It's common knowledge that when it comes to big holiday meals, it's all about the sides. They're hearty, comforting, and, more often than not, super cheesy — the main reason people go back for seconds and thirds. Choose a few festive dishes from this list of 30, and your holiday feast will be one to remember.
Get the recipe: brie-stuffed crispy baby potatoes
Get the recipe: Brussels sprout, kale, and lentil salad
Get the recipe: bacon and brown sugar roasted Brussels sprouts
Get the recipe: roasted cauliflower snowflakes
Get the recipe: herb and apple bread pudding
Get the recipe: blistered green beans with mushrooms and caramelized onions
Get the recipe: cinnamon butter baked carrots
Get the recipe: Kraft-style stovetop mac and cheese
Get the recipe: Tyler Florence's mashed potatoes
Get the recipe: Brussels sprouts, kale, and kumquat salad
Get the recipe: red cabbage braised with maple and ginger
Get the recipe: easy slow-cooker sweet potatoes
Get the recipe: pomegranate avocado salad with candied walnuts
Get the recipe: roasted butternut squash with walnuts and parsley pesto
Get the recipe: kale salad with Pecorino and pine nuts
Get the recipe: fennel, citrus, and feta salad
Get the recipe: toasted hazelnut celery root puree