Are you hosting Christmas this year? Whether you have a full house or are limiting it to just your family members and close friends, this Christmas Dinner Menu and Recipe Guide is here to make planning and cooking on the merriest day of the year a whole lot easier. This is a collection of some of my favorite Holiday Recipes to help you celebrate Christmas and ring in the New Year!
Whatever your plans may be, I hope this Christmas Dinner Menu and Recipe Guide helps eliminate some stress that comes with hosting a big meal and allows you to enjoy the jolliest day of the year! We could all use some extra Christmas cheer this year.
Why Should You Plan Your christmas Menu Ahead of Time?
Like any holiday, Christmas is a joyous time of family, good food, and cheer. But it can also be stressful — especially if you’re hosting.
Taking the time to plan ahead will not only simplify your job as host, but it will also (and most importantly) allow you to enjoy the days leading up to the big day, as well as Christmas Eve and Christmas Day themselves.
Below are my go to dishes to serve during the holidays! They’re all a cinch to make and include step-by-step pictures as well as variations to make it all your own!
Appetizers:Light bites provide a tasty way for people to graze while they mingle and wait for the main course.
Salad: You know how heavy (and delicious) holiday food can be, so prep everyone’s palettes with a refreshing salad.
Entree:Thanksgiving is know for its turkey, but let’s be real … that was a whole month ago! This roasted turkey recipe is finger-licking-good and easy to make any time of the year.
These festive Christmas Deviled Eggs are adorably decorated and so delicious as a holiday appetizer! With a few pomegranate seeds and parsley leaves, you can transform your deviled eggs into a cute Christmas themed treat!
This Christmas Antipasto Wreath is a perfect, beautiful appetizer for this year's holiday parties! With ingredients that are bursting with flavor, this holiday take on antipasto is sure to please.
Soft and Fluffy Homemade Dinner Rolls. They are buttery, flakey and perfectly golden brown on the outside. They are the perfect roll to serve alongside your holiday meals, soups or favorite dinners!
Learn how to make the BEST soft and fluffy Mashed Sweet Potatoes! These sweet potatoes are made with butter and cream to make them super rich! I've included two fun variations below to serve these potatoes: A sweet option and a savory option!
Roasted Broccoli is the perfect side dish to serve alongside any meal! This broccoli is roasted over high heat until golden brown and tender then tossed with lemon juice and parmesan cheese! This recipe will convert any broccoli haters!
The BEST Scalloped Potatoes made with thinly sliced russet potatoes layered in a creamy cheese sauce then baked until golden brown. The perfect side dish!
This Broccoli Rice Casserole recipe is great on its own as a main course or as a stellar side dish. Perfect for the holidays or a dinner with family and friends.
The best homemade gingerbread recipe. Perfectly spiced and moist this bread is the perfect breakfast or dessert for the holidays. It tastes just like Starbucks!
This easy four-ingredient Peppermint Ganache Pie features a smooth, rich chocolate filling inside of an Oreo crust and topped with crushed peppermint. It's the perfect Christmastime dessert you can make in less than 10 minutes!
Janet Myers
I recently made your banana chocolate nut bread and your savory King Ranch casserole…both were deeelious!!! Thanks for your generous, kind and obviously Christian efforts on our behalf!
Kelley Simmons
So glad you enjoyed the King Ranch Chicken and Banana bread!!