Christmas is one of my favorite holidays! I love to build our meal with a combination of our family favorites and new dishes. Everyone enjoys the holiday classics but it’s the way you spice them up that really adds to the festivities.
Here are some of the best unique Christmas Side Dishes to add to the big meal on Christmas. The main course is great, but the variety of side dishes is the most fun to experience. Here are 30 possibilities to add to your Christmas traditions.
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34 Unique Christmas Side Dishes
BREAD
Garlic Parmesan Pull Apart Bread
Sweet Potato Biscuits with Honey Butter
VEGGIES
Asiago Bruschetta Roasted Asparagus
Garlic Parmesan Roasted Cauliflower
Maple Roasted Beets and Carrots
Cheesy Brussels Sprouts Casserole
Christmas Salad with Creamy Poppy Seed Dressing
Bacon and Garlic Sweet Green Beans
Roasted Broccoli with Garlic and Soy Sauce
Cauliflower Risotto with Roasted Mushrooms and Cheese Avocado Spinach Bake
Maple Balsamic Brussels Sprouts with Hazelnuts and Rosemary
Roasted Mushrooms in Browned Butter
Green Beans with Toasted Pecans
Slow Cooker Pineapple-Glazed Carrots
POTATOES
Garlic and Chive Mashed Potatoes
French Potato and Onion Gratin
Cheesy Mashed Potato Casserole
Loaded Bacon Ranch Potato Bake
Spinach Artichoke Mashed Potatoes
Loaded Mashed Potato Casserole
Secret Ingredient Mashed Potatoes
Related: White Chocolate Peppermint Cookies Recipe
SQUASH/SWEET POTATOES
Instant Pot Butternut Squash Risotto
Melting Sweet Potatoes with Maple Pecan Drizzle
Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes with Oatmeal Pecan Streusel
Butternut Pecan Sweet Potato Casserole
Glazed Sweet Potatoes with Honey Whiskey Pecans
Maple Pecan Hasselback Butternut Squash
Cinnamon Roasted Butternut Squash
Twice Baked Spaghetti Squash with Pesto and Parmesan
Stuffed Butternut Squash with Quinoa Cranberries and Kale
Mashed Sweet Potatoes with Brown Butter
Butternut Squash and Pear Gratin
Instant Pot Acorn Squash Stuffed with Rice, Cranberries, and Chickpeas

Cheesy Sausage and Sage Stuffing
Easy Sausage and Herb Stuffing
Wild Mushroom and Herb Stuffing
Mushroom Fennel Quinoa Stuffing

Pumpkin Mac N Cheese with Roasted Veggies
Creamy Butternut Squash Mac N Cheese with Kale
Pasta with Butternut Squash and Spicy Sausage
I love trying a little bit of tradition in with some new favorites each holiday to see what our family and guests like the best. I hope you enjoy this list and decide to try several of the recipes.
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