This post shows you 15 Christmas dinner side dish recipe ideas.
Christmas is almost here! Start planning your festive meal now with our list of Christmas dinner side dish ideas.
We have something to pair with different types of main courses – from meat to fish and we have included some salads too!
Get inspired and whip up the best Christmas dinner yet.
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What sides go with Christmas dinner
Depending on what you are serving as the main course protein for example, meat , fish or a vegetarian alternative, you will serve different sides to complement the dish.
You could opt for traditional Christmas side dishes of roasted vegetables and stuffing with roast pork, beef, or turkey.
You may choose something more exotic or unique to your culture to accompany the main dish.
It can also depend on whether you and your guests have any dietary needs or allergies as this will affect what you can add as a side.
Traditional Christmas dinner side dishes
Traditional Christmas side dishes varies from country to country, so it is difficult to summarize.
Many countries incorporate root vegetables and potatoes. Mashed potatoes and gravy are often included in western countries and it’s not uncommon to have pasta dishes as a side dish either.
Christmas sides to make-ahead
- Pasta side dishes
- Potato gratin
- Chop and peel your vegetables and store them in advance
Christmas dinner side dish ideas
1. vegetable side dish
For a unique vegetarian Christmas side dish for you and your guests, why not try this Merry Mac ‘n’ Cauliflower Cheese?
If you’re looking for a cold vegetable side dish then Double Mint Potato Salad is for you!
2. easy side dish for ham
Consider this mini potato side dish for your christmas dinner this year.
Pair your ham Christmas Dinner with Muffin Tin Potato Gratin – such a great idea!
3. side for turkey dinner
Love them or hate them this Christmas Dinner side dish will be a big hit with your guests!
Parmesan Brussel Sprouts has to be one the best Christmas side options – it may even convert the ultimate sprout hater.
4. WITH ROAST BEEF
Looking for the perfect roast beef Christmas dinner side dish?
Opt for the most incredible sweet and salty Roasted Potatoes, Carrots and Parsnips for your Christmas table this year!
5. CROCK POT
Christmas dinner made simple with this super easy side dish!
Less effort and more time spent with loved ones enjoying the festivities – follow this No Boil Crockpot Mashed Potatoes recipe.
6. BROCOLLI
Consider trying a new dish this Christmas and try this fun variation of serving broccoli.
Roasted and smashed with colorful toppings – Christmas Broccoli is one festive way to serve this seasonal vegetable.
7. prime rib side dish
For the ultimate accompaniment to your Christmas Dinner Prime Rib main course – whip up these delicious Vanilla Roasted Sweet Potatoes.
We can’t wait to make this soon!
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8. gluten free side dish
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Hosting gluten-free guests this Christmas?
Serve up this delicious side dish of Herbed Butternut squash – keeping it naturally gluten-free, so no one misses out!
9. peas
Spice up your everyday peas for Christmas dinner with this amazing Peas and Pancetta – Easy Holiday Side Dish.
Another great make-ahead option – to lessen the prep time on the actual day.
10. italian
Maybe you’re looking for something to pair with an Italian main course this Christmas? or you want to have a taste of the Mediterranean this Holiday?
Try these Chili New Potatoes for an Italian Christmas side dish for you and your guests.
11. southern
Macaroni Cheese is a southern staple but this recipe requires just the right amount of cooking time.
For a cozy and comforting side dish this Christmas – try Grandma’s Southern Macaroni Cheese!
12. for lasagne
Looking for the perfect pairing for your Christmas Lasagne?
Consider making these super delicious Parmesan Crusted Carrots!
13. salad
Sometimes you may want something lighter and not so heavy as the other elements of Christmas Dinner – salad makes a great side salad option here!
Give this Kale and Roasted Cauliflower Salad a try.
14. green beans
Green beans are a great option for Christmas Dinner – there are so many variations of how to dress them once cooked.
We’ve picked our favorite for you here – Festive Green Beans!
15. steak
Having steak for your Christmas Dinner?
Make the Best Roast Potatoes to pair with the steak – delicious!
Top Christmas dinner side dishes
We’ve compiled some amazing recipes in this list for you to make this Christmas.
With so many options out there – we hope you’ve found the perfect side dish for you and your guests.
We’d love to hear what you choose to make this year!
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This post shows you 15 Christmas side dish recipe ideas.
