14 Delicious Christmas Dinner Side Dish Recipes

1 Moroccan Couscous Pilaf

Why have buttered rice at dinner when you can have deliciously spiced pilaf? This side dish is bursting with flavor and would match perfectly with any main course.

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2 Fiesta Cauliflower With Black Beans and Queso

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Roasted cauliflower can get boring after a while, but this recipe kicks things up a notch. The jalapeños add a nice little kick to your festive meal.

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3 Potato Rolls

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These simple and easy rolls will be perfect for your table. Plus, you can make little sandwiches with your leftovers!

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4 Chicken Fried Rice

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Who doesn't love chicken fried rice? Satisfy all of your guests this year with this easy-to-make side dish.

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5 Corn Casserole With Cheese

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Corn casserole is a holiday favorite (it can almost count as dessert because of the sweetness!), but when you add cheese? Forget about it.

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6 Simple Garlicky Vegan Sourdough Stuffing

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With ingredients like leeks, mushrooms, soy sauce, and sourdough bread, you really can't go wrong with this stuffing.

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7 Homemade Green Bean Casserole

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If you're sticking with beloved holiday classics for dinner then you need to whip up this creamy green bean casserole.

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8 Baked Spaghetti

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This one could work as a main or side dish, but either way, this cheesy dish will get you compliments from everyone at the table.

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9 Perfect Roasted Brussels Sprouts

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We can practically smell these roasted brussels sprouts through the screen, which means we'll definitely be making them on Christmas!

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10 Loaded Mash Potato Casserole with Bacon and Caramelized Onions

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Creamy mashed potatoes with crunchy bacon and sweet caramelized onions? Sign us up.

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11 Sauteed Leeks with Parmesan

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Adding parmesan to a dish just instantly makes it better, and these leeks are no exception.

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12 Baked Penne Alla Vodka

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Another pasta dish that could work as a main or side dish, this baked penne is the perfect thing to warm you up on a chilly Winter night with family.

Get the recipe: baked penne alla vodka

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13 Sausage Stuffed Acorn Squash

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Stuffed with Italian sausage, apples, mushrooms, and spices, this acorn squash side dish will be the hit of dinner.

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14 Pull-Apart Garlic Butter Bread Wreath

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Everyone loves garlic bread, and it's even better when it's festive and easy to eat! This pull-apart wreath is prefect for sharing and for avoiding a crumbly mess.

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