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Christmas Recipes

Whether you're hosting a festive feast or planning cozy meals for your family, these Christmas recipes are here to make your holiday cooking easy, delicious, and stress-free. From make-ahead breakfasts to show-stopping main dishes and crowd-pleasing desserts, this collection is packed with comforting classics and festive favorites perfect for your holiday table.

Featured Christmas Recipes

These tried-and-true favorites are always a hit at Christmas-and for good reason! From sweet breakfast casseroles to hearty roasts, these dishes are perfect centerpieces for your holiday menu.

  • Close up of a slice of brioche French toast casserole on a plate.
    Brioche French Toast Casserole
  • Close up image of sliced turkey breast.
    Herb Roasted Split Turkey Breast
  • close up of a baking dish of fresh homemade lasagna.
    Lasagna with Homemade Noodles
  • Bottom round roast beef being sliced on a cutting board.
    Bottom Round Roast Beef

Holiday Party Appetizers

Kick off your celebration with festive starters like a creamy cranberry cheese ball or classic spinach dip. These easy crowd-pleasers are perfect for grazing while the main course finishes cooking.

  • A cranberry and pecan crusted cheeseball served on a platter with crackers.
    Cranberry Cheese Ball
  • A serving bowl filled with cheesy sausage balls.
    Bisquick Sausage Balls
  • Easy cheesy spinach artichoke dip served in a baking dish with tortilla chips.
    Easy Spinach Artichoke Dip
  • Arancini balls served on a platter with marinara sauce.
    Air Fryer Arancini
  • A plate of chicken wings served with ranch dressing and celery.
    Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Wings
  • A platter of buffalo chicken meatballs.
    Buffalo Chicken Meatballs

Christmas Main Dishes

Whether you're serving a traditional roast or looking to impress with rack of lamb, these holiday mains are worthy of the spotlight. Each recipe is packed with flavor and perfect for a memorable Christmas dinner.

  • A standing rib roast shown on a platter with a slice carved off and set in front.
    Garlic and Herb Crusted Standing Rib Roast
  • Sliced rack of lamb
    Garlic and Herb Crusted Rack of Lamb
  • Herb Crusted Pork Loin Roast
  • Sliced roasted turkey served on a large platter.
    Simple Roasted Turkey
  • A double smoked spiral sliced ham served on a large platter.
    Double Smoked Ham with Honey Glaze
  • Smoked leg of lamb shown on a sheet pan with roasted potatoes and asparagus.
    Smoked Leg of Lamb

Holiday Pastas

Comforting, hearty, and always a hit with the family-these pasta dishes make great additions to your holiday menu. From creamy chicken lasagna to rich seafood stuffed shells, there's something for everyone.

  • A serving of baked pasta shells stuffed with a seafood and ricotta filling covered in a creamy sauce.
    Seafood Stuffed Shells
  • Chicken Lasagna with Spinach
  • Salmon Pasta with Lemon Cream Sauce
  • Spicy Pasta alla Vodka
  • A large bowl of Tuscan chicken pasta with spinach and sun dried tomatoes in a creamy sauce topped with grated Parmesan cheese.
    Creamy Tuscan Chicken Pasta
  • Side angle view of a large plate of creamy Cajun pasta topped with shrimp and grated parmesan cheese.
    Creamy Cajun Pasta with Shrimp

Christmas Side Dishes

No holiday spread is complete without a few standout sides. These easy and flavorful dishes-from cheesy casseroles to crispy potatoes-pair perfectly with your main course and are sure to disappear fast.

  • Scalloped potatoes served in baking dish
    Scalloped Potatoes with Cheesy Topping
  • A small bowl of broccoli cheese casserole.
    Broccoli Casserole from Scratch
  • A square serving of stuffing on a small plate.
    Traditional Bread Stuffing
  • A bowl of roasted fingerling potatoes.
    Air Fryer Fingerling Potatoes
  • A large scoop of green bean casserole held in front of a large baking dish filled with the casserole.
    Green Bean Casserole (without Soup)
  • Close up of a scoop of cauliflower gratin being taken from a baking dish.
    Creamy Cauliflower Gratin

Holiday Desserts

End your meal on a sweet note with festive treats like red velvet crinkle cookies, gooey pecan pie, and our favorite Christmas snack mix. These desserts are great for gifting, snacking, or just treating yourself.

  • A tin container filled with Christmas puppy chow mix.
    Christmas Puppy Chow (Reindeer Chow)
  • A slice of pecan pie on a white plate
    Classic Southern Pecan Pie
  • A small bowl of cranberry apple crisp.
    Cranberry Apple Crisp
  • Plate of red velvet crinkle cookies shown on a table with a red placemat and surrounded by Christmas ornaments.
    Red Velvet Crinkle Cookies

Christmas Breakfast & Brunch

Start your holiday morning right with cozy, make-ahead breakfast casseroles, homemade cinnamon rolls, and kid-friendly favorites like French toast sticks. Perfect for Christmas morning or lazy holiday brunches.

  • Overhead view of a plate with a serving of breakfast casserole set beside the baking dish.
    Spinach and Mushroom Breakfast Casserole
  • overhead view of a pan of fresh baked cinnamon rolls covered with icing.
    Homemade Cinnamon Rolls
  • Hashbrown and Sausage Breakfast Casserole
  • A slice of quiche Florentine on a white plate.
    Quiche Florentine
  • French toast sticks served on a plate topped with powdered sugar and fresh berries
    Cinnamon French Toast Sticks
  • Glazed Blueberry Buttermilk Biscuits

All Christmas Recipes

  • Close up of a molten chocolate lava cake topped with ice cream and cut open to reveal a gooey liquid chocolate center.
    Molten Chocolate Lava Cake (Restaurant Quality!)
  • A small bowl of ham glaze with a brush dripping with glaze on the countertop next to the bowl.
    Homemade Brown Sugar Ham Glaze
  • A pan-seared salmon filet, topped with a cream sauce with spinach and sundried tomatoes.
    Tuscan Salmon
  • A whole smoked turkey on a platter.
    Smoked Spatchcock Turkey
  • Overhead image of a serving platter of garlic green beans.
    Garlic Butter Green Beans
  • A large slice of chocolate cake layered with chocolate mousse and topped with chocolate ganache shown topped with berries.
    Chocolate Mousse Cake
  • Roast beef shown sliced on a cutting board served with horseradish cream sauce.
    Pepper Crusted Roast Beef
  • Instant pot Southern style green beans shown in a serving bowl.
    Instant Pot Southern Style Green Beans
  • Crispy roasted potatoes on a sheet pan.
    Crispy Herb Roasted Potatoes
  • A serving of Brussels sprouts and kale salad on a plate, next to a serving bowl of salad.
    Shaved Brussels Sprouts and Kale Salad
  • A large bowl of roasted garlic mashed potatoes set on a wooden table.
    Instant Pot Garlic Mashed Potatoes
  • A large scoop of sweet potato souffle on a serving spoon held in front of the casserole dish.
    Sweet Potato Soufflé
  • A large casserole dish of southern cornbread dressing.
    Cornbread Dressing
  • Homemade cranberry sauce served in a white bowl and topped with orange zest.
    Easy Cranberry Orange Sauce
  • A whole roasted Cajun turkey served on a platter.
    Cajun Turkey
  • A serving of cheesy hashbrown casserole on a small plate sitting on a table next to a casserole dish.
    Cheesy Hashbrown Casserole (Cracker Barrel Copycat)
  • Roasted Brussels sprouts with bacon served in a small bowl.
    Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Bacon
  • A large serving bowl filled with Thai sweet chili glazed brussels sprouts.
    Sweet Chili Brussels Sprouts
  • Sauteéd butternut squash served on a plate.
    Sauteéd Butternut Squash
  • Instant Pot Pot Roast with Potatoes

About Me

Hello, I'm Scott! I'm a former professional cook and an experienced home cook. I created this space to share my favorite quick and easy, family-friendly recipes and hopefully inspire you to try some of them for yourself!

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Featured Recipes

  • Chicken enchiladas with green sauce served on a plate.
    Chicken Enchiladas with Green Sauce
  • Bottom round roast beef being sliced on a cutting board.
    Bottom Round Roast Beef
  • Side angle view of a serving of creamy chicken and rice casserole with broccoli shown set beside a casserole dish.
    Chicken and Rice Casserole (Without Soup!)
  • A serving of Cajun shrimp and grits on a plate.
    Cajun Shrimp and Grits
  • Close up of a slice of brioche French toast casserole on a plate.
    Brioche French Toast Casserole
  • close up of a baking dish of fresh homemade lasagna.
    Lasagna with Homemade Noodles

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