15 Friendmas Side Dishes for Christmas Dinner

These Friendmas side dishes are easy and delicious ideas to serve at your next Friendmas dinner with family and friends. There are plenty of simple side dishes here to choose from if you’re hosting a big gathering or bringing a dish to share.

Friendmas is a fun way to spend time with friends, share good food, and enjoy a relaxed Christmas celebration together. If others are bringing main dish to share, these Christmas side dishes for dinner are easy options to add to your holiday menu (more ideas here).

You’ll also love to check this lists of Friendmas Appetizers and Friendmas Desserts.

Brown Butter Skillet Cornbread

This Brown Butter Skillet Cornbread is made with yellow cornmeal, whole milk, honey, fresh or frozen corn, and browned butter. 

And this Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts is also a great side dish for Friendmas party.

Sweet Potato Casserole Side Dish

This Sweet Potato Casserole Side Dish is made with mashed sweet potatoes, butter, brown sugar, warm spices, and a layer of melted mini marshmallows.

And here’s another version of sweet potato casserole you can try.

Balsamic Bacon Brussels Sprouts

These Balsamic Bacon Brussels Sprouts are made with tender Brussels sprouts, crispy bacon, sweet onion, garlic, fresh thyme, and a tangy balsamic glaze. 

Slow Cooker Creamed Corn

This Slow Cooker Creamed Corn is made with frozen corn, cream cheese, butter, half and half, and a little sugar. It’s an easy slow cooker side dish that is warm, creamy, and easy to scoop onto everyone’s plate.

Slow Cooker Glazed Carrots

These Slow Cooker Glazed Carrots are an easy, sweet, and buttery vegetable side dish made with tender carrots, honey, brown sugar, and warm spices. 

Slow Cooker Southern Green Beans

These Slow Cooker Southern Green Beans are made with fresh green beans, tender potatoes, crispy bacon, onions, garlic, and simple seasonings. 

Candied Sweet Potatoes

This Candied Sweet Potatoes recipe is a classic holiday side dish made with tender sweet potatoes, butter, brown sugar, pure maple syrup, and warm spices that bake into a rich, sweet glaze. 

Festive Harvest Salad

A fresh and colorful harvest salad made with crisp apples, juicy pears, toasted walnuts, and crumbled blue cheese, all tossed in a zesty spicy citrus vinaigrette.

Cranberry Cornbread Casserole

This Cranberry Cornbread Casserole is a cozy, sweet, and savory side dish made with tender cornbread, sweet corn, creamy sour cream, and tart cranberry sauce. It’s an easy baked casserole that is soft, buttery, and great for holiday dinners, potlucks, and family gatherings.

Green Bean Casserole

This Green Bean Casserole is a classic holiday side dish made with tender green beans, creamy mushroom sauce, milk, and crispy fried onions baked until golden and bubbly.

Creamy Brussels Sprouts with Pancetta

These Creamy Brussels Sprouts with Pancetta are a rich and flavorful side dish made with tender Brussels sprouts, mushrooms, crispy pancetta, and herbed cream cheese.

Herb and Vegetable Stuffing

This Herb and Vegetable Stuffing is a simple, flavorful side dish with fresh herbs and vegetables.

Homemade Classic Cranberry Sauce

This Homemade Classic Cranberry Sauce is made with just 3 ingredients. It’s a perfect balance of sweet and tart, and it pairs beautifully with turkey, ham, or even as a topping for breakfast dishes like pancakes or yogurt.

French Onion Potato Bake

This French Onion Potato Bake is a creamy, cheesy potato side dish layered with onions and a savory onion soup mix. Baked until golden and topped with fresh parsley, it’s an easy comfort food recipe that’s great for family dinners or holidays.

Creamy Scalloped Potatoes

These Creamy Scalloped Potatoes are a rich and comforting baked side dish made with thinly sliced potatoes layered in a smooth garlic cream sauce and finished with a golden, cheesy top.