When you plan your Christmas meal, you typically focus on your main courses. You devote time to thinking of the best ways to prepare your turkey and ham so it will be its holiday best.

But once that’s said and done, you will need to think about the sides that make it shine. This article will recommend the sides you can add that will round out your meal perfectly.

Roasted Garlic Parmesan Baby Potatoes

Slice your baby potatoes into bite size pieces. Season with garlic and parmesan cheese and you have hearty morsels of heaven that simply melt in your mouth.

Apple Walnut Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette

A salad makes a healthy side at any holiday table. You can create your own in any number of ways, but apple and walnut provide the perfect flavors for the Christmas season. The warm taste of the walnut blends perfectly with the crisp apple to provide the ideal complement to your main dishes.

Sauteed Garlic Mushrooms

Mushrooms are healthy and hearty without outdoing your featured courses. Their almost neutral taste means they can be flavored any way you wish. Caramelize them in a buttery garlic to make them truly unforgettable.

Cheesy Garlic Dinner Rolls

Dinner rolls make a great side and a terrific appetizer. Bake in cheesy, garlicky goodness and they will be gone before you know it. Be sure to have extras ready.

Creamy Garlic Mashed Cauliflower

Is there nothing cauliflower can’t do these days? It makes a great, low-fat potato alternate. Just mash it up and add garlic for a terrific, mashed potato substitute that’s ready in just 20 minutes.

Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecans

Sweet potatoes are becoming a more popular option for the healthy dose of vitamin A they provide. To make a side that really sticks to your guts, layer them in a casserole pan topped with buttery crunchy pecans. It will speak the spirit of the season.

Creamy Potatoes Au Gratin

Giver your potato side dish some originality by serving it au gratin. Add cheese and milk to your sliced potatoes to take them to the next level.

Pan Roasted Harvest Vegetables

Celebrate the season with a side of healthy, seasonal vegetables including butternut squash and baby potatoes. Roasting them will ensure a low-fat, low-calorie prep option that takes just minutes.

Face it, your holiday meal will fall flat if you don’t serve the right sides. These suggestions will make for a well-rounded feast your guests are sure to love. Which will you be including in your holiday menu?

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