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1 / 38Kathy's southern corn pudding
- Prep time: 15 minutes
- Cook time: 1 hour, 30 minutes
- Total time: 1 hour, 45 minutes
- Servings: 8
- Yields: 8 servings
- Number of ingredients: 8
- Read more about the recipe here
38 Christmas side dishes
Preparing Christmas dinner can be intimidating: expectations are high, especially when guests have long-held favorite dishes in mind. If you're lucky, though, you'll only be responsible for bringing a side dish.
Stacker compiled this list of 38 Christmas side dishes using recipes from Allrecipes. There are plenty to choose from; depending on your level of ambition, there are options that can take anywhere from 11 hours to just 20 minutes to prepare.
Many of the dishes use readily-found ingredients you probably already have in the pantry, such as green beans, carrots, and cream cheese.
Potato dishes dominate the crowd due to the versatility of preparation methods available, including roasting, mashing, candying, pressure cooking, and baking. Casseroles and salads—which are more "combing" than "cooking"—are the most popular entries, requiring little heavy lifting but delivering maximum comfort and taste.
The holiday season can be tricky for those with dietary restrictions, especially with the plethora of gluten, dairy, and nuts that abound in Christmas recipes. Off-the-beaten-path picks—like pineapple stuffing, German red cabbage, or gluten-free stuffing—can ensure everyone gets to indulge on Dec. 25 without being left picking over the salads and fruit plate.
Keep reading for inspiration for your annual contribution to the family reunion, office holiday party, or friend's potluck!
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2 / 38Campbell's green bean casserole
- Prep time: 10 minutes
- Cook time: 30 minutes
- Total time: 40 minutes
- Servings: 12
- Yields: 1 3-quart casserole
- Number of ingredients: 6
- Read more about the recipe here
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3 / 38Pineapple stuffing
- Prep time: 5 minutes
- Cook time: 1 hour
- Total time: 1 hour, 5 minutes
- Servings: 5
- Number of ingredients: 5
- Read more about the recipe here
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4 / 38Broccoli souffle
- Prep time: 10 minutes
- Cook time: 1 hour
- Total time: 1 hour, 10 minutes
- Servings: 10
- Yields: 10 servings
- Number of ingredients: 9
- Read more about the recipe here
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5 / 38Mandarin orange watergate salad
- Prep time: 15 minutes
- Additional time: 2 hours
- Total time: 2 hours, 15 minutes
- Servings: 12
- Yields: 12 servings
- Number of ingredients: 6
- Read more about the recipe here
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6 / 38French onion green bean casserole
- Prep time: 45 minutes
- Cook time: 45 minutes
- Total time: 1 hour, 30 minutes
- Servings: 10
- Yields: 10 servings
- Number of ingredients: 4
- Read more about the recipe here
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7 / 38Green beans with cherry tomatoes
- Prep time: 5 minutes
- Cook time: 15 minutes
- Total time: 20 minutes
- Servings: 6
- Yields: 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 8
- Read more about the recipe here
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8 / 38Cream cheese fruit salad
- Prep time: 15 minutes
- Additional time: 1 hour
- Total time: 1 hour, 15 minutes
- Servings: 8
- Yields: 8 servings
- Number of ingredients: 11
- Read more about the recipe here
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9 / 38Roasted sweet potatoes and vegetables with thyme and maple syrup
- Prep time: 20 minutes
- Cook time: 45 minutes
- Total time: 1 hour, 5 minutes
- Servings: 4
- Yields: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 7
- Read more about the recipe here
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10 / 38All-time favorite sweet potato pudding
- Prep time: 10 minutes
- Cook time: 30 minutes
- Total time: 40 minutes
- Servings: 4
- Yields: 4 side dish servings
- Number of ingredients: 10
- Read more about the recipe here
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11 / 38Blaukraut (German red cabbage)
- Prep time: 15 minutes
- Cook time: 45 minutes
- Total time: 1 hour
- Servings: 4
- Yields: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 10
- Read more about the recipe here
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12 / 38Amazing spinach artichoke casserole
- Prep time: 30 minutes
- Cook time: 1 hour
- Total time: 1 hour, 30 minutes
- Servings: 16
- Yields: 16 servings
- Number of ingredients: 14
- Read more about the recipe here
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13 / 38Gluten-free Thanksgiving stuffing
- Prep time: 10 minutes
- Cook time: 45 minutes
- Total time: 55 minutes
- Servings: 8
- Number of ingredients: 10
- Read more about the recipe here
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14 / 38Classic candied sweet potatoes
- Prep time: 10 minutes
- Cook time: 1 hour, 45 minutes
- Total time: 1 hour, 55 minutes
- Servings: 8
- Number of ingredients: 5
- Read more about the recipe here
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15 / 38Mom's zesty carrots with horseradish
- Prep time: 10 minutes
- Cook time: 30 minutes
- Total time: 40 minutes
- Servings: 8
- Yields: 8 servings
- Number of ingredients: 8
- Read more about the recipe here
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16 / 38Old fashioned giblet stuffing
- Prep time: 10 minutes
- Cook time: 40 minutes
- Total time: 50 minutes
- Servings: 8
- Yields: 8 to 10 servings
- Number of ingredients: 8
- Read more about the recipe here
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17 / 38Amazing oven roasted potatoes
- Prep time: 10 minutes
- Cook time: 1 hour
- Total time: 1 hour, 10 minutes
- Servings: 6
- Yields: 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 5
- Read more about the recipe here
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18 / 38Ultra creamy mashed potatoes from Swanson
- Prep time: 15 minutes
- Cook time: 20 minutes
- Total time: 35 minutes
- Servings: 6
- Yields: 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 4
- Read more about the recipe here
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19 / 38Mirliton
- Prep time: 1 hrs
- Cook time: 1 hour, 30 minutes
- Total time: 2 hours, 30 minutes
- Servings: 8
- Yields: 8 servings
- Number of ingredients: 12
- Read more about the recipe here
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20 / 38Christmas roasted vegetables
- Prep time: 45 minutes
- Cook time: 1 hour, 30 minutes
- Total time: 2 hours, 15 minutes
- Servings: 8
- Yields: 8 servings
- Number of ingredients: 16
- Read more about the recipe here
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21 / 38Dairy-free green bean casserole
- Prep time: 5 minutes
- Cook time: 25 minutes
- Total time: 30 minutes
- Servings: 8
- Yields: 8 servings
- Number of ingredients: 5
- Read more about the recipe here
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22 / 38Homemade hot and sour soup
- Prep time: 20 minutes
- Cook time: 20 minutes
- Total time: 40 minutes
- Servings: 4
- Yields: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 15
- Read more about the recipe here
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23 / 38Savannah seafood stuffing
- Prep time: 20 minutes
- Cook time: 30 minutes
- Total time: 50 minutes
- Servings: 8
- Number of ingredients: 11
- Read more about the recipe here
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24 / 38Quickest oyster dressing ever!
- Prep time: 15 minutes
- Cook time: 20 minutes
- Total time: 35 minutes
- Servings: 4
- Yields: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 10
- Read more about the recipe here
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25 / 38Holiday only mashed potatoes
- Prep time: 15 minutes
- Cook time: 25 minutes
- Total time: 40 minutes
- Servings: 10
- Yields: 10 servings
- Number of ingredients: 4
- Read more about the recipe here
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26 / 38Garlic potatoes gratin
- Prep time: 15 minutes
- Cook time: 1 hour, 15 minutes
- Total time: 1 hour, 30 minutes
- Servings: 8
- Yields: 8 servings
- Number of ingredients: 7
- Read more about the recipe here
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27 / 38Pressure cooker sweet potatoes
- Prep time: 15 minutes
- Cook time: 12 minutes
- Additional time: 3 minutes
- Total time: 30 minutes
- Servings: 6
- Yields: 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 7
- Read more about the recipe here
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28 / 38Pressure cooker mashed potatoes
- Prep time: 15 minutes
- Cook time: 30 minutes
- Additional time: 10 minutes
- Total time: 55 minutes
- Servings: 6
- Yields: 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 6
- Read more about the recipe here
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29 / 38Easy creamed onions
- Prep time: 10 minutes
- Cook time: 15 minutes
- Total time: 25 minutes
- Servings: 6
- Number of ingredients: 6
- Read more about the recipe here
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30 / 38Cornbread stuffing with sausage
- Prep time: 10 minutes
- Cook time: 55 minutes
- Total time: 1 hour, 5 minutes
- Servings: 12
- Number of ingredients: 8
- Read more about the recipe here
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31 / 38Sweet potato pineapple casserole
- Servings: 9
- Yields: 7 to 10 servings
- Number of ingredients: 4
- Read more about the recipe here
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32 / 38Roasted butternut squash with brown sugar
- Prep time: 15 minutes
- Cook time: 40 minutes
- Total time: 55 minutes
- Servings: 6
- Yields: 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 7
- Read more about the recipe here
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33 / 38Cheesy potato casserole from Ore-Ida
- Prep time: 10 minutes
- Cook time: 50 minutes
- Total time: 1 hour
- Servings: 8
- Yields: 1 9x13-inch casserole
- Number of ingredients: 10
- Read more about the recipe here
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34 / 38Grandma Smith's New Brunswick-style turkey stuffing
- Prep time: 30 minutes
- Cook time: 20 minutes
- Additional time: 30 minutes
- Total time: 1 hour, 20 minutes
- Servings: 12
- Yields: 12 servings
- Number of ingredients: 8
- Read more about the recipe here
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35 / 38Green bean casserole with frozen green beans
- Prep time: 10 minutes
- Cook time: 45 minutes
- Total time: 55 minutes
- Servings: 8
- Yields: 8 servings
- Number of ingredients: 9
- Read more about the recipe here
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36 / 38New year black eyed peas
- Prep time: 15 minutes
- Cook time: 3 hours
- Additional time: 8 hours
- Total time: 11 hours, 15 minutes
- Servings: 10
- Number of ingredients: 13
- Read more about the recipe here
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37 / 38Incredible red smashed potatoes
- Prep time: 15 minutes
- Cook time: 30 minutes
- Total time: 45 minutes
- Servings: 8
- Yields: 8 servings
- Number of ingredients: 7
- Read more about the recipe here
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38 / 38Cheese grits casserole
- Prep time: 15 minutes
- Cook time: 50 minutes
- Additional time: 15 minutes
- Total time: 1 hour, 20 minutes
- Servings: 10
- Yields: 10 servings
- Number of ingredients: 9
- Read more about the recipe here
