60 Best Christmas Side Dishes That Deserve a Spot on Your Holiday Table

You can't forget to add a few veggies to your tables, and these thyme and parsley-dressed root vegetables make for an earthy treat.

Break out last year's Christmas gift (your beloved air fryer) to whip up a batch of these crispy potatoes.

Take some homemade granola and sprinkle on top of this sweet carrot side for added crunch.

Cranberry sauce isn't reserved for Thanksgiving. Sweeten up your spread with this jammy sauce, infused with honey, dried figs and fresh rosemary.

Just a bit of mustard adds a welcome kick to these fresh, green veggies.

Everything is better with garlic, including this heart-healthy bean and veggie combo.

Sneak in a few greens, like kale and cabbage, to round out this otherwise creamy, buttery mash.

This light and lean vegetarian soup is sure to warm you up on a cold winter's day.

Get your green fix without even realizing it thanks to a gooey layer of cheese.

This elegant twist on a Caesar salad will ensure that everyone eats their greens this Christmas.

These aren't any boring Brussels sprouts. Pack this vegetable side dish with crunchy pumpkin seeds and dried figs for the ultimate partner to your Christmas ham.

Leave the roasted asparagus as-is, then give dinner guests the option to eat it plain or smother their stalks with an ultra-creamy feta sauce. We choose the latter!

Coat the squash with sage-scented maple brown butter to bring out its natural sweetness. Then, if you want to kick things up a notch, sprinkle a savory spice and red chile combo on top.

We know what you're thinking, vanilla? Trust us, it will completely transform your sweet potato side.

With cheese, crispy breadcrumbs and meaty mushrooms in a secret-ingredient creamy sauce, no one will be able to resist this classic side.

A little salty and a little spicy, these super nice bites double as an easy appetizer.

Bring color to your table with a plate full of rainbow carrots, smothered in a citrusy-sweet glaze.

This delicious greens recipe is a healthy vegetarian side dish that can quickly be whipped up when you’re short on time (it only takes 15 minutes to make!).

Obviously, the potatoes are incredible. But when they're topped with a garlicky-parsley rub? GAME OVER.

Blanched green beans are a classic side, but this dish takes the unexpected route by mixing in wild mushrooms, red chile and garlic butter.

You can use this creamy, homemade Caesar dressing on any of your greens, but it really pulls this kale salad together.

Looking for a low-cal mashed potato alternative? You'd be surprised how close this cauliflower swap is in taste and texture.

Mix up your roasted veggies by adding sliced pear for a sweet, caramelized bite.

Sweet and buttery, these rolls are the perfect side — just be sure not to fill up on them! That's easier said than done.

Once roasted, these pears take on a honey-like sweetness that pairs well with most savory mains, including prime rib and chicken.

This cheesy tart is the perfect way to turn a regular potato side into a special occasion dish.

Speaking of rustic delights, this mushroom medley adds a boost of antioxidants to your food.

If you have an air fryer, you can make this side in five minutes. If not, it only takes 2o minutes longer in the oven!

These loaded acorn squash are hearty enough to be served as a main, so make a few extra for the vegetarians at your table.

The tart flavors of this colorful trio — grapefruit, oranges and clementines — balance out the saltiness of ham or pork.