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30+ Holiday Side Dishes

Published: Nov 10, 2020 · Modified: Jun 5, 2025 by Katie · This post may contain affiliate links

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Four photos of side dishes with text on image for Pinterest.
Four photos of side dishes with text on image for Pinterest.
Four photos of side dishes with text on image for Pinterest.
Four photos of side dishes with text on image for Pinterest.
Four photos of side dishes with text on image for Pinterest.

I’m sharing 30+ of my very best Holiday Side Dishes recipes to get you ready for the holiday season. You’ll find side dish recipes that are both traditional and unique to enjoy this holiday season.

Four photos of side dishes with text on image for Pinterest.

I’ve put together a collection of 30+ Holiday Side Dishes that are sure to delight family and friends. Whether your looking for traditional holiday side dishes like mashed potatoes, stuffing, and sweet potato casserole or ready to spice it up with something new like ginger butternut squash mashed potatoes or maybe a broccoli and cheese casserole with jalapeño jack potato topping. This collection of recipes has something for every holiday from side dishes for Christmas or easy Thanksgiving side dishes! I hope this this list of 30+ holiday side dishes will officially put you at ease as we approach into the holiday season! 

Holiday Sides – Table of contents

  • Casserole Side Dishes
  • Stovetop Side Dishes
  • Roasted Vegetable Side Dishes
  • Instant Pot Side Dishes
  • Crock Pot Side Dishes
  • Grilled Sides

Casserole Side Dishes

If you love a good casserole recipe you will love some of these casserole side dishes that I have rounded up for you.

Homemade Green Bean Casserole
Make this delicious Homemade Green Bean Casserole from scratch using fresh ingredients and my secret ingredient… Better Than Bouillon Mushroom Base!
Check out this recipe
Casserole Dish of Green Bean Casserole Topped with Crispy French Fried Onions on top of tablecloth.
Old Fashioned Bread Stuffing
Old Fashioned Bread Stuffing is made with toasted cubed bread, sauteed celery and onion in butter. This classic stuffing recipe can be adapted to be made gluten and dairy free.
Check out this recipe
Top view of a white dish filled with bread stuffing resting on a plaid dish towel.
Sour Cream u0026 Chive Corn Casserole – The Kitchen Prep Blog
Sour Cream u0026 Chive Corn Casserole! This easy corn casserole recipe gets extra points for easy cleanup since it’s made in one skillet! Rich sour cream and sharp cheddar cheese elevate corn to an indulgent level, while crushed potato chips add texture and crunch!
Check out this recipe
Sour Cream u0026 Chive Corn Casserole - The Kitchen Prep Blog
Dairy-Free Green Bean Casserole
Turn a classic holiday side-dish casserole into a dairy-free delight, and make my easy homemade recipe for Dairy-Free Green Bean Casserole.
Check out this recipe
Dairy-Free Green Bean Casserole
Broccoli and Cheese Casserole with Jalapeño Jack Potato Topping
Try my re-invented Broccoli and Cheese Casserole with Jalapeño Jack Potato Kettle Brand Chips. It has the same flavors but way different taste than the classic casserole recipe.
Broccoli and Cheese Casserole with Jalapeño Jack Potato Topping
Homemade Sweet Potato Casserole
This Old Fashioned Sweet Potato Casserole brings the perfect blend of sweetness and nostalgia to your holiday table, complete with a gooey marshmallow topping that everyone loves, and best of all only requires 5 ingredients.
Check out this recipe
White baking dish filled with toasted marshmallow casserole on a white and blue striped cloth with a silver spoon next to it.
Green Bean Casserole with Cheese
This Golden Green Bean Casserole is a delicious twist on the classic, bringing rich, golden flavors and a crispy finish to your Thanksgiving table!
Check out this recipe
Jiffy Corn Casserole
Jiffy Corn Casserole makes for the perfect holiday side dish. With just a few staple pantry and refrigerated ingredients this casserole is put together in 5 minutes time and baked for 40 minutes in the oven.
Check out this recipe
Oval red baking dish filled with corn casserole.
Dairy-Free Sweet Potato Casserole
Entertaining someone who has a dairy allergy this holiday season? Fear not. I have the perfect dairy-free sweet potato casserole recipe that even your dairy loving guest will enjoy.
Dairy-Free Sweet Potato Casserole
Gluten Free Green Bean Casserole
Are you ready to elevate your holiday table or weeknight dinner with a delectable dish that's not only gluten-free but also incredibly quick to prepare? Look no further! Our Gluten-Free Green Bean Casserole is made with all fresh ingredients and doesn't require an oven. In just under 30 minutes, you can whip up this mouthwatering masterpiece that's sure to become a new family favorite.
Check out this recipe
Close up of baking dish with green bean casserole on a blue and white striped cloth.

Stovetop Side Dishes

These stovetop side dishes are sure to be a hit whether you are searching for a new side dish to serve with a family dinner or looking for simple stove top Thanksgiving sides I have quite a few for you.

Sour Cream and Chive Mashed Potatoes
Fresh chives cut from the garden and sour cream are blended together to bring an easy homemade recipe for sour cream and chive mashed potatoes. These mashed potatoes compliment just about any dinner whether it's a weekday meal, pot luck, or even holiday gathering.
Check out this recipe
Mashed potatoes in a white bowl sitting on a blue and white towel.
Stovetop Creamed Corn
One recipe that is always requested by family members is my from-scratch creamed corn. No cans here my friends—just good old frozen corn nibblets with a lot of butter and heavy cream. 
Check out this recipe
Stovetop Creamed Corn
Skillet Green Beans
Skillet Green Beans are made in just 15 minutes and bursting with flavor with sauteed bell peppers and garlic. These green beans are like no other side dish you have ever had.
Check out this recipe
Macaroni and Cheese with Heavy Cream
Make the creamiest stovetop macaroni and cheese with heavy cream for a rich, velvety texture. This easy, 30-minute recipe uses simple ingredients for a homemade classic that's a hundred times better than boxed mac!
Check out this recipe
white bowl filled with elbow mac and cheese with two spoons laying on top of striped cloth.
Smoked Paprika and Shallot Brussels Sprouts
This is a perfect healthy meal to cook on a busy weeknight when time is limited. Instead of reaching for your phone to call take-out give my complete meal a try!
Check out this recipe
blated Brussels Sprouts garnished with thyme.
Steakhouse Creamed Spinach
My gluten free Steakhouse Creamed Spinach recipe is made in under 15 minutes and tastes just like what you get at a restaurant. Your friends and family will be begging you to make this at every meal.
Check out this recipe
White oval dish filled with creamed spinach on a blue and white striped towel.
Cauliflower Puree
Cauliflower-Leek Purée is the perfect side dish alternative to the traditional mashed potatoes. Rich, creamy, and packed full of veggies. Even the potato lover in your life will love this delicious cauliflower purée dish!
Check out this recipe
Rectangular dish with Cauliflower puree with breadcrumbs.

Roasted Vegetable Side Dishes

Whether you are making potatoes or a veggies these roasted vegetable side dishes recipes will have you excited about the vegetable sides this year.

Roasted Brussel Sprouts and Carrots
Roasted Brussels sprouts and carrots are a delicious and easy side dish recipe that compliments just about any meal. Simply place the vegetables on a sheet pan, drizzle with olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and roast in the oven. In under an hours time you will have a delectable side dish that no one will be able to resist.
Check out this recipe
White bowl filled with roasted baby carrots and brussels sprouts.
Loaded Twice Baked Potatoes
Loaded Twice Baked Potatoes make for the perfect side dish to any steak, pork, or chicken dish. Baked potatoes that are cut in half, insides scooped out and mixed with delicious toppings like butter, sour cream, cheese, and bacon all made in under an hour.
Check out this recipe
Bacon and Cheese Twice Baked Potatoes on wood cutting board.
Oven-Roasted Asparagus
Turn up the oven and pull out the sheet pan. I’m here to share with you my no fail recipe for oven-roasted asparagus. You’ll have a healthy and delicious side on the table within 20 minutes.
Check out this recipe
Oven-Roasted Asparagus
Sheet-Pan Stuffing with Sausage and Spinach
My mom always makes her families recipe for stuffing. However, I think I might just have to add this recipe from Julia Turshen for Sheet Pan Bread Stuffing with Sausage + Spinach.
Check out this recipe
Sheet Pan Bread Stuffing with Sausage + Spinach
How To Cook Spaghetti Squash in the Oven
Learn the easiest way to cook spaghetti squash in the oven in under an hours time with this step-by-step guide that guarantees perfectly tender, noodle-like strands every time.
Check out this recipe
White bowl filled with spaghetti squash and chopped parsley.
Roasted Cauliflower and White Beans
This is a hearty side dish and to be honest you could easily skip a carb with your meal when this is on the table!
Check out this recipe
Plated Roasted Cauliflower and White Beans garnished with rosemary.
Brussel Sprouts with Bacon and Balsamic
Oven roasted Brussel sprouts with bacon and balsamic are crispy, caramelized, and loaded with savory bacon and tangy balsamic glaze, these Brussels sprouts are the ultimate side dish that will leave everyone reaching for seconds.
Check out this recipe
White bowl filled with roasted brussels sprouts on a cloth.

Instant Pot Side Dishes

If you own an Instant Pot and love to cook with it I think you will love some of these Instant Pot sides and Instant Pot vegetable recipes I have gathered together for you.

Instant Pot Homemade Green Bean Casserole
Instant Pot Homemade Green Bean Casserole is the perfect comforting side dish for any holiday party or even a Sunday dinner!
Check out this recipe
Instant Pot Homemade Green Bean Casserole
Instant Pot Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Make perfect creamy homemade mashed potatoes every single time with my easy-to-make recipe for Instant Pot Garlic Mashed Potatoes. This classic side dish is made within 30 minutes with fresh ingredients.
Check out this recipe
White bowl with fluffy mashed potatoes topped with butter and parsley.
Instant Pot Cranberry Sauce
Instant Pot Cranberry Sauce is the easiest way to make this classic holiday side dish. All you need is four ingredients, 20 minutes *plus resting time, and an Instant Pot to whip up this easy Cranberry Sauce for your next holiday dinner.
Check out this recipe
Top view of a white bowl with cranberry sauce inside it.
Instant Pot Garlic & Onion Green Beans
This recipe for Instant Pot Garlic & Onion Green Beans is an easy side dish perfect for any meal and made in under 10 minutes time!
Check out this recipe
Instant Pot Garlic & Onion Green Beans
Instant Pot Sweet Potato Casserole
Sweet starchy sweet potatoes, mixed in with a homemade caramel sauce and chopped pecans make for the most delicious and easy-to-make Instant Pot Sweet Potato Casserole side dish recipe.
Check out this recipe
Close up of Bowl of Candied Sweet potatoes in front of Instant Pot.
Instant Pot Scalloped Potatoes
My Instant Pot Scalloped Potatoes recipes is delicious and very easy to make thanks to the convenience of the Instant Pot. Homemade hot creamy potatoes that please a large crowd in just 30 minutes time.
Check out this recipe
Glass pie dish with creamy potatoes.
Instant Pot Carrots
Instant Pot Carrots are perfectly cooked and done from start to finish in about 15 minutes. This is an easy side dish for dinner or cooking for a large group of people. It's versatile and can be customized to fit your needs.
Check out this recipe
Square photo of a white bowl filled with cooked baby carrots.

Crock Pot Side Dishes

If you own a crock pot it will be your best friend when entertaining for the holidays. Here are a few of my favorite Crock Pot Side Dishes that you can set and forget. After you make these slow cooker sides will be some of your new favorite recipes to make each and every holiday.

Slow Cooker Honey Glazed Carrots
Need a healthy side dish to feed a crowd? Try this recipe for Slow Cooker Honey Glazed Carrots–they take less than 5 minutes to prepare and 3 hours of no fuss cooking!
Check out this recipe
Slow Cooker Creamed Corn Recipe
Slow Cooker Creamed Corn is a hearty side for your holiday gathering. Let the slow cooker do it all!
Check out this recipe
Slow Cooker Creamed Corn Recipe
Baked Potatoes in Slow Cooker
Baked Potatoes in Slow Cooker are one of the easiest ways to feed a crowd with very little hands on time. Simply clean, prick, and place the potatoes in the crock pot and let the appliance do the rest. I promise, you will never make baked potatoes another way again!
Check out this recipe
Slow Cooker Apple Butter [paleo] – Casa de Crews
Homemade Apple Butter couldn’t be easier. The hardest part about making this treat is waiting for the apples to cook down in the slow-cooker!
Check out this recipe
Slow Cooker Apple Butter [paleo] - Casa de Crews

Grilled Sides

If you love to use your grill you might really like a few of these grilled side dishes for your next holiday meal.

Grilled Asparagus with Bacon Ranch Greek Yogurt Dressing
 I choose a side dish because I think that most people associate dressing with just salads. But dressings can be very versatile and I wanted all of you to see just that.
Grilled Asparagus with Bacon Ranch Greek Yogurt Dressing
Grilled Acorn Squash
Grilled Acorn Squash is a delicious gluten free/ dairy free vegetable side dish made in 30 minutes with spices and a drizzle of honey.
Check out this recipe
Grilled Honey Acorn Squash
Grilled Asparagus in Foil
Fire up the grill and make this delicious and healthy Grilled Asparagus in Foil recipe as a complimentary (low mess) side dish to just about any protein! This 5-ingredient summer side dish is made in under 20 minutes.
Check out this recipe
Asparagus with garlic in aluminum foil pouch on a blue and white checkered towel.

I hope this collection of the best Thanksgiving side dishes and Christmas dinner sides will help simplify your meal and fill the bellies of all.

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Katie is a busy mom of 2 children who loves to feed her family delicious meals that don't take hours to cook! She started her blog 15 years ago as a way to help others get cooking in the kitchen.

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  1. Natasha @ Salt and Lavender

    November 13, 2015 at 10:03 am

    How convenient! Pinned 🙂

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      November 16, 2015 at 4:02 pm

      Thanks Natasha!

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