Christmas Side Dishes Recipes

At Christmas, you want your side dishes to be just as special as the main attraction. That's why we've made this recipe collection of sweet and savory sides -- starring cranberries, sweet potatoes, green beans, risotto, and other holiday favorites -- to round out your Christmas menus.

 
 
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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

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

Corn Bread Dressing

From Better Homes and Gardens

The holidays just wouldn't be the same without this traditional side dish. Crumbled corn bread and biscuits are at the heart of this Southern-style version.

Corn Bread Dressing

Orange Cranberry Sauce

From Swanson Broth & Stock

Our 20-minute, make-ahead, orange cranberry sauce can be made on the stovetop or in the oven. Either way, it's sure to become a tradition at your holiday table.

Orange Cranberry Sauce

Bacon-Stuffed Roasted Onions

From Smithfield

These deceptively simple and beautiful onions will wow your dinner guests!

Bacon-Stuffed Roasted Onions

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

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

Walnut Tarragon Green Beans

From The Food Channel

Here's an ultra-easy and delicious way to "plus up" a green beans side dish.

Walnut Tarragon Green Beans

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

Warm Sweet Potato and Spinach Salad

From Better Homes and Gardens

Add salami and stir-fried sweet potatoes to a wilted spinach salad. The results are worthy of a Christmas table side dish.

Warm Sweet Potato and Spinach Salad

Whole Cranberry Chutney

From Ladies' Home Journal

Fresh cranberries, ginger, and raisins combine with savory seasonings to make this condiment that's meant to go with turkey or ham.

Whole Cranberry Chutney

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

Cranberry-Pear Relish

From Better Homes and Gardens

Try this simple yet sophisticated relish with pork or turkey. Pairs well with chicken, too.

Cranberry-Pear Relish

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

Cranberry and Apricot Chutney

From Better Homes and Gardens

Perfect on a holiday table with baked ham or turkey, but you can also serve it year-round with grilled pork or chicken.

Cranberry and Apricot Chutney

Fresh Cranberry Sauce

From Ladies' Home Journal

Apples, brandy, pecans and an orange turn traditional cranberry sauce into something extra special for the holidays.

Fresh Cranberry Sauce

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