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Hosting a holiday dinner got you stressed? The main dish is usually easy to decide – ham, beef roast, or turkey. But the holiday dinner side dishes may be a little trickier. Maybe you are lucky enough to have family recipes passed from generation to generation, but if you don’t and need some inspiration try one of these 15 easy and amazing holiday side dishes! We’ve got all the fixings for your holiday table – potatoes, vegetables, and bread!

Hosting a gathering? Check out these tips on how to plan a holiday dinner.

Best Potato Holiday Side Dishes

Buttery Garlic Mashed Potatoes

This recipe is holy grail status for mashed potatoes. They’re creamy, smooth, flavorful, and 100% delicious. If you serve mashed potatoes at your holiday meal, you need to use this recipe and really wow your guests.

Get the recipe: Buttery Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Cheesy Hashbrowns

Also called party potatoes, funeral potatoes, or hashbrown casserole, these cheesy hashbrowns are as easy to make as they are delicious.

Get the recipe: Cheesy Hashbrowns

Roasted Garlic Parmesan Baby Potatoes

It’s cheesy, it’s garlicky, and it’s 100% perfect for the holiday table. This flavorful baby potato side dish pairs well with any main entreé and is sure to be a hit at your gathering.

Get the recipe: Roasted Garlic Parmesan Baby Potatoes

Potato Salad

I know potato salad is usually served at summer BBQ’s, but it is also a quick and easy holiday side dish that you can prepare the night before. You know the oven is going to be busy cooking the meat, so make the holiday dinner a little easier with a simple potato salad.

Get the recipe: Potato Salad

Easy Vegetable Holiday Side Dishes

Green Bean Casserole

Love it or hate it, green bean casserole is a holiday staple. It’s not fancy, but it is simple and a holiday dinner classic.

Get the recipe: Classic Green Bean Casserole

Instant Pot Sweet Carrots

Free up room in your oven and bust out your pressure cooker for this simple sweet carrot recipe. Made with just brown sugar, butter, and carrots, this recipe couldn’t be easier (or more delicious!)

Get the recipe: Instant Pot Sweet Carrots

Baked Acorn Squash

Sweet, savory, and only 3 simple ingredients in this recipe. If you have room in the oven this holiday, cook up this simple baked acorn squash for a delicious holiday side.

Get the recipe: Baked Acorn Squash

Roasted Broccoli

This recipe couldn’t be easier. Take broccoli straight from the freezer, add your seasoning, and roast in the oven. Violá! An easy side dish for your holiday meal.

Get the recipe: Roasted Broccoli

Incredible Holiday Bread Recipes

Cheese Biscuits

These semi-homemade biscuits made with just 5 ingredients and ready in under 15 minutes are perfect for the holidays. Similar to the Red Lobster biscuits, these are sure to be a hit at your holiday table. Make the night before the big day and gift yourself more time with family.

Get the recipe: Cheese Biscuits

Jalapeno Cheddar Biscuits

Like the idea of cheese biscuits, but want them to have a kick? Add jalapeno slices and pepper jack cheese in this 6-ingredient biscuit recipe.

Get the recipe: Jalapeno Cheddar Biscuits          

Cornbread

Depending on where you’re from, cornbread is an absolute staple at your holiday meal. Skip the pre-made mixes and try this homemade cornbread recipe. It’s incredible. You can thank me later.

Get the recipe: Homemade Cornbread

Cinnamon and Spice Sweet Potato Bread

Yes, sweet potato bread is a thing. Yes, it is delicious. Is it a dessert or is it a side dish? You decide. This sweet and savory bread recipe is perfect for your holiday celebration. Make it the night before for a delicious twist on sweet bread for your holiday meal.

Get the Recipe: Sweet Potato Bread

French Bread

Or, if you want plain bread for your holiday meal, try this easy and delicious homemade French bread recipe. Sure you could buy a loaf of bread from the store, but nothing beats homemade and your house will smell amazing!

Get the recipe: Homemade French Bread

Beer Bread

This beer bread is always a hit at my house. Skip the premade packaged version and make your own with 5 simple ingredients and just a few minutes of prep. Then just bake in the oven and you have homemade bread that took less than 5 minutes to throw together.

Get the Recipe: Beer Bread

Ranch Crackers

These simple 6-ingredient ranch crackers are a staple at our holiday table. Whip up a batch a day or 2 before the big event and set them out for guests to munch on while the meal is cooking.

Get the recipe: Ranch Crackers

Want more side dish inspiration? Check out 16 simple side dish recipes for any occasion!

Nicole is the founder of this website and mom of 3 kids, including 2 teenagers. She cooks simple meals, follows a budget, clips coupons, and enjoys helping others ‘live well on less’. You can find her on Instagram, Facebook or Pinterest.

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