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Emily Fabulous » Recipes » Round Up Slide Shows

9 Festive Side Dishes That Steal the Holiday Spotlight

Published: Dec 20, 2025 by Emily · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

Take your holiday table to the next level with these 9 festive side dishes. From creamy classics to fresh, vibrant veggies and indulgent crowd-pleasers, each dish is guaranteed to impress and delight your guests.

Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes

Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes
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These Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes are the kind of fluffy, buttery magic every holiday table deserves. Made with minimal fuss and ready to prep ahead, they reheat beautifully, so you can spend more time celebrating and less time stirring.

Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes.

Cranberry Walnut Feta Salad

Cranberry Walnut Feta Salad.
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Bright, cheerful, and bursting with festive flavor, this Cranberry Walnut Feta Salad brings a merry crunch to your holiday feast. Tangy feta, sweet cranberries, and toasty walnuts come together in a bowl of pure seasonal joy.

Get the Recipe: Cranberry Walnut Feta Salad.

Instant Pot Mac and Cheese 

mac and cheese in a vintage bowl
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This Instant Pot Mac and Cheese is creamy, dreamy, and ready to bring some serious holiday cheer to the table. It's rich, velvety, and irresistibly comforting-the kind of dish that has everyone going back for "just one more spoonful."

Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Mac and Cheese.

Turnip and Apple Casserole

Turnip and Apple Casserole
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Inspired by the beloved Best of Bridge recipe, this Turnip and Apple Casserole is a delightful twist on a classic, blending tender turnips, sweet apples, warm cinnamon, and a hint of coconut sugar for a dish that tastes like holiday comfort in every bite.

Get the Recipe: Turnip and Apple Casserole.

Classic Herb Sourdough Stuffing

Classic Herb Sourdough Stuffing
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Packed with fragrant sage, thyme, and rosemary, this Classic Herb Sourdough Stuffing is holiday cheer baked into every delicious forkful. The tangy sourdough soaks up all those savory herbs for a stuffing that's hearty, aromatic, and irresistibly comforting.

Get the Recipe: Classic Herb Sourdough Stuffing.

Maple Ginger Glazed Carrots 

Maple Ginger Glazed Carrots
Image Credit: Lauren Fit Foodie.

These Maple Ginger Glazed Carrots are sweet, zesty, and full of holiday sparkle. With a glossy maple coating and a warm hint of ginger, they bring color, charm, and just the right touch of festive flair to your holiday spread. They're bright, merry, and guaranteed to disappear fast!

Get the Recipe: Maple Ginger Glazed Carrots.

Rosemary Garlic Sourdough Discard Rolls

Rosemary Garlic Sourdough Discard Rolls
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Soft, fragrant, and golden, these Rosemary Garlic Sourdough Discard Rolls are little bites of holiday happiness. Infused with aromatic rosemary and savory garlic, they're perfect for mopping up gravy or just enjoying warm from the oven.

Get the Recipe: Rosemary Garlic Sourdough Discard Rolls.

Christmas Wreath Salad

Christmas Wreath Salad
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Deck the table with this festive Christmas Wreath Salad! Bursting with bright greens, jewel-like veggies, and a touch of seasonal charm, it's as beautiful as it is delicious. This salad is a merry, refreshing addition that adds color, crunch, and cheer to your holiday spread.

Get the Recipe: Christmas Wreath Salad.

Christmas Rice & Brussels Sprout Salad

Christmas Rice & Brussels Sprout Salad
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This Christmas Rice & Brussels Sprout Salad is a holiday celebration in a bowl! Carolina rice, sautéed Brussels sprouts, tangy pomegranate seeds, creamy blue cheese, and crunchy toasted almonds are tossed in a sweet-spicy honey-cinnamon dressing.

Get the Recipe: Christmas Rice & Brussels Sprout Salad.

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