30+ Holiday Side Dishes

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.

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! 

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!

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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.

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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!

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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.

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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.

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.

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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!

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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.

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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.

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.

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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.

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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. 

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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.

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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!

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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!

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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.

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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!

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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!

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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.

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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!

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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.

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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.

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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!

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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!

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Slow Cooker Creamed Corn Recipe

Slow Cooker Creamed Corn is a hearty side for your holiday gathering. Let the slow cooker do it all!

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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!

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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!

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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 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.

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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.

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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.