The holiday season is fastly approaching and none of them are ever complete without a delicious side dish or two. From a variety of casseroles, dressings and vegetables there is something here for everyone to look forward to at the dinner table. Plus you can get ahead by saving your favorite EatingWell sides to the MyRecipes app making them easily accessible when you need them. Recipes like our Crisp Sautéed Brussels Sprouts and Low-Calorie Broccoli-Cranberry Salad are perfect for anyone wanting something special this season.
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01 of 20
Mom’s Sweet & Mashed Potato Casserole Is Simple Yet Eye-Catching Comfort Food
Credit: Photographer: Jake Sternquist, Food Stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop Stylist: Breanna Ghazali.
This colorful potato casserole combines two comforting favorites, savory mashed sweet potatoes and creamy mashed Yukon Gold potatoes, in one crowd-pleasing side dish. Garlic and rosemary flavor the sweet potatoes, while sour cream, scallions and chives give the mashed potatoes a creamy, savory finish. Arranging the two mixtures in stripes makes for an eye-catching presentation that’s perfect for a holiday table.
02 of 20
Our Crisp Sautéed Brussels Sprouts Have Bright Lemon and Sweet Caramelized Shallots
Fresh and tender sautéed Brussels sprouts have crispy leaves and a tender-crisp center. The sweetness from the caramelized shallots provides a great balancing flavor. Enjoy them with lemon, or try one of the variations below to better match your main dish.
03 of 20
Sautéed Broccoli & Kale with Toasted Garlic Butter Goes with Everything
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In this easy vegetable side dish, broccoli and kale are drizzled with a butter, garlic and crushed red pepper sauce. Serve this healthy recipe alongside roasted chicken, turkey or ham—or on top of your favorite whole grain, such as quinoa or farro.
04 of 20
This Brussels Sprout Casserole with Bacon Is the One-Pan Recipe of Your Dreams
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Brussels sprouts and bacon are a natural pairing in this easy low-carb dish. Extra-sharp Cheddar cheese adds a punch of flavor to the creamy base of this stovetop-to-oven casserole.
05 of 20
This Low-Calorie Broccoli-Cranberry Salad Is Perfect for Your Holiday Spread
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This easy broccoli salad is tossed in a creamy dressing and spiked with sweet cranberries, Cheddar cheese and toasty walnuts. This easy side is great for lunch—add shredded chicken to make it a main dish.
06 of 20
Melting Potatoes with Creamy Lemon Dressing Is the High-Fiber Side You Didn’t Know You Needed
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These bright and creamy melting potatoes are topped with a garlicky lemon dressing. Roasting the potatoes at a high temperature creates golden-brown crispy edges, while infusing them with garlic and broth gives them a savory, melt-in-your-mouth soft interior. A touch of sour cream and mustard gives the finishing sauce a perfect creamy texture.
07 of 20
Crispy Smashed Shallots with Goat Cheese & Fig Jam Is a Must-Have Holiday Side
These crispy smashed shallots mellow while they roast and become the perfect vessel for sweet fig jam and creamy goat cheese. Serve these shallots as an appetizer or alongside grilled chicken or steak.
08 of 20
Million Dollar Green Bean Casserole Is Our Twist on a Thanksgiving Favorite
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This million dollar green bean casserole takes the classic side dish up a notch with a creamy sauce, savory bacon, mushrooms and sun-dried tomatoes.
09 of 20
Thanksgiving Salad Is the High-Fiber Side You Need for Your Holiday Table
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This colorful Thanksgiving salad brings together some of the best fall flavors. Roasted delicata squash and nutty farro add heartiness, while crisp apple, peppery arugula and pomegranate arils keep it fresh and colorful. Creamy goat cheese and crunchy pepitas round it out, while a maple-Dijon vinaigrette ties everything together.
10 of 20
Melting Sweet Potatoes with Mini Marshmallows Are the Perfect Holiday Side
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If you like sweet potato casserole, you’ll love these tender, creamy melted sweet potatoes. Slices of sweet potatoes “melt” into a savory broth with spices and are topped with mini marshmallows for a hint of sweetness at the end. They’re perfect for Thanksgiving or anytime in fall or winter when cooler weather settles in.
11 of 20
This Creamy Apple Salad Is a Sweet & Tart Holiday Delight
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This creamy apple salad is crunchy, sweet and just a tad bit tart thanks to dried cranberries. Make this easy salad ahead for your next lunch, brunch or picnic.
12 of 20
These Low-Calorie Honey-Mustard Smashed Carrots Need a Spot on Your Holiday Table
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Steamed carrots get slathered with a homemade honey-mustard sauce, then smashed and broiled until the edges are golden brown and lightly crisp.
13 of 20
Sautéed Green Beans with Cranberry-Balsamic Sauce Is the Colorful Side You Need This Holiday Season
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This colorful green bean side dish pairs crisp-tender green beans with a sweet-tart cranberry-balsamic sauce. Fresh or frozen cranberries cook with shallot, balsamic vinegar and honey to create a flavorful topping that makes this quick side especially fitting for a holiday table.
14 of 20
Mashed Maple Squash Is the Ultimate Holiday Comfort Food
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Acorn squash makes a sweet substitute for potatoes in this easy mash. Use a serrated grapefruit spoon to get all the seeds and stringy fibers out of the inside of the squash.
15 of 20
These Pan-Roasted Carrots Are Ready in 15 Minutes
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This recipe gives you a faster route to “roasted,” lightly caramelized carrots. Instead of cooking in the oven (and waiting for it to preheat), here you cook the carrots on the stovetop in a cast-iron skillet. The key is to keep the carrots still; you’ll cook them for 5 minutes without stirring, then stir and cook undisturbed for another 5 minutes. The results are beautifully browned, crisp-tender carrots that take about a third of the time as oven-roasted. A hint of hoisin and maple syrup enhances the sweetness of the carrots without rendering them cloying.
16 of 20
Melting Delicata Squash with Maple Butter Is the High-Fiber Holiday Side You Need
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This melting delicata squash gets its name from its irresistibly tender texture. Roasting the squash at high heat helps it caramelize before a mixture of browned butter, maple syrup and sherry vinegar is added to the pan, creating a rich, sweet-tangy glaze. Crispy sage adds an earthy finish.
17 of 20
Sweet Potato Ratatouille Is a High-Fiber, Colorful Spin on the Classic
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This sweet potato ratatouille puts a colorful spin on the classic vegetable dish. Zucchini, yellow summer squash and sweet potatoes are layered over marinara sauce, then topped with a garlicky basil-parsley mixture before baking until tender. Serve it as a vegetable-packed side dish for your holiday dinner or pair it with your favorite protein for a satisfying meal.
18 of 20
Brussels Sprout Casserole with Bacon
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Brussels sprouts and bacon are a natural pairing in this easy low-carb dish. Extra-sharp Cheddar cheese adds a punch of flavor to the creamy base of this stovetop-to-oven casserole
This Brussels Sprout Casserole with Bacon Is the One-Pan Recipe of Your Dreams
19 of 20
Roasted-Garlic Mashed Sweet Potatoes
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Roasting sweet potatoes brings out their natural sweetness, while a whole head of roasted garlic adds savory depth to this creamy mash. Parmigiano-Reggiano adds a nutty, salty note, while fresh thyme brings an earthy finish to this comforting side dish.
Roasted-Garlic Mashed Sweet Potatoes Are a Sweet and Savory Holiday Side
20 of 20
High-Fiber Cabbage & Kale Crunch Salad
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This colorful salad gets plenty of crunch from toasted almonds and crisp red cabbage. Pomegranate arils add juicy bursts of sweetness, while feta brings a salty, creamy contrast. A maple-sweetened orange vinaigrette ties everything together.
This High-Fiber Cabbage & Kale Crunch Salad Is a Stunning Holiday Side
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