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25 Christmas Dinner Side Dishes Recipes That Will Complete And Complement Your Meal!

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“Christmas Dinner Side Dishes Recipes”?? Yes, I need them now!! 

Why? Because from my childhood I have always been more excited about the side dishes in a meal rather than the main entree. And even today whenever I cook for parties, I always tend to be a little more attentive while planning my side dishes. 

So, when I was deciding on what to cook this year during the Christmas season, I decided why not share this chalked-out list with my foodie clan!

So, here we are talking about these 25 Christmas Dinner Side Dishes Recipes that will erase your kitchen woes!

From 20-minute dishes to fancy sides we have it all. And although the holiday season is about indulgence, health is always a priority so we have some amazing keto-friendly, vegan and gluten-free options that you can relish guilt-free.

Whether you want to have a cozy dinner all by yourself with a plate of cheesy mashed potatoes or want to host a patties-eating competition with your cousins, the recipes here will fit into every celebration like a glove. 

So why not create some magic in our kitchen and serve it to our favorite people this magical season with these 25 wonderful Christmas Dinner Side Dishes Recipes? 

Braised Red Cabbage Recipe

A perfect blend of sweet and tangy flavors this Braised Red Cabbage Recipe can be a great side to any of your Christmas main entrees. The process is incredibly simple and the ingredients required are easy to gather. So add some colors to the dinner table with this red cabbage side dish!

Ingredients

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Gluten-free Keto Green Bean Casserole Recipe

Be it a party or a weeknight meal, I always end up finding myself cooking a nice green bean casserole. It is super healthy, low in carbs, gluten-free, and creamy. You can chalk it out in minutes and it tastes second to none. Try this recipe and even those who scrunch up their nose thinking about beans will ask for seconds!

Ingredients

  • avocado oil 1 tbsp
  • 1 onion (chopped)
  • Mushrooms (sliced)
  • 2 pound Beans
  • 3 cups Keto Mushroom Soup

Get the recipe here.

Shredded Zucchini Casserole Recipe

If you are as loyal a fan of casseroles as I am, you will definitely love this Shredded Zucchini Casserole Recipe. With only six pantry staples you can rustle up this gluten-free recipe in just 30 minutes. The cheese makes this simple casserole even yummier. Serve this with a chicken entree and enjoy a yummy meal to your heart’s content!

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons diced butter
  • 4 ounces cubed cream cheese
  • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
  • Pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons shredded Parmesan

Get the recipe here.

Portobello Mushroom Pizzas Recipe

Are you on a low-carb diet? Great! Then let’s have some Pizza! You must think I have gone crazy, but trust me these Portobello Mushroom Pizzas will give you the taste of Pizza without the carbs.

The mushrooms are cleaned and coated with seasoning, then layered with pizza sauce, cheese, and cherry tomatoes. Pop them in the oven and once the cheese is all melty and gooey take it out and dig in guilt-free!

Ingredients

  • 4 gill- and stem-removed portobello mushrooms
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil + extra for pan
  • 1tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1/4 cup pizza sauce
  • 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella
  • 4-6 sliced cherry tomatoes
  • 2 garlic cloves

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Millionaire Cranberry Salad Recipe

This recipe for Millionaire Cranberry Salad gives you a dish with flavors and textures worth millions. To prepare this recipe, a sweet rich cranberry sauce is made and marshmallows, pecans, cream, and fruit bits are added to it.

These are mixed well and chilled to get a dreamy creamy delight. Serve it as a side or enjoy it as a dessert, each spoon of this Creamy salad will bring a million-dollar smile to your face!

Ingredients

  • 2 cups vanilla yogurt
  • 1 cup whipped cream
  • 2 cups pineapple pieces (well-drained)
  • 2 cups tiny marshmallows
  • 1 cup chopped pecans

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Cornbread Dressing Recipe

Your Christmas meal is incomplete without this creamy, yummy, and easy Cornbread Dressing. To get the best flavor payoff, make the cornbread at home. Just saute some onions, celery, and garlic and add to a mixing bowl along with crumbled cornbread, spices, eggs, and butter.

These are mixed well and then baked evenly. The process will take only an hour in the kitchen but will give the perfect side to round up a hearty meal!

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup cornmeal
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp bicarbonate
  • Salt 1 egg
  • buttermilk (cup)
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted to grease pan

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Cheesy Gruyere Sweet Potato Stacks Recipe

How can we skip the cheesy side while preparing a party platter? Making these Cheesy Gruyere Sweet Potatoes is super easy and the taste will make you say Wow!! Sliced sweet potatoes are alternately stacked with cheese and then baked.

The dish turns out to be soft yet mildly crispy with the ooey gooey cheese oozing in your mouth. So if you have some sweet potatoes then make this amazing recipe, serve it as a side or stuff it in your mouth as an appetizer you will be bowled by its deliciousness!

Ingredients

  • 2 large peeled and sliced sweet potatoes 1/8″ thick
  • 6 tbsp melted butter
  • 1 cup shredded Gruyere
  • 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
  • 2 teaspoons fresh or dried thyme
  • 3 minced garlic

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Cheesy Roasted Green Beans Recipe

When you combine your all-time favorite cheese with no-so-favorite beans, you get a dish that is no less than a treat yet healthy. To make these Cheesy Roasted Green Beans all you need is to spread beans in a baking dish, drizzle with oil, garlic, and cheese and let it bake.

As the cheese melts and the beans get roasted you get an excellent side dish on your table. Trust me it is one of the easiest, quickest and tastiest ways to add beans to your menu!

Ingredients

  • 500g trimmed green beans
  • 1/4 cup oil
  • 2 tbsp shredded parmesan
  • garlic 1 tablespoon (or 4 cloves garlic, minced)
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella

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Cauliflower Au Gratin – Gluten-Free Recipe

Are you looking for a gluten-free option to add to your dinner table? Try this Cauliflower Au Gratin- Gluten-Free Recipe. The heavy cream used gives the dish much-needed creaminess while the use of onion and garlic add that earthy hint to it.

The cheese as always enhances the flavors while the bacon on top becomes crispy and makes this dish more tempting. Make this on any occasion and it will be a hit!

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Chili Lime Roasted Acorn Squash Recipe

This Chili Lime Roasted Acorn Squash is a no-brainer. It is tangy and spicy and you can rustle it up in minutes.

The process is super simple as you only have to cut the squash in wedges and brush it with olive oil, salt, and spices. You can raise up or tone down the heat quotient as per your choice. So my vegan foodies try this recipe and you won’t be disappointed!

Ingredients

  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp Pepper Lime zest
  • 1/2 tsp Chili
  • 1/4 tsp cumin
  • 3 TB Oil
  • 1 seeded, wedged acorn squash

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Lemon & Garlic Broccoli Recipe

A healthy and tasty side dish in just 15 minutes? Hell yeah!! With this Lemon and Garlic Broccoli Recipe, you can enjoy a vegan, gluten-free, sugar-free, keto-friendly side dish. Just make a dressing of lemon and garlic and toss the steamed broccoli in them.

The tender Broccoli with the tanginess of lemon makes this recipe taste great. So what are you waiting for? Give it a whirl tonight!

Ingredients

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Honey Butter Skillet Corn Recipe

Being lazy always makes you hunt for easy and yummy dishes. This Honey Butter Skillet Corn Recipe is a one-pan dish and requires basic ingredients. Just mix frozen corn, salt, pepper, honey, and cream cheese in a skillet and let it cook.

Once everything is mixed well, serve hot. If you prefer sweet sides then this recipe will make you smile wide!

Ingredients

  • 2-tablespoon butter Salted
  • 2TB honey
  • 16-oz frozen corn
  • 2 oz chunky cream cheese
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt, pepper

Get the recipe here.

Butter Pecan Pumpkin Souffle Recipe

This fall season adds some more taste to your regular meal with this Butter Pecan Pumpkin Souffle Recipe. It is made with pumpkin puree, buttermilk, eggs, and a subtle cameo of spices to make it fluffy and soft.

But the butter pecan on the top is what makes it even more special. Serve it as a side or tweak it to be a nice and fluffy weeknight dinner. This recipe will make you fall in love with the flavors this fall!

Ingredients

  • 1.5 lb cooked pumpkin
  • 2 eggs
  • brown sugar, 1/2 cup
  • 1 stick buttermilk or half-and-half melting butter
  • 1/4 tsp nutmeg, more if you like it
  • Salt and pepper to taste

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Jalapeno Cheddar Biscuits Recipe

Let’s be serious! Because now I am going to talk about something that will absolutely blow your mind. This Jalapeno Cheddar Biscuits Recipe is something that will definitely top your favorites list.

These are flaky buttery biscuits brimming with flavors of cheese, jalapeno, and garlic. The best part is you can rustle it up in 20 minutes! Serve it as a side but I love to have it as a snack, appetizer, or as midnight munchies. Once you try this, you can’t help but make it on repeat!

Ingredients

  • half-cup cubed butter (very cold, unsalted)
  • 1 3/4 cups flour (plus a little more to fold and cut the dough into biscuits)
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 2 tsp Sugar

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Twice Baked Potato Casserole Recipe

Upgrade from simple mashed potatoes and surprise your family with this Twice Baked Potato Casserole. Shredded potatoes are added with spices and herbs and then mixed with cheese and cream. The setup is then baked to perfection.

Once done you get a golden, creamy and fluffy casserole recipe that will be cherished by everyone. As it freezes well, make it ahead of time and your weeknight meals are sorted!

Ingredients

  • 4 spuds (about 2 lbs.)
  • 1 chopped onion 1 tsp salt
  • pepper to taste (1 tsp)
  • 1/4 cup dill, parsley
  • 2 cups Cheddar or other shredded cheese
  • half-cup sour cream

Get the recipe here.

Quinoa Patties Recipe

These Quinoa Patties get ready in a flash and are great appetizers for any random day. Just give all the ingredients a quick mix, give shape to the patties and fry them till they become golden and crispy. If you are not a fan of frying, bake it to make it healthier.

You can also make a few changes here and there to add your own touch to the recipe. When served with a side of yogurt sauce these patties become finger-licking good!

Ingredients

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Garlic Parmesan Roasted Sweet Potatoes Recipe

Pamper your taste buds with this Garlic Parmesan Roasted Sweet Potatoes Recipe. These are not only easy to make but also taste exceptional.

The earthy tones of garlic go really well with cheese and the sweet potato. Even if you are not a fan of sweet potatoes, you will be one after trying this recipe, it is that good!

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Balsamic Honey Roasted Brussels Sprouts Recipe

This Balsamic Honey Roasted Brussels sprout is an elegant addition to your meal. Minimal ingredients and ease of cooking make it one of the best choices when choosing a side dish.

The Brussels Sprouts are roasted well and then tossed in Balsamic Honey dressing. This recipe has the perfect texture with mild sweet and tart flavors. Serve with mashed potatoes or a meatballs gravy and you will have an interesting meal to enjoy!

Ingredients

  • 1.5 pounds Brussels sprouts, fresh or frozen
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/4 tsp pepper
  • 2 tbsp balsamic
  • 2-tsp honey

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Shredded Zucchini Casserole Recipe

A nice casserole recipe never goes out of fashion and so is this Shredded Zucchini Casserole Recipe. Making it is child’s play as you may already have the ingredients needed.

So if your kids are running away from this amazing vegetable, make this casserole and serve it with a nice piece of roasted chicken and see how they will ask you to make it every other day!

Ingredients

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Roasted Butternut Squash Recipe

I feel roasting veggies is one of the best ways to cook them. That subtle smoky undertone always makes me enjoy the taste a bit more. So if you are like me then try this Roasted Butternut Squash Recipe. Seasoned butternut squash is baked and served.

Cutting the squash is what takes most of the time so if you have already cut them then the rest of the process can be done with your eyes closed. Top it on pasta or serve it with some chicken or beef to round up a meal!

Ingredients

  • 2-3 lb butternut squash
  • 4TB olive oil
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp ground or cracked black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Herbs of Provence or Italian seasoning
  • 1tsp garlic powder
  • 4 tablespoons butter

Get the recipe here.

Baked Sweet Potato Recipe

Sweet Potatoes are like the soul food for fall. Making these Baked requires barely any effort and yet yields an amazing dish. Just poke holes into sweet potatoes and let them bake until the skin is crispy.

That’s all and your recipe is ready. But wait! Don’t forget to dramatize the recipe by scooping out the top and adding extra toppings like cilantro, spiced chickpea, and a squeeze of lemon onto it. This will enhance the taste so much and you will have a comforting meal on your plate to relish after a long day!

Ingredients

  • vegan butter, sea salt, chives
  • Greek yogurt/tzatziki
  • guacamole, avocado cilantro lime dressing
  • a stuffing idea

Get the recipe here.

Garlic Parmesan Mashed Potato Cakes Recipe

This Garlic Parmesan Mashed Potato cake is the epitome of comfort and taste. With flavors of garlic, pepper, butter, and lots of cheese this recipe can be made from scratch in a few winks.

So if you are too tired to cook fancy sides yet craving something simple and delicious make this dish. I bet each bite of this will be like a hug from your bestie filling your heart with much warmth!

Ingredients

  • 2lbs peeled, quartered potatoes
  • 1/2 cup cream or full milk 6 peeled garlic cloves
  • 2-tablespoon butter
  • Salt and pepper, 1 teaspoon
  • 1/2 cup parmesan

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Cinnamon-honey Glazed Carrots Recipe

If you are looking for a side dish that is tasty yet offbeat, then these Cinnamon-honey Glazed Carrots might be your cup of tea. To make this one, seasoned Carrots are cooked with honey until tender.

The use of cinnamon and star anise gives it a unique aroma and a sweet flavor that makes it more delectable. Give yourself a boost of vitamins with this amazing Christmas dinner side dish!

Ingredients

  • 3TB olive oil
  • 2lbs peeled carrots
  • 3 thyme sprigs
  • shattered cinnamon stick
  • fennel
  • Salt and pepper
  • 2TB honey
  • 0.5-1 cup water
  • 2T unsalted butter

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Cheesy Asparagus Casserole Recipe

I think with each passing day, I fall deeper and harder for Casserole Recipes, and why shouldn’t I? aren’t this hassle-free to make and taste amazing? So here is another casserole recipe with Cheesy Asparagus Casserole.

A layer of Asparagus, hard-boiled eggs and lots of ooey, gooey melty cheese make this yummy casserole. The crunch from the potato chips just makes the entire recipe even better. So serve it hot with some beef or poultry and enjoy this yummy, creamy delight!

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds trimmed, 1-inch-cut asparagus
  • 1/4 cup cubed butter 1/4 cup flour
  • 2 cups milk or cream
  • 1/2″ salt
  • 1/4 pepper
  • 6 sliced hard-boiled eggs 1 cup shredded cheddar
  • 1 cup chip crumbs

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Parmesan Mashed Spaghetti Squash Recipe

If you are someone who is a fan of cheese and enjoy smooth and cheesy sides with different main courses then this Parmesan Mashed Spaghetti Squash might work really well for you.

The ingredients used are simple so you won’t have to take multiple rounds to the grocery store during these chilly evenings. The process to make it is super easy because we all like easy cheesy recipes. So try this recipe and let us know if you liked it!

Ingredients

  • Spaghetti squash
  • Unsalted butter, 4 tablespoons
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan
  • S&P to taste
  • Serving parsley, chopped

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Conclusion

This list of Christmas Dinner Side Dishes Recipes is a boon for you. From planning simple meals for your small closely knit family to deciding what to serve at the next party you host, this list will be your knight in shining armor.

These recipes score high in all aspects be it the taste offered or the ease of making. You can even make the most basic veggies utterly delicious with these recipes. 

So, get ready to serve one of the best party platters to your loved ones this Christmas with this list of Best Christmas Dinner Side Dishes Recipes! Happy Cooking and Happy Eating folks!!

christmas dinner side dishes recipes that will complete your meal
Christmas Dinner Side Dishes Recipes
christmas dinner side dishes recipes that will complete your meal

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