Planning your Christmas menu and trying to decide what side dishes to serve? I've got you covered! Choose from 30 Christmas Side Dishes that will pair perfectly with your Roast Chicken, Turkey or Ham. There's salads, loaded mashed potatoes, herb roasted vegetables and more. Each of these side dishes will look perfect on your Christmas table!

Starting to think about your Christmas menu this year and looking for something new to try? I've put together 30 delicious side dishes from around the internet that will take your Christmas lunch or dinner to the next level this year.
Let's face it, side dishes take up the majority of space on your plate on Christmas day so we want them to be delicious and worthy of our Christmas table (and stomach space). And the good news is, these dishes all fit that category.
Whether you're serving Roast Chicken, Turkey or Ham these sensational sides will pair perfectly. Choose from salads, roasts, mashes and much more!
Don't forget to check out these 20+ Easy Christmas Salads for even more side dish inspiration or these 20 Christmas Main Dishes to complete your meal!
30 Christmas Side Dishes
Glass Potatoes
This is Annabel Crabb's famous Glass Potatoes recipe. They're crunchy on the outside, soft and fluffy on the inside and have a signature translucent "glass-like" bottom that cracks like toffee. The best crispy smashed potatoes you'll try!
Crispy Roast Potatoes with Rosemary
Classic Crispy Roast Potatoes with Rosemary are such a classic Christmas side dish! These oven roasted potatoes are crunchy on the outside and soft and fluffy on the inside.Â
Easy Creamy Cheesy Potato Bake
It's not Christmas day in our family without a potato bake and who could say no to this amazingly creamy cheesy potato bake from Recipe Tin Eats?
Bourbon Glazed Carrots and Pumpkin with Brown Sugar
Everyone loves glazed carrots but why not take them to the next level by adding pumpkin into the mix.
Sweet Potato and Cranberry Quinoa Salad
This hearty Sweet Potato and Cranberry Quinoa Salad is the perfect option for those in the Northern Hemisphere who are celebrating Christmas in the cooler months.
Buttery Garlic Potatoes with Crispy Prosciutto
Can you ever have too many potatoes? The answer is absolutely not. Best to be safe and make at least three variations, including these buttery garlic potatoes with crispy prosciutto.
Roasted Lemon Garlic Asparagus
All you need is 7 everyday ingredients, a baking tray and 15 minutes to put together this restaurant quality Roasted Lemon Parmesan Asparagus. The perfect side dish for your Christmas feast!
Dreamy Creamy Puréed Parsnips | Rosemary Oil
Think parsnips are plain and boring? Think again! These Dreamy Creamy Pureed Parsnips with Rosemary Oil can be served instead of mashed potatoes or alongside it!
Spaghetti Squash Nests
Looking for a vegan-friendly or gluten-free side dish to cater for your friends and family with diet preferences or restrictions? Try these Spaghetti Squash Nests. It will keep everyone happy, including the meat-eaters!
Spicy Green Beans {Whole30, Paleo, Vegan}
The oven sure can get a workout on Christmas day so how about a side that can be made on the stovetop easily? These Spicy Green Beans are a perfect lighter side dish option that the whole family will love.
Greek Lemon Potatoes
Greek Lemon Potatoes are the holiday side dish you need! Crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside and full of flavour. You'll love how easily these come together.
Southern Sweet Potato Casserole
Looking for a classic Sweet Potato Casserole to make this Christmas? Here's your answer!
Whipped Sweet PotatoesÂ
I love the idea of mixing it up in the mashed potato department with these Whipped Sweet Potatoes. More colour. Delicious flavour. Perfection!
Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Bacon
Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Bacon that are so easy to prepare, with just 5 ingredients and one-pan. These sprouts are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. Â
Garlic Roasted Rainbow Carrots (Paleo & Vegan)
These Garlic Roasted Rainbow Carrots are another vegan-friendly side dish that would please the whole crowd! It looks so beautiful too.
Roasted Maple Cinnamon Sweet Potatoes
Give your sweet potatoes a twist this Christmas by making these Roasted Maple Cinnamon Sweet Potatoes. Absolutely moreish!
Hasselback Butternut Squash
How gorgeous does this Hasselback Butternut Squash look? It would be absolutely impressive (and delicious) on your Christmas table!
Roasted Dutch Carrots with Feta
Roasted Dutch Carrots with Feta make an impressive side dish with minimal effort. Whole baby dutch carrots are oven roasted until fork tender, then arranged on a serving plate with feta and dukkah on top.Â
Instant Pot Cauliflower Mash Potatoes
Another great side dish idea that doesn't involve the oven! Create these cauliflower mash potatoes in the Instant Pot.
Smoked Salmon Wreath
Get into the festive spirit with this Smoked Salmon Wreath! It's *almost* too pretty to eat. Almost... we'll still eat it.
Roasted Sweet Potato, Avocado and Feta Salad
Whether you are celebrating Christmas in the Summer or Winter, this Sweet Potato, Avocado & Feta Salad will be well loved on the Christmas table.
Next Level Mashed Potatoes
Why have regular old mashed potato when you can have these Next Level Mashed Potatoes filled with cheese, sour cream and rosemary! YUM!
Christmas Rice
I love a festively coloured side dish around the holidays and this Christmas Rice sure fits the bill. Added bonus is that it's vegan-friendly!
Cauliflower Au Gratin
It's hard to go past a cheesy baked side dish and this Cauliflower Au Gratin is of no exception! There won't be bit left after Christmas lunch.
Roast Pumpkin, Spinach and Feta Salad
This Roast Pumpkin, Spinach and Feta Salad with Honey Balsamic Dressing is a bright and fresh antidote to bland and boring salads. It's the dish I bring to every Christmas and there's never any left when I head home.
Lawry's Famous Creamed Spinach
We definitely need some greens on the Christmas table so why not try this Creamed Spinach this year? It's a recreation of the restaurant chain Lawry's specialty.
Healthy Green Bean Casserole
Green Bean Casserole isn't a thing in my home country of Australia but it should be! What's not to love - green beans, crispy onions and homemade cream of mushroom soup. This healthier version would be great on the table this Christmas.
Maple Roasted Pumpkin
Roast pumpkin is such a classic side dish but I love that this Maple Roasted Pumpkin takes it to the next level for an effortlessly impressive Christmas side.
Cabbage and Crunchy Noodle Salad
This Cabbage and Crunchy Noodle Salad with Oriental Style Dressing is a much-loved Aussie dish and ALWAYS on the table at Christmas. It's light, easy and perfect with any main.
Is there anything better than seeing a fully set Christmas table with multiple delicious side dishes to choose from? Sure, the main dishes might be the main event but the side dishes really pull the meal altogether.
Now that you've browsed through 30 delicious sides the only question is - which dishes will you be trying on the big day?
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