Christmas Menu

Christmas Menu: Easy Recipes for a Merry Holiday

Christmas is my favorite time of year to be in the kitchen, but it can also be the busiest! Between cookie exchanges, neighbor gifts, Christmas Eve dinner and Christmas morning, having a plan (and a few go-to recipes) makes all the difference.

I have gathered all of my favorite Christmas recipes in one place, from the ham and prime rib to the sides, rolls, cookies, treats and warm drinks. Many of them can be made ahead, so you can spend less time in the kitchen and more time with the people you love. Mix and match to build your own Christmas menu!

Here are my favorite Christmas Recipes:

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Christmas Dinner Mains

Whether your family is team ham, team prime rib or team turkey, here is the centerpiece for your Christmas table.

Honey Baked HamSmoked Prime RibRoast Beef TenderloinClassic Roast Beef with GravyRoast Rack of PorkRoast Turkey BreastHow to Cook a Perfect TurkeySmoked Turkey

Appetizers

Something to snack on while dinner finishes up.

The Best Crab DipThe Ultimate Cheese TrayCranberry Orange Whipped Goat Cheese Dip

Christmas Eve Soups

A warm bowl of soup is an easy, cozy Christmas Eve dinner.

Creamy Clam ChowderClassic Minestrone Soup

Side Dishes

All the potatoes, veggies and fixings to round out your Christmas dinner.

Scalloped PotatoesEasy Cheesy Scalloped PotatoesSuper Easy Mashed PotatoesSmashed PotatoesSweet Potato CasseroleCandied YamsMashed Loaded Sweet PotatoesGreen Bean CasseroleBacon Wrapped Green Bean BundlesBrussels Sprouts with Candied PecansRoasted AsparagusRoasted CarrotsHoney Braised CarrotsCorn CasseroleCranberry Orange SauceCranberry Jello SaladEasy StuffingCornbread Dressing

Rolls and Bread

No holiday dinner is complete without homemade rolls!

Lion House RollsSour Cream Yeast RollsNo Knead Dinner RollsSimple and Quick Dinner RollsPotato RollsCranberry Almond Banana Bread

Christmas Morning Breakfast

Make-ahead breakfasts and cinnamon rolls so Christmas morning stays relaxed.

Gooey Cinnamon Rolls1 Hour Cinnamon RollsClean Out the Fridge Breakfast CasserolePeach Cobbler Overnight French Toast CasseroleHot Buttermilk Syrup

Christmas Cookies

Cookie exchange, Santa plate or neighbor gifts, these are my favorite Christmas cookies.

Christmas Sugar CookiesGingerbread CookiesItalian Christmas CookiesGingerdoodle CookiesPeppermint Glazed Butter CookiesChocolate Crinkle CookiesSnowball CookiesThumbprint CookiesButter Thumbprint CookiesChocolate Mint Thumbprint CookiesWhite Chocolate Cranberry CookiesPeppermint Chocolate CookiesCaramel Stuffed Chocolate CookiesBrownie Cookie Sandwiches with Peppermint IcingRaspberry Pistachio Shortbread BarsApple Glazed Shortbread CookiesPeppermint Glaze Sugar CookiesChocolate Cookies4 Ingredient Cake Mix CookiesEasy Holiday Cookies

Pies and Desserts

Save room for dessert! Pies, cakes and a few showstoppers for the holiday table.

Chocolate PiePecan PieCoconut Cream PieCranberry Walnut PieDutch Apple PieCherry Slab PieHoliday Banana Pudding7 UP CakeGingerbreadRaspberry Chocolate Yule LogWhite Chocolate Peppermint CheesecakeCherry Cheesecake Butter TartsMayonnaise Spice CakeChocolate Peppermint Bark Molten Mug Cake

Candy and Treats

Easy treats for gifting, snacking and filling up Christmas tins.

Peppermint Bark FudgeSweet and Spicy Chocolate Almond BarkHot Chocolate TrufflesWhite Chocolate Peppermint Christmas PopcornCorn PopsChristmas Tree Treats

Neighbor Gifts and Fun

Simple neighbor and teacher gift ideas, plus a fun activity for the kids.

Wassail Punch Neighbor GiftTeacher and Neighbor GiftsGraham Cracker Houses

Warm Drinks and Punch

Cozy drinks for Christmas Eve, caroling and everything in between.

Homemade Hot ChocolateWarm Mulled Cranberry Apple CiderRaspberry 7UP PunchWassail

Merry Christmas from my family to yours! xo – Rachael