12 Holiday Side Dishes
Check out some favorite holiday recipes to try this year! Potatoes, roasted vegetables, and decadent macaroni and cheese recipes are a few you’ll find in this list.
Cheesy Potato Casserole
This cheesy potato casserole happens when you take loaded baked potatoes and turn them into a delicious and cozy casserole side dish.
Honey-Glazed Carrots
Honey-glazed carrots are easy to make with just a few simple ingredients. The carrots are cooked with herbs and coated in a sweet honey-lemon glaze.
Balsamic Brussels Sprouts
This balsamic Brussels sprouts recipe is one of my favorite holiday side dishes. Even so-called Brussels sprouts haters love them! The sprouts are tender and caramelized, and the drizzle of balsamic glaze takes them over the top.
Slow Cooker Mashed Potatoes
Save room on the stove, and make these crockpot mashed potatoes. They’re rich, creamy, and decadent—a perfect side dish for holiday dinners.
Mushroom Macaroni and Cheese
Mushroom mac and cheese is a decadent side dish with lots of meaty mushrooms, bacon, and creamy gruyere cheese sauce.
Roasted Sweet Potato Wedges
Roasted sweet potato wedges are a great, quick side dish. The potatoes are seasoned with dried herbs and roasted until tender.
Buttered Noodles
Buttered noodles are an easy side recipe that can be prepared in about 20 minutes. Egg noodles tossed in garlic butter, seasonings, herbs, and a little red pepper are a simple, comforting side that pairs well with many main dishes.
Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Bacon and Apples
Tender caramelized Brussels sprouts, smoky bacon, and sweet and tart apples are tossed together in this easy side dish.
Green Bean Potato Salad
Green bean potato salad is a great holiday side dish. The potatoes and green beans are tossed with a simple mustard vinaigrette – it’s so easy to make!
Parmesan Potatoes
Golden on the outside and soft and tender on the inside, these crispy Parmesan potatoes are a side dish dream. They require only a few simple ingredients and go with pretty much any main dish.
Baked Mac and Cheese
Rich and decadent baked macaroni and cheese made with a classic bechamel sauce and two types of cheese is a perfect side dish for holiday dinners or other special occasions.
Lemon Garlic Green Beans
Sauted green beans are an easy side dish with lots of flavor. Fresh green beans are sauteed with garlic, butter, lemon, and fresh herbs until crisp-tender.
More Holiday Recipe Ideas
I hope you try some of these side dishes this year!
Happy cooking,
