3 Irresistible Christmas Side Dishes That Steal the Show
Delicious Christmas side dishes featuring creamy mashed potatoes, roasted Brussels sprouts with pecans, and homemade cranberry sauce. Perfect for holiday dinners.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling, Roasting, Simmering
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 4 tbsp butter
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 lb Brussels sprouts, halved
- 1/3 cup pecans (toasted)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup water or orange juice
Instructions
- Boil potatoes until fork-tender, about 15–20 minutes. Drain and mash with butter and cream. Season to taste.
- Toss Brussels sprouts in olive oil, salt, and pepper. Roast at 400°F (200°C) for 20–25 mins until crispy. Toss in toasted pecans after roasting.
- Combine cranberries, sugar, and water (or juice) in a saucepan. Simmer until berries burst and sauce thickens.
- Scoop mashed potatoes into a bowl, layer on roasted Brussels with pecans, and spoon cranberry sauce over the top.
- Garnish with a sprig of rosemary or cracked pepper before serving.
Notes
- Optional: Add garlic powder or roasted garlic to mashed potatoes for extra flavor.
- Optional: Drizzle maple syrup over roasted Brussels sprouts for added sweetness.
- Optional: Add a pinch of cinnamon or orange zest to cranberry sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg