Celebrate the season with these vintage holiday side dish recipes—nostalgic, comforting, and full of old-fashioned flavor.
25 Old-Fashioned Holiday Side Dishes
Nothing brings a meal together like a variety of flavorful side dishes! In fact, that is often the BEST part of the meal!
Indulge in the warmth of tradition with our collection of vintage side dish recipes, passed down through our family for generations. These classic recipes, from cheesy casseroles to flavorful vegetables, have graced our holiday tables for years. Each of these vibrant dishes is a testament to the timeless appeal of simple, wholesome ingredients and heartfelt cooking.
Vegetable Side Dishes
Carrot Soufflé – This Carrot Soufflé is a simple yet elegant side dish that highlights the natural sweetness of carrots.
Vidalia Onion Pie – A savory pie with buttery cracker crust, sweet onions, and cheesy custard filling. Can be a side dish or a meal!
Cranberry Salsa – This fresh and vibrant cranberry salsa is the perfect addition to your holiday table. It’s easy to make ahead, so you can spend more time enjoying the party.
Roasted Brussels Sprout Salad with Cranberries – This Roasted Brussels Sprout Salad is the perfect combination of sweet, savory, and crunchy. Tangy cranberries add a festive pop to the dish that makes it a wonderful addition to the holiday dinner table.
Sautéed Broccoli with Garlic – This is the perfect sautéed broccoli recipe! Cooked until fork-tender with flavorful garlic and butter, this easy broccoli dish pairs with anything and is ready in minutes!
Copper Pennies – The name comes from the shape and color of the carrot slices, and this easy side dish is bursting with flavor! The carrots are cooked in a tangy sauce that will have everyone asking for seconds!
Glazed Honey Butter Carrots – Another flavorful carrot side dish, cooked until tender in a delicious honey butter sauce.
Copycat Cracker Barrel Lima Beans – Lima beans were a staple side dish in mid-century American cooking, and this version is inspired by the Cracker Barrel recipe that was so popular.
Sautéed Celery – You’ve never tasted celery like this! This sautéed celery is a simple and delicious way to enjoy this often-overlooked vegetable. It’s ready in just 10 minutes and packed with flavor!
Southern Fried Corn – Cooked in a cast-iron skillet, just like the old days, this flavor-packed corn side dish is perfect for any occasion, from summer barbecues to holiday dinners!
Classic Casserole Side Dish Recipes
Green Bean Casserole with Corn Flake Crust – Swiss Green Bean Casserole is a timelessly delicious side dish, featuring tender green beans, creamy sauce, and a crispy topping.
Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecans – Just like Granny makes it! This Southern style side dish features creamy sweet potatoes are coated with a brown sugar pecan topping for an irresistibly sweet crunch.
Creamy Broccoli Cheese Casserole – Tender broccoli and cream sauce topped with a crisp and cheesy crumb coating — it’s easy to see why this broccoli cheese casserole is our family’s all-time favorite side dish!
Cheesy Stuffed Acorn Squash – Stuffed acorn squash gets a cheesy makeover with this flavorful side dish! Roasted acorn squash halves are stuffed with potatoes, leeks, and bacon and topped with lots of melty cheese.
Old-Fashioned Corn Casserole – This favorite side dish is a crave-worthy cross between cornbread and creamed corn. It’s easy to make and is a delicious holiday side dish recipe that pairs well with everything!
Spinach Madeline – Spinach Madeleine is a creamy, savory spinach casserole with little jalapeño kick. It’s cooked entirely on the stovetop, making it simple to prepare and serve.
Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes – Layers of flavor! Tender potatoes in a creamy cheese sauce make this a family favorite!
Zucchini Cornbread Casserole – Fresh squash and savory cornbread combine to make this an instant classic! Pairs well with any holiday meal!
Baked Mashed Potatoes – Forget ordinary mashed potatoes! This mashed potato casserole adds a delightful crunchy topping that makes them even more tasty!
Easy Herb Stuffing – No holiday dinner is complete without a moist, flavorful stuffing. Learn how to make the perfect herb stuffing from scratch with this easy recipe.
Dairy Free Scalloped Sweet Potatoes with Candied Pecans – These healthy scalloped sweet potatoes are the perfect holiday side dish that the whole family can enjoy!
Classic Homemade Bread & Roll Recipes
Granny’s Homemade Yeast Dinner Rolls – This recipe makes a big batch of soft, buttery dinner rolls that can be baked in single rolls, or as a clover-leaf shape that pulls apart. This is a family favorite we make at every holiday dinner!
Angel Biscuits – Angel Biscuits are so fluffy because they are made with three types of leavening agents: baking powder, baking soda, and yeast. They are easier to make than regular dinner roll or biscuit recipes!
Fresh Corn Hush Puppies – Soft balls of cornbread are fried until golden brown and crispy on the outside, soft and tender on the inside. They are heavenly when served with honey butter!
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