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40+ Best Christmas Dinner Side Dishes

40+ Best Christmas Dinner Side Dishes
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Looking for Christmas side dishes that are anything but boring? From Roasted Garlic Butter Parmesan Potatoes and Roasted Butternut Squash to Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes and Garlic Mushrooms Cauliflower Skillet, our recipes for the best Christmas side dishes are what you need. We’ve rounded up our best Christmas dinner side dishes, all of which are simple, easy, and super delicious. Enjoy! ❤️ 

Sidney Yang
by Sidney Yang
Sidney Yang

Sidney is part of the Eatwell101 family since 2014. As an editor, she shares her enthusiasm for food, cooking tips, and entertaining across more than a thousand written articles published on Eatwell101.

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Published Dec 1, 2021
Garlic Butter Roasted Butternut Squash - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/garlic-roasted-butternut-squash-recipe

1. Garlic Butter Roasted Butternut Squash

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
Roasted Potatoes and Green Beans - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/roasted-garlic-potatoes-green-beans-recipe

2. Roasted Potatoes and Green Beans

These roasted potatoes and green beans recipe 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
Roasted Sweet Potatoes with garlic and Parmesan - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/garlic-parmesan-roasted-sweet-potato-recipe

3. Roasted Sweet Potatoes with garlic and Parmesan

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

4. Garlic Butter Parmesan Roasted Potatoes

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
Roasted Butternut Squash with Garlic Butter Parmesan - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/baked-garlic-butter-parmesan-butternut-squash-recipe

5. Roasted Butternut Squash with Garlic Butter Parmesan

These baked butternut squash recipe is a true restaurant-quality side dish! Melt-in-your-mouth and packed with flavor, you'll love our roasted butternut!

Cooking time: 25 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Honey Balsamic Glaze - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/balsamic-honey-roasted-brussels-sprouts-recipe

6. Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Honey Balsamic Glaze

Enjoy a nutrient-rich side dish with these roasted brussels sprouts coated with an amazing honey balsamic glaze.

Cooking time: 25 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
Roasted Butternut Squash - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/roasted-butternut-squash-recipe

7. Roasted Butternut Squash

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
Sautéed Spinach Mushroom Recipe - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/garlic-mushrooms-recipe

8. Sautéed Spinach Mushroom Recipe

Sautéed garlic mushrooms with huge flavor! The garlic butter sauce with spinach is so incredible, you’ll serve these garlic mushrooms with almost everything!

Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
Garlic Parmesan Roasted Brussels Sprouts - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/parmesan-roasted-brussels-sprouts

9. Garlic Parmesan Roasted Brussels Sprouts

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

Cooking time: 25 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
Crunchy Pecan Sweet Potato Casserole - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/sweet-potato-casserole-recipe

10. Crunchy Pecan Sweet Potato Casserole

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

11. Creamy Garlic Mushrooms with Bacon Spinach

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

12. Oven-Roasted Asparagus with Garlic Parmesan

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
Slow-Cooker Glazed Carrots Recipe - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/slow-cooker-carrots-recipe

13. Slow-Cooker Glazed Carrots Recipe

This slow cooker glazed carrots recipe is an easy and delicious side dish, perfect for your holiday dinners.

Cooking time: 180 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
Sautéed Green Beans with French Onions - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/sauteed-green-beans-recipe

14. Sautéed Green Beans with French Onions

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

15. Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Maple Pecan Glaze

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

16. Garlic Herb Roasted Potatoes Carrots and Zucchini

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

Cooking time: 40 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
Roasted Sweet Potatoes - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/roasted-sweet-potatoes-recipe

17. Roasted Sweet Potatoes

Roasted sweet potatoes are the best side dish to add to your dinner table for any occasion!

Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/instant-pot-mashed-potatoes-recipe

18. Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes

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
Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Sweet Potato with Balsamic Honey Glaze - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/roasted-brussels-sprouts-sweet-potato-with-balsamic-honey-glaze-recipe

19. Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Sweet Potato with Balsamic Honey Glaze

Crunchy, bitter-sweet and delicious! This tasty side-dish is a must for the holidays or any time this fall.

Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
Shredded Carrot Salad - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/shredded-carrot-salad-recipe

20. Shredded Carrot Salad

This Carrot Salad recipe is my go-to for lunch or a quick meal prep salad

Cooking time: 0 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
Instant Pot Mashed Sweet Potatoes (10-Minute ) - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/instant-pot-mashed-sweet-potatoes-instant-pot-recipe

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

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
Simple Butternut Squash Steaks with Garlic Butter - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/garlic-butter-butternut-squash-steaks-recipe

22. Simple Butternut Squash Steaks with Garlic Butter

Butternut Squash Steaks with Garlic Butter is a quick and easy side dish for a weeknight or a holiday gathering.

Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
Garlic Mushrooms Cauliflower Skillet - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/garlic-mushrooms-cauliflower-recipe

23. Garlic Mushrooms Cauliflower Skillet

This garlic mushroom and cauliflower recipe is super nourishing and easy to whip up! The perfect side dish ever !

Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
Oven-Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Sweet Potatoes - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/roasted-brussels-sprouts-sweet-potatoes-recipe

24. Oven-Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Sweet Potatoes

Mouthwatering, crisp tender roasted Brussels sprouts and sweet potatoes seasoned to perfection and roasted in the oven for about 20–25 minutes.

Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
Honey Balsamic Roasted Carrots - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/honey-balsamic-roasted-carrots-recipe

25. Honey Balsamic Roasted Carrots

These roasted glazed 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
Green Bean Casserole with Bacon and Parmesan - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/creamy-parmesan-green-beans-casserole-recipe

26. Green Bean Casserole with Bacon and Parmesan

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

27. Garlic Parmesan Roasted Green Beans

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
Parmesan Mashed Spaghetti Squash - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/parmesan-butter-spaghetti-squash-mash-recipe

28. Parmesan Mashed Spaghetti Squash

This Mashed spaghetti squash recipe is soft and velvety, and makes a perfect side dish or a filling vegetarian meal.

Cooking time: 25 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
Bacon Roasted Pumpkin - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/roasted-pumpkin-with-garlic-maple-syrup-and-bacon-recipe

29. Bacon Roasted Pumpkin

Make this simple and gratifying bacon roasted pumpkin recipe for a sensational fall dish.

Cooking time: 130 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
Fried Baby Potatoes with Garlic Brown Butter - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/garlic-browned-butter-baby-potatoes-recipe

30. Fried Baby Potatoes with Garlic Brown Butter

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
Apple Kale Salad - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/apple-cranberry-bacon-kale-salad-recipe

31. Apple Kale Salad

This kale salad recipe is packed full of hearty nutrients and tastes amazing!

Cooking time: 0 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
Cheesy Asparagus Casserole - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/cheesy-asparagus-casserole-recipe

32. Cheesy Asparagus Casserole

This cheesy asparagus casserole is the best side dish to any meal! The perfect way to get your Asparagus in! 

Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
Instant Pot Creamy  Brussels Sprouts (2-Minutes ) - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/instant-pot-brussels-sprouts-recipe

33. Instant Pot Creamy Brussels Sprouts (2-Minutes )

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
Extra-Creamy Mashed Potatoes - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/creamy-mashed-potatoes-recipe

34. Extra-Creamy Mashed Potatoes

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

Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
Cinnamon-Honey Glazed Carrots - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/honey-glazed-carrots-recipe

35. Cinnamon-Honey Glazed Carrots

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

Cooking time: 25 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
Garlic Parmesan Mashed Potato Cakes - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/garlic-parmesan-mashed-potato-cakes

36. Garlic Parmesan Mashed Potato Cakes

These potato cakes make for a super easy side dish, light dinner or lunch!

Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
Balsamic Baby Potatoes With Asparagus - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/garlic-balsamic-baby-potatoes-with-asparagus

37. Balsamic Baby Potatoes With Asparagus

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

Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
Oven Baked Mashed Potato Cakes - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/oven-baked-mashed-potato-cakes-recipe

38. Oven Baked Mashed Potato Cakes

This easy baked mashed potato cakes recipe is ideal to accompany holiday dishes like grilled meat, fish and poultry.

Cooking time: 25 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
Cauliflower Broccoli Casserole with Bacon - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/loaded-cauliflower-broccoli-casserole-recipe

39. Cauliflower Broccoli Casserole with Bacon

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
Brussels Sprouts Salad - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/brussels-sprout-salad-recipe

40. Brussels Sprouts Salad

Brussels sprouts salad with an apple cider salad dressing is a family favorite side salad that goes well with everything.

Cooking time: 0 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
Sautéed Kale Salad - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/healthy-sauteed-kale-salad-with-bacon-walnuts-and-cranberries

41. Sautéed Kale Salad

This kale salad recipe is not only colorful, but it’s flavorful too!

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

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