Welcome to the holiday season! Make your Christmas dinner extra special with these delicious and easy-to-follow side dish recipes. From creamy mashed potatoes to roasted Brussels sprouts, there's something for everyone. Enjoy classic favorites like stuffing, green bean casserole, and mac and cheese, or get creative with unique dishes like sweet potato gratin and cranberry-stuffed mushrooms. No matter what you choose, these festive side dishes will bring a touch of holiday cheer to your dinner table.
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Easy side dish that makes a great alternative to mashed potatoes. The crème fraîche adds a slightly tangy flavor and a...
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Mashed Parsnips With Crème Fraîche
recipe by: ForeverMama on 16th Feb 2022
Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 15 Minutes
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Carrot pudding was a staple that's been around for a long time as early as the 1700's or even earlier.
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1776 Carrot Pudding
recipe by: ForeverMama on 30th Aug 2022
Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 40-45 Minutes
This is a Betty Crocker recipe but Laura used something similar at camp David Christmas they probably used real maple...
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President Bush's Whipped Maple Sweet Potatoes
recipe by: dienia b on 4th Dec 2022
Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 75 Minutes
I saw this recipe being made on everyday gourmet and knew I just had to make it. I just love this recipe. It is so worth...
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Braised Leeks
recipe by: Tisme on 24th Jan 2023
Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 20 Minutes
These make for a tasty vegetable for a roast. Simple, but great flavor!
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Honey Roasted Carrots & Parsnips with Tarragon
recipe by: Tisme on 23rd Oct 2023
Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 40 Minutes
Makes for a delicious Holiday offering.
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Maple Bacon Braised Brussels Sprouts
recipe by: ForeverMama on 18th Nov 2023
Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 20 Minutes
This make s delicious side dish or it's wonderful just served alone
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Sweet Pineapple Noodle Kugel
recipe by: KittenCal on 7th Aug 2011
Prep Time: 25 Minutes
Cook Time: 45 Minutes
Easy one bowl and delicious! To freeze casserole prepare recipe as stated but do not bake, cover with plastic wrap then...
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Kittencal's One Bowl Spinach Rice Casserole
recipe by: KittenCal on 13th Sep 2011
Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Cook Time: 25 Minutes
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A delicious spicy sausage and feta filling in a crispy breaded crust that may be made ahead, I have stated the yield at...
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Kittencal's Sausage & Feta Rice Balls
recipe by: KittenCal on 14th Sep 2011
Prep Time: 50 Minutes
Cook Time: 3 Minutes
You can use white rice in place of the brown but the flavor will not be as good, prep time does not include cooking the...
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Baked Brown Rice & Spinach Balls
recipe by: KittenCal on 1st Oct 2011
Prep Time: 30 Minutes
Cook Time: 25 Minutes
One of my favorite baked rice recipes, and so easy to make only one bowl needed for this! due to the high sodium salt...
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Easy One Bowl Cheesy Onion Rice Bake
recipe by: KittenCal on 5th Oct 2011
Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 45 Minutes
This may be made ahead and refrigerated until ready to bake
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Garlic Mashed Potatoes
recipe by: KittenCal on 8th Oct 2011
Prep Time: 45 Minutes
Cook Time: 40 Minutes
Don’t just use this as a gravy it may used for many things, I brown hamburger patties or meatballs then finish...
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Kittencal's Beef Gravy
recipe by: KittenCal on 8th Oct 2011
Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 10 Minutes
If you like Boston Market’s creamed spinch you will love this! I have left the garlic as optional if you are a garlic...
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Creamed Spinach
recipe by: KittenCal on 10th Oct 2011
Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 15 Minutes
This is one of my favorite cranberry sauces. This has the perfect balance of sweet and tart with the the right texture,...
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Pineapple Cranberry Sauce
recipe by: KittenCal on 10th Oct 2011
Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Cook Time: 15 Minutes
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In the summer when fresh corn is plentiful I scrape off the corn from one cob and add it into this dish along with all...
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Corn Casserole
recipe by: KittenCal on 13th Oct 2011
Prep Time: 8 Minutes
Cook Time: 35 Minutes
Amounts may be doubled leaving the garlic amount the same, a small amount of dried sage may be added is desired, plan...
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Kittencal's Cranberry Sausage Stuffing Balls
recipe by: KittenCal on 15th Oct 2011
Prep Time: 2 Hours
Cook Time: 15 Minutes
From Dr Oetker German Home Cooking. This recipe is authentically German, though there are many variations and every cook...
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German Red Cabbage
recipe by: Dreamer_in_On... on 16th Oct 2011
Prep Time: 30 Minutes
Cook Time: 55 Minutes
I created this recipe from several different recipes on the web to suit our tastes. This is rich and cheesy, delicious.
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Garlic Bread with Mayo & Cheddar
recipe by: Denise on 16th Oct 2011
Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 6 Minutes
This is southern cooking at it's best. This recipe has been passed down through my family and has to be made every...
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Collard Greens with Bacon
recipe by: Porfavorcoron... on 19th Oct 2011
Prep Time: 30 Minutes
Cook Time: 75 Minutes
I wanted something other than the classic green bean casserole last Thanksgiving, so I came up with this recipe. Very...
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Denise's Green Bean Casserole
recipe by: Denise on 20th Oct 2011
Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Cook Time: 30 Minutes
This is really good, but not necessarily good for you. You can get fancy and use fresh spinach, but my palate really...
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Creamed Spinach Good Enough to Snag a Husband
recipe by: justsandy on 22nd Oct 2011
Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Cook Time: 20 Minutes
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From the Gluten Free Club. Even my picky daughter likes this.
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Cranberry Bread (Gluten Free)
recipe by: Cheesehead on 22nd Oct 2011
Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 50-60 Minutes
A wonderful first course for the holidays or any special occasion, quite elegant. recipe can be doubled or more.
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Creamy Scrumptious Scallops
recipe by: Derf on 23rd Oct 2011
Prep Time: 11 Minutes
Cook Time: 16 Minutes
This delicious pie was the vegetarian entree for Thanksgiving this year but don't make this only for the vegetarians in...
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Vegetable Pot Pie
recipe by: Dreamer_in_On... on 24th Oct 2011
Prep Time: 30 Minutes
Cook Time: 70 Minutes
This is Mom's recipe, made with sour cream. It is a delight for the holidays and can be served as a side dish,...
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Creamy Cran-Raspberry Jello Salad
recipe by: RecipeReader on 24th Oct 2011
Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Cook Time: 4 Hours
Only a Southerner would add massive quantities of butter and sugar to a dish and still regard it as a vegetable. Add a...
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Bourbon Sweet Potatoes
recipe by: TxGriffLover on 24th Oct 2011
Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 45-60 Minutes
The key to this recipe is using very fine cornmeal for a smooth, creamy texture. If you are unable to find fine meal in...
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Corn Spoon Bread
recipe by: TxGriffLover on 24th Oct 2011
Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 35-40 Minutes