Hello, all cute, little chefs! We’re so pleased to serve you yet again with the best ideas that start from your kitchen and end up on your holiday tables. From spicy to sweet, these Christmas dinner recipes are very tempting and can be served as an appetizer in front of your guests and your family members as well.
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Some of the items are also very nutritious that can help you in maintaining a balanced diet even if it’s the holiday season. From green veggies to roasted non-veg items, we assure you that this list of dishes is flavorsome and toothsome.
1. Hasselback Potatoes
Image and recipe by recipe girl
Prep time- 10 mins
Cook time- 1hr 15 mins
Servings- 6
Number of Ingredients- 4
This Christmas recipe is quite famous because of its deliciously amazing taste and overall look. The dish is very crisp on the outside and soft on the inside. You can serve them as a side dish to your perfect festive dinner table. Potato lovers will love to have them!
2. Cheesy Broccoli Cauliflower Casserole
Image and recipe by julies eats and treats
Prep time- 15 mins
Cook time- 30 mins
Servings- 6-7
Number of Ingredients- 6
Want your kids to have healthy green veggies? Presenting you the lifesaver dish which includes the goodness of green broccoli and cheese. Your kids will get obsessed with this Christmas dinner recipe because of its dreamy taste.
3. Cranberry-Pear Sauce
Image and recipe by skinny taste
Prep time- 5 mins
Cook time- 15 mins
Servings- 13
Number of Ingredients- 4
This is a very easy-to-make dish that includes fantastic cranberries in its recipe. The sweetness of cranberry sauce is what you deserve after working so hard during this festive season. You can either serve them at room temperature or as a chilled side dish. Try this one; you deserve it!
4. Baked Brie Bites
Image and recipe by cafe delights
Prep time- 20 mins
Cook time- 10 mins
Servings- 24
Number of Ingredients- 15
Are you a creative person? Well, this one’s for you, then. These are melted brie cheese wrapped and baked to form a dish that activates your taste buds just after looking at them. You can serve them as snacks, and they’ll never stop attending your parties.
5. Maple Glazed Ham
Image and recipe by damn delicious
Prep time- 20 mins
Cook time- 2 hours 30 mins
Servings- 12
Number of Ingredients- 7
The recipe is made with less effort and with not more than 6 ingredients. The combination of maple syrup, brown sugar, orange zest, and rosemary along with black pepper is going to give you the best dinner to serve your guests and other family members. Everyone’s going to have more and more until they finally finish it.
Did you know that honey-glazed ham was popularized in the 20th century as a Christmas main course, offering a sweet and savory alternative to turkey?
6. Easy Perfect Gravy
Image and recipe by averie cooks
Prep time- 10mins
Cook time- 5 mins
Servings- 5 cups
Number of Ingredients- 7
This is a gravy-licious recipe for y’all. This is one of the amazing Christmas dinner recipes that you’ll absolutely love. The easy-to-make gravy is going to melt in your mouth while having it with turkey. Follow this recipe, and you’ll get showers of appreciation from your guests. Gravy with Turkey is what you and your fam need this year!
7. Beef Short Ribs
Total time- 4 hrs 0 mins
Servings- 1-2
Number of Ingredients- 10
This is a mouth-watering dish that can be served as a side dish on your dinner table for your guests. You can make this dish easily just after following the recipe step by step. You’ll notice how great it looks once it is fully prepared and has the right ingredients on the top for garnishing.
Did you know that roast turkey became a Christmas dinner staple in the 19th century, inspired by British traditions of festive feasts?
8. Braised Greens
Image and recipe by hearstapps
Prep time- 50 mins
Cook time- 30 mins
Servings- 10-12
Number of Ingredients- 7
This is a southern side dish served with other main courses. It is made with braised greens combined with slices of bacon. The goodness of ingredients used in this Christmas dinner recipe will make your taste buds happy and your tummy happiest. It is also so easy to make.
9. Orange-Ginger Roast Chicken with Fennel and Radicchio Salad
Image and tutorial by hips.hearstapps
Total time- 1 hour 30 mins
Servings- 8
Number of Ingredients- 13
Once you start having roasted chicken with a tasty salad, there is no going back. Especially after trying out this recipe, you’ll look out for more and more reasons to cook this very special combined dish. This salad is made with the freshness of veggies with citrus-infused chicken going hand-in-hand.
10. Bacon Pastry Twists With Beer Cheese Dip Recipe
Total time- 50 mins
Servings- 7-8
Number of Ingredients- 13
To bring a twist to your dinner tables, here’s a special recipe that itself is twisted. If you’re in search of the best Christmas dinner recipes, then do not forget to follow this one. Use a cheesy dip to bring magic to this dish. The must-have bacon pastry is going to make everyone feel so happy.
11. Christmas Appetizer Bites
Image and recipe by Well plated
Total time- 25 mins
Servings- 30 bites
Number of Ingredients- 7
These are cute little Christmas appetizer bites that are made to brighten up your winter season with its delicious taste and overall look. The mini shells carry both sweet and savoury items. In this recipe, you also get to give an Italian touch by adding Parmesan filling, pesto as well as sun-dried tomatoes.
12. Pull-Apart Christmas Tree
Image and recipe by Hips. hearstapps
Prep time- 20 mins
Cook time- 20 mins
Servings- 8
Number of Ingredients- 9
All the cheese-loaded pizza lover fans, this one is going to melt your hearts away! Who’s ready to have a cheesy Christmas tree this year? Yes, YOU!
These are round-shaped dough balls that give you the taste of paradise. Nobody’s ordering pizza online because you have this unique recipe by your side.
13. Beef Tenderloin with Roasted Cauliflower-Pomegranate Salad
Image and recipe by Hips. hearstapps
Prep time- 20 mins
Cook time- 0 mins
Servings- 6
Number of Ingredients- 10
The perfect blend of salad and roasted beef tenderloin is going to satisfy your taste bud needs. This can be served as one of the fabulous and delicious Christmas Dinner recipes that you’re going to prepare this season. The dish is heavy and can make your tummy full easily. Get your wine glasses ready while having this very classy dish on your tables to treat your guests.
14. Fennel and Thyme Pork Roast with Root Vegetables
Image and recipe by Hips. hearstapps
Total time- 1 hour 45 mins
Servings- 8
Number of Ingredients- 10
Roasted food is something that can bring satisfaction during chilled winter days. These are the Fennel and Thyme Pork roast that is seasoned with root veggies. Think about the amount of protein you and your guests are going to get. The dish also tastes fantastically delicious because of the spices and other ingredients used to make it fully perfect for your dinner tables.
15. Prosciutto-Wrapped Pork Loin With Apple & Rice Stuffing
Image and recipe by host the toast
Total time- 1 hour 20 mins
Servings- 4-6
Number of Ingredients- 13
Is the water coming out of your mouths already? Now think about how delicious these would taste. These are pork Loins with the stuffing of apples and rice. It has a crispy and salty texture that can melt inside your mouth after every bite and can make you go “mmmm.” Do not forget to serve this tasty dish with wine and some side snacks.
16. Easy Spiced Hot Fruit Bake
Image and recipe by cotter crunch
Total time- 37 mins
Servings- 5
Number of Ingredients- 13
This is going to be one of the best and healthiest Christmas dinner recipes that you will ever come across. The specialty of this dish is that it is gluten-free and baked. The dish has been made more delicious with a spicy taste that makes you eat one more bite after another. The perfect fit for your festive tables!
Did you know that adding cranberry sauce to Christmas dinner is an American tradition that dates back to the 1800s?
17. Tomato Bruschetta With Balsamic Glaze
Image and recipe by Ahead of thyme
Total time- 20 mins
Servings- 10-12 slices
Number of Ingredients- 10
This works as an easy-to-make appetizer that you can serve if your guests are coming on very short notice. The crunchy bread topped with the freshness of veggies are going to give you a taste like none other. This Christmas dinner recipe is super amazing and can allow you to prepare more and more special dishes because this will get you prepared in very less time.
18. Broccoli Wild Rice Casserole
Image and recipe by hips. Hearstapps
Prep time- 20 mins
Cook time- 1 hour 15 mins
Servings- 12
Number of Ingredients- 13
Broccoli is so delicious and nutritious at the same time. You can prepare this dish during breakfast as well. Serve this healthy dish to your loved ones and let them know how much you care about them. The heavenly blend of healthy ingredients is going to make you feel healthier to keep up with your balanced diet as well.
19. Enchiladas with Pumpkin Seed Salsa
Image and recipe by hips. Hearstapps
Total time- 30 mins
Servings- 4
Number of Ingredients- 14
This is one of the cute and delicious Christmas Dinner recipes that can bring delight after every bite. The mixture of each and every ingredient included in this recipe is going to give you a flavourful dish. You can choose to prepare this recipe for all the diet-conscious peeps because they’re definitely going to drool over this one.
20. Christmas Appetizers – Italian Cheese Log!
Image and recipe by Recipetineats
Prep time- 20 mins
Servings- 15-20
Number of Ingredients- 13
Bring the cheesy Christmas to your home with this recipe. It has a heavy amount of Italian seasonings topped with sun-dried tomatoes that work as magic ingredients in this one. Your guests are going to get served a perfect Christmas appetizer that is also so heavy and can make them the happiest. The dish also looks fabulous and can be stored for up to a week, which means you can save it for your kids for the next few days, also.
21. Christmas Eve Confetti Pasta
Image and recipe by taste of home
Prep time- 25 mins
Servings- 8
Number of Ingredients- 12
Looking for easy and delicious Christmas Dinner recipes that can also make all generations happy? Here’s the one that has become a part of a holiday tradition as well. You can serve this as a side dish and with a bottle full of wine just to bring warmth along with the tasty dish that can act as both a snack and dinner. Nothing can go wrong with pasta around you and your kids!
22. Crockpot BBQ Little Smokies
Image and recipe by yellowblissroad
Prep time- 5 mins
Cook time- 2 hrs
Servings- 8
Number of Ingredients- 6
This recipe is going to fulfill all your hunger needs and desires. They are very easy to make and are a little sweet and spicy in taste. The moment you have your first bite, you will feel the smoothness of smokies and feel amazing. It serves as a delightful treat that can actually brighten up your moods just after you have them. Make them during special occasions, and they will not miss your parties ever. This is an amazing American Cuisine that can serve as an appetizer.
23. Crispy Roasted Broccolini
Image and recipe by hips.hearstapps
Total time- 30 mins
Servings- 6
Number of Ingredients- 6
Can’t go wrong with the goodness of broccoli. These are the perfect blend of green veggies that contain a heavy sprinkle of golden brown crumbs and some lemon zest. This dish is one of the fabulous Christmas dinner recipes that can be served as either a side dish or as a snack for your guests with some alcohol to go with it, which is totally up to you. The dish looks completely appetizing, can’t wait to see it in reality on your festive plates!
24. Rice Pilaf With Lemony Brown-Butter Mushrooms
Image and recipe by assets. bonappetit
Total time- 1 hour
Servings- 4-6
Number of Ingredients- 14
This delicious dish is noodle-like rice that can serve your taste buds and tummy with some goodness of caramelized mushrooms as a topping. The recipe is cooked in a heavy butter that gives a little bit of roast and toast-like the taste. You can serve this dish alongside a drink or any beverage that makes your mind and body full. Treating yourselves along with your guests with this recipe is going to give y’all a very luscious experience.
25. Roast Duck with Clementines
Image and recipe by leitesculinaria
Prep and cook time- 2hrs 15 mins
Total time- 2 days, 4Hrs
Servings- 3-4
Number of Ingredients- 18
Who’s craving some roasted non-veg food that is totally yum-yum? This recipe has a roasted duck with clementines which tastes crispy and a little bit spicy. This recipe is for all the die-hard non-vegetarian food fans who’re craving something extra and super filling. The recipe is definitely finger-licking good. After you prepare this recipe, do not forget to take a picture of it and share your accomplishment online with your friends. Do try it out!
26. Quinoa with Cauliflower, Cranberries, and Nuts
Image and recipe by veg kitchen
Prep time- 25 mins
Cook time- 30 mins
Servings- 6
Number of Ingredients- 11
Who’s craving cranberries? We heard you. This is a combination of two major ingredients, which are cauliflower and quinoa. Both of these ingredients can bring life to this dish and make it appear like a colourful salad for your balanced and healthy diet. You can mix cranberries, lemon juice, and nuts to make it very tempting and luscious. This flavorful dish is a lot more healthy and delish.
27. Cheesy Broccoli Cauliflower Casserole
Image and recipe by julies eats and treats
Prep time- 15 mins
Cook time- 30 mins
Servings- 8
Number of Ingredients- 6
This is one of the easiest Christmas dinner recipes that can be served as a side dish. This can fulfill your cravings for cheesy items with cauliflower in them. Perfect holiday side dish for your kids, which will also ensure that they get to have cheesy food with the goodness of green veggies. These recipes that include veggies are so nutritious while also being served as a fancy side dish during the festive occasions.
28. Homemade Cheddar Bay Biscuits
Image and recipe by plain chicken
Prep time- 5 mins
Cook time- 12 mins
Servings- 12
Number of Ingredients- 7
Call them “bae” biscuits because these are tasty enough and are always there by your side if you’re not in the mood to prepare heavy dishes for dinner. This recipe is very easy to make and contains flour, butter, milk, and some other ingredients. Takes around 15 mins to get ready. You can also serve these as snacks with a cool beverage to go with them. The full-flavored biscuits are going to be your kids’ favorites as well.
29. Roasted Red Potatoes
Image and recipe by dinner at the zoo
Prep time- 10 mins
Cook time- 35 mins
Servings- 6
Number of Ingredients- 9
Potato lovers, it’s time to reunite and bring these roasted red potatoes to your plates. It’s a perfect dish during the winter season that can bring warmth to your tables and give you a cozy vibe while enjoying dinner. It is so easy to prepare that you’d end up making these twice or thrice a week. This side dish comes under easy-to-make Christmas dinner recipes that can make your tummy very happy.
30. Quick Chickpea and Kale Stew
Image and recipe by hips.hearstapps
Total time- 25 mins
Servings- 4
Number of Ingredients- 11
We heard you are craving soupy food! This is a mouth-watering creamy base dish with a fun addition of a stew that is much like potatoes. These are higher in terms of fiber as well as plant-based protein and, thus, can bring nutrition to your dinner tables along with the yummy taste.
31. Cioppino
Image and recipe by simplyrecipes
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Prep time- 30 mins
Cook time- 45 mins
Servings- 8
Number of Ingredients- 17
Seafood with some soup is the best combination one can ever make. This finger-licking recipe has halibut, Dungeness crab, shrimp, mussels, and sea bass, making it a perfect dish for the festive season. The dish is very easy to make and can be served as a side dish.
32. Easy Spiral Ham with Apple Cider Glaze
Image and recipe by thereciperebel
Prep time- 15 mins
Cook time- 3 hrs 10 mins
Servings- 20
Number of Ingredients- 5
A perfectly holiday table can contain this dish that can bring a little more sweetness to your tables. This dish can be served on Christmas as well as on Thanksgiving or even Easter. The dish is also very easy to prepare.
33. Holiday Rosemary Garlic Pork Roast
Image and recipe by my kitchen love
Prep time- 10 mins
Cook time- 45 mins
Servings- 10
Number of Ingredients- 6
Who wants to try out this juicy and a touch of crispy non and skin pork recipe that is a perfect fit for holiday tables? It has rosemary as well as garlic flavor that can work like magic to make it taste divine.
34. Keto Cream of Mushroom Soup
Image and recipe by everydayketogenic
Prep time- 5 mins
Cook time- 20 mins
Servings- 4
Number of Ingredients- 9
Soups are the necessary side dish that is served during the winter season, especially during the holiday season. The soup is so creamy that you and your kids are going to fall in love with its delectable taste.
35. Baked Chicken Breast With Garlic Butter Sauce
Prep time- 5 mins
Cook time- 30 mins
Servings- 3-4
Number of Ingredients- 7
Die hard butter chicken fans are going to fall for this one as well. This recipe is baked chicken breast along with the Garlic Butter sauce that tastes so yum-yum and is very flavorful. You must try this one!
Close your mouths already; we can see water coming out. All of these dishes are very easy to make with zero complex processes involved. We have got you covered when you’re confused in choosing the right dish to serve your guests. The Christmas dinner recipes mentioned above will have them attend your parties again and again.
FAQS
1. What are some traditional Christmas dinner recipes?
Traditional Christmas dinner recipes often include roasted turkey or ham, mashed potatoes, stuffing, cranberry sauce, and seasonal vegetables like Brussels sprouts or carrots. Some households may also serve classics like Yorkshire pudding, gravy, and mince pies.
2. Can I prepare Christmas dinner ahead of time?
Yes, many elements of a Christmas dinner can be prepared ahead of time. You can make the stuffing, gravy, and desserts the day before. Vegetables can be pre-chopped, and even the turkey or ham can be seasoned and prepped in advance, ready to cook on Christmas Day.
3. What are some vegetarian or vegan Christmas dinner options?
Popular vegetarian and vegan alternatives include stuffed butternut squash, lentil loaf, roasted vegetable Wellington, and nut roast. Serve these with plant-based sides like roasted vegetables, vegan stuffing, and gravy to complete the meal.
4. What are some easy Christmas dinner recipes for beginners?
For beginners, dishes like roasted chicken, garlic mashed potatoes, green bean casserole, and store-bought stuffing mixes can make Christmas dinner easier. You can also try a one-pan roasted vegetable medley or baked salmon for simpler but festive alternatives.
5. How do I cook the perfect Christmas turkey?
To cook the perfect turkey, begin by preheating the oven to 325°F (165°C). Season the turkey well, both inside and out, and stuff it if desired. Roast it based on its weight (about 15-20 minutes per pound), ensuring the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Basting the turkey every hour helps to keep it moist. Let it rest for 20-30 minutes before carving.
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