12 Best Holiday Side Dishes

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Break out of the same old sides and make your holiday spread POP. These 12 best holiday side dishes bring creamy, crunchy, buttery, and bright flavors —perfect for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and every cozy gathering in between. Big flavors. Easy prep. Serious crowd-pleasers. Let’s cook!

You and your family will have an amazing holiday spread with any of these 12 best holiday sides on your table!

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https://sourdoughbrandon.com

Sourdough Dinner Rolls with Rosemary

Pillowy, golden pull-apart rolls with a whisper of rosemary. They steal the show, then soak up the gravy like champs. Overnight proof = bakery-level fluff with zero stress.

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Rudy’s Creamed Corn (Copycat Recipe)

The Creamed Corn at Rudy’s Country Store & Bar-B-Q is a step above the rest. Extra creamy, rich – with just the right hint of sweetness, it’s unlike any creamed corn you’ve ever had. And this recipe is the closest you’ll come to that original Rudy’s creamed corn recipe.

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https://theoregondietitian.com

Make-Ahead Corn Casserole (From Scratch)

All the cozy, spoonable comfort—no boxed mix needed. Sweet corn, creamy center, lightly toasty top. Assemble the day before, bake when guests walk in.

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https://thecookinchicks.com

Candied Sweet Potato Casserole

Classic, nostalgic, and dangerously scoopable. Caramel-y edges, silky middle, toasty topping—the holiday trifecta. Travels well for potlucks, too.

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https://thesageapron.com

Butternut Squash au Gratin

Layers of tender squash in a luxe, cheesy cream with a golden breadcrumb crown. Familiar flavors in a dressed-up package—your table will look fancy with almost no extra work.

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https://thesageapron.com

Maple Dinner Rolls

Soft dinner rolls finished with glossy maple butter and a sprinkle of flaky salt. Sweet-savory, dangerously snackable, and perfect for leftover mini-sandwiches.

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https://nextlevelbaker.com

Bourbon Sweet Potatoes

Creamy sweet potatoes with a warm bourbon-orange hug. Not too sweet, just rich and cozy with a little holiday sparkle. Add pecans for crunch.

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https://myradkitchen.com

Sautéed Green Beans with Shallots

Bright, tender-crisp beans tossed with buttery shallots and garlic. Fast, elegant, and the perfect counter to all that creamy comfort.

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Rosemary Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Ultra-smooth, buttery mashed potatoes perfumed with rosemary and garlic. The exact thing your gravy has been dreaming about. Keep warm in a slow cooker and watch them disappear.

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Cranberry Apple Coleslaw

Shredded crunch meets sweet-tart fruit and just-right tang. A refreshing reset on a heavy plate—and a day-after turkey sandwich essential.

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https://fromsandraskitchen.com

Maple-Glazed Pumpkin

Minimal effort, max drama. Roast, glaze, and serve in big, beautiful slices. The sweet-savory maple shine looks like you tried way harder than you did.

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https://beyondmeresustenance.com

Pomegranate-Glazed Winter Vegetables

Roasty Brussels, squash, and friends tossed in a citrus-pomegranate glaze with a hint of heat. Jewel-toned, glossy, and very “holiday centerpiece” energy.

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That’s the lineup — twelve sides that make your holiday table sing. Mix one creamy, one bready, one bright, and one “wow” veggie and you’re golden.

If you make any of these, drop a comment – and let me know how it turned out for you! And don’t forget to save or pin this post so your game plan’s locked when guests roll in.

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