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59 Christmas Side Dishes You Need In Your Holiday Spread

No matter the main course, we've got the veggies, grains, and breads to round out your feast.

By Sienna Livermore, Madison Flager and Dora Villarosa
these mashed potatoes are so creamy for your thanksgiving spread
Parker Feierbach

After the amazing appetizers and holiday cocktails have been served, the true feasting begins. Once you've selected a ham, roast beef or lamb dish for your entrée, add some of these stellar seasonal sides and you're good to go! From potatoes to Brussels to casseroles, they'll round out your meal, pleasing even the pickiest of eaters. And of course, you must have a deliciously decadent dessert as the pièce de résistance.

cheesy bacon asparagus casserole
Parker Feierbach
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Cheesy Bacon Asparagus Casserole

There's just no going back once you've tried this asparagus.

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Parker Feierbach
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Perfect Mashed Potatoes

This is the only recipe you need for creamy, dreamy mashed spuds.

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Parker Feierbach
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Green Bean Casserole Bundles

Individual servings of everybody's favorite casserole.

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roasted red potatoes
Park Feierbach
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Roasted Red Potatoes

Simple but always a crowd favorite.

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roasted vegetable medley
Parker Feierbach
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Holiday Roasted Vegetables

Holidays mean no basic veggies allowed.

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Perfect Baked Sweet Potato

Check out our easy instructions for baking the perfect baked sweet potato—because in our opinion, nothing beats one topped with a big pat of butter and some salt and pepper.

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potato rolls
Andrew Bui
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Fluffy Potato Rolls

Fluffiest. Dinner. Rolls. Ever. Fresh out of the oven, each roll has a crispy bottom, buttery top, and unbelievably soft center.

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air fryer potatoes
Parker Feierbach
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Air Fryer Crispy Potatoes

We pride ourselves for how perfect our roasted potatoes are. We truly though they couldn't get be better, but it turns out the air fryer works some kind of magic on potatoes. They get extra crispy all over and stay perfectly soft on the inside.

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french dip squares
Emily Hlavac Green
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French Dip Squares

With sides like these, who needs a main? Make it a smorgasbord!

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risotto rice
Parker Feierbach
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Cheesy Risotto

The fanciest of side dishes.

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roasted beet goat cheese salad
Parker Feierbach
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Roasted Beet Goat Cheese Salad

Beets or bust.

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Parker Feierbach
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Creamed Brussels Sprouts

This creamy dish is about to become your new favorite way to make Brussels.

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Beatriz de Costa
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Candied Yams

Don't limit these to Thanksgiving.

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Kat Wirsing
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Flaky Buttermilk Biscuits

A soft, pillowy roll of comfort.

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parmesan brussels sprouts salad delishcom
Lindsay Hunt
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Parmesan Brussels Sprouts Salad

Add some veggies to the table with this pretty salad.

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Ethan Calabrese
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Potatoes Au Gratin

That cream sauce though.

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honey balsamic glazed brussels sprouts
Parker Feierbach
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Honey Balsamic Glazed Brussels Sprouts

Tender and crisp all at once.

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Cornbread Dressing - Delish.com
Parker Feierbach
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Cornbread Dressing

The southern side you need to add to your holiday table.

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Loaded Smashed Potatoes
Ethan Calabrese
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Loaded Smashed Potatoes

Mini potato skins, maximum flavor.

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garlic butter mushrooms
Parker Feierbach
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Garlic Butter Mushrooms

These are INSANELY addictive.

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air fryer brussels sprouts
Lucy Schaeffer
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Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts

So crispy, so fast!

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loaded scalloped potatoes
Parker Feierbach
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Loaded Scalloped Potatoes

Cheddar and bacon are always a good idea—especially when there are potatoes involved.

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twice baked sweet potatoes
Park Feierbach
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Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes

Serve 'em loaded up or with a pat of butter and some cinnamon. We like them either way!

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green bean casserole
Ethan Calabrese
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Classic Green Bean Casserole

The Thanksgiving favorite is just as good for Christmas!

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Ethan Calabrese
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Garlic Smashed Potatoes

Thanksgiving had mashed, so Christmas has smashed.

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Parker Feierbach
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Cauliflower Au Gratin

The lighter way to make the classic potato-based dish.

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Cream Cheese Mashed Potatoes
Kat Wirsing
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Cream Cheese Mashed Potatoes

So rich and creamy!

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Charlie Gillette
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Tuscan Butter Mushrooms

Mushrooms have never been better.

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Kabocha Squash

More savory and nutty than butternut squash, Kabocha Squash is a perfect match for the caramelized umami-sweet flavor of this maple-soy brown butter.

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Cheesy Brussels Sprouts Vertical
Ethan Calabrese
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Cheesy Brussels Sprout Bake

Finally, a holiday side the whole family will love.

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