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What Goes With Mulled Wine? Here Are 15 Great Sides

What Goes With Mulled Wine? Here Are 15 Great Sides

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We provide a list of 15 sides that complement mulled wine with a range of textures and flavors. These options include creamy cheeses, crunchy nuts and crackers, fresh slaws, and warm roasted vegetables, offering a mix of temperatures and effort levels for balanced serving.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Side Dish
Cuisine: Mulled Wine
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Spiced Gingerbread Cookies crunchy
  • Smoked Gouda and Brie Cheese Platter creamy
  • Roasted Cinnamon-Spiced Nuts crunchy
  • Herbed Goat Cheese Crostini creamy
  • Prosciutto-Wrapped Dates salty
  • Maple-Glazed Roasted Carrots sweet
  • Baked Brie with Cranberry Sauce creamy
  • Crisp Apple and Fennel Slaw bright
  • Savory Meatballs with Tangy Cranberry Glaze savory
  • Fig and Prosciutto Flatbread crispy
  • Dark Chocolate Bark with Sea Salt rich
  • Crunchy Rosemary Garlic Crackers crunchy
  • Spiced Pumpkin Hummus with Pita Chips creamy
  • Sweet and Spicy Glazed Pretzels crunchy
  • Orange and Cranberry Spiced Scones rich

Equipment

  • Sheet pan for roasted vegetables and nuts
  • Mixing bowl for salads and dips
  • Cutting board always needed
  • Serving platter to arrange cheeses and sides

Method
 

  1. Assess what the main dish already provides—if it has starch, focus on vegetables and fresh sides.
  2. Choose 2-3 sides that fill different gaps: one vegetable, one starch or bread, one sauce or dip.
  3. Start the longest-cooking side first. Prep quick items like salads while the oven works.
  4. Balance temperatures—pair hot roasted vegetables with a cold slaw or chilled dip.
  5. Plate the main dish with sides arranged around it. Drizzle sauce or add garnish last.

Notes

Add a fresh salad or bright slaw and keep it chilled until serving. This prevents the plate from feeling too heavy or bland when paired with warm, rich sides.

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