Happy Holiday: 3 Best Christmas Side Dish Recipes

Christmas only comes once a year, so be ahead on the busiest time of the year by being prepared with a set of meals. Here are the 3 best side dish recipes.

Ready for the next Christmas? The following Christmas side dishes will be a welcome addition to your family’s meal. Make some of the meals from the list of three recipes below instead of fussing over creating the ideal supper.

You can’t go wrong with any of the side dishes listed here. This is because there is a meal for everyone on this page, whether your family likes traditional classics or prefers to experiment with more current flavours.

Roasted Garlic Parmesan Baby Potatoes

Baby potatoes with roasted garlic and Parmesan are crunchy on the outside and soft and tender on the inside. They’re filled with garlic and Parmesan, and they’re quite tasty and flavorful. This side dish requires only a few simple ingredients, minimum preparation, and only 30 minutes in the oven to roast. So simple and quick that you can also savour them while playing your favourite games at a crypto casino. 

Items needed: 

• 1 and 1/2 lbs of baby potatoes, halved
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• fresh parsley, for garnish
• ¼ tsp salt (or to taste)
• ¼ tsp ground black pepper (or to taste)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated

Directions: 

1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. Combine baby potatoes, olive oil, garlic, Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper in a large mixing basin. Toss everything together. Spread out into a single layer on a quarter sheet baking pan.
3. Roast potatoes for 30 minutes, or until crisp, golden, and fork-tender (a fork inserted easily comes out).
4. Serve immediately with fresh parsley on top.

Brussels Sprouts with Balsamic and Cranberries

In this festive recipe, a balsamic reduction and cranberries sweeten Brussels sprouts. The sweet sauce is the ideal complement to the earthy Brussels sprouts. In other words, pairing is just enticing.

Items needed: 

• 3 lbs of Brussels Sprouts
• 1/2 cup sugar
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 cup balsamic vinegar
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 1 cup dried cranberries

Directions: 

1. Brussels sprouts should be trimmed or cleaned before being sliced in half if desired (or you can leave them whole). Toss with olive oil and arrange on two baking pans. Season generously with salt and pepper, then roast for 25 to 30 minutes, or until golden brown.
2. In a saucepan, combine the balsamic vinegar and sugar. Bring to a boil, then lower to medium-low heat and cook for 15 to 20 minutes, or until very thick.
3. Drizzle the balsamic reduction over the roasted sprouts before scattering the dried cranberries on top. Toss and serve right away.

Sauteed Garlic Mushrooms

The silky smooth and soft buttery sautéed garlic mushrooms have a wonderful caramelization and earthy rich flavour. It’s a quick and easy side dish to make in less than 15 minutes. Once you’ve tried it, you’ll never want to eat mushrooms any other way.

Items needed: 

• 1 lb of white or brown mushrooms, quartered (about 5 cups)
• 1 tsp salt
• ½ tsp ground black pepper
• 1 tsp fresh parsley, finely chopped (for garnish)
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• 2 tbsp butter
• 1 tsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp garlic, minced

Directions: 

1. In a large cast-iron skillet or frying pan, melt butter for 2 minutes over medium-high heat, or until it begins to sing. Sauté quartered mushrooms for 5-7 minutes, or until they begin to shrivel and lose moisture. To ensure even cooking, stir occasionally. It’s best not to stir it too much.
2. Season with salt and pepper and Italian seasoning. Stir well to combine, then sauté the mushrooms for another 2-3 minutes, or until golden brown (but not dark brown yet). The salt will draw out even more water from the mushrooms.
3. Toss in the soy sauce and garlic. Continue to cook for another 2-3 minutes. Soy sauce will speed up the caramelization process, which gives mushrooms their distinctive deep brown colour by gently breaking down their natural sugars.
4. Serve with parsley on top. Enjoy them right away, even if you want to snack while playing your favourite games at a crypto casino.