15 Irresistible Christmas Sides For Dinner
Side dishes are as important as the main dishes and you want everything perfect on the big day. We are so occupied with Christmas decorations, gifts, desserts, and main course that we hardly get time to think about the sides. Let me make things easy for you. These are the best Christmas sides for dinner and will win you praise.
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Best Christmas Sides For Dinner
1. Spinach Artichoke Dip
This creamy dip is one of the best Christmas sides. it is a perfect appetizer for parties and get-togethers. To make the dip creamy I add cream cheese and sour cream.
The best thing about this recipe is it can be a perfect make-ahead recipe. After making it let it cool at room temperature and then refrigerate it. You can reheat it in an oven or stovetop.
It requires 5 minutes of prep time and 10 minutes of cooking time. The ingredients include artichoke hearts, spinach, cream cheese, sour cream and garlic. It is best served with tortilla chips.
2. German Potato Salad
The recipe is perfect for potlucks and special occasions. I prefer waxy potatoes for this recipe as they hold up well.
It requires 15 minutes of prep time and 25 minutes of cooking time. The ingredients include potatoes, salt, black pepper, bacon and parsley.
The recipe is best served with macaroni salad or squash casserole. Keep the leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and it will be good for 5 days. It freezes well for 3 months.
3. Cucumber Tomato Avocado Salad
The recipe is on our rotation menu and I make it every Christmas as the guests love it. You can either use cilantro or fresh dill for this salad recipe.
It takes 15 minutes to make the salad. The ingredients include avocados, Roma tomatoes, cucumber, black pepper, extra virgin olive oil, cilantro lemon juice, and red onion.
4. Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes
It is one of the most popular Christmas sides. It turns out so good when I make it with an instant pot. I get a lot of praise every time I make it.
It requires 10 minutes of prep time and 10 minutes of cooking time. The ingredients include potatoes, garlic powder, milk, butter, pepper, salt and sour cream.
5. Pumpkin Mac And Cheese
It is a one-pot recipe. The recipe requires 15 minutes of prep time and 15 minutes of cooking time. It is a delicious recipe for fall and winter, perfect for cold nights.
The ingredients include garlic, shortcut pasta, pumpkin puree, butter, creamy gouda cheese, pumpkin puree, sage, nutmeg, and onion powder.
6. Crock-Pot Broccoli Cheese Soup
This is rich and creamy comfort food. It is one of the best dinner recipes for busy weeknights. You require a 6 quart crock pot for this recipe.
You can either use a fresh broccoli or a frozen one. The recipe requires 16 minutes of prep time and 6 hours and 30 minutes of cooking time. To thicken the soup use cornstarch.
The ingredients include broccoli, cornstarch, salt, onion, garlic, cheddar cheese, and heavy whipping cream. It is best served with crusty bread. You can use evaporated milk instead of heavy whipping cream.
Keep the leftovers in a sealed container in the fridge and it will be good for 5 days. It also freezes well for 3 months.
7. Kale Salad With Lemon Dressing
Packed with veggies this is one of the healthiest Christmas sides. You can use the cheese of your choice for this salad recipe.
It takes 20 minutes to make the salad. The ingredients include kale, salt, olive oil, carrots, dried cranberries, broccoli, sunflower seeds, cheddar cheese, red onion, almonds and lemon dressing.
For lemon dressing, you require a mix of honey, red wine vinegar, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, black pepper, Dijon mustard, oregano and garlic.
8. Crock Pot Spinach Artichoke Dip
The recipe requires 15 minutes of prep time and 2 hours of cooking time.
The ingredients include spinach, artichoke hearts, yellow onion, cream cheese, sour cream and mayonnaise.
9. Scalloped Potatoes
The recipe requires 25 minutes of prep time and 1 hour and 20 minutes of cooking time.
The ingredients include butter, potatoes, all-purpose flour, potatoes, and milk.
10. Seven Layer Salad
It requires 15 minutes of prep time and 15 minutes of cooking time.
The ingredients include lettuce, mayonnaise, bacon, celery ribs, and frozen peas.
11. Spinach Dip Bites
The recipe requires 5 minutes of prep time and 15 minutes of cooking time.
The ingredients include frozen spinach, garlic, mozzarella cheese, crescent dough, cream cheese and artichoke hearts.
12. Roasted Vegetables
It requires 25 minutes of prep time and 35 minutes of cooking time.
The ingredients include Yukon Gold potatoes, butternut squash, red onion, balsamic vinegar, and sweet potato.
13. Cocktail Meatballs
The recipe requires 20 minutes of prep time and 1 hour and 20 minutes.
The ingredients include lean ground beef, onion, chili sauce, onion and bread crumbs.
14. Au Gratin Potatoes
It requires 30 minutes of prep time and 1 hour 30 minutes of cooking time.
The ingredients include shredded cheddar cheese, russet potatoes, all purpose flour, butter and onion.
15. Brussel Sprouts
The recipe requires 5 minutes of prep time and 20 minutes of cooking time.
The ingredients include Brussels sprouts, Parmesan cheese, garlic, olive oil and black pepper.