Serve these Christmas Side Dishes for all your holiday dinners. These 65 side dish recipes are easy to make with simple ingredients.

Serve these Christmas Side Dishes for all your holiday dinners. These 65 side dish recipes are easy to make with simple ingredients. Try one of these side dishes for you Christmas dinner menu. These simple side dish recipes are sure to please your family. Whether you choose from butternut squash, wild rice or homemade cranberry sauce. All these sides will complete your holiday menu. #christmasonadime #christmassidedishes #sidedishes
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Try one of these side dishes for you Christmas dinner menu. These simple side dish recipes are sure to please your family. Whether you choose from butternut squash, wild rice or homemade cranberry sauce. All these sides will complete your holiday menu.

We love making a large spinach salad and cornmeal stuffing loaded with rosemary for an easy side dish. All 65 side dishes are made with simple ingredients and anyone can make them.

What's in this post: Christmas Side Dishes

Why We Love these Side Dishes

If you are making roast beef or a Christmas ham these side dishes will go perfectly with any holiday meal. Make sure to serve with your favorite holiday rolls with butter and jam to complete your meal.

Choose your favorite side dish to serve this holiday season. Most of these can be made ahead of time to oven space. These side dishes can easily be reheated or place in the slow cooker.

Take the easy road with these 65 Christmas side dish this holiday season. Serve these side dishes with Christmas Ham, Peach Glaze Ham, or Bacon Wrapped Meatloaf.

1. Beanie Weenies

Beanie Weenies
This Beanie Weenies is a childhood favorite recipe that we serve for every holiday as a appetizer. Simple ingredients makes this side dish so delicious.
Beanie Weenies

2. Christmas Fruit Salad

Christmas Fruit Salad
This Christmas Fruit Salad is loaded with red and green fruit. Light and refreshing side dish that is drizzled with a honey and lime dressing.
Christmas Fruit Salad

3. Crock Pot Collard Greens

Crock Pot Collard Greens
If you are looking for an easy side dish this holiday season, make Crock Pot Collard Greens. Easy to make and loaded with smoky ham flavor.
Crock Pot Collard Greens

4. Green Beans and Potatoes Crock Pot

Green Beans and Potatoes Crock Pot Recipe
Green Beans and Potatoes Crock Pot Recipe is the perfect side dish to serve with all your holiday meals. Easy to make with simple ingredients.
Green Beans and Potatoes Crock Pot Recipe

5. Tortilla Pinwheels

Tortilla Pinwheels Recipe
If you are looking for an easy appetizer to serve this holiday, make these Tortilla Pinwheels. Simple ingredients make these easy to make.
Tortilla Pinwheels Recipe

6. Instant Pot Scalloped Potatoes

Instant Pot Scalloped Potatoes
Instant Pot Scalloped Potatoes is a creamy, cheesy side dish that is made perfectly in the pressure cooker. Delicious side dish for your Christmas dinner.
Instant Pot Scalloped Potatoes

7. Instant Pot Green Bean Casserole

Instant Pot Green Bean Casserole
Instant Pot Green Bean Casserole is a staple side dish we serve for Christmas dinner. It is loaded with flavor and made with simple ingredients.
Instant Pot Green Bean Casserole

8. Crock Pot Au Gratin Potatoes

Crock Pot Au Gratin Potatoes
Crock Pot Au Gratin Potatoes is the perfect side dish to serve this Christmas. It creamy, cheesy and the slow cooker does all the work.
Crock Pot Au Gratin Potatoes

9. Instant Pot Green Beans and Bacon

Instant Pot Green Beans and Bacon
Instant Pot Green Beans and Bacon is a delicious side dish to serve this Christmas. This a quick and easy side dish that requires on a few ingredients. 
Instant Pot Green Beans and Bacon

10. Slow Cooker Dinner Rolls

Slow Cooker Dinner Rolls
Slow Cooker Dinner Rolls is an easy recipe for dinner rolls. We love making dinner rolls for our Christmas dinner and these rolls have become our favorite.
Slow Cooker Dinner Rolls

11. Asparagus Casserole

Asparagus Casserole
This Asparagus Casserole is the perfect side to serve this Christmas. This creamy and delicious side dish is made with simple ingredients.
Asparagus Casserole

12. Cornbread Sausage Stuffing

Cornbread Sausage Stuffing
We love making this Cornbread Sausage Stuffing as one of our side dishes for Christmas dinner. It is delicious and savory and easy to make.
Cornbread Sausage Stuffing

13. Augratin Potatoes

Au Gratin Potatoes Recipe
Augratin Potatoes is a cheesy side dish that is perfect to serve with your Christmas dinner. Easy ingredients makes this dish simple to make.
Au Gratin Potatoes Recipe

14. Broccoli Rice Casserole

Broccoli Rice Casserole
Broccoli Rice Casserole is a staple side dish for our Christmas dinner. Make this broccoli cheese casserole from scratch with easy ingredients.
Broccoli Rice Casserole

15. Olive Garden Stuffed Mushrooms

Olive Garden Stuffed Mushrooms
Make these Olive Garden Stuffed Mushrooms as an appetizer for your holiday dinner. They are loaded with flavor and easy to make.
Olive Garden Stuffed Mushrooms

16. Cracker Barrel Hashbrown Casserole

Cracker Barrel Hashbrown Casserole Recipe
Cracker Barrel Hashbrown Casserole is creamy, cheesy and delicious. It is made with frozen hashbrowns, cheese and other simple ingredients.
Cracker Barrel Hashbrown Casserole Recipe

17. Candied Sweet Potatoes

Candied Sweet Potatoes
Candied Sweet Potatoes is the perfect Christmas dinner side dish. These sweet potatoes cook up soft, buttery and so delicious.
Candied Sweet Potatoes

18. Olive Garden Fried Lasagna

Olive Garden Fried Lasagna Recipe
If you looking for a delicious Italian dish to make this Christmas, make Olive Garden Fried Lasagna. Easy ingredients makes this recipe so delicious.
Olive Garden Fried Lasagna Recipe

19. Christmas Tree Cheese Ball

Christmas Tree Cheese Ball
If you need a fun and festive appetizer, make this Christmas Tree Cheese Ball. It is the perfect Christmas Party appetizer and is easy to make.
Christmas Tree Cheese Ball

20. Hanky Panky

Hanky Panky Recipe
If you are looking for a holiday appetizer recipe, make Hanky Panky. This old fashioned recipe is a crowd favorite and is loaded with flavor.
Hanky Panky Recipe

21. Baked Brie Pie

Baked Brie with Honey
Baked Brie is the ultimate holiday appetizer. If you are needing an easy appetizer to serve this Christmas make this 2 ingredient Brie.
Baked Brie with Honey

22. Bacon Wrapped Shrimp

Bacon Wrapped Shrimp
Bacon Wrapped Shrimp is and easy appetizer to serve this Christmas. Seasoned shrimp is wrapped in bacon and baked to perfection.
Bacon Wrapped Shrimp

23. Christmas Tree Pull Apart Bread

Christmas Tree Pull Apart Bread
If you are looking for a holiday appetizer, make Christmas Tree Pull Apart Bread. It is cheesy, delicious and full of flavor. 
Christmas Tree Pull Apart Bread

24. Bacon Jam

Bacon Jam
If you are looking for a delicious appetizer to serve this Christmas, make Bacon Jam. This sweet and savory jam is perfect served with crackers or grilled cheese sandwiches.
Bacon Jam

25. Bacon Crackers

Bacon Crackers
Bacon Crackers are the perfect party food. You only need 3 ingredients to make this great appetizer and it is loaded with sweet and savory flavor.
Bacon Crackers

26. Olive Garden Toasted Ravioli

Olive Garden Toasted Ravioli
Olive Garden Toasted Ravioli is the perfect appetizer to serve this Christmas. It is loaded with flavor and this copycat recipe is easy to make.
Olive Garden Toasted Ravioli

27. Cherry Fluff Salad

Cherry Fluff Salad
Cherry Fluff Salad is a classic no bake dessert that is loaded with flavor. This dessert salad is made with simple ingredients and is perfect for the holidays.
Cherry Fluff Salad

28. 90 Second Bread

90 Second Bread
If you love bread but are following a Keto diet, you are going to go crazy for this 90 Second Keto Bread Recipe. In literally just seconds, you will have amazing bread that is keto friendly to make sandwiches, keto toast and more!
90 Second Bread

29. Mexican White Cheese Dip

Mexican White Cheese Dip
This Mexican white cheese dip recipe is similar to white cheese sauces served in many delicious Mexican restaurants.  It is so delicious and so versatile.
Mexican White Cheese Dip

30. Green Bean with Bacon

Green Bean with Bacon
Make green beans with bacon for a savory and delicious side dish. With just a few ingredients, this recipe is simple but loaded with flavor.
Green Bean with Bacon

31. Homemade Cornbread

Homemade Cornbread
I can honestly say that this Homemade Cornbread Recipe is one of my all time favorites.  It’s so easy to make and tastes better than any of the pre-made mixes.
Homemade Cornbread

32. Green Bean Casserole

Green Bean Casserole
This delicious Green bean casserole recipe is sure to be a hit. From the crispy topping to the creamy sauce, this side dish is perfect for family dinner, holidays and more.
Green Bean Casserole

33. Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes

Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes
Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes are so creamy. The best part is that you can make them without any draining or boiling. Your family can enjoy real mashed potatoes in minutes.
Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes

34. Bacon Wrapped Asparagus

Bacon Wrapped Asparagus
Are you ready for a simple, but amazing recipe? This Bacon Wrapped Asparagus Recipe will not disappoint and has the most amazing flavor.
Bacon Wrapped Asparagus

35. Roasted Zucchini and Squash

Roasted Zucchini and Squash
Roasted zucchini and squash recipe is one of our favorite and easiest go to side dish recipes. It is the perfect sheet pan recipe for a delicious veggie side dish full of flavor.
Roasted Zucchini and Squash

36. Crock Pot Mac and Cheese

Crock Pot Mac and Cheese
Now you can come home to a super creamy and delicious mac and cheese thanks to this Crock Pot Macaroni and Cheese Recipe. The slow cooker does all the work for this amazing comfort food recipe.
Crock Pot Mac and Cheese

37. Crock Pot Cheesy Potato Casserole

Crock Pot Cheesy Potato Casserole
Let’s get excited about this super easy Crockpot Cheesy Potatoes. Next time you have a pot luck or a family dinner, you really need to make this super simple crock pot cheesy potato recipe. Everyone will go crazy for it!
Crock Pot Cheesy Potato Casserole

38. Crock Pot Rice

Crock Pot Rice
Crock pot rice is a time saver. You set it and forget it for an easy side dish.
Crock Pot Rice

39. Weeknight Macaroni and Cheese

Weeknight Macaroni and Cheese
Learn how to make this easy homemade macaroni and cheese recipe in just minutes! Skip the box stuff and make this creamy and delicious side dish.
Weeknight Macaroni and Cheese

40. Pan Fried Potatoes

Pan Fried Potatoes
This Fried Potatoes Recipe will be an instant family favorite. It will remind you of your grandma’s pan fried potatoes. Easy and delicious side dish.
Pan Fried Potatoes

41. Sauteed Green Beans

Sauteed Green Beans
Sauteed green beans make an easy side dish in less than 10 minutes. They are sautéed to perfection with the perfect blend of garlic.
Sauteed Green Beans

42. Parmesan Grilled Zucchini

Parmesan Grilled Zucchini
Parmesan Grilled Zucchini Recipe is a must try side dish that even the kids will love. It is so simple to prepare, inexpensive and healthy. Not to mention the grill gives the zucchini such an amazing flavor
Parmesan Grilled Zucchini

43. Grilled Brussel Sprouts

Grilled Brussel Sprouts
Grilled Brussel Sprouts are coated in olive oil and garlic then threaded on skewers. Brussel sprouts on the grill take just minutes to prepare and make the perfect side dish.
Grilled Brussel Sprouts

44. Stovetop Scalloped Potatoes

Stovetop Scalloped Potatoes
Potatoes and more potatoes – I think you are going to love these stove top scalloped potatoes. They are easy to make and just as delicious as the ones made in the oven
Stovetop Scalloped Potatoes

45. Instant Pot Twice Baked Potatoes Casserole

Instant Pot Twice Baked Potatoes Casserole
This Instant Pot Twice Baked Potatoes Casserole Recipe is amazing! It is one of our new favorite pressure cooker recipes because it saves so much time. You get all the flavor of twice baked potatoes without all the work!
Instant Pot Twice Baked Potatoes Casserole

46. Oven Baked Sweet Potato Fries

Oven Baked Sweet Potato Fries
This easy oven baked sweet potato fries recipe is one of my favorites. It is delicious, much healthier than traditional fries and they are fun to make with the kids. Give these a try!
Oven Baked Sweet Potato Fries

47. Zucchini Noodles

Zucchini Noodles
If you are looking for a healthy but delicious side dish, try this Zucchini Noodles Recipe. Not only is this a tasty option but it is so easy to make.
Zucchini Noodles

48. Creamy Broccoli Salad

Creamy Broccoli Salad
This broccoli salad recipe combines all of the flavors you love, crunchy, sweet, and salty into one amazing salad! The creamy dressing is unbelievably delicious. It will become an instant favorite that is requested over and over again!
Creamy Broccoli Salad

49. Boiling Corn on the Cob

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Boiling Corn on the Cob
Corn on the Cob is one of our favorite side dishes. It’s inexpensive and so tasty. Boiling Corn on the Cob is simple and tastes amazing. Learn the trick to the best fresh sweet corn on the cob ever.
Boiling Corn on the Cob

50. Roasted Asparagus

Roasted Asparagus
We love nothing more than an easy side dish and it is simple to learn how to cook asparagus in the oven. Roasted asparagus is so tender and loaded with flavor for a really delicious side dish in minutes.
Roasted Asparagus

51. Bacon Wrapped Green Beans

Bacon Wrapped Green Beans
Make easy bacon wrapped green beans for an appetizer or delicious side dish. The green beans are topped with brown sugar and bacon for the best flavor. 
Bacon Wrapped Green Beans

52. Crock Pot Creamed Corn

Crock Pot Creamed Corn
Crock pot Creamed Corn is the best comfort food and so creamy and delicious. The slow cooker makes it easy and the results are yummy!
Crock Pot Creamed Corn

53. Garlic Lime Steamed Asparagus

Garlic Lime Steamed Asparagus
Oh my! This Garlic Lime Steamed asparagus is so easy to make and tastes amazing! It is packed with flavor and takes just minutes to make.
Garlic Lime Steamed Asparagus

54. Instant Pot Cilantro Lime Rice

Instant Pot Cilantro Lime Rice
Rice is such a tasty and inexpensive side dish. Jazz it up quickly and easily to make this tasty Instant Pot Cilantro lime rice recipe. It is the perfect side dish to your favorite Mexican Dishes. 
Instant Pot Cilantro Lime Rice

55. Broccoli and Rice Casserole

Broccoli and Rice Casserole
Broccoli and Rice Casserole is made from scratch with easy ingredients. Creamy, cheesy casserole that is full of flavor and easy to make.
Broccoli and Rice Casserole

56. Grilled Avocado

Grilled Avocado
Easy Grilled Avocado Recipe has the most amazing flavor. This recipe is so simple to prepare and absolutely delicious. Plus, it is keto friendly!
Grilled Avocado

57. Indian Fry Bread

Indian Fry Bread
Indian Fry Bread Recipe only requires a few ingredients making it super easy to make. This fry bread recipe is fried to a golden crisp and delicious with your favorite toppings.
Indian Fry Bread

58. Hasselback Sweet Potato

Hasselback Sweet Potato
Hasselback Sweet Potatoes makes the perfect side dish. It is loaded with flavor and it is a twist on a classic casserole recipe. 
Hasselback Sweet Potato

59. Paula Deens Sweet Potato Casserole

Paula Deens Sweet Potato Casserole
Paula Deen’s Sweet Potato Casserole is the perfect creamy sweet potato bake. It makes a delicious side dish for all your holiday dinners. 
Paula Deens Sweet Potato Casserole

60. Funeral Potatoes

Funeral Potatoes Recipe
Funeral Potatoes Recipe is the ultimate comfort food to serve at all your family gatherings. It is made with easy ingredients and full of flavor.
Funeral Potatoes Recipe

61. Christmas Cheese Ball

Christmas Cheese Ball
This Christmas Cheese Ball is perfect to serve as appetizer or a side dish for all your holiday dinners. Serve with crackers, vegetables and more.
Christmas Cheese Ball

62. Lighthouse Inn Potatoes

Lighthouse Inn Potatoes
Lighthouse Inn Potatoes is a creamy potato mixture that is perfect for all the holidays. This copycat recipe is delicious and easy to make.
Lighthouse Inn Potatoes

63. Microwave Sweet Potatoes

Microwave Sweet Potatoes
Enjoy this delicious microwave sweet potato recipe in just 5 minutes. We love microwave sweet potatoes for a quick and easy side dish option.
Microwave Sweet Potatoes

64. Raspberry Jell-O Salad

Raspberry Jello Salad
Raspberry Jello Salad is light, fluffy and made with simple ingredients. This jello salad is the perfect side dish or dessert to bring for the holidays.
Raspberry Jello Salad

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