Top 5: the best potato side dishes for Christmas
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Lorenza Avila - 2024-10-24T17:16:55Z
When planning the Christmas dinner, one should not only think about the main dish like turkey or ham, but also about the sides. One of the most famous, both during this holiday season and throughout the year, is the potato. We all love a delicious side dish made from this versatile ingredient. To pamper your loved ones, here is our Top 5: the best potato side dishes for Christmas.You can also read: 10 Christmas recipes that must not be missing from your tableBaked potatoes with baconTo have a restaurant-style side dish, you just need to follow these ten easy steps. The combination that never fails: potato and bacon, accompanied by manchego cheese and cream to add a tangy flavor and round out the dish. It pairs best with main courses that have some sauce or gravy like Christmas turkey.View full recipe HERE.Scalloped potatoes with hamHot, crunchy, and filling, these scalloped potatoes with ham are a huge success. With a crispy skin and a silky filling, it's hard to find a better side dish. The ham adds substance with a bit of protein, and it can also be used as a main dish for kids if they fancy it.View full recipe HERE.See more: How to prepare Christmas dinner for your family with $300 or lessMashed potatoes with parmesanThey say there’s one ingredient that can elevate your regular mashed potatoes into a culinary experience, and that is parmesan cheese. The reality is it helps to make them crunchier, to brown in a very appetizing golden color, and of course, adds an unmatched flavor.View full recipe HERE.Beer potatoesIf your main dish is beef or pork, this side dish is perfect. These are potato slices perfectly browned in a mixture of beer, garlic, and oil that give both extraordinary flavor and color. It’s a recipe that’s ready in under half an hour and uses everyday ingredients, making it a very useful emergency recipe.View full recipe HERE.Potato and Greek yogurt saladNow, if you are looking for a refreshing and light side dish that lets the main dish shine while being delicious, then we recommend this salad. The tangy flavor of the yogurt with the consistency of the potato works very well, and the tomato, olives, and mayonnaise tie the dish together and give it a different dimension.View full recipe HERE. Continue reading: Christmas recipes