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Home » Holiday Side Dishes: Easy Sides for Entertaining

Holiday Side Dishes: Easy Sides for Entertaining

Holiday side dishes help the table feel generous, comforting, and a little more special. Browse easy sides for entertaining, from potatoes and veggies to crowd-pleasing favorites for Thanksgiving, Christmas, Easter, and other holiday gatherings.

cheesy mashed potatoes in an orange fall crock with a wooden spoon in them and on an orange table cloth.


Planning Mother’s Day? Start here.


When I’m planning a spring holiday menu, I want sides that feel beautiful, easy, and worth adding to the table. These are the holiday sides I’d start with for Easter, Mother’s Day, and spring gatherings.

seed oil free pasta salad with rotini mozzerella, black olives, tomatoes, peppers in a bowl

Summer Sides

deviled egg pasta salad in a blue bowl topped with sprinkled paprika and green scallions on a pink table cloth

Deviled Egg Pasta Salad

Thai Inspired Rice Noodle Salad

recipe for pasta salad cold

Loaded Club Sandwich Pasta Salad

Potatoes For The Holiday Table

These are the potato sides that make the table feel generous, comforting, and worth coming back for.

  • Pecan Crunch Sweet Potato Casserole (No Marshmallows!)

    Pecan Crunch Sweet Potato Casserole (No Marshmallows!)

  • Cheesy Mashed Potatoes Recipe (Holiday-Ready & Extra Gooey)

    Cheesy Mashed Potatoes Recipe (Holiday-Ready & Extra Gooey)

  • Make Things Easy on Yourself With This French Onion Party Potatoes Crock Pot Recipe

    Make Things Easy on Yourself With This French Onion Party Potatoes Crock Pot Recipe

  • This Fluffy Russet Mashed Potatoes Recipe Will Rock Your World!

    This Fluffy Russet Mashed Potatoes Recipe Will Rock Your World!


Veggie Sides That Feel Special

These are the vegetable sides I reach for when I want the table to feel colorful, balanced, and a little more beautiful.

  • Festive Beet & Goat Cheese Salad (Easy Holiday Side!)

    Festive Beet & Goat Cheese Salad (Easy Holiday Side!)

  • Oven-Baked Butternut Squash and Brussels Sprouts with Candied Pecans

    Oven-Baked Butternut Squash and Brussels Sprouts with Candied Pecans

  • Easy Corn Casserole Without Jiffy (5 Ingredients)

    Easy Corn Casserole Without Jiffy (5 Ingredients)

  • Mom’s Green Bean Casserole (No Mushroom Soup!)

    Mom’s Green Bean Casserole (No Mushroom Soup!)

  • Maple Roasted Acorn Squash with Parmesan and Herbs

    Maple Roasted Acorn Squash with Parmesan and Herbs

  • Maple Roasted Carrots – Sweet, Tangy, and Perfect for Fall Dinners

    Maple Roasted Carrots – Sweet, Tangy, and Perfect for Fall Dinners

  • Green Beans Wrapped in Bacon with Brown Sugar: A Sweet and Savory Holiday Side Dish

    Green Beans Wrapped in Bacon with Brown Sugar: A Sweet and Savory Holiday Side Dish

  • Viral Air Fryer Butternut Squash and Brussels Sprouts with Candied Pecans

    Viral Air Fryer Butternut Squash and Brussels Sprouts with Candied Pecans

Crowd-Pleasing Holiday Side Dishes

These are the side dishes that help round out the menu and make a special meal feel full, familiar, and easy to love.

  • french onion mac and cheese with a wooden spoon in a red casserole dish on the counter

    French Onion Soup Mac and Cheese: A Special Treat

  • 5 ingredient slow cooker mac and cheese in slow cooker with a spoon

    5 Ingredient Slow Cooker Mac and Cheese (So Creamy!)

  • crock pot corn casserole recipe in a slow cooker on a black spoon

    Easy Crock Pot Corn Casserole Recipe (Our Family Favorite)

  • butternut squash mac n cheese in a casserole dish with a wooden spoon

    The Strange But Delicious Way I make This Butternut Squash Mac n Cheese

Planning the full Menu?

Browse appetizers, side dishes, desserts, and holiday hosting ideas to figure out what to make next.

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More recipes you may love

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  • Vegetable Side Dishes: Salads & Veggies for Entertaininglettuce with layers of red, yellow, and deep red tomatoes, with cherry tomatoes cut in half and basil leaves with burrata cheese

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