Side Dishes For a Very Merry Christmas Holiday

The holidays are a time to gather with friends and family. And there's no better way to do it than over a good meal. Christmas is a time for family and friends to gather together to celebrate the season. One of the best ways to do this is through food! Bring everyone together with these delicious Christmas side dishes that are sure to make your holiday spread a success.

Whether you're hosting a Christmas party or just cooking for your family, these side dishes will complement any festive holiday spread.

Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Bacon and Almonds

This recipe is sure to be a hit at your next holiday party! The Brussels sprouts are roasted until tender and then tossed with bacon and almonds. It's the perfect combination of salty and sweet flavors that make it a delicious side dish for any occasion.

Spinach Salad with Cranberry Vinaigrette

If you're looking for something light yet filling at your next holiday gathering, this salad will do the trick! Fresh spinach leaves are topped with sweet dried cranberries, crunchy walnuts, and creamy feta cheese tossed in an easy homemade vinaigrette dressing. This salad is perfect on its own or served alongside other main courses like turkey or ham.

Potato Salad

Any kind of potato salad is a great choice for an appetizer or side dish. If you're looking for something new and different, try this recipe for German potato salad, which has bacon and sauerkraut in it. It might sound strange, but it's perfect!

Roasted Vegetables

Roasted vegetables are always popular at holiday gatherings. You can mix and match whatever vegetables you like — they'll all taste great roasted!

Baked Sweet Potato Fries with Cinnamon Sugar

These baked sweet potato fries are so easy to make and taste amazing! They're crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, with just enough sweetness from brown sugar sprinkled on top. They're great as an appetizer or side dish, but also make a delicious snack any time of day.

Cranberry Relish

Cranberry sauce is usually served with turkey at Thanksgiving, but it's also great with ham on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day itself. This recipe uses fresh cranberries instead of canned ones — it couldn't be easier to prepare!

Green bean Casserole

Green bean casserole is an old-fashioned favorite that everyone loves no matter what time of year it is! This recipe makes enough for 12 people; if you're planning on having more guests than that at your party, double the recipe, so everyone gets to enjoy it.

Simple Roasted Potatoes

These potatoes are crispy on the outside and soft on the inside — just how we like them! They're also a breeze to prepare, especially if you buy them frozen at the grocery store! You can even roast them in advance and keep them warm in a slow cooker until serving time.

Salted Caramel Corn

This caramel corn recipe will take your taste buds right back to childhood memories of going door-to-door with friends on Halloween night and collecting candy from strangers who were too scared by your costumes (we all know they secretly loved those costumes).

Christmas Pasta Salad

Pasta salads are always a hit during summer barbecues and cookouts, but they're just as good during the fall and winter months as well. This recipe uses simple ingredients like fresh mozzarella cheese, tomatoes, and olives. It also uses mayonnaise instead of dressing, which helps give this dish its creamy texture without adding too much fat or calories.

Green Bean Casserole

This rich classic side dish is perfect for holiday gatherings because it's easy enough for everyone to help themselves—no serving spoons required! The casserole is made with mushrooms and Campbell's® Condensed Cream of Mushroom Soup for extra flavor and creaminess, plus French fried onions make it extra special!

Stuffed Celery

Celery stuffed with peanut butter, marshmallow fluff, and raisins make a great snack or appetizer during the holidays. Celery can be stuffed ahead of time and stored in jars until ready to serve as needed throughout the day or evening at your party.

Conclusion

The above dishes are a great way to prepare for a memorable Christmas dinner. From mashed potatoes to Brussels sprouts, it's sure to be a feast you'll be able to enjoy with your friends and family.