18 Toaster Oven Side Dishes For Your Next Holiday Meal
From Thanksgiving to Easter, these 18 Toaster Oven Side Dishes will help you make the most of your little oven during any holiday. Featuring irresistible roasted vegetables, creamy rosemary potatoes, and even cranberry sauce! Bonus: Don’t miss our holiday toaster oven cooking tips below the recipes.
Is your oven overflowing with goodies and you need to free up space? Or are you just looking to make a small holiday side dish for two? Either way, we’ve got you covered!
Toaster Oven Holiday Side Dishes
Save some room in your big oven and make one (or two) of these tasty side dishes in your toaster oven or countertop oven!
Streusel Topped Sweet Potatoes
The buttery oat and pecan streusel take these creamy baked sweet potatoes over the top. Bonus: you can cook them ahead of time and reheat just before serving.
Sweet And Spicy Roasted Brussels Sprouts
Spicy sriracha sauce and sweet maple syrup transform basic Brussels sprouts into an irresistible treat.
Balsamic Roasted Cranberries
Ditch the canned stuff and try this elevated relish. The sweet, tart and tangy flavors concentrate as the cranberries roast.
Roasted Cabbage Wedges
Add something different to your holiday table with this savory low-carb favorite.
Toaster Oven Asparagus Spears
Make a small batch of asparagus spears taste extra-special with balsamic vinegar and buttery toasted walnuts.
Quinoa Stuffed Delicata Squash
This elegant (but easy) side dish makes a healthy addition to any holiday table for two.
Garlicky Oven Roasted Mushrooms
Skip the hassle of stuffed mushrooms and try this simple toaster oven-sized recipe from The Kitchen Girl instead. It’s loaded with delicious garlicky flavor and ready in less than 25 minutes!
Balsamic Roasted Carrots
A quick and easy side dish with a tangy balsamic flavor that’s always a hit.
Toaster Oven Roasted Green Beans
A pinch of red pepper flakes adds an unexpected spicy kick to roasted green beans topped with sweet dried cranberries and crunchy toasted almond slices.
Toaster Oven Baked Potatoes
With perfectly crispy skin and fluffy interior, you can never go wrong with classic baked potatoes. Bring on the butter!
Cornbread Zucchini Muffins
Light, tender and not-too-sweet, these unique corn muffins taste great slathered with cranberry sauce.
Toaster Oven Roasted Broccoli
Adding a little green to your holiday table is easy with this simple family-favorite recipe.
Pumpkin and Sage Baked Macaroni
Rich and creamy baked macaroni and cheese with a fun fall twist! Use an 8" x 8" or 11" x 7" baking dish to make this easy recipe from Carrie's Experimental Kitchen in your toaster oven.
Toaster Oven Rosemary Potatoes
You can’t go wrong with this classic side dish. Leftovers make a great breakfast hash too.
Roasted Baby Carrots
This 20-minute healthy side is sure to please. Sweet baby carrots go perfectly with ginger, garlic, and a pop of fresh lime juice.
Savory Baked Pears
Tender sweet pears baked with fresh herbs and red onion make a stunning addition to any holiday feast in this unique recipe from Sprinkles and Sprouts.
Addictive Roasted Sweet Potato Rounds
If you've got zero time to cook, these 3-ingredient baked sweet potato slices couldn’t be easier. Just slice, roast and eat!
Holiday Toaster Oven Cooking Tips
Try Out New Recipes
All ovens (big and small) behave differently and ingredients vary by brand. The best way to ensure you end up with a successful dish on your holiday table is to try it before the big day. I like to work new recipes into our weekday dinners and take note of any changes I want to make to the cooking time or seasonings.
Watch Your Food Not The Timer
Suggested cooking times are just that, suggestions. Let your senses (sight, touch, taste) guide your cooking.
- If your veggies are roasting too quickly, turn down the temperature.
- The tops of pies and casseroles can over brown before they’re baked through (especially in a convection toaster oven or countertop oven). If that’s happening, cover your dish.
Prep Ahead What You Can
To cut down your kitchen to-do list get a few things out of the way early.
- Most vegetables can be chopped a day ahead.
- You can bake and freeze muffins or biscuits and defrost the day of.
- Our favorite cranberry sauce (#4 above) keeps well refrigerated for up to 5 days. And we’ve had a lot of success reheating our streusel-topped sweet potatoes too (#1 above).
Stay Toasty
The WARM setting on your toaster oven is great for keeping rolls and dishes cozy until you’re ready to serve them. Bonus: it’s also a handy feature for keeping pancakes warm too.
Happy Holiday Cooking! ~ Tim, Brie & Benji