So you’ve chosen your perfect holiday roast. Now what? Don’t let your roast outshine your sides. Instead, let them accompany one another in perfect harmony, or even let your sides take center stage for a change. From maple-glazed carrots to creamy mashed potatoes and green bean casseroles, Christmas side dishes are the comfort companions for hearty mains. Upgrade your Christmas side dishes for silkier mashes, cheesier gratins, and hearty greens with our best Christmas side dishes. They’ll definitely leave your guests coming back for seconds. For more Christmas inspiration, check out our Christmas Holiday Guide.

Roasted Garlic Polenta “Mash” with Herbs and Mascarpone

Tuscan Kale and Red Pepper Focaccia

Seared Radicchio with Raisins and Shaved Parmigiano

Mostarda di Frutta (Spicy Mustard and Fruit Preserves)

Cheesy Mushroom and Pancetta Bread Pudding

Cauliflower and Goat Cheese Souffles

Cornbread Dressing

Apple, Sage, and Sausage Stuffing

Polenta with Corn and Wild Rice

Brussels Spout Gratin

Crème Fraîche Mashed Potatoes

Broiled Spaghetti Squash with Walnut-Miso Glaze

Creamed Spinach with Spiced Bread Crumbs

Sweet Potato Casserole with Bourbon and Pineapple

Maple Butter Mashed Sweet Potatoes

Soy-Braised Kabocha Squash

Green Beans with Lemons and Capers

Spiced Red Cabbage With Apples and Cranberries

Egg and Cheese Soufflé

Braised Paprika Kraut

Freekeh Pilaf with Sumac

Skillet-Braised Swiss Chard

Sour Cream Corn Bread

Baked Cardoons with Parmigiano Bread Crumbs

Cannellini Bean Salad with Radicchio and Celery

Green Bean Casserole

Pasta e Fagioli

Lima Bean Gratin with Herbed Bread Crumbs

Shredded Collard Green Salad With Roasted Sweet Potatoes

Slow-Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Garlic Labneh

Root Vegetable and Quinoa Salad with Pickled Sunchokes

Spicy Roasted Cauliflower with Tahini

Moroccan Carrots with Aleppo Pepper and Mint

Twice-Cooked Eggplant with Sherry Vinegar and Paprika

Sautéed Collard Greens with Six-Hour Caramelized Onions

Blue Cheese, Grape, and Gem Lettuce Salad

Celery Root, Carrot, and Potato Gratin

Roasted Turnips and Greens with Bacon Vinaigrette

Roasted Apples and Bacon with Onions and Thyme (Æbleflæsk)

Wok-Fried Brussels Sprouts and Bacon with Crispy Chestnuts

Homemade Pasta With Spicy Cabbage and Bacon

Don’t waste your carrot tops

Creamed Swiss Chard with Gorgonzola, Rye Bread Crumbs, and Walnuts

Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecan Crumble

Fingerling Potatoes with Bacon

Julia Child’s Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Wild Rice with Roasted Buttered Onions

Green Beans with Pancetta and Mint

Sage Mashed Potatoes
