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The holiday season is a busy time. So much to do and accomplish leading up to the big day. And then one it’s officially here, no one wants to spend all of Christmas Day in the kitchen. Actually enjoy the holiday feast (and family time) with make ahead Christmas side dishes! There are so many holiday favorites that can be made ahead of time and it’s most definitely the way to go when planning out the Christmas dinner menu.
10 Make Ahead Christmas Side Dishes
I cannot believe that Thanksgiving is NEXT WEEK. Wasn’t it just Halloween? It’s definitely a busy time of year and I have a feeling that the reminder of 2017 is going to just fly by. That seems to happen every year, don’t you think? Especially since these end of the year holidays are lumped so close together. By the way, a menu planner is always a good idea and a great help for this busy time of year.
We typically spend the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays at my parent’s house in Illinois. My mom is an excellent cook and host so it’s definitely a win-win for me not having to do all the cooking for the family. I usually make some Thanksgiving sides to complement my mom’s tasty main dish. Can you say fresh green beans in that crowd pleasing casserole with the crispy fried onions?!
With the holidays coming up so quickly, that means I’m on the hunt for some new Christmas casseroles to create for our family gathering. After all, casseroles are just so easy to make! This year I’m thinking that many of these make ahead Christmas side dishes that I have listed below will be perfect to serve for Christmas AND Thanksgiving. There are just so many traditional Christmas side dishes that are easy to prep the night before. Perhaps that’s why the majority are family recipes that have been passed down through the generations. The types of delicious side dish favorites that every family has on their own Christmas dinner table.
Can side dishes be frozen?
Yes, side dishes can totally be made ahead of time and then frozen! They only thing that you want to be careful of is items that contain sour cream or dairy. That doesn’t always freeze well and would be better left refrigerated.
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Easy to Make Ahead Christmas Side Dishes
This busy time of the year doesn’t have to be stressful. All of these vegetable side dishes can easily be made ahead of time. That way you can focus on what’s truly important this holiday season… Spending time with family and not stuck in the kitchen the entire day. Family gatherings are indeed supposed to be about family! Whether your serving prime rib, Christmas ham, turkey or roast beef as your main course for your holiday meal, there are so many easy recipes to help make the day run so much smoother.
Christmas Dinner Sides
And these aren’t your typical make-ahead recipes.
I’m looking at you, mashed potatoes and baby carrots!
Such a pretty garnish that will look lovely with the other festive colors on the holiday table.
Low Carb Gluten Free Fresh Green Bean Casserole
Who else feels like those crunchy onions are the best part???
Yellow Squash Noodles and Cheese Casserole
Delicious and cheesy? That’s a win!
Cajun Green Beans with Sausage
Flavorful and a great side dish for the holidays.
Cauliflower Au Gratin, Low Carb Gluten Free Side Dish
Cauliflower is less in calories and delicious with cheese. A real crowd pleaser!
The creamy flavor is the perfect side.
There are so many great way to make green beans. This is a simple one!
So much flavor in this delicious side dish.
Skillet Roasted Brussel Sprouts with Creamy Garlic Sauce
You can never go wrong with brussel sprouts as a side dish.
Sugar Free Sweet Potato Casserole
Sweet potatoes are always the perfect side dish.
I hope these easy Christmas side dishes make your holiday menu that much easier to plan!
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*** updated in 2022
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