9 Christmas Dinner Sides Recipes - Claire Justine (2024)

9 Christmas Dinner Sides Recipes.

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We love Christmas dinner. We all agree in our house, that it is the best meal of the whole year! It is like a Sundaydinner but a lot posher!!

We swap a small chicken for a large turkey. Use fresh vegetablesaplenty instead of frozen. Have mountainsof side dishes. Add some pigs in blankets or devils on horseback, whatever you call them!?

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Not forgetting to wash it all down with some tasty white wine. Also eat far too much. No room left for pudding even though every year I plan something nice.

Having lots of little side foods on our Christmas dinner make it all the more special.

This delicious assortment of 9 Christmas Dinner Sides Recipes will make your holiday meal!

These recipes, which range from savoury Brussels sprouts to creamy mashed potatoes, are created to enhance your Christmas feast with mouthwatering flavours and festive flair.

No matter if you enjoy classic dishes or yearn for a contemporary twist, our recipes will dazzle your guests and bring a little culinary magic to your table.

Discover a wide range of delectable choices that will have everyone asking for more. Make amazing holiday memories by elevating your Christmas dinner experience with these fantastic Christmas Dinner Sides Recipes.

9 Christmas Dinner Sides Recipes:

9 Christmas Dinner Sides Recipes:

Table Of Contents:

  1. Firstly, Brussels Sprouts With Bacon And Chestnuts.
  2. Secondly, Turkey Stuffing Arancini.
  3. Thirdly, Christmas Cranberry And Clementine Sauce.
  4. Fourthly, Luxury Bread Sauce.
  5. Fifth, Sticky Honey Mustard Glazed Sausages.
  6. Sixth, Braised Red Cabbage With Blackberries.
  7. Seventh, Rosy Roast Beetroot Roots.
  8. Eighth, Dauphinoise Potatoes.
  9. Ninth, Bacon Sprouts And Chestnuts.

As mentioned above, for our Christmas dinner is the best meal of the year. A day we all spend together as a family too. So it has to be special and have all our favourite things on it.

Also, it has to have Brussels, even though I hate them!! yuk!! Lol. No worries though as we get mushy peas and the youngest2 children do not like them so we all get something we are not to keen on.

So today I am sharing 9 Christmas side recipes that you can add to your Christmas dinner.

Our all-time favourite sides are pigs in blankets, devils on horsebacks, kilted sausages for our Christmas dinner. What do you call them?

Plenty of different names for them aren’t there? Simply small sausages wrapped in bacon. Christmas dinner would not be the same without them!!!

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9 Christmas Dinner Sides Recipes:

9 Christmas Dinner Sides Recipes.

Firstly, Brussels Sprouts With Bacon And Chestnuts.

So hands up who fancy’s making some Brussels Sprouts With Bacon And Chestnuts? Such a perfect side for Christmas dinner!?

Because sprouts are great at Christmas. Brussels Sprouts With Bacon And Chestnuts. So good.

Secondly, Turkey Stuffing Arancini.

Do you also fancy making someTurkey And Stuffing Arancini? If so, how about trying this recipe to your Christmas dinner as a side? Turkey Stuffing Arancini. So tasty.

Thirdly, Christmas Cranberry And Clementine Sauce.

Created by Neil Haydock, Executive Chef at The Hotel and Extreme Academy, Watergate Bay, Cornwall. Christmas Cranberry And Clementine Sauce. So good.

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Luxury Bread Sauce. Luxury Bread Sauce:

9 Christmas Dinner Sides Recipes.

Fourthly, Luxury Bread Sauce. Luxury Bread Sauce.

A great classic British sauce. Beautifully creamy, it’s the perfect accompaniment to chicken or turkey. Luxury Bread Sauce. Luxury Bread Sauce.

Fifthly, Sticky Honey Mustard Glazed Sausages.

So are you looking for some party food recipe ideas? Sticky Honey Mustard Glazed Sausages anyone? Great for a weekend treat as well as a fun party idea. Sticky Honey Mustard Glazed Sausages.

Sixth, Braised Red Cabbage With Blackberries.

Do you also fancy making some Braised Red Cabbage With Blackberries? So tasty. Perfect with roast turkey on Christmas Day. Blackberries make a great British alternative for this colourful side dish. Braised Red Cabbage With Blackberries.

Seventh, Rosy Roast Beetroot Roots.

Fancy making some Rosy Roast Beetroot Roots? A delectable and easy vegetable accompaniment for the Sunday roast, or for any mid-week family supper, such as grilled chops, sausages or baked ham. Rosy Roast Beetroot Roots.

Dauphinoise Potatoes:

9 Christmas Dinner Sides Recipes.

Eighth, Dauphinoise Potatoes.

We love yummy Dauphinoise Potatoes here! Do you? Deliciouspotatoes in a white cheese sauce. Dauphinoise Potatoes. So yummy.

Ninth, Bacon Sprouts And Chestnuts.

Here is a recipe for a great vegetable dish to serve with your turkey on Christmas Day. If vegetarians are coming for lunch you can omit the bacon. Bacon Sprouts And Chestnuts.

9 Christmas Dinner Sides Recipes:

9 Christmas Dinner Sides Recipes. So do you fancy trying any of these 9 Christmas dinner sides recipes out?

What sides do you like on your Christmas dinner?

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FAQs

How much beef per person for Christmas dinner? ›

Christmas.co.uk TOP TIP: If you are buying beef on the bone, then allow 400g per person. For boneless beef joints, look to buy 200g to 250g per person. For example, a 2.25-2.75kg piece of beef rib will feed up to eight people.

What to serve with turkey? ›

Here are some side dishes that go well with turkey or chicken:
  • Mashed potatoes.
  • Stuffing.
  • Green bean casserole.
  • Sweet potato casserole.
  • Roasted vegetables (such as carrots, Brussels sprouts, broccoli, or potatoes)
  • Salads (such as Caesar salad, Cobb salad, or a simple green salad)
  • Rolls or bread.
  • Gravy.
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How much meat do I need for 10 guests? ›

What weight of meat per person to order?
Boneless MeatNumber of PeopleBone in meat
2lb / 0.91kg4 – 53lb / 1.36kg
3lb / 1.36kg6 – 74lb / 1.82kg
4lb / 1.82kg8 – 96lb / 2.73kg
5lb / 2.27kg10 – 117lb / 3.18kg
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How many roast potatoes per person for Christmas dinner? ›

Potatoes gonna potate

It's roast potatoes. 200g per person is perfect, and if there are any leftovers you can chuck 'em in a bubble and squeak, hash, or just grab a cold roastie right out of the fridge. This is a no-judgement zone.

What are 3 popular foods in turkey? ›

Some examples of traditional Turkish foods are kebabs, köfte, meat sautés, meze assortments, pide, döner, lahmacun, baklava, and kadayıf, but this is just a glimpse into the vast array of dishes that Turkey's rich culinary heritage offers.

What is the least favorite side dish for Thanksgiving? ›

The Most Interesting Discoveries:

Most people over 60 chose Green Bean Casserole as their most hated side dish. Those under 40 also disliked Green Bean Casserole, but they had equal distaste for Sweet Potato Casserole. These two “retro” or “vintage” recipes were the most disliked on the list.

What is a traditional Christmas dinner menu? ›

Traditional Christmas dinner features turkey with stuffing, mashed potatoes, gravy, cranberry sauce, and vegetables. Other types of poultry, roast beef, or ham, are also used. Pumpkin or apple pie, raisin pudding, Christmas pudding, or fruitcake are staples for dessert.

How many pounds of beef do I need for 24 people? ›

A question we often get is “How much meat do I need?” The starting rule of thumb is: Boneless Meat: 1/2 lb. per person for adults and 1/4 lb. per person for children.

How much meat per person for Christmas? ›

Protein. Whether your choice of protein is turkey, chicken, lamb or beef, a good rule of thumb is to work on is 250–350 g of meat per person.

How much beef tenderloin per person for Christmas dinner? ›

If opting for beef tenderloin, you'll want to estimate approximately ½ pound per person. A typical tenderloin will feed 8-10 people, but larger cuts can be ordered.

How many pounds of beef per person for dinner? ›

It's actually fairly easy to figure out how much you need to buy: Simply purchase 8 ounces (1/2 pound) of meat per person. So if you're feeding 6 people, you'll need three pounds of meat. For a larger crowd, say 12 people, you'll need closer to 6 pounds of meat.

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