Creative Vegetable Side Dishes for Christmas

Listen, I'm all for the classics when it comes to side dishes for Christmas. I'm super happy with a bowl of mashed potatoes brimming with butter, soft, pillow-y rolls, or a pile of broccoli casserole.

But sometimes, it's worth trying something new. I always find when I'm entertaining that guests love trying something they've never had before. So this round-up may do the trick for you!

While not strictly vegetarian, all of these sides are vegetable forward (and can be made without meat, if they have it.

Give them a try, and make sure you let me know in the comments if you liked them!

Beetroot Salad with Maple Citrus Dressing

Beetroot salad with citrus dressing is a great addition to bring lightness to your table. It's well balanced and perfect for the holidays! This recipe takes a few steps (the hardest part is remembering to roast the beets), but it's well worth it. You can also customize the toppings if you want! These are just suggestions.

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Brussels Sprouts with Bacon

Brussel's sprouts with bacon is the ultimate side dish. Incredible quick and easy, yet it delivers big-time on flavor. The bitterness of the sprouts is tempered by the fat in the bacon. Cook at high heat and add a simple maple glaze and you've got a to-die-for holiday side dish. If you're making this for a crowd, you're definitely going to want to double the recipe.

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How to Make Green Bean Casserole (with Fresh Green Beans)

The classic Thanksgiving side dish gets an upgrade with fresh green beans, homemade mushroom sauce, and parmesan cheese. It's nostalgic, delicious, and decadent holiday eating. Your guests will definitely be asking you for seconds!

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Boursin Mashed Potatoes

Making mashed potatoes with Boursin is one of the best ways to ensure amazing flavor and texture. Add a little butter, cream and salt, you're good to go! You can also easily scale this recipe up to make it for a crowd. It's perfect for a holiday menu!

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Broiled Asparagus

By far the quickest and easiest way to cook asparagus to perfection. If you want a classic steakhouse side, this is the recipe for you. It's also super forgiving - don't feel the need to follow these measurements exactly, do it according to your taste!

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Truffle Parmesan Fries with Homemade Aioli

I mean, you can't go wrong with truffle, you just can't. It's A beautifully complex flavor that pairs perfectly with the parmesan on these crispy, golden homemade fries. The aioli is yet another vehicle to get the truffle into your mouth. If you're going all out and making this dish with fresh truffles, first, jealous, second, pair it with a Barolo!

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Homemade Caesar Salad Dressing

Homemade Caesar salad dressing is so satisfying, and so easy to make. This classic staple can always be served at dinner parties when you're running low on creativity. This dressing in particular has been developed over the course of years, and it's the best of the best!

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Truffle Mashed Potatoes

The perfect decadent treat (especially for the holidays!) these truffle mashed potatoes are over-the-top delicious. We're using butter, heavy cream, and a touch of truffle oil for the savory, complex, and straight-up delicious flavor. These can easily be doubled for a crowd!

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Hi, I'm Cara! I'm a food writer, journalist, and recipe developer. I'm obsessed good food, good wine, good cocktails and entertaining. I've picked up a few tips over the years, and love sharing them with others.

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