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Updated Dec 26, 2023
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Christmas is almost there, and these Christmas side dish recipes are perfect for your family’s feast. Including festive recipes for vegetable side dishes, potato side dishes, carrots sides, Brussels spouts sides, and more. These side dish recipes will steal the show, full of the flavors of the Christmas season and brimming with holiday cheer. Enjoy!
Christmas Side Dishes: 40 Easy Recipes Ideas for Christmas Side Dishes
1. Garlic Herb Roasted Potatoes Carrots and Zucchini
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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
Cooking time: 40 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
2. Quick Collard Greens with Bacon
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Sautéed collard greens with bacon, and garlic is the perfect side dish for any occasion. If you're in for a light lunch, these collards greens are also a must!
Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
3. Garlic Parmesan Roasted Brussels Sprouts
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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
Cooking time: 25 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
4. Garlic Butter Roasted Butternut Squash
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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
Cooking time: 40 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
5. Roasted Garlic Butter Parmesan Potatoes
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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
Cooking time: 25 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
6. Garlic Parmesan Roasted Sweet Potatoes
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This roasted sweet potatoes recipe makes for a quick easy side for any occasion. You'll never wan to make roasted sweet potatoes differently!
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Cooking time: 25 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
7. Garlic Butter Parmesan Baked Butternut Squash
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These garlic butter parmesan roasted butternut squash slices are a true restaurant-quality side dish! Melt-in-your-mouth and packed with flavor, you'll love our baked butternut recipe!
Cooking time: 25 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
Cooking time: 25 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
8. Oven-Roasted Asparagus with Garlic Parmesan
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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
Cooking time: 25 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
9. Honey Garlic Butter Roasted Carrots
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These roasted carrots are the perfect side for a weeknight meal or a holiday crowd.
Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
10. Garlic Parmesan Roasted Green Beans
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These epic roasted green beans flavored with garlic and parmesan are crispy and golden on the outside, yet tender on the inside.
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Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
11. Loaded Cauliflower Broccoli Casserole with Bacon
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This loaded cauliflower broccoli casserole with bacon is an easy keto/low-carb recipe that's ready in 30mn and tastes incredible.
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Cooking time: 25 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
12. Roasted Sweet Potatoes with garlic and Parmesan
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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
Cooking time: 30 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
13. Green Beans with Garlic Parmesan
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Sautéed green beans with garlic and parmesan are easy to make and ready in under 15 minutes!
Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
14. Balsamic Honey Roasted Brussels Sprouts
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Enjoy a nutrient-rich side dish with these roasted brussels sprouts coated with an amazing honey balsamic glaze.
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Cooking time: 25 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
15. Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Maple Pecan Glaze
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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!
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Cooking time: 40 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
16. Cinnamon-Honey Glazed Carrots
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Sweet and rustic - An easy and quick side dish everyone will rave about.
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Cooking time: 25 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
17. Instant Pot Mashed Sweet Potatoes (10-Minute )
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This Instant Pot mashed sweet potato recipe is effortless and crowd-pleasing. The best way to make mashed sweet potato in a pressure cooker!
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Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
18. Garlic Bacon Broccoli Skillet
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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
Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
19. Garlic Mushrooms Cauliflower Skillet
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This garlic mushroom and cauliflower recipe is super nourishing and easy to whip up!
Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
20. Baked Sweet Potato
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Baked sweet potatoes are the best side dish to add to your dinner table! The favorite Eatwell 101 baked sweet potato recipes.. You'll love this sweet potato recipe as a side dish for any occasion!
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Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
21. French Onion Baked Mashed Potato Cakes
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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!
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Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
22. Simple Butternut Squash Steaks with Garlic Butter
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Butternut Squash Steaks with Garlic Butter is a quick and easy side dish for a weeknight or a holiday gathering.
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Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
23. Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes
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This Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes Recipe is silky-smooth, simple and delicious side dish perfect for weeknight meals or holidays.
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Cooking time: 6 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
24. Sautéed Green Beans with French Onions
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These sautéed fresh green beans with French onions are the perfect and easiest accompaniment to any main course.
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Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
25. Garlic Sautéed Cabbage Kale Skillet
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This sautéed cabbage and kale skillet recipe is the perfect way to get your veggies in!
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Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
26. Roasted Butternut Squash
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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
Cooking time: 30 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
27. Honey Balsamic Roasted Carrots
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These roasted carrots are the perfect side dish for your Sunday roast or an easy side for a holiday table.
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Cooking time: 30 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
28. Green Bean Casserole with Bacon and Parmesan
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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!
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Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
29. Fried Baby Potatoes with Garlic Brown Butter
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These epic Fried potatoes baby with garlic brown butter are the perfect side dish to practically anything!
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Cooking time: 25 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
30. Cheesy Asparagus Casserole
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This cheesy asparagus casserole is the best side dish to any meal! The perfect way to get your Asparagus in!
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Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
31. Garlic Parmesan Mashed Potato Cakes
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32. Creamed Spinach
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Creamed spinach is a quick and easy side that goes with everything. Try this recipe for creamed spinach for your Thanksgiving or Holiday menu, it will be a success!
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Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
33. Creamy Brussels Sprouts Gratin
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An easy and luxurious side dish that will turn everyone into Brussels sprout addicts.
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Cooking time: 25 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
34. Slow-Cooker Carrots with Honey Balsamic Glaze
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These slow cooker glazed carrots are an easy and delicious side dish, perfect for your holiday dinners.
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Cooking time: 180 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
35. Easy Green Bean Casserole
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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.
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Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
36. Garlic Butter Sauteed Spinach
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Easy Spinach Recipe - This garlic butter sauteed spinach is a super easy and healthy recipe for a side everyone will love.
Cooking time: 5 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
Cooking time: 5 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
37. Balsamic Baby Potatoes With Asparagus
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Perfect with grilled meat — You'll love the sweetness of balsamic vinegar.
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Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
38. Roasted Garlic Potatoes and Green Beans
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These roasted garlic potatoes and green beans will make a great addition to your dinner table. Try our roasted potatoes and green beans asap!
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Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
39. Balsamic Roasted Carrots
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Oven roasted carrots recipe is easy to make and need just minutes of prep. These balsamic roasted carrots are the best side dish to add to your dinner table!
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Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
40. Cheesy Zucchini Gratin
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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!
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Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
41. Perfect Instant Pot Potatoes
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Perfect Instant Pot Potato has crispy skin and fluffy insides. Our method for how to pressure cook a potato works every time, so load up your spuds, and dig in!
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Cooking time: 18 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
40 Easy Recipes Ideas for Christmas Side Dishes: Garlic Herb Roasted Potatoes Carrots and Zucchini
by eatwell101
Yield: 5 servings Prep Time: 10 min Cook time: 40 min
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.
Ingredients you need for the Garlic Herb Roasted Potatoes Carrots and Zucchini
1 1/4 lb baby potatoes, halved
1 lb medium carrots, scrubbed clean, cut into 2-inch pieces
3 tablespoon olive oil, divided
1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme
1 tablespoon minced fresh rosemary
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
12 oz. zucchini, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
4 cloves garlic, minced
Directions
1. To make the Garlic Herb Roasted Potatoes Carrots and Zucchini: Preheat your oven to 400ºF (200ºC) and set a rack to the middle. In a large bowl, toss together potatoes carrots with 2 1/2 tablespoons olive oil, thyme, rosemary and season with salt and pepper to taste. Spread onto a rimmed baking sheet—Roast in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.
2. Toss zucchini in a bowl with the remaining 1/2 tablespoon olive oil and season lightly with salt. Add to the baking sheet with other potatoes and carrots. Add minced garlic and toss everything, and spread into an even layer. Return to oven and roast until all of the veggies are tender and slightly browned, about 20 minutes longer. Serve the Garlic Herb Roasted Potatoes Carrots and Zucchini warm – enjoy! ❤️
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