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!

Try some of our family’s favorites like my Creamy Mashed Potato Recipe and my Roasted Garlic Brussels Sprouts that go perfectly with Baked Ham or Roasted Turkey. And don’t forget about dessert like my festive Peppermint Brownies!

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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 You Should Plan Your Holiday 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!

    Drinks

    Make everyone’s spirits light with for the big meal with festive drinks like my Cranberry Pomegranate Mojito and Pomegranate Cranberry Champagne Punch! You could also leave out the alcohol and make mocktails for anyone who wants one.

    Two glasses of bright red drink with ice, lime slices, and cranberries, garnished with a lime wheel, set on a white background—perfect for serving as a festive Holiday Cranberry Mojito.
    Cranberry Margaritas
    Colorful Cranberry Margaritas. Tart and perfectly sweet. A festive cocktail to serve during the holidays!
    5 from 1 vote
    Cranberry Margarita Recipe
    A glass of red wine sangria with orange, strawberry, and apple slices sits on a white plate; another glass is in the background, making this scene look like it’s straight from your favorite Red Sangria Recipe.
    Red Wine Sangria
    Simply and Fruity Red Wine Sangria. Made with fresh fruit, red wine, brandy and pomegranate juice. Perfect Fall or Winter cocktail.
    4.92 from 12 votes
    Easy Sangria Recipe
    Two tall glasses of a red, iced beverage—Holiday Cranberry Mojito—are garnished with mint leaves and cranberries, each with a metal straw. The drinks look refreshingly festive, set against a white background, making them the perfect holiday cocktail recipe.
    Holiday Cranberry Pomegranate Mojito
    Holiday Cranberry Pomegranate Mojito made with fresh mint, cranberry reduction, pomegranate juice and fresh lime. Perfect cocktail for the holidays!
    5 from 10 votes
    Cranberry Pomegranate Mojito

    Appetizers

    Light bites provide a tasty way for people to graze while they mingle and wait for the main course.

    Deviled eggs on a white plate, topped with piped yellow filling, fresh parsley, and a few pomegranate seeds as garnish—perfect for serving as part of a festive Christmas Antipasto Wreath.
    Christmas Deviled Eggs
    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!
    5 from 1 vote
    Christmas Deviled Egg Recipe
    A hand holds a wooden board topped with a festive Christmas Antipasto Wreath arrangement of skewered meats, cheeses, olives, tomatoes, peppers, and basil leaves.
    Christmas Antipasto Wreath
    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.
    5 from 6 votes
    Christmas Antipasto Wreath Recipe
    A white dish filled with Baked BLT Dip, topped with chopped greens, tomatoes, and bacon pieces, with a slice of bread dipped into it.
    Baked BLT Dip
    Super Easy Baked BLT Dip. A creamy dip made with sour cream, mayonnaise and cream cheese. Topped with lettuce, tomato and bacon!
    5 from 1 vote
    Baked BLT Dip Recipe

    Side Dishes

    When it comes to any big holiday meal, the side dishes are the real stars of the plate. And you can’t go wrong with our favorites, like creamy mashed potatoes, homemade cranberry sauce, and green bean casserole.

    A plate of golden-brown Dinner Rolls, with one roll broken open to show its soft, fluffy interior.
    Dinner Rolls
    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!
    5 from 5 votes
    Easy Dinner Roll Recipe
    A bowl of creamy mashed potatoes topped with a pat of melting butter and sprinkled with chopped parsley, with a spoon resting on the side, makes for the ultimate comfort food. Enjoy the irresistible taste and silky texture of these Creamy Mashed Potatoes in every bite.
    Creamy Mashed Potatoes
    Rich and Creamy Mashed Potatoes make the perfect side dish to go with any meal! Loaded with sour cream, butter, heavy cream AND milk these potatoes are rich, creamy and fluffy!
    5 from 4 votes
    Creamy Mashed Potato Recipe
    A spoon scoops up homemade sausage stuffing with bread cubes, chopped vegetables, and herbs from a white baking dish.
    Sausage Stuffing
    Easy Sausage Stuffing loaded with fresh herbs, carrots, celery, onions and garlic. The perfect side dish to go with your Thanksgiving meal!
    5 from 1 vote
    Sausage Stuffing Recipe
    A white bowl filled with creamy mashed sweet potatoes, topped with two pats of butter, and a spoon resting inside the bowl.
    Mashed Sweet Potatoes
    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!
    5 from 4 votes
    Mashed Sweet Potato Recipe
    Roasted Broccoli florets with garlic slices sprinkled with coarse salt, served in a round white dish on a white background.
    Roasted Broccoli
    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!
    5 from 1 vote
    Easy Roasted Broccoli Recipe
    A serving spoon lifts a portion of cheesy, golden-brown Scalloped Potatoes from a white baking dish, topped with chopped herbs.
    Scalloped Potatoes
    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!
    4.58 from 26 votes
    Scalloped Potato Recipe
    Sliced Honey Roasted Carrots in a white bowl with a metal spoon. The carrots appear glossy and slightly caramelized.
    Honey Butter Roasted Carrots
    Easy 3 Ingredient Honey Roasted Carrots. Made with brown butter and honey then roasted until golden brown. The perfect side dish!
    5 from 2 votes
    Honey Roasted Carrot Recipe
    A serving spoon in a cheesy Broccoli Rice Casserole, showing a creamy, golden-brown baked top in a white dish with a portion already served—perfect for those wondering how to make Broccoli Rice Casserole at home.
    Broccoli Rice Casserole
    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.
    4.80 from 24 votes
    Broccoli Rice Casserole

    Main Dish

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    Roast Turkey Recipe
    This homemade roasted turkey is juicy, tender, flavorful, and crispy-skinned — what everyone wants in a Thanksgiving bird!
    5 from 2 votes
    Easy Roast Turkey Recipe
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    Gluten-Free Turkey Gravy
    Yes, you can make a delicious, flavorful gravy without any flour or added oil. Don't believe me? Give this gluten-free turkey gravy a try this Thanksgiving. It's the perfect flavor boost for your roasted turkey, creamy mashed potatoes, and sausage stuffing. Check out my step-by-step pictures below!
    5 from 5 votes
    Gluten Free Gravy Recipe

    Desserts

    These sweet treats are sure to leave your family feeling merry and bright after such a delicious holiday meal!

    Six Pecan Pie Bars are arranged on a white cutting board next to a knife with a black handle. The bars have a golden-brown pecan topping and appear gooey and sweet.
    Pecan Pie Bars
    Super Addicting Pecan Pie Bars. Just like pecan pie but so much easier to make!
    5 from 7 votes
    Pecan Pie Bar Recipe
    A loaf of pumpkin bread on a white cutting board, with three slices cut and fanned out. Reminiscent of a classic Gingerbread Loaf, the warm, spiced aroma fills the air as a serrated knife rests beside the board.
    Gingerbread Loaf
    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!
    4.70 from 10 votes
    Gingerbread Loaf
    Six Peppermint Brownies, topped with crushed peppermint candy, are arranged on a white cutting board.
    Peppermint Brownies
    Peppermint Brownies. Soft and chewy brownies layered with a chocolate ganache and topped with candy canes!
    5 from 1 vote
    Peppermint Brownie Recipe
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    Peppermint Bark
    This peppermint bark recipe only recquires five ingredients and a few minutes of prep work, making it the perfect holiday treat!
    5 from 2 votes
    Easy Peppermint Bark Recipe
    Eight Peanut Butter Blossoms, topped with chocolate drops, are arranged on a white plate. The cookies are golden brown and slightly cracked, with shiny chocolate centers.
    Peanut Butter Blossoms
    A quintessential classic, Peanut Butter Blossoms really are one of the best (and simplest) Christmas cookie recipes to bake with close family and friends. Rolled in sugar and topped with rich, milk chocolate Kisses, these quick and easy peanut butter blossoms come together in just 30 minutes!
    5 from 2 votes
    Peanut Butter Blossoms

    Looking for more holiday recipes? Check out my Christmas Cookie Guide and my Thanksgiving Meal Planning Guide!