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This collection of Christmas Dinner Menu Ideas brings together comforting classics and creative dishes to help you plan your holiday feast. With options for every course, these recipes are perfect for feeding a crowd, making ahead, or adding a festive twist to your table. From hearty mains to flavorful sides and sweet desserts, there’s something here to suit every taste and tradition.
The BEST Christmas Dinner Ever (50 Ideas!)
This list of Christmas dinner menu ideas is packed with recipes to make planning your holiday meal a breeze. Choose from flavorful Main Dishes, crowd-pleasing Appetizers, fresh and seasonal Starter Salads, classic and creative Side Dishes, festive and refreshing Drinks, and, of course, indulgent Desserts to finish the meal on a sweet note. There’s something for every part of your holiday spread!
50 Christmas Dinner Menu Ideas
1
How to Slow Cook a Precooked Ham in the Oven
Perfectly Baked Ham slathered with a homemade brown sugar glaze is a tasty and easy dish you can make for any special occasion or holiday. It's always a crowd-pleaser and makes Easter or Christmas dinner extra special with no muss or fuss.
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2
Prime Rib
Perfect for Christmas, this Prime Rib recipe couldn't come sooner. With step-by-step instructions you can't go wrong this Holiday season!
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3
Smoked Prime Rib
This Smoked Prime Rib Roast recipe with an amazing garlic herb rub is the only one you'll ever need. Get ready to impress your guests.
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4
Smoked Beef Tenderloin
Smoked Beef Tenderloin is MADE for a special occasion! This show stopping main course will wow your guests and they'll think you're some kind of master chef.
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5
How to Cook Steak on the Stove
The juiciest steak ever and the foolproof how-to on preparing it. Let me repeat: beautiful steak, without a grill, on the stove.
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6
Best Recipe for Lasagna
This is hands down the Best Lasagna Recipe ever! Easy, cheesy, meaty and so so delicious! Layer up the hearty meat sauce, different cheeses and lasagna pasta and then bake until hot and bubbly.
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7
Classic Baked Ziti
Warm and comforting this is an easy-to-make classic Baked Ziti recipe filled with Italian Sausage, tomato sauce and cheese to the max!
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8
Smoked Pork Butt
This Smoked Pork Butt is going to turn into the most delicious Pulled Pork you've ever had. Low and slow is the name of the game here!
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9
Baked Pork Chops in Oven
Juicy and tender, sweet and savory, these Smothered Baked Pork Chops are roasted to perfection in just 30 minutes! A quick and easy dinner.
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10
Garlic Pork Loin Roast Recipe
This amazing Garlic Pork Loin Roast Recipe is served with gravied potatoes. They cook alongside the pork roast making them the perfect side.
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11
Crockpot Cherry Balsamic Glazed Pork Tenderloin
Crockpot Cherry Balsamic Glazed Pork Tenderloin is easy to throw together, delicious and kid-friendly. Pair with a salad and that's dinner!
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12
Rosemary Maple Mustard Pork Roast Recipe
This Rosemary Maple Mustard Pork Roast Recipe is a fabulous way to cook up aa easy, big, tasty roast and impress a crowd. Enjoy!
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13
Arm Roast Recipe
This Arm Roast Recipe is slow braised in the oven with red wine, beef stock garlic and herbs. You'll have fall-apart tender roast meat after about 3 1/2 hours. Throw in some potatoes and carrots the last hour for a complete meal.
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14
Best Thanksgiving Turkey Recipe for Beginners
Get perfectly Roasted Turkey every time with my simple how to roast a turkey guide! Thanksgiving food coma, here we come.
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15
BLT Chopped Salad with Green Goddess Dressing
BLT Chopped Salad is full of healthy delicious vegetables. The basil Greek goddess dressing makes it a lunch to remember.
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16
Wedge Salad
A Wedge Salad with low fat blue cheese dressing and copious toppings is the perfect side that goes with almost any dinner.
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17
Caesar Salad Recipe
A classic Caesar Salad recipe topped parmesan, bacon, and croutons. Drizzle with my caesar salad dressing for the finished package!
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18
Roasted Garlic
How to Roast Garlic in the oven to create a sweet, spreadable paste to use on your dinner rolls, in dips, pasta and more! If you've never Roasted Garlic, you're in for a treat!
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19
Dinner Rolls
These classic Dinner Rolls are sure to be the best sidekick to any holiday or family dinner. Soft, light and pillowy.
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20
Homemade Crescent Rolls (No Knead Recipe)
These Crescent Rolls are simple enough to make any weekday but fancy enough for any holiday. They are the easiest recipe and require ZERO KNEADING! It's a perfect, buttery roll that tastes simply amazing!
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21
Best Cornbread Ever
Fluffy, buttery, moist and easy, this homemade Cornbread is the perfect addition to your family dinner table. Or as a delicious snack!
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22
Mashed Potatoes
This Mashed Potatoes Recipe is smooth, silky and so creamy! Mashed potatoes are delicious on their own or are a perfect side dish for dinner.
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23
Funeral Potatoes
Funeral Potatoes…everyone has a recipe for this popular casserole! Here is my creamy and oniony version!
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24
Scalloped Potatoes
This easy recipe for Scalloped Potatoes is one you will make again and again. Extremely creamy and cheesy potato perfection!
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25
Fondant Potatoes
Fondant Potatoes are deliciously crispy on top, chewy on bottom and pillowy soft inside. They're that super fancy potato you want to add to any special dinner party, Christmas dinner or just because you love your family!
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26
Baked Potato Recipe
The humble Baked Potato is the easiest, tastiest, most inexpensive side dish that always pleases a crowd. Crispy and salty exterior with a fluffy and soft interior.
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27
Twice Baked Potatoes
Move over baked potatoes, twice baked potatoes are here! The cheesier, creamier, fancier, cooler cousin. Filled with bacon, cheese, sour cream, cream cheese and chives, these are the perfect appetizer or side dish.
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28
Buttery Corn Casserole
Is there anything more comforting than a corn casserole? This slightly sweet and savory side dish is a 1-bowl, quick, fix it and forget it wonder that is perfect to serve at Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas or any weeknight.
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29
Macaroni and Cheese
Nothing better than Macaroni and Cheese! Get this simple, classic, cheesy recipe for Macaroni and Cheese featuring three cheeses and a crispy, salty topping.
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30
Roasted Brussels Sprouts
This super easy Oven Roasted Brussels Sprouts Recipe is a delicious vegetable side dish. Perfectly golden and tender in the middle.
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31
Roasted Green Beans
Roasted Green Beans are a quick and easy side dish to make that is packed full of flavor and nutrients! I could make this every night!
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32
Roasted Root Vegetables
Roasted Root Vegetables are what I crave with the first hint of that crisp Autumn air. Move over salad…make room for earthy, hearty, caramelized deliciousness in the form of oven roasted root vegetables. Measurements do not have to be exact…this is more of a technique than an exact recipe.
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33
Roasted Asparagus
Simple and quick this Oven Roasted Asparagus Recipe is the perfect vegetable side dish! Easily prepared while your main dish is cooking.
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34
Roasted Cauliflower
This basic, Roasted Cauliflower Recipe is a tasty, low-carb, simple side dish to throw together any day of the week. All you need is olive oil, salt, pepper and a little oven time to get the maximum caramelized, brown, super flavorful cauliflower.
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35
Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms
These Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms are filled with a delicious sausage, two kinds of cheese, panko and herb mixture and baked to golden bubbly perfection. Fancy enough for a dinner party, but will fly off your casual party table as well.
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36
Spinach Artichoke Dip
Spinach Artichoke Dip is the perfect appetizer! It’s easy to make, popular and always the first thing eaten. So delicious!!
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37
Candied Pecans
This classic Candied Pecans recipe is a great addition to your Holiday festivities. Great as a snack, on salads, as part of a charcuterie board, or as a homemade gift.
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38
Peppermint Bark
Made with 2 kinds of chocolate and candy cane bits, Peppermint Bark is a Christmas classic!
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39
Best Baked Cheesecake Recipe (No Water Bath!)
This is literally the best cheesecake recipe ever. Seven simple ingredients. No water bath. No cracking ever. It is the only recipe you'll ever need for classic, jaw-dropping, super creamy cheesecake. Follow my directions and it is simply fail proof!
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40
Fantasy Fudge Recipe
Originally found on a container of Marshmallow Creme, this Fantasy Fudge Recipe has become a Christmas staple in many homes. My recipe tweaks the ingredients just slightly to make for a more quality fudge while still remaining that classic dessert we all know and love.
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41
Oreo Lasagna Recipe
Oreo, cheesecake mixture, chocolate and vanilla pudding, and homemade whipped cream are layered to create a delicious dessert that will have your family licking their plates clean!
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42
Christmas Cake Pops Recipe
If you're looking to really impress your guests this year, you MUST make these festive Christmas Cake Pops!! Don't be intimidated. They are way easier than you think and the decorations are ENDLESS!
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43
Pumpkin Roll Cake
Soft pumpkin sponge cake and fluffy cream cheese filling all rolled up into a Pumpkin Roll, then dusted with powdered sugar! Amazing!
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44
Shortbread Cookies
Get perfect Shortbread Cookies every time with this buttery, yet sweet Shortbread Cookie Recipe. Just in time for Christmas Cookie exchanges!
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45
50+ Old Fashioned Christmas Cookie Recipes
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46
Christmas Desserts (that aren’t cookies!)
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47
Peppermint Espresso Martini Recipe
Create a beautiful and festive Peppermint Espresso Martini using my step by step recipe. Impress your guests with this winter wonderland pre-dinner cocktail or dessert beverage.
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48
Christmas Gin Recipe
Festive and easy, this Christmas Gin cocktail brings holiday cheer with warm spices and a hint of sweetness. Perfect for holiday gatherings!
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49
Eggnog Recipe
Eggnog is a classic holiday drink that is easier to make than you think! Whether you are enjoying it spiked or kid-friendly, it's so good!
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50
Crockpot Hot Chocolate
Crockpot Hot Chocolate is a well balanced, creamy, chocolatey, sweet homemade recipe everyone will enjoy! Take it over the top with creamer!
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With so many delicious options, this list of Christmas dinner ideas has everything you need to create a memorable holiday meal. Mix and match your favorites to suit your style, and don’t forget to add a little extra love to every dish—it’s the secret ingredient that makes the season so special. Merry Christmas friends!
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