Whether you're cooking for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or a special occasion, these 22 holiday side dishes are easy to make and delicious. From classic casseroles and stuffing to cranberry sauce and Cuban favorites like yuca and moros, they're staples on our holiday table, and simple enough for Sunday dinner too.
Green Bean Casserole
This green bean casserole is made with fresh green beans and cream of chicken soup instead of cream of mushroom. It's a variation of the classic holiday side dish that we all know and love.
Sweet Potato Casserole
A small batch sweet potato casserole topped with toasted marshmallows and made with simple ingredients like brown sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla. Perfect for smaller holiday gatherings.
Twice Baked Potatoes
Twice baked potatoes start off as plain baked potatoes, then we transform them by making a creamy, cheesy, mashed potato filling and stuffing it back into the potato shell.
Cranberry Orange Sauce
A quick shortcut made with canned whole cranberry sauce, fresh orange juice, orange zest, and a little orange marmalade. It's even better made a day or two ahead.
Chestnut Sausage Stuffing
A flavorful twist on classic stuffing made with pork sausage, earthy chestnuts, and rye bread. It's a hearty, festive side for any holiday meal.
Mini Mac and Cheese Cups
Elbow pasta in a homemade cheese sauce, baked in individual ramekins until golden and bubbly. The single servings are easy to set out for a holiday crowd.
Garlic Parsley Potatoes
These parsley potatoes are tossed in a delicious sauce made with olive oil, butter and lots of fresh garlic. They're easy to make, easy on the budget and make a great side dish.
Easy Broccoli Cheese Casserole
Lightly steamed broccoli baked in a creamy cheddar sauce under buttery panko breadcrumbs. The sauce stirs together in one bowl, so there's no need to cook it on the stove.
Loaded Sweet Potatoes
All the flavors of sweet potato casserole with less work and fewer dishes. Make as many or as few as you need, perfect for a small holiday celebration.
Creamed Spinach
This creamed spinach recipe is super flavorful with a combination of onions, garlic and spices. It's made with frozen spinach instead of fresh, making it convenient.
Chicken Flavored Rice
Long grain rice and orzo simmered in chicken broth with chicken base and seasoning. It's an easy way to turn plain rice into a savory, flavorful side.
Bacon Green Beans
Fresh green beans cooked with crispy bacon, onions, and garlic in butter and a little beef broth until tender. An easy side for any meal.
Mashed Potatoes
A classic holiday staple and comfort food at its best. They're easy to make, and the recipe has our simple tips for the best mashed potatoes.
Easy Moros (Cuban Black Beans and Rice)
Our shortcut version of Cuban black beans and rice, made with canned beans, a little smoky bacon, and a quick sofrito. There's no soaking and no long cook time.
French Onion Roasted Potatoes
Gold potatoes tossed with dry onion soup mix and thyme, roasted until golden, then topped with melted cheese. All the savory flavor of French onion soup in an easy side.
Brussels Sprouts Casserole
An easy brussels sprouts casserole that's baked with a creamy cheese sauce and topped with crispy bacon. This recipe makes a wonderful side dish for any meal and will shine on your holiday table.
Yuca with Garlic Sauce
Tender boiled yuca tossed in a simple homemade garlic oil with butter and parsley. It's a classic Cuban side, and frozen yuca keeps the prep easy.
Sausage Wild Rice Casserole
A wild and long grain rice mix baked with pork sausage, mushrooms, sliced almonds, and creamy mushroom soup. It's a filling side made with budget-friendly pantry staples.
Cheesy Hash Brown Casserole
Hash browns baked with butter, sour cream, cream of chicken soup, and lots of cheese. Perfect for Christmas brunch or as a dinner side.
Sausage Stuffing
Our family favorite stuffing, made with flavorful sausage, toasted almonds, vegetables, and bread. It's easy to make with simple ingredients.
Creamed Corn Casserole
A slightly sweet and savory casserole with a custardy, creamy texture. It's an easy dump-and-bake recipe made with budget-friendly ingredients.
Cinnamon Apples
Apples cooked in butter with brown sugar and cinnamon until tender and golden. They're quick and easy, and work as a side dish or dessert.
We hope these sides make your holiday planning a little easier. Pick a few favorites and enjoy them all season long. Still choosing a main dish? Our non-traditional Christmas dinner ideas go well with any of these sides.
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