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Best Easy Holiday Side Dish Recipes

Holiday side dishes complement your main course, adding flavor and variety to your festive table. Think creamy mashed potatoes with rich gravy, cheesy gratin potatoes, and the ultimate green bean casserole (deliciously healthier) โ€”all easy to make and sure to please a crowd.

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Hashbrown casserole, potatoes au gratin, corn pudding and broccoli gratin best sides for Thanksgiving and Christmas meals.

Best Make-Ahead Thanksgiving Side Dishes (2024)

Loaf of cranberry walnut no knead bread on cooling rack with fresh cranberries and walnuts.

Overnight No Knead Recipe for Cranberry Nut Bread

Cowboy baked beans in a bowl with a spoon.

Cowboy Baked Beans

A basket filled with homemade yeast rolls.

Homemade Yeast Rolls Recipe

Slice of layered potatoes au gratin on plate.

Dauphinoise Potatoes (Potatoes Au Gratin Recipe)

Easy turkey giblet gravy square image with sliced turkey breast on cutting board poured with rich turkey gravy.

Turkey Gravy Recipe without Drippings

Corn pudding casserole on plate with fork stuck in it.

Corn Pudding Recipe Without Jiffy Mix

Green bean casserole in dish, with serving removed.

Ultimate Green Bean Casserole Recipe (No Mushroom Soup)

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Beautiful round, braided Challah bread with salt and rosemary on top.

Traditional Challah Recipe + Video

Soft, golden, and rich with tradition, this Challah bread is easier to make than you might thinkโ€”and absolutely worth it. Whether youโ€™re baking for Shabbat, a

Spoonful of mac and cheese hovering over a bowl of it.

The Best Creamy Stovetop Mac and Cheese

With perfectly al dente pasta swimming in a velvety cheese sauce made with three types of cheese (plus my two secret ingredients), this Stovetop Mac and Cheese

A crispy, golden crusted loaf of sourdough bread on a bread board.

Basic Sourdough Bread Recipe

Overwhelmed with the idea of baking Homemade Sourdough Bread? This easy overnight recipe is here to make your bread-baking dreams a reality! Perfect for

Soup cup of french onion soup with a cheese layer on top and fresh thyme.

Simple French Onion Soup

No restaurant can rival this homemade version of the best French Onion Soup recipe. With deeply caramelized onions, a rich, savory broth, and a cheesy, golden

Cranberry sauce served in a white serving bowl on a white plate with fresh cranberries around it.

Best Homemade Cranberry Sauce

Ditch the can and try this cranberry sauce recipe that might just steal the spotlight from the turkey! This easy recipe blends fresh orange zest, warm brown

Sweet potato casserole in a baking dish with a portion missing from the dish.

Best Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecan Topping

Sweet Potato Casserole is a classic side dish loved for its blend of sweet and savory flavors. This version is a must-have for more than just holiday

A serving of creamy Chicken Salad Chick Grape Salad topped with chopped pecans and light brown sugar.

Copycat Chicken Salad Chick Grape Saladย Recipe

A seriously addictive Chicken Salad Chick Grape Salad recipe! This Southern Grape Salad uses real food ingredients and tastes delicious, no it tastes

Corn casserole made in crockpot with serving removed to reveal, tender souffle like corn pudding casserole.

Easy Crock Pot Corn Casserole Recipe without Jiffy

With only 10 minutes prep, this Crockpot Corn Casserole without Jiffy will be slow cooking to creamy perfection, leaving your oven open for other

Roasted sweet potatoes and broccoli on tray with spatula.

Easy Crispy Oven Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Broccoli

Ready in about 30 minutes, these healthy crispy Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Broccoli is a game-changer for weeknight meals or healthy holiday side. Healthy

Spoon in glass dish scooping up Jalapeno corn casserole.

Easy Creamy Cheddar Jalapeno Corn Casserole + Dip Recipe

With only 10 minutes of prep, this ultra-creamy Jalapeno Corn Casserole is the perfect side dish for holiday meals or potlucks. Bonus! It doubles as

Bowl of cheesy Broccoli Cauliflower Casserole in a single bowl next to a fork and fine napkin.

Cheesy Broccoli Cauliflower Casserole (Vegetable Au Gratin)

Enhance any meal or holiday table with this easy Cheesy Broccoli Cauliflower Casserole. This Vegetable Au Gratin is ready for the oven in 15 minutes. Easily

Bowl full of Panera autumn squash soup topped with roasted pepitas.

Easy Panera Autumn Squash Soup Recipe (Copycat)

A healthier copycat recipe for Panera Autumn Squash Soup that the whole family will love. This easy, vegetarian copycat autumnย squashย soup recipe is silky

Garlic butter and herb Hasselback potato on plate topped with cheese, bacon bits and herbs.

Easy Air Fryer Hasselback Potatoes

Quick and easy! With just 10 minutes of prep and less than 20 minutes of cooking, air fryer Hasselback potatoes become irresistibly crispy and tender. The

Serving of Crockpot Cracker Barrel Hashbrown Casserole on a gray plate.

Crockpot Hashbrown Casserole

Crockpot Cracker Barrel Hashbrown Casserole is rich, cheesy, and the ultimate comfort food! It's almost effortless, made with frozen hashbrowns, butter, and

Cheesy hashbrown casserole recipe with corn flake topping.

Cheesy Hashbrown Casserole Recipe with Corn Flakes

Easy Hashbrown Casserole recipe with Corn Flakes is creamy and cheesy. Hash brown potatoes mixed with shredded cheese, all natural cream mixture and topped with

Air Fryer Baked sweet potato on plate with some butter and brown sugar and a fork inside fluffy sweet potato.

Air Fryer Sweet Potatoes Recipe (Healthy, Easy, And Delicious)

Air fryer sweet potatoes are the easiest way to get crispy skin and fluffy, fork-tender insidesโ€”faster than the oven and way better than the microwave! The

Casserole with wild rice supreme made with chicken or leftover turkey.

Easy Chicken and Wild Rice Casserole

This easy Chicken and Wild Rice Casserole is a healthier twist on a comforting classic! Made without canned soup, itโ€™s creamy, packed with veggies, hearty wild

Broccoli au gratin in gratin dish.

Broccoli Gratin Recipe

Creamy, cheesy, and loaded with flavor, this Broccoli Au Gratin Recipe is the perfect side dish for any meal! Made with fresh broccoli, sharp white cheddar, and

Pomegranate dressing in cruet with salad behind and quarter of pomegranate on counter.

Pomegranate Salad Dressing Recipe

My favorite Pomegranate salad dressing recipe will take your simple salad recipe to the next level with the elevated flavor combination of a vinaigrette made

Instant Pot Carrots recipe.

Easy Instant Pot Glazed Carrots

Instant Pot Carrots are a quick and easy side dish, that you will quickly fall in love with! With a simple buttery glaze, this easy recipe with fresh and earthy

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