TOP 10 Christmas Side Dish Recipes
The Best Side Dishes on Your Holiday Dinner Table!
1. Cranberry Apple Pecan Wild Rice Pilaf
This Cranberry Apple Pecan Wild Rice Pilaf creates a perfect side dish to serve with any main course at Christmas dinner. Needless to say, Christmas dinner is the showtime for the main dish. But even a meaty main needs a side dish support, and I do believe it should be…
Ingredients for Cranberry Apple Pecan Wild Rice Pilaf:
1½ cups Chicken broth
1½ cups Apple juice
1 tbsp Dijon mustard
3 tbsp Butter
½ tsp Parsley
¼ tsp Dried oregano
¼ tsp Dried thyme
1 Bay leaf
½ tsp Salt
¼ tsp Black pepper
1 cup Wild Rice Blend
½ Onion
1 Apples
3 cloves Garlic
½ cup Cranberries
½ cup Pecans
1 tsp Apple cider vinegar
2. Easy Creamed Corn
This Easy Creamed Corn is one of the best among any side dishes on a holiday dinner table! Each of the corn kernels is tossed in a creamy, garlic-y, herb and cheese sauce. Every bite is loaded with tons of delicious cheese and corn flavor, so it’s hard not to…
Ingredients for Easy Creamed Corn:
6 oz Cream Cheese
¼ cup Unsalted butter
3 cloves Garlic
⅓ cup Milk
2 cups Corn kernels
½ tsp Dried thyme
Kosher Salt
Black pepper
1 cup Cheddar cheese
2 tbsp Parsley
3. Maple Oven-Roasted Asparagus
This Maple Oven-Roasted Asparagus is one of the greatest recipes to cook during asparagus season when this delicious and healthy vegetable is best. In this recipe, fresh asparagus is mixed with balsamic vinegar and maple syrup before roasting it in the oven until it is tender. Before serving, top with …
Ingredients for Maple Oven-Roasted Asparagus:
1½ lbs Asparagus
1 tsp Olive oil
1 tbsp Balsamic vinegar
2 tbsp Maple syrup
Salt
Black pepper
¼ cup Feta cheese
2 tbsp Cranberries
2 tbsp Pumpkin seeds
4. Christmas Salad
This Christmas Salad recipe is a delicious salad for the festive season. Bright and fresh, it is a colorful mix of cauliflower, broccoli, red onion and cherry tomatoes combined with a creamy dressing. This salad will quickly become one of your favorite Christmas side dish recipes. To make the salad,…
Ingredients for Christmas Salad:
FOR THE SALAD:
1 Broccoli
1 Cauliflower
1 Red onion
2 cups Cherry tomatoesFOR THE DRESSING:
1 cup Mayonnaise
½ cup Sour cream
1 tbsp Sugar
5. Cheesy Brussels Sprouts and Mushrooms
Does your family have go-to holiday side dish recipes? For me, one of my favorite recipes for holidays is the Cheesy Brussels Sprouts and Mushrooms. This recipe is easy yet everyone loves it. A quick, tasty and surprisingly low-calorie side dish that comes together in one pan; what’s not to love! …
Ingredients for Cheesy Brussels Sprouts and Mushrooms:
2 tbsp Olive oil
8 oz Brussels sprouts
4 oz Cremini mushrooms
1 tsp Garlic
1 tsp Fresh thyme
¼ tsp Kosher Salt
¼ tsp Black pepper
1 tbsp White wine vinegar
2 tbsp Panko crumbs
¼ cup Parmesan cheese
6. Brussels Sprouts and Grapes au Gratin
Brussels sprouts are traditionally eaten at Christmas because they are seasonal and readily available but did you know that these little cabbage balls are really good for you? I first boil the halved Brussels sprouts until slightly softened then add …
Ingredients for Brussels Sprouts and Grapes au Gratin:
1 lb Brussels sprouts
½ cup Red Grapes
1 tbsp Butter
2 tbsp Arrowroot starch
¾ cup Milk
¼ tsp Salt
¼ tsp Black pepper
1 cup Swiss cheese
¼ cup Parmesan cheese
7. Loaded Cauliflower Casserole
his Loaded Cauliflower Casserole is one of the best Christmas side dish recipes you will find this year! It’s low carb and absolutely delicious – a combination of cauliflower, cheese and a creamy dressing made from mayo, sour cream and ranch seasoning. Oh and don’t forget the secret ingredient –…
Ingredients for Loaded Cauliflower Casserole:
8 slices Bacon
1 large head Cauliflower
½ cup Sour cream
½ cup Mayonnaise
1 tbsp Ranch seasoning mix
¼ tsp Black pepper
1 cup Colby Jack cheese
1 cup Cheddar cheese
6 tbsp Green onion
8. Maple Parsnip and Chestnut Wellington
This Maple Parsnip and Chestnut Wellington is a delicious vegan centerpiece for your Christmas table this year. Not only does it taste delicious, it looks really impressive too. This plaited pastry specialty will stand up against any Christmas roast this year. This recipe requires that you roast the parsnips and…
Ingredients for Maple Parsnip and Chestnut Wellington:
2 tbsp Olive oil
4 Parsnip
2 Red onion
200g Chestnuts
2 tbsp Maple syrup
¼ tsp Dried rosemary
Ground pepper
1 large sheet Frozen puff pastry
1 tbsp Almond milk
9. Gruyere, Mushroom & Caramelized Onion Bites
These Gruyere, Mushroom & Caramelized Onion Bites make a delicious Christmas side dish or they are perfect to serve as a canapé at any party you might be hosting this year. This is right at the top of my list of favorite Christmas side dish recipes. Everyone in my family adores these tasty little bites. …
Ingredients for Gruyere, Mushroom & Caramelized Onion Bites:
4 tbsp Salted butter
2 tbsp Vegetable oil
5-6 oz Button mushrooms
2 Yellow onions
¼ tsp Dried thyme
1 tbsp Sugar
1½ tbsp Balsamic vinegar
¼ tsp Garlic powder
Salt
Black pepper
4 oz Gruyère cheese
1 package (1 lb) Frozen puff pastry
1 Eggs
10. Creamy Pumpkin and Cheddar Scalloped Potatoes
Creamy Pumpkin and Cheddar Scalloped Potatoes always land on my Christmas dinner table! My family and guests always love the creaminess of these potatoes. And who could blame them? Fork tender potatoes smothered in a creamy pumpkin sauce – absolute perfection. Start by making a garlic sauce by sautéeing garlic…
Ingredients for Creamy Pumpkin and Cheddar Scalloped Potatoes:
2 tbsp Unsalted butter
1 tbsp Garlic
2 tbsp All-purpose flour
1 cup Milk
½ tsp Kosher Salt
¼ cup + 1 tbsp Pumpkin puree
2 cups Cheddar cheese
3 large Potatoes