Description
A festive collection of classic and flavorful Christmas side dishes from creamy mashed potatoes and roasted Brussels sprouts to honey-glazed carrots and cheesy scalloped potatoes perfect for complementing your holiday feast.
Ingredients
2 lbs russet potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
4 tbsp butter
1/2 cup heavy cream
Salt and pepper to taste
1 lb Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp honey
1 lb carrots, peeled and sliced
1/4 cup brown sugar
3 tbsp butter
3 large russet potatoes, thinly sliced
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup heavy cream
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp thyme leaves
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. For mashed potatoes: Boil potatoes until tender, drain, and mash with butter, cream, salt, and pepper until smooth.
3. For Brussels sprouts: Toss sprouts with olive oil, salt, and pepper; roast for 20–25 minutes until crispy, then drizzle with honey.
4. For glazed carrots: In a skillet, melt butter and brown sugar; add carrots and cook until tender and caramelized.
5. For scalloped potatoes: Layer sliced potatoes in a greased baking dish; combine cream, cheese, garlic powder, thyme, salt, and pepper, then pour over potatoes and bake for 40–45 minutes until golden and bubbly.
6. Arrange all sides on a serving table, garnish with parsley, and serve warm with your main course.
Notes
Add a sprinkle of nutmeg or rosemary to your mashed potatoes for a holiday twist.
Try roasting the Brussels sprouts with bits of bacon for extra flavor.
All dishes can be made ahead of time and reheated before serving to save time on Christmas Day.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 45 mins
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baked and Stovetop
- Cuisine: American Holiday
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup per dish
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: Christmas sides, mashed potatoes, scalloped potatoes, honey glazed carrots, roasted Brussels sprouts, holiday dinner