The holidays are all about good food, and let’s be honest, sometimes the side dishes steal the show! I’ve rounded up 21 of my favorite holiday side dishes, from creamy mashed potatoes to comforting casseroles and a few classics that everyone loves.
Whether you’re hosting Thanksgiving, Christmas, or just a cozy holiday dinner, these easy and delicious recipes are guaranteed to be a hit!
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These are recipes I love making for the holidays, and I hope they become favorites in your home, too. Happy cooking, and enjoy!
If there’s a holiday recipe you’d love to see next, please leave a comment below!
Stovetop Mac and Cheese
This stovetop creamy mac and cheese is made with elbow macaroni, cheese, half and half, and spices. It's a fail-proof recipe that's super easy to make but still tastes incredible!
These roasted brussel sprouts and sweet potatoes are a one-pan recipe and require minimal ingredients. They're sweet and savory and perfect for a dinner party or holiday side dish.
This green beans almondine recipe is made with fresh green beans, shallots, garlic, and almonds. An elegant side dish that's simple, satisfying, and perfect for the holidays!
This crockpot sweet potato casserole is topped off with a delicious pecan topping. A traditional side dish that's served at our Thanksgiving table every year!
These creamy garlic butter mushrooms consist of baby Bella mushrooms, heavy cream, garlic, shallots, and cheese. Low carb, keto-friendly, and super easy to make!
This Southern squash casserole is topped off with a buttery Ritz cracker topping, then baked to perfection. An easy and delicious side dish, that pairs wonderfully with any main dish.
Having the potatoes cut super thin through a mandolin, helps with laying flavor on flavor. This is cheesy potato goodness that’s almost like a casserole. The ultimate Holiday side dish.
These browned butter mashed potatoes are boiled to perfection, then mashed with roasted garlic and browned butter. The ultimate side dish for the holidays!
These crockpot mashed potatoes are slow-cooked to perfection! Russet potatoes simmered in chicken stock, mashed with butter and sour cream, then topped off with caramelized onions. The ultimate holiday side dish!
This sweet potato cornbread is moist, delicious, and super easy to make. A quick and easy side dish that's perfect for the holidays, birthdays, and more.
The only honey jalapeno cheddar cornbread recipe you will ever need! Not too sweet but just the perfect touch of sweetness. This moist cornbread recipe is to die for.
Tried one of these recipes? I’d love to hear which one you made and how it turned out! Leave a comment and rating below to share your thoughts. And if you snap a photo, don’t forget to tag me on Instagram. Nothing makes me happier than seeing my recipes on your table!
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So many options to choose from, they all look fantastic! Thank you for putting this list together, I was struggling for ideas with the upcoming holidays. Super helpful!
So many options to choose from, they all look fantastic! Thank you for putting this list together, I was struggling for ideas with the upcoming holidays. Super helpful!