These 30 Festive Sides Will Be the Star of Your Holiday Dinner

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.

Brie-Stuffed Crispy Baby Potatoes
Half Baked Harvest

Brie-Stuffed Crispy Baby Potatoes

Brussels Sprout, Kale, and Lentil Salad
POPSUGAR Photography | Nicole Perry

Brussels Sprout, Kale, and Lentil Salad

Baked Parmesan Creamed Corn
Creme da la Crumb

Baked Parmesan Creamed Corn

Truffle Mashed Cauliflower
In Sonnet's Kitchen

Truffle Mashed Cauliflower

Bacon and Brown Sugar Roasted Brussels Sprouts
POPSUGAR Photography | Nicole Shoemaker

Bacon and Brown Sugar Roasted Brussels Sprouts

Scalloped Potatoes
POPSUGAR Photography | Chrissy Teigen

Scalloped Potatoes

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Herb and Apple Bread Pudding
POPSUGAR Photography | Ina Garten

Herb and Apple Bread Pudding

Blistered Green Beans With Mushrooms and Caramelized Onions
POPSUGAR Photography | Nicole Perry

Blistered Green Beans With Mushrooms and Caramelized Onions

Brussels Sprouts Gratin
Damn Delicious

Brussels Sprouts Gratin

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Cinnamon Butter Baked Carrots
POPSUGAR Photography | Becky Tarala

Cinnamon Butter Baked Carrots

Kraft-Style Stovetop Mac and Cheese
POPSUGAR Photography | Katie Sweeney

Kraft-Style Stovetop Mac and Cheese

Turnips au Gratin
Spicy Southern Kitchen

Turnips au Gratin

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Tyler Florence’s Mashed Potatoes
POPSUGAR Photography | Anna Monette Roberts

Tyler Florence’s Mashed Potatoes

Rosemary Roasted Root Vegetables
Wicked Spatula

Rosemary Roasted Root Vegetables

Brussels Sprouts, Kale, and Kumquat Salad
POPSUGAR Photography | Nicole Perry

Brussels Sprouts, Kale, and Kumquat Salad

Stuffing Muffins
POPSUGAR Photography | Nicole Perry

Stuffing Muffins

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Red Cabbage Braised With Maple and Ginger
POPSUGAR Photography | Nicole Perry

Red Cabbage Braised With Maple and Ginger

Roasted Sweet Potato Stacks
Recipe Tin Eats

Roasted Sweet Potato Stacks

Easy Slow-Cooker Sweet Potatoes
POPSUGAR Photography | Brandi Milloy

Easy Slow-Cooker Sweet Potatoes

Pomegranate Avocado Salad With Candied Walnuts
Half Baked Harvest

Pomegranate Avocado Salad With Candied Walnuts

Roasted Butternut Squash With Walnuts and Parsley Pesto
A Saucy Kitchen

Roasted Butternut Squash With Walnuts and Parsley Pesto

Lemon Parmesan Green Beans
Damn Delicious

Lemon Parmesan Green Beans

Kale Salad With Pecorino and Pine Nuts
POPSUGAR Photography | Nicole Perry

Kale Salad With Pecorino and Pine Nuts

Crispy Potato Latkes
Culinary Hill

Crispy Potato Latkes

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Toasted Hazelnut Celery Root Puree
POPSUGAR Photography | Susannah Chen

Toasted Hazelnut Celery Root Puree

Broccoli Cheddar Soup Mini Pies
Half Baked Harvest

Broccoli Cheddar Soup Mini Pies