknight meals or holidays.

Cooking time: 6 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

9. Easy Green Bean Casserole

Easy Green Bean Casserole - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/green-bean-casserole-recipe
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43 Best Holiday Side Dishes

This classic green bean casserole will make your Thanksgiving dinner complete! Tender green beans and crunchy onions in a creamy sauce make this the best green bean casserole you'll ever make.

Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

10. Garlic Herb Roasted Potatoes Carrots and Zucchini

Garlic Herb Roasted Potatoes Carrots and Zucchini - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/roasted-potatoes-carrots-zucchini-recipe
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43 Best Holiday Side Dishes

Try our roasted potatoes, carrots, and zucchini recipe today! These roasted vegetables make a great savory side dish that pairs well with just about anything.

Cooking time: 40 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

11. Roasted Garlic Butter Parmesan Potatoes

Roasted Garlic Butter Parmesan Potatoes - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/roasted-garlic-butter-parmesan-potatoes-recipe
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43 Best Holiday Side Dishes

These crispy roasted potatoes with garlic parmesan, and bacon are the perfect side for any of your meals!

Cooking time: 25 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

12. French Onion Baked Mashed Potato Cakes

French Onion Baked Mashed Potato Cakes - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/french-onion-baked-potato-cakes-recipe
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43 Best Holiday Side Dishes

French Onion Baked Mashed Potato Cakes are excellent for a holiday menu. You can make the mashed potato cakes ahead for your lunches and potlucks too!

Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

13. Honey Bacon Roasted Potatoes

Honey Bacon Roasted Potatoes - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/honey-bacon-roasted-potatoes-recipe
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43 Best Holiday Side Dishes

Roasted potatoes are glazed with a delicious honey bacon sauce. This is the best roasted potatoes recipe to serve with your favorite steak, pork chops, or roast chicken!

Cooking time: 40 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

14. Honey Mustard Potatoes

Honey Mustard Potatoes - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/honey-mustard-potatoes-recipe
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43 Best Holiday Side Dishes

Honey mustard potatoes are an easy side dish everyone will rave about. The flavor combination makes these honey mustard potatoes one of the best side we have on here!

Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

15. Garlic Bacon Broccoli Skillet

Garlic Bacon Broccoli Skillet - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/garlic-bacon-broccoli-skillet-recipe
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43 Best Holiday Side Dishes

This Garlic Bacon Broccoli Skillet makes for a quick and flavorful side dish. Bacon and broccoli team up in this simple dish ready in less than 30mn!

Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

16. Roasted Garlic Potatoes and Green Beans

Roasted Garlic Potatoes and Green Beans - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/roasted-garlic-potatoes-green-beans-recipe
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43 Best Holiday Side Dishes

These roasted garlic potatoes and green beans will make a great addition to your dinner table. Try our roasted potatoes and green beans asap!

Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

17. Instant Pot Mashed Sweet Potatoes (10-Minute )

Instant Pot Mashed Sweet Potatoes (10-Minute ) - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/instant-pot-mashed-sweet-potatoes-instant-pot-recipe
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43 Best Holiday Side Dishes

This Instant Pot mashed sweet potato recipe is effortless and crowd-pleasing. The best way to make mashed sweet potato in a pressure cooker!

Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

18. Creamy Garlic Parmesan Broccoli with Bacon

Creamy Garlic Parmesan Broccoli with Bacon - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/creamy-broccoli-recipe
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43 Best Holiday Side Dishes

This creamy broccoli and bacon recipe is simple and straightforward, perfect for quick dinners, but maximum flavor!

Cooking time: 25 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

19. Fried Baby Potatoes with Garlic Brown Butter

Fried Baby Potatoes with Garlic Brown Butter - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/garlic-browned-butter-baby-potatoes-recipe
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43 Best Holiday Side Dishes

These epic Fried potatoes baby with garlic brown butter are the perfect side dish to practically anything!

Cooking time: 25 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

20. Garlic Parmesan Mashed Potato Cakes

Garlic Parmesan Mashed Potato Cakes - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/garlic-parmesan-mashed-potato-cakes
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43 Best Holiday Side Dishes

A super easy side dish, light dinner or lunch!

Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

21. Balsamic Baby Potatoes With Asparagus

Balsamic Baby Potatoes With Asparagus - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/garlic-balsamic-baby-potatoes-with-asparagus
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43 Best Holiday Side Dishes

Perfect with grilled meat — You'll love the sweetness of balsamic vinegar.

Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

22. Crispy Cheese Potatoes Gratin

Crispy Cheese Potatoes Gratin - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/mini-potato-gratin-recipe
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43 Best Holiday Side Dishes

23. Honey Balsamic Roasted Carrots

Honey Balsamic Roasted Carrots - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/honey-balsamic-roasted-carrots-recipe
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43 Best Holiday Side Dishes

These roasted carrots are the perfect side dish for your Sunday roast or an easy side for a holiday table.

Cooking time: 30 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

24. Fried Brussels Sprouts with Cider Vinaigrette and Pecan

Fried Brussels Sprouts with Cider Vinaigrette and Pecan - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/fried-brussels-sprouts-recipe
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43 Best Holiday Side Dishes

This easy Brussels sprouts recipe is gluten-free and perfect for your holiday feasts. You'll love how the Brussels sprouts pair perfectly with the delicious sweet glaze and crunchy toasted pecans!

Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

25. Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Maple Pecan Glaze

Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Maple Pecan Glaze - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/easy-roasted-sweet-potatoes-recipe
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43 Best Holiday Side Dishes

These roasted sweet potatoes with maple pecan glaze need only 6 ingredients to get you hooked! Your whole family will love this easy sweet potatoes recipe!

Cooking time: 40 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

26. Quick Fried Collard Greens with Onion

Quick Fried Collard Greens with Onion - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/fried-collard-greens-recipe
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43 Best Holiday Side Dishes

Try our fried collard greens simmered with onion, garlic, and a hot sauce kick. This easy, low-carb collard greens side dish is your perfect weeknight lifesaver that pairs with any protein!

Cooking time: 12 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

27. Garlic Parmesan Roasted Brussels Sprouts

Garlic Parmesan Roasted Brussels Sprouts - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/parmesan-roasted-brussels-sprouts
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43 Best Holiday Side Dishes

This yummy roasted Brussels recipe makes a flavorful and delicious side dish. The easy roasted Brussels sprouts side, perfect for any Holiday table!

Cooking time: 25 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

28. Garlic Butter Roasted Butternut Squash

Garlic Butter Roasted Butternut Squash - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/garlic-roasted-butternut-squash-recipe
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43 Best Holiday Side Dishes

This roasted butternut squash recipe will impress your guests whatever the occasion. Butternut squash has never been so spectacular!

Cooking time: 40 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

29. 2-Minutes Instant Pot Creamy Brussels Sprouts with Garlic Cream Cheese Parmesan Sauce

2-Minutes Instant Pot Creamy  Brussels Sprouts with Garlic Cream Cheese Parmesan Sauce - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/instant-pot-brussels-sprouts-recipe
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43 Best Holiday Side Dishes

Creamy and savory, this side dish with Instant Pot Brussels sprouts and bacon is outstanding all on its own!

Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

30. Cheesy Zucchini Gratin

Cheesy Zucchini Gratin - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/cheesy-zucchini-gratin-recipe
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43 Best Holiday Side Dishes

This cheesy zucchini gratin is the perfect side to any meal. Just 20 minutes in the oven and you can serve up this baked zucchini gratin bubbly and delicious!

Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

31. Extra-Creamy Mashed Potatoes

Extra-Creamy Mashed Potatoes - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/creamy-mashed-potatoes-recipe
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43 Best Holiday Side Dishes

Silky-smooth and delicious, these creamy mashed potatoes make the perfect side for any occasion.

Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

32. Roasted Butternut Squash

Roasted Butternut Squash - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/roasted-butternut-squash-recipe
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43 Best Holiday Side Dishes

Learn how to cook butternut squash! This roasted butternut squash recipe makes a wonderful side dish for your holiday gatherings!

Cooking time: 30 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

33. Crunchy Pecan Sweet Potato Casserole

Crunchy Pecan Sweet Potato Casserole - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/sweet-potato-casserole-recipe
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43 Best Holiday Side Dishes

Mashed sweet potato casserole made in a cinch for last minute side dish! You’ll love this baked sweet potato casserole recipe and the crisp pecan crunch on top!

Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

34. Oven-Roasted Asparagus with Garlic Parmesan

Oven-Roasted Asparagus with Garlic Parmesan - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/garlic-parmesan-roasted-asparagus-recipe
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43 Best Holiday Side Dishes

These Oven-Roasted Asparagus with garlic and parmesan are crispy and golden on the outside, yet tender on the inside.

Cooking time: 25 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

35. Slow-Cooker Carrots with Honey Balsamic Glaze

Slow-Cooker Carrots with Honey Balsamic Glaze - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/slow-cooker-carrots-recipe
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43 Best Holiday Side Dishes

These slow cooker glazed carrots are an easy and delicious side dish, perfect for your holiday dinners.

Cooking time: 180 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

36. Creamy Garlic Mushrooms with Bacon Spinach

Creamy Garlic Mushrooms with Bacon Spinach - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/creamy-garlic-mushrooms-recipe
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43 Best Holiday Side Dishes

Creamy garlic mushrooms with spinach and bacon as a side dish or main. The best low carb/keto mushroom recipe ever!

Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

37. Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Maple, Bacon and Cranberries

Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Maple, Bacon and Cranberries - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/roasted-brussels-sprouts-recipe
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43 Best Holiday Side Dishes

These roasted Brussels sprouts with bacon and cranberries are one of the best holiday side dishes you'll ever try!

Cooking time: 30 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

38. Cheesy Asparagus Casserole

Cheesy Asparagus Casserole - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/cheesy-asparagus-casserole-recipe
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43 Best Holiday Side Dishes

This cheesy asparagus casserole is the best side dish to any meal!

Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

39. Cinnamon-Honey Glazed Carrots

Cinnamon-Honey Glazed Carrots - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/honey-glazed-carrots-recipe
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43 Best Holiday Side Dishes

Sweet and rustic - An easy and quick side dish everyone will rave about.

Cooking time: 25 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

40. Baked Four Cheese Garlic Spaghetti Squash

Baked Four Cheese Garlic Spaghetti Squash - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/roasted-spaghetti-squash-recipe
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43 Best Holiday Side Dishes

This four cheese baked spaghetti squash is a shockingly good alternative to Alfredo pasta

Cooking time: 50 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

41. Instant Pot Mashed Sweet Potatoes (10-Minute )

Instant Pot Mashed Sweet Potatoes (10-Minute ) - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/instant-pot-mashed-sweet-potatoes-instant-pot-recipe
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43 Best Holiday Side Dishes

This Instant Pot mashed sweet potato recipe is effortless and crowd-pleasing. The best way to make mashed sweet potato in a pressure cooker!

Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

42. Sweet Cornbread

Sweet Cornbread - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/sweet-cornbread-recipe
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43 Best Holiday Side Dishes

Sweet buttermilk cornbread with honey is the perfect brunch or breakfast! With crispy buttery edges and so moist inside, this cornbread recipe is your new favorite!

Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

43. Honey Garlic Butter Roasted Carrots

Honey Garlic Butter Roasted Carrots - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/honey-garlic-butter-roasted-carrots
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43 Best Holiday Side Dishes

These roasted carrots are the perfect side for a weeknight meal or a holiday crowd.

Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

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