Christmas Side Dishes Recipes

The fun thing about Christmas side dishes is that unlike Thanksgiving, you're not locked into serving up traditional side dish recipes like candied yams or corn pudding (not that there's anything wrong with them!). Your holiday <a href="/recipes/christmas/ham/">ham</a> (or <a href="/recipes/christmas/turkey/">turkey</a>, or crown roast) deserves some Christmastime pizzazz, so branch out: Try adding cardamom and ginger to make glazed carrots special, or introduce vibrant purple braised cabbage to the plate. Or showcase the colors of Christmas with fresh green cilantro tabbouleh studded with crimson cranberries. The flashier, the better - the tree shouldn't be the only thing that sparkles.

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Broccoli-Cauliflower Bake

From Better Homes and Gardens

Only one pan is required for this creamy recipe brimming with broccoli and cauliflower.

Broccoli-Cauliflower Bake

Oven-Baked Risotto

From Campbell's

This simple-to-prepare, oven-baked risotto gets a wonderfully smooth and creamy flavor from cream of mushroom soup, Parmesan cheese and sun-dried tomatoes.

Oven-Baked Risotto

Milanese Risotto

From Food & Wine

Milanese Risotto

Frances Janisch
Saucy Skillet Mushrooms

From Better Homes and Gardens

Turkey bacon gives juicy mushrooms a great smoky bacon flavor in this vegetable side dish.

Saucy Skillet Mushrooms

Rainbow Jell-O

From Parents

Cherry gelatin, yogurt, and white grape juice make the red, pink and white layers in this pretty dessert. They are also good snacks.

Rainbow Jell-O

Beet and Red Onion Compote

From Better Homes and Gardens

This quick and easy beet and red onion side dish is a colorful addition to your holiday table.

Beet and Red Onion Compote

Swirled Chocolate and Peanut Butter Souffle

From Better Homes and Gardens

Serve this rich chocolate dessert straight from the oven before the delicate souffle has time to deflate.

Swirled Chocolate and Peanut Butter Souffle

Braised Broccoli

From Better Homes and Gardens

This quick and easy side-dish recipe is enhanced with a creamy, orange-flavored sauce.

Braised Broccoli

Molasses-Tossed Potatoes

From Better Homes and Gardens

Using a variety of small potatoes adds visual interest to this sweet and sharp-flavored side dish.

Molasses-Tossed Potatoes

Honey Fruit Compote

From Better Homes and Gardens

This versatile holiday dessert goes great with other favorites such as shortbread, pound cake, seasonal breads, and ice cream.

Honey Fruit Compote

Ginger Cranberry Relish

From Better Homes and Gardens

Some folks prefer cranberry relish served warm. If that's the case at your house, make this glistening jewel-tone accompaniment just before mealtime.

Ginger Cranberry Relish

Risotto With Peas And Prosciutto

From Family Circle

Salty prosciutto, sweet peas, and Asiago cheese make flavorful additions to the basic recipe for risotto. Serve it in bowls as a main dish.

Risotto With Peas And Prosciutto

Sauteed Spinach with Cashews

From Taste of the South

Sauteed Spinach with Cashews

Pumpkin Walnut Risotto

From The Food Channel

This risotto features Arborio rice, slow simmered in cinnamon-infused chicken stock with pureed pumpkin, and white wine, finished with Parmesan-Reggiano and caramelized walnuts.

Pumpkin Walnut Risotto

Porcini Risotto

From Food & Wine

Porcini Risotto

James Merrell
Potato Puree

From Food & Wine

Potato Puree

Con Poulos
Stuffed Peppers Risotto

From Better Homes and Gardens

A popular stuffed pepper main dish filled with precooked chicken, asparagus, tarragon, and rice cooked with whipping cream.

Stuffed Peppers Risotto

Zucchini and Feta Cheese Souffles

From Better Homes and Gardens

Elevate brunch to new heights with these mini souffles. Or serve as a side dish with fish or chicken.

Zucchini and Feta Cheese Souffles

Garlic-Mustard Green Beans

From Better Homes and Gardens

Dress up fresh or frozen green beans with bacon and onion and serve as a beautiful holiday side dish.

Garlic-Mustard Green Beans

Must-Have Mashed Potatoes

From Better Homes and Gardens

It's easy to change the flavor of this classic side dish. Simply stir in garlic, smoked cheese, or pesto.

Must-Have Mashed Potatoes

Ultimate Mashed Potatoes

From Swanson Broth & Stock

Potatoes cooked in chicken broth are mashed with just the right amount of butter, cream, chives and bacon to make an irresistible side dish.

Ultimate Mashed Potatoes

Mashed Roasters

From Better Homes and Gardens

Refrigerated new potato wedges makes this quick recipe even quicker. Serve it with hamburger or steak.

Mashed Roasters

Mashed Potatoes with Sour Cream and Fresh Chives

From The Food Channel

These are truly the ultimate in mashed potatoes. The fresh chives add a bright flavor to a dish that's no longer ordinary.

Mashed Potatoes with Sour Cream and Fresh Chives

Mashed Sweet Potatoes

From Better Homes and Gardens

Cutting the potatoes into small cubes before boiling prevents them from becoming waterlogged and results in a fluffier finish to this easy side dish.

Mashed Sweet Potatoes

Buffet Wild Rice

From Diabetic Living

Barley and wild rice combine with fruit and vegetables in this healthful side dish recipe to serve with chicken, pork, or beef.

Buffet Wild Rice

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