30 Christmas Side Dishes

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!

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. 

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?

Everyone loves glazed carrots but why not take them to the next level by adding pumpkin into the mix.

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.

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.

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!

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!

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!

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 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.

Looking for a classic Sweet Potato Casserole to make this Christmas? Here's your answer!

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 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.  

These Garlic Roasted Rainbow Carrots are another vegan-friendly side dish that would please the whole crowd! It looks so beautiful too.

Give your sweet potatoes a twist this Christmas by making these Roasted Maple Cinnamon Sweet Potatoes. Absolutely moreish!

How gorgeous does this Hasselback Butternut Squash look? It would be absolutely impressive (and delicious) on your Christmas table!

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. 

Another great side dish idea that doesn't involve the oven! Create these cauliflower mash potatoes in the Instant Pot.

Get into the festive spirit with this Smoked Salmon Wreath! It's *almost* too pretty to eat. Almost... we'll still eat it.

Whether you are celebrating Christmas in the Summer or Winter, this Sweet Potato, Avocado & Feta Salad will be well loved on the Christmas table.

Why have regular old mashed potato when you can have these Next Level Mashed Potatoes filled with cheese, sour cream and rosemary! YUM!

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.