Give me Xmas dinner/side dishes ideas

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I need some ideas. I know for a fact that I'll be making stuffed cabbage in the slow cooker. I think my Uncle will bring his famed mashed potatoes. That's it so far. I don't really want to do turkey, but I may change my mind. I have another slow cooker if a dish requires it. I'll be feeding up to 8 people (might end up being more). What's a go-to, crowd pleasing Christmas dish that you ladies like to make? Something that can be made a head of time will be great. Annnnd GO!

[kittyriot]

I don't know if I'll do them for Christmas but these are always hit at parties at our house.
www.google.ca/amp/s/allrecipes.com/recipe/222530/easy-slow-cooker-cheesy-potatoes/amp/?client=safari

I don't use onion. I don't like them and I feel like they're controversial in cheesy potatoes.

[emmagk]

Here's what's usually served on our table
Roasted brussles sprouts with bacon and walnuts OR
Spreaded creamed brussles sprouts with bacon
Roasted carrots and parsnips
Roast potatoes
mini sausages wrapped in bacon
sausage stuffing
braised cabbage
turkey gavy

[kittyriot]

Dec 5, 2016 14:01:13 GMT -5 mary97 said:

kittyriot, those look yummy, I'd skip the onions and the garlic. I don't use either of them when I cook.

I cook with allllllll the garlic.

That aside though, they're great. You'll love them and how easy they are. Just make sure to stir them from time to time!

[emmygirl]

Green bean casserole?

[lulu]

Cranberry sauce for the turkey - you can make this week's in advance in the slow cooker and it's basically throw in the cranberry, some water, some brown sugar, some spices and some freshly squeezed citrus. Plus your house smells amazing.

Like emmagk suggested we always have sausage wrapped in bacon (or Parma ham if you are posh).

Chestnut and sausage stuffing is great and easy to make into wee balls in advance.

Also I'm not much of a veggie person but love roasted parsnips with honey drizzled over them.

[lrmrtn]

Common sides for us are mac and cheese, broccoli casserole, garlic green beans and corn muffins.

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Thanks for the ideas! Now I just have to choose one or two or three dishes...

[jennyinheaven]

I'll just throw this out there. Since you don't want to do a turkey what about a lasagna or other baked pasta dish. Works as a main and a side. Plus I feel like people are turkey eed out by Christmas

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Dec 6, 2016 8:30:10 GMT -5 jennyinheaven said:

I'll just throw this out there. Since you don't want to do a turkey what about a lasagna or other baked pasta dish. Works as a main and a side. Plus I feel like people are turkey eed out by Christmas

I was thinking about this. My Uncle always brings friends who are without family and I don't know what they like to eat, so lasagna seems like an all around good choice.

[emmagk]

@whimsy, spinach and ricotta cannelloni would be a good baked pasta choice too. Just in case anyone is veggie

[jcrewgirl]

I made this recipe for sweet potato casserole last week and it was DELICIOUS! I served it with steamed green beans and pork loin, but it would go well with any holiday meal. Definitely bake the sweet potatoes instead of boiling them!

allrecipes.com/recipe/21261/yummy-sweet-potato-casserole/

[savigirl]

We do a pan of lasagna, big salad, and my mom makes cheese cake with raspberry puree. All pre-prepared stuff so we can relax and enjoy our family time.