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Christmas side dishes are the rock stars of any Christmas dinner. They are here to elevate the flavor of Christmas ham, roast, or any other main dish you are preparing. Usually the Christmas main dish is traditional but when it comes to Christmas side dishes you have more room to breathe and be creative. My in-laws are very strict when it comes to the main but Christmas dinner sides are the ones that are always different and creative. Here are 10 Christmas dinner side dishes that you can include in your Christmas dinner. They are all flavorful and they pair beautifully with Christmas ham or roast.

Smothered Potatoes with Savoy Cabbage

Smothered Potatoes and Savoy Cabbage are flavorful Christmas vegetable side dishes that will charm you with their creamy texture and rich flavor. This Christmas side dish is made in one pot and most of the time it cooks on its own, leaving you with extra time to prepare another part of your Christmas dinner. It pairs wonderfully with Christmas ham or roast.

Cauliflower Casserole

Cauliflower Casserole is one of my favorite Christmas side dishes to include on the holiday table. It is creamy and full of flavor and is made with vegetables tossed in a silky yogurt based sauce. You can serve it as one of the Christmas vegetable side dishes that everyone will love next to Christmas ham or roast at your Christmas dinner.

Apple Cranberry Turkey Stuffing

Apple Cranberry Turkey Stuffing is always a hit in my family. It has a sweet flavor with zesty notes and a touch of sage. You can make it a day in advance and have it ready when it is time for Christmas dinner. This Cranberry Turkey Stuffing is an amazing Christmas side dish and one of my favorite Christmas dinner sides. It pairs well with roasted turkey or chicken breast and you can also serve it alongside my Turkey Pot Roast.

Gravy

Gravy is one of the world’s favorite sides for roasted meat whether it is a holiday meal or a weeknight dinner. If you decide to make my Turkey Pot Roast recipe above, you will want to make my gravy as well. After the Turkey Pot Roast is done, you will be left with flavorful drippings and liquid that you can quickly turn into a silky, delicious gravy. Whenever I am making a Turkey Pot Roast, my husband always asks me to make this gravy too.

Green Bean Casserole

Green Bean Casserole is another classic Christmas side dish and my version is easier to digest and easy to make. It is made without mushrooms or fried onions but it tastes divine and you will not miss them. Green beans are mixed with a creamy, silky, and flavorful sauce then baked in the oven and topped with panko breadcrumbs.

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Vegetable Risotto

Vegetable Risotto is a creamy and flavorful Christmas dinner side dish and one of my favorite Christmas side dishes. This Christmas side dish is quick to make and full of flavor. It also looks beautifully festive because the vegetables bring Christmas colors and the rice looks like snow. It pairs beautifully with a slice of roasted meat or Christmas ham.

Cauliflower Risotto

Cauliflower Risotto is a creamy and dreamy Christmas dinner side dish that pairs wonderfully with ham or roast. It is quick to make and full of flavor. The gentle flavor of cauliflower makes this dish light and smooth and it adds a beautiful creamy texture. This Cauliflower Risotto brings a creamy and rich taste to your Christmas dinner table and is one of my favorite Christmas side dishes.

Mushroom Risotto

Mushroom Risotto is a creamy and appetizing Christmas side dish that you will want to serve for Christmas this year. This Christmas side dish is quick to make and full of flavor. It pairs beautifully with Christmas ham or roast and fits nicely with your Christmas dinner sides.

Apple Cranberry Chicken Salad

Apple Cranberry Chicken Salad is one of my most popular salads that everyone loves and it is always requested as one of my Christmas dinner sides. Tender chicken cubes are combined with crispy apples and tossed in a sweet and tangy salad dressing that gives this chicken salad a divine taste. It is a fusion of flavors and textures that makes everyone ask for more and it has become one of my favorite Christmas side dishes to serve.

Cabbage with Noodles

Cabbage with Noodles is one of the underdogs when it comes to Christmas side dishes. It is a very simple meal made from just two ingredients, but the result is delicious. This Christmas side dish is very budget friendly and flavorful and you can make it a day in advance too. Cabbage with Noodles pairs deliciously with roast or a Christmas ham.

Which one of these Christmas side dishes recipes will you try first? Let me know in the comment below!

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I was diagnosed with allium allergy when I was 15. Allium allergy means that I need to avoid eating onion, garlic, leek, chives and shallot. I love cooking and creating new recipes. With my educational and medical degree I am very happy to help everyone living with allium allergy. Browse my food blog and enjoy my unique no onion no garlic recipes.

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