Side Dishes To Take On Christmas Eve

Side dishes to take on Christmas eve should be about comfort food. Christmas eve is a time where families get together for good times and good food. Comfort food is warm and reminiscent of home cooked meals. Macaroni and cheese is a comfort food for most people. They remember eating it as a child and it stirs up warm memories of family meals of the past.  A steaming bowl of mashed potatoes is another comfort food favorite. If you take either of these side dishes on Christmas eve they will be devoured in no time.

Easy Macaroni and Cheese

• 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1 TBS flour
• salt and pepper to taste
• 2 cups milk

1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
2. Cook the macaroni noodles as directed on package
3. Mix the flour and milk in a saucepan over medium heat. Mix constantly, until you have a thick roux.
4. Add 1.5 cups of the cheese and the salt and pepper to the thickened mixture. Stir until all the cheese has melted.
5. Add the macaroni noodles and mix well.
6. Pour this into a baking dish and top with the remaining sharp cheddar.
7. Bake for 40 minutes or until the top is getting brown.

Mashed potatoes

• 6 potatoes
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 cup butter
• salt and pepper to taste

1. Peel the potatoes. Cut them into small cubes. Place them in boiling water. Cook the potatoes for about 20 minutes.
2. Drain the potatoes and place in a large bowl.
3. Add milk, butter and salt.
4. Use a masher to smash the potatoes. A masher will give the potatoes a more old-fashion homemade taste.

When you are trying to decide upon side dishes to take on Christmas eve, try to pick easy comfort food. The holiday season is busy and you may not have time to make complicated recipes for side dishes to take Christmas eve. Both of these recipes are quick and easy. Your family will love a little taste of home for their side dishes for Christmas eve.