I don’t think there’s much that beats a good potato side dish at Christmas. You can roast potatoes until crispy, make them creamy and cheesy, or toss them with herbs and seasonings.
If you’re tired of serving the same mashed potatoes every year, here are 25+ potato side dishes I love making for the holidays. You’ll find potato salads, crispy bites, cheesy bakes, and a few different ways to serve potatoes.
I hope you find a few recipes you’d like to make for your Christmas dinner this year.
Italian Garden Potato Salad
This Italian Garden Potato Salad combines roasted potatoes with olives, sun-dried tomatoes, and fresh herbs. It’s easy to prepare and goes well with the other dishes you’re serving.
Herby Roasted Potato Salad
This herby roasted potato salad takes about 30 minutes to prepare and can be made a few hours ahead. Toss the roasted potatoes and fresh herbs in a creamy yogurt dressing with Dijon mustard and lemon.
Crispy Mashed Potato Salad
If you enjoy mashed potatoes, you’ll probably like this crispy version, too. It combines golden roasted potatoes with fresh vegetables and a creamy curd-mayo dressing, making it a hearty side for your Christmas meal.
Crispy Korean Potato Balls
These Korean potato balls have a crunchy coating, a soft centre, and a spicy kick. You can make them ahead if you’re expecting guests, then serve them as a side dish or a snack.
Baked Broccoli Potato Cups
With just three ingredients, these baked broccoli potato cups are easy to make for Christmas dinner. They’re soft, cheesy, and ready in under 30 minutes. You can also serve them before dinner as a small appetizer.
Japanese-Style Long Fries
These Japanese-style long fries have a crispy outside and tender inside, with Parmesan taking up their flavor a notch higher. They take about 30 minutes to make from scratch and are great for snacking before dinner or as a side dish.
Crispy Potato Roses
These crispy potato roses look fancy but are simple to make. Thinly sliced potatoes are layered with butter and Parmesan, then baked until golden and crisp. They’re a fun alternative to the usual roasted potatoes.
Crispy Potato Bites
These crispy potato bites are made with boiled potatoes, sandwich bread, spices, and dried herbs. They’re golden on the outside, soft inside, and ready in under 30 minutes.
Lemony Greek Potato Salad
This lemony Greek potato salad is a nice option if you’re serving lots of rich dishes at Christmas. It combines tender potatoes, fresh herbs, dairy-free feta, and lemon juice for a tangy flavour. The recipe is also gluten-free.
Potato Rice Crunchers
Have some leftover rice in the fridge? Put it to use in these potato rice crunchers, made with rice, potatoes, and seasonings. Serve them with roast beef, turkey, ham, or your favourite main course.