Jump to Recipe This easy Christmas dinner menu is the ultimate guide to hosting the most epic holiday feast without stressing yourself out! Build your ideal menu by choosing one (or a few) recipes from each section. There are plenty of Christmas appetizers, main courses, drinks, side dishes, and desserts to choose from! Easy Christmas Recipes Everyone knows hosting the holiday family get-together can be taxing. You have to clean the house, do all the shopping, and prepare a Christmas-worthy dinner spread. Fortunately, I am here to help you build the perfect dinner menu that will impress your guests and take some of the load off your shoulders! These recipes are some of my all-time favorite Christmas dishes that just so happen to be super easy to make!
Jump to:Easy Christmas Recipes Easy Christmas Menu Ideas Main Course
- Honey Glazed Ham
- Bag Roasted Chicken
- Roasted Rack of Lamb
- Boneless Prime Rib Appetizers
- Crab Cakes
- Cream Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms
- Charcuterie Board
- Air Fryer Garlic Bread Drinks
- Crockpot Apple Cider
- Eggnog Sides
- Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes
- Green Beans Almondine
- Easy Stuffing
- Roasted Butternut Squash
- Jiffy Corn Casserole
- Velveeta Mac and Cheese Desserts
- Cherry Chocolate Dump Cake
- Pumpkin Fudge Poke Cake
- Christmas Crack
- Sugar Cookie Cherry Cobbler
- Baked Cinnamon Apples 🎄 More Christmas Recipe Ideas 📋 Recipe
Easy Christmas Menu Ideas Build your menu by selecting a main course, an appetizer or two, a drink, a few side dishes, and a dessert. I can’t clean and do the shopping for you, but I can share these fool-proof recipes! If this is your first time hosting dinner for the holidays, check out my Christmas guide for a step-by-step timeline for preparing Christmas dinner! Main Course
- Honey Glazed Ham After Thanksgiving, everyone is tired of turkey so why not opt for an easy honey-glazed ham? A 5-pound glazed ham on a platter is not only an incredible entrée but a delicious centerpiece that is totally insta-worthy. Not to mention, this recipe only requires 5 ingredients. It is hard to mess up!
Glazed Honey Ham
My glazed honey ham recipe is the perfect Christmas, Easter, or Thanksgiving main course for a fabulous family meal that everyone will love! This delicious ham is glazed with rich butter, sweet brown sugar, sticky honey, and studded with cloves to create an amazing main dish!
Check out this recipe
- Bag Roasted Chicken Bag roasting chicken is a hands-off cooking method that keeps the meat delightfully moist and tender! All you need is 3 ingredients: a whole chicken, butter, and chicken seasoning. If you have a large family, you can easily double down and make two bag roasted chickens. You may want to regardless because people will definitely want seconds!
Bag Roasted Chicken
Bag roasted chicken is the best way to prepare a succulent whole chicken with practically no effort on your part! The chicken is wonderfully seasoned with a special chicken seasoning for maximum flavor! This will become your new favorite method for roasting whole chicken!
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- Roasted Rack of Lamb Lamb is an elegant choice that is sure to impress. Even more so when your family finds out how easy it was for you to make! If you really want to show off, serve your lamb with my homemade mint sauce. The flavor combination is fantastic and it will truly feel like a special occasion.
Roasted Rack of Lamb
Roasted rack of lamb is the perfect hands-off, easy dinner that is so delicious it will impress anyone who tries it! It is beautifully seasoned with a combination of garlic and herbs and then roasted to perfection! Serve it alongside a homemade mint sauce for the most flavorful experience.
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- Boneless Prime Rib Everyone will be in awe of a juicy, perfectly medium-rare prime rib. Just because it’s a more expensive (and arguably more flavorful) cut of meat, does not mean it’s difficult to prepare. This recipe is basically hands-off. Just season your prime rib with my prime rib rub and let the oven do the work!
Boneless Prime Rib
This boneless prime rib roast is tender, juicy, and the perfect showstopping main course that your family and friends will rave about! It is never tough, always delivers a TON of incredible flavor, and it’s so easy to make! Prepare this roast for an unforgettable dinner!
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Appetizers No Christmas setting is complete without some tasty appetizers! These fabulous recipes are perfect for grazing or letting others make a small appetizer plate of their own! 5. Crab Cakes Crab cakes are quick and easy, making them a great choice when you need a last-minute appetizer. Seriously, they are ready to eat in just 15 minutes! All you have to do is combine some crushed Ritz crackers, crab meat, lemon juice, an egg, mayo, and seasonings. Cook them in a skillet for 6-8 minutes and voila!
Crab Cakes
Crab cakes are a quick and simple seafood appetizer or main dish that will impress and delight the whole family any night of the week! Crushed Ritz crackers, lemon juice, crab meat, seasonings, and mayonnaise are mixed together to form the cake patties. Making my homemade crab cakes is incredibly straightforward and delicious!
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- Cream Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms Stuffed mushrooms are the best 2-bite morsels for munching before a meal. The stuffing is a simple combination of cream cheese, Parmesan, and seasoning. Clean the mushrooms, remove the stems, make your filling, load them up, and bake! They will be ready in 30 minutes or less.
Cream Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms
My quick and easy cream cheese stuffed mushrooms are the perfect bite-sized appetizers for any dinner, celebration, or get-together! These incredible hors d’oeuvres are stuffed with a cream cheese and Parmesan filling that has been seasoned to perfection- you can’t eat just one!
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- Charcuterie Board All it takes to make a charcuterie board is a flat surface, some meat, cheese, and veggies, and a little creative placement. It’s the perfect appetizer for serving a crowd! You can customize all the ingredients to suit your preferences. You can even add your favorite dipping sauces!
Charcuterie Board
A charcuterie board is an impressive but super-easy way to feed a crowd when entertaining for holidays or any reason! It doesn’t matter if you’re an avid cook, a great-looking appetizer tray like this amazing assortment of meats and cheeses is surprisingly easy to assemble! Add fruit, nuts, vegetables, dips, mustard spreads, pepper jelly, marmalade, honey, pickles, olives, and more to make a charcuterie board that everyone will love!
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- Air Fryer Garlic Bread If it’s mad in the air fryer, you can pretty much guarantee it is a simple recipe. This garlic bread is perfectly crisp on the outside with a soft inside. Garlic bread pairs well with anything on this list (and practically anything in general). It’s a safe bet that it will be a hit this Christmas!
Air Fryer Garlic Bread
This easy air fryer garlic bread is perfectly crispy, crazy delicious, and done in no time at all! It’s as easy as mixing your garlic butter spread and popping the slices into your air fryer - and voila! You have the best garlic bread ever!
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Drinks 9. Crockpot Apple Cider This sweet, spiced drink is a holiday classic. Just add all the ingredients to your slow cooker and let it do its thing! Honestly, the most time-consuming part is just slicing the fruit. You can even serve it straight from the crockpot!
Crockpot Apple Cider
Crockpot apple cider is a sweet and refreshing holiday drink with autumn flavors that’s sure to be a hit at any gathering! Featuring apple juice, brown sugar, and warm fall spices, this apple cider tastes wonderful. Your house will smell great and the whole family will enjoy this warm and soothing holiday drink!
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- Eggnog Eggnog is another Christmas classic that has become a tradition for many families. Sure, you could buy it at the store, but why do that when homemade eggnog is so easy and much more flavorful? You can’t go wrong with this baseline recipe, but I also like to dress it up sometimes. Try making gingerbread eggnog or gingerbread eggnog cocktails for the adults!
Eggnog (Best Homemade Classic Eggnog Recipe!)
Fabulously rich and creamy eggnog is a well-loved Christmas tradition and it’s surprisingly easy to make the best homemade eggnog!! This cooked eggnog turns out delightfully creamy, flavorful, and just amazing! It’s the perfect cup of holiday cheer to cozy up with on the couch while enjoying time with family and friends!
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Sides 11. Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes There’s no shame in relying on kitchen appliances to cut down on prep time. These Instant Pot mashed potatoes are just as fluffy and creamy as those made on the stovetop, maybe even better!
Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes
Instant Pot mashed potatoes will make some rich and creamy mashed potatoes with minimal effort! Made with only 5 ingredients. They’ll be your easiest side dish yet! These mashed potatoes come out perfect every time and are always a crowd-pleaser!
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- Green Beans Almondine It may have a fancy French name, but green beans almondine is incredibly easy to make. Not to mention, it is nice to have a healthy option on the table amongst all the carbs. These crisp-tender green beans are tossed with slivered almonds, salt, pepper, garlic, and butter. It’s simple, but full of flavor!
Green Beans Almondine
Green beans almondine is a refreshing and tasty vegetable side dish that pairs well with any of your family’s favorite main dishes! This simple French-inspired recipe features green beans tossed with toasted almond slivers, butter, garlic, salt, and pepper! In just 20 minutes you can whip up a healthy green bean dish perfect for any weeknight or holiday dinner!
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- Easy Stuffing This stuffing is totally beginner friendly. After all, ’easy’ is in the name of the recipe! You can use your favorite pre-made stuffing cubes combined with some sliced onion and celery to whip up a stuffing that tastes like it was made from scratch. No one will be any wiser!
Easy Stuffing
Easy stuffing is a cornerstone recipe to Thanksgiving dinner, holiday meals, and amazingly tasty family dinners all year long! Classic ingredients including celery, onion, and ready-to-use stuffing cubes combine with tasty herbs to complement so many dishes!
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- Roasted Butternut Squash Butternut squash is healthy and packed full of flavor on its own! Toss it with olive oil and seasonings then pop it in the oven, that’s all you have to do. The flavor is slightly sweet and slightly nutty. It is one of my favorite fall vegetables!
Roasted Butternut Squash
Roasted butternut squash is a delicious and versatile vegetable side dish suitable for any weeknight meal or holiday dinner! Olive oil, salt, and pepper are the only ingredients needed for this squash dish to enhance its sweet and nutty flavor! This easy and nutritious butternut squash recipe will become a new fall family favorite!
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- Jiffy Corn Casserole Corn casserole, corn pudding, spoon bread, no matter what you call it, it’s delicious! Not to mention, super easy to make! You only need 5 ingredients to pull it off. Every bite is full of soft cornbread and sweet creamed corn!
Jiffy Corn Casserole
This Jiffy corn casserole is a sweet and savory side dish with creamy corn mixed into every bite of your cornbread! Best of all, you only need 5 ingredients and 5 minutes of prep time to put it together. Whether you call it corn casserole, corn pudding, or spoon bread, it’s a side that goes with practically anything!
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- Velveeta Mac and Cheese Everyone wants to indulge at Christmas dinner and this mac and cheese will do the trick. In just 20 minutes, you can whip up a dreamy, creamy, macaroni and cheese made with Velveeta! It can all be made in one pot. So not only does it save prep time, but it saves time on dishes!
Velveeta Mac and Cheese
Velveeta mac and cheese is rich, creamy, and so incredibly cheesy that your whole family will love it every time it’s served with dinner! It is a one-pot side dish that takes practically no effort to make! Plus, it is ready to enjoy in less than 20 minutes!
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Desserts 16. Cherry Chocolate Dump Cake If baking is not your forte, you can never go wrong with a dump cake. In fact, they come in many different flavors, so you can always find just what you like. It’s named for how you make the batter. Just dump the ingredients in a baking dish and bake, no mixing necessary.
Cherry Chocolate Dump Cake
Tasty cherry chocolate dump cake combines sweet and tangy cherry pie filling with chocolate cake mix for a fudge brownie-like topping! It’s a classic combination of chocolate and cherry that is sure to be a new family favorite dessert!
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- Pumpkin Fudge Poke Cake This decadent pumpkin fudge poke cake is the perfect holiday dessert. The soft, spiced pumpkin cake is filled with hot fudge- but it doesn’t end there. It’s topped with creamy vanilla frosting, a drizzle of caramel, and toasted sunflower seeds for crunch! Every bite tastes like a little piece of heaven.
Pumpkin Fudge Poke Cake
Pumpkin fudge poke cake is a deliciously rich and decadent 9x13 dessert cake that is great for sharing with large crowds! My pumpkin poke cake is made by combining ingredients to bake the pumpkin cake, then holes are poked all over to create space for hot chocolate fudge sauce to seep through. Make this ultra-moist pumpkin fudge poke cake for your next fall party and everyone will want the recipe!
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- Christmas Crack Christmas crack gets its name because it is downright addicting! These chocolate peanut butter clusters are made a bit more festive by adding some green, red, and white sprinkles. The whole thing is made in your crockpot, so you can let it go while you work on other recipes.
Crock Pot Christmas Crack
This easy-to-make crock pot Christmas crack, aka Christmas candy, is a delightfully tasty holiday treat that anyone can make with very little fuss! The tasty combination of chocolate and peanut butter make these festive peanut clusters a popular favorite for kids of all ages!
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- Sugar Cookie Cherry Cobbler It doesn’t get easier than a 2-ingredient dessert. A package of sugar cookie dough and cherry pie filling are all you need! Add some homemade whipped cream to really take this cobbler up a notch. I also have an apple version of this recipe if that is more your taste.
Sugar Cookie Cherry Cobbler
Sugar cookie cherry cobbler is a sweet, tart, and tasty fruit dessert that’s perfect for sharing with large crowds! This easy 2-ingredient recipe combines juicy cherry pie filling topped with crumbled sugar cookie dough. Even a new baker can impress their guests with this easy cobbler dessert recipe!
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- Baked Cinnamon Apples Baked apples can be either a sweet side dish, or a simple dessert. There are a few ingredients, but you just toss them all together and bake until the apples are nice and tender. These warm apples are full of sweet brown sugar and cinnamon. Although a scoop of vanilla ice cream goes a long way!
Baked Cinnamon Apples
Sweet and tender baked cinnamon apples make a great side dish, dessert, or topping for pork chops, and they are so easy to make! Baking the apples brings out their natural sweetness and the sauce is perfectly caramelized, plus you can’t beat them when served with ice cream!
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🎄 More Christmas Recipe Ideas Christmas Cake Batter Meringues - Festive meringue cookies that are so light and airy!Honey Glazed Carrots - Sweet and tender carrots that will pair well with any menu!Christmas Nougat - A 4-ingredient Christmas treat loaded with gumdrops!Pan Seared Brussel Sprouts - Add a healthy option to your holiday spread with these slightly crispy and caramelized brussel sprouts.Granny Smith Apple Pie - A classic homemade apple pie is always a great addition the Christmas dinner table.Slow Cooker Candied Yams - This sweet side dish is a beloved addition to any holiday get-together! I hope this easy Christmas dinner menu helps you to pull off a fantastic meal for you and your family! Let me know which recipes you chose in the comments below!
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Easy Christmas Dinner Menu: Glazed Honey Ham (+More Tasty Recipes!)
This easy Christmas dinner menu is the ultimate guide to hosting the most epic holiday feast without stressing yourself out! Build your ideal menu by choosing one (or a few) recipes from each section. There are plenty of Christmas appetizers, main courses, drinks, side dishes, and desserts to choose from!
Author | Angela
Servings: 15 servings Calories: 459kcal Prep 5 minutes Cooking 1 hour Resting Time 20 minutes Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Pin Recipe Share on Facebook Ingredients US CustomaryMetric1x2x3x▢ 5 lb ham (ready-to-eat, pre-cooked ham)▢ ½ cup brown sugar▢ ⅓ cup butter (melted)▢ ¼ cup honey▢ ¼ cup whole cloves (optional)
InstructionsPreheat your oven to 325°F (163°C) and prepare a roasting pan with a rack. For easy cleanup, line your roasting pan with aluminum foil. *The baked-in honey glaze is extremely sticky!(Optional) If desired, score the ham in a diamond pattern and place cloves onto the ham.¼ cup whole clovesIn a microwave-safe mixing bowl, melt the butter then add the brown sugar and honey. Mix until well combined. Heat in 15 second increments if needed to make the mix more liquid and melt the sugar. ½ cup brown sugar, ⅓ cup butter, ¼ cup honeyPlace ham into your roasting pan and pour the honey glaze over the ham. Use a basting brush to coat the entire ham surface as needed. 5 lb hamBake at 325°F (163°C) for 50 minutes to an hour. Baste the ham with glaze in 15 minute intervals, making sure that you close the oven door to retain heat. If desired, broil for the last 5 minutes to caramelize the glaze before removing from the oven.Remove your ham from the oven when it reaches 135°F (57°C) and cover loosely with a sheet of aluminum foil. Allow the ham to rest for 20 minutes before slicing and serving. Equipment You May Needroasting panAluminum FoilMeasuring Cups Notes Plan for ½ pound per person per serving for bone-in ham and ⅓ pound per serving of boneless ham. Ham should rest for about 20 minutes before serving. Cook a pre-cooked (fully cooked) ham at 325°F (163°C) for 10-12 minutes for a whole boneless ham, or 15 minutes for a whole bone-in ham. Boneless fully cooked hams that are over 12-14 pounds only need about 5-10 minutes of cooking time per pound to reach the USDA recommended internal temperature of 140°F (60°C) after resting. When basting, remove the ham from the oven and close the oven door so that you maintain the oven temperature. Your ham will continue to cook during resting, this is ‘carryover cooking’. This is typically a 5-10 degree increase after removing from the oven.
NutritionCalories: 459kcal (23%) | Carbohydrates: 14g (5%) | Protein: 33g (66%) | Fat: 30g (46%) | Saturated Fat: 12g (75%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 105mg (35%) | Sodium: 1844mg (80%) | Potassium: 487mg (14%) | Fiber: 1g (4%) | Sugar: 12g (13%) | Vitamin A: 132IU (3%) | Vitamin C: 1mg (1%) | Calcium: 43mg (4%) | Iron: 2mg (11%) Did you try this recipe? Rate it below!I can’t wait to see your results! Mention @bake_it_with_love or tag #bake_it_with_love! Christmas, christmas recipes, easiest recipes to make for a Christmas meal, easy christmas dinner menu, easy christmas recipes, Glazed Honey Ham, great recipes for hosting an easy Christmas dinner, holiday ham dinner, lamb dinner, prime rib dinner Course Christmas dinner, Dinner Recipes, Easter, Main DishCuisine AmericanAngela @ BakeItWithLove.comAngela is an at home chef that developed a passion for all things cooking and baking at a young age in her Grandma’s kitchen. After many years in the food service industry, she now enjoys sharing all of her family favorite recipes and creating tasty dinner and amazing dessert recipes here at Bake It With Love! bakeitwithlove.com/about/
This easy Christmas dinner menu is the ultimate guide to hosting the most epic holiday feast without stressing yourself out! Build your ideal menu by choosing one (or a few) recipes from each section. There are plenty of Christmas appetizers, main courses, drinks, side dishes, and desserts to choose from!
Easy Christmas Recipes
Everyone knows hosting the holiday family get-together can be taxing. You have to clean the house, do all the shopping, and prepare a Christmas-worthy dinner spread.
Fortunately, I am here to help you build the perfect dinner menu that will impress your guests and take some of the load off your shoulders! These recipes are some of my all-time favorite Christmas dishes that just so happen to be super easy to make!
Easy Christmas Menu Ideas
Build your menu by selecting a main course, an appetizer or two, a drink, a few side dishes, and a dessert. I can’t clean and do the shopping for you, but I can share these fool-proof recipes!
If this is your first time hosting dinner for the holidays, check out my Christmas guide for a step-by-step timeline for preparing Christmas dinner!
Main Course
1. Honey Glazed Ham
After Thanksgiving, everyone is tired of turkey so why not opt for an easy honey-glazed ham? A 5-pound glazed ham on a platter is not only an incredible entrée but a delicious centerpiece that is totally insta-worthy.
Not to mention, this recipe only requires 5 ingredients. It is hard to mess up!
Glazed Honey Ham
My glazed honey ham recipe is the perfect Christmas, Easter, or Thanksgiving main course for a fabulous family meal that everyone will love! This delicious ham is glazed with rich butter, sweet brown sugar, sticky honey, and studded with cloves to create an amazing main dish!
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2. Bag Roasted Chicken
Bag roasting chicken is a hands-off cooking method that keeps the meat delightfully moist and tender! All you need is 3 ingredients: a whole chicken, butter, and chicken seasoning.
My glazed honey ham recipe is the perfect Christmas, Easter, or Thanksgiving main course for a fabulous family meal that everyone will love! This delicious ham is glazed with rich butter, sweet brown sugar, sticky honey, and studded with cloves to create an amazing main dish!
If you have a large family, you can easily double down and make two bag roasted chickens. You may want to regardless because people will definitely want seconds!
Bag Roasted Chicken
Bag roasted chicken is the best way to prepare a succulent whole chicken with practically no effort on your part! The chicken is wonderfully seasoned with a special chicken seasoning for maximum flavor! This will become your new favorite method for roasting whole chicken!
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3. Roasted Rack of Lamb
Lamb is an elegant choice that is sure to impress. Even more so when your family finds out how easy it was for you to make!
Bag roasted chicken is the best way to prepare a succulent whole chicken with practically no effort on your part! The chicken is wonderfully seasoned with a special chicken seasoning for maximum flavor! This will become your new favorite method for roasting whole chicken!
If you really want to show off, serve your lamb with my homemade mint sauce. The flavor combination is fantastic and it will truly feel like a special occasion.
Roasted Rack of Lamb
Roasted rack of lamb is the perfect hands-off, easy dinner that is so delicious it will impress anyone who tries it! It is beautifully seasoned with a combination of garlic and herbs and then roasted to perfection! Serve it alongside a homemade mint sauce for the most flavorful experience.
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4. Boneless Prime Rib
Everyone will be in awe of a juicy, perfectly medium-rare prime rib. Just because it’s a more expensive (and arguably more flavorful) cut of meat, does not mean it’s difficult to prepare.
Roasted rack of lamb is the perfect hands-off, easy dinner that is so delicious it will impress anyone who tries it! It is beautifully seasoned with a combination of garlic and herbs and then roasted to perfection! Serve it alongside a homemade mint sauce for the most flavorful experience.
This recipe is basically hands-off. Just season your prime rib with my prime rib rub and let the oven do the work!
Boneless Prime Rib
This boneless prime rib roast is tender, juicy, and the perfect showstopping main course that your family and friends will rave about! It is never tough, always delivers a TON of incredible flavor, and it’s so easy to make! Prepare this roast for an unforgettable dinner!
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Appetizers
No Christmas setting is complete without some tasty appetizers! These fabulous recipes are perfect for grazing or letting others make a small appetizer plate of their own!
This boneless prime rib roast is tender, juicy, and the perfect showstopping main course that your family and friends will rave about! It is never tough, always delivers a TON of incredible flavor, and it’s so easy to make! Prepare this roast for an unforgettable dinner!
5. Crab Cakes
Crab cakes are quick and easy, making them a great choice when you need a last-minute appetizer. Seriously, they are ready to eat in just 15 minutes!
All you have to do is combine some crushed Ritz crackers, crab meat, lemon juice, an egg, mayo, and seasonings. Cook them in a skillet for 6-8 minutes and voila!
Crab Cakes
Crab cakes are a quick and simple seafood appetizer or main dish that will impress and delight the whole family any night of the week! Crushed Ritz crackers, lemon juice, crab meat, seasonings, and mayonnaise are mixed together to form the cake patties. Making my homemade crab cakes is incredibly straightforward and delicious!
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6. Cream Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms
Stuffed mushrooms are the best 2-bite morsels for munching before a meal. The stuffing is a simple combination of cream cheese, Parmesan, and seasoning.
Crab cakes are a quick and simple seafood appetizer or main dish that will impress and delight the whole family any night of the week! Crushed Ritz crackers, lemon juice, crab meat, seasonings, and mayonnaise are mixed together to form the cake patties. Making my homemade crab cakes is incredibly straightforward and delicious!
Clean the mushrooms, remove the stems, make your filling, load them up, and bake! They will be ready in 30 minutes or less.
Cream Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms
My quick and easy cream cheese stuffed mushrooms are the perfect bite-sized appetizers for any dinner, celebration, or get-together! These incredible hors d’oeuvres are stuffed with a cream cheese and Parmesan filling that has been seasoned to perfection- you can’t eat just one!
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7. Charcuterie Board
All it takes to make a charcuterie board is a flat surface, some meat, cheese, and veggies, and a little creative placement. It’s the perfect appetizer for serving a crowd!
My quick and easy cream cheese stuffed mushrooms are the perfect bite-sized appetizers for any dinner, celebration, or get-together! These incredible hors d’oeuvres are stuffed with a cream cheese and Parmesan filling that has been seasoned to perfection- you can’t eat just one!
You can customize all the ingredients to suit your preferences. You can even add your favorite dipping sauces!
Charcuterie Board
A charcuterie board is an impressive but super-easy way to feed a crowd when entertaining for holidays or any reason! It doesn’t matter if you’re an avid cook, a great-looking appetizer tray like this amazing assortment of meats and cheeses is surprisingly easy to assemble! Add fruit, nuts, vegetables, dips, mustard spreads, pepper jelly, marmalade, honey, pickles, olives, and more to make a charcuterie board that everyone will love!
Check out this recipe
8. Air Fryer Garlic Bread
If it’s mad in the air fryer, you can pretty much guarantee it is a simple recipe. This garlic bread is perfectly crisp on the outside with a soft inside.
A charcuterie board is an impressive but super-easy way to feed a crowd when entertaining for holidays or any reason! It doesn’t matter if you’re an avid cook, a great-looking appetizer tray like this amazing assortment of meats and cheeses is surprisingly easy to assemble! Add fruit, nuts, vegetables, dips, mustard spreads, pepper jelly, marmalade, honey, pickles, olives, and more to make a charcuterie board that everyone will love!
Garlic bread pairs well with anything on this list (and practically anything in general). It’s a safe bet that it will be a hit this Christmas!
Air Fryer Garlic Bread
This easy air fryer garlic bread is perfectly crispy, crazy delicious, and done in no time at all! It’s as easy as mixing your garlic butter spread and popping the slices into your air fryer - and voila! You have the best garlic bread ever!
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Drinks
9. Crockpot Apple Cider
This sweet, spiced drink is a holiday classic. Just add all the ingredients to your slow cooker and let it do its thing!
This easy air fryer garlic bread is perfectly crispy, crazy delicious, and done in no time at all! It’s as easy as mixing your garlic butter spread and popping the slices into your air fryer - and voila! You have the best garlic bread ever!
Honestly, the most time-consuming part is just slicing the fruit. You can even serve it straight from the crockpot!
Crockpot Apple Cider
Crockpot apple cider is a sweet and refreshing holiday drink with autumn flavors that’s sure to be a hit at any gathering! Featuring apple juice, brown sugar, and warm fall spices, this apple cider tastes wonderful. Your house will smell great and the whole family will enjoy this warm and soothing holiday drink!
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10. Eggnog
Eggnog is another Christmas classic that has become a tradition for many families. Sure, you could buy it at the store, but why do that when homemade eggnog is so easy and much more flavorful?
Crockpot apple cider is a sweet and refreshing holiday drink with autumn flavors that’s sure to be a hit at any gathering! Featuring apple juice, brown sugar, and warm fall spices, this apple cider tastes wonderful. Your house will smell great and the whole family will enjoy this warm and soothing holiday drink!
You can’t go wrong with this baseline recipe, but I also like to dress it up sometimes. Try making gingerbread eggnog or gingerbread eggnog cocktails for the adults!
Eggnog (Best Homemade Classic Eggnog Recipe!)
Fabulously rich and creamy eggnog is a well-loved Christmas tradition and it’s surprisingly easy to make the best homemade eggnog!! This cooked eggnog turns out delightfully creamy, flavorful, and just amazing! It’s the perfect cup of holiday cheer to cozy up with on the couch while enjoying time with family and friends!
Check out this recipe
Sides
11. Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes
There’s no shame in relying on kitchen appliances to cut down on prep time. These Instant Pot mashed potatoes are just as fluffy and creamy as those made on the stovetop, maybe even better!
Fabulously rich and creamy eggnog is a well-loved Christmas tradition and it’s surprisingly easy to make the best homemade eggnog!! This cooked eggnog turns out delightfully creamy, flavorful, and just amazing! It’s the perfect cup of holiday cheer to cozy up with on the couch while enjoying time with family and friends!
Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes
Instant Pot mashed potatoes will make some rich and creamy mashed potatoes with minimal effort! Made with only 5 ingredients. They’ll be your easiest side dish yet! These mashed potatoes come out perfect every time and are always a crowd-pleaser!
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12. Green Beans Almondine
It may have a fancy French name, but green beans almondine is incredibly easy to make. Not to mention, it is nice to have a healthy option on the table amongst all the carbs.
Instant Pot mashed potatoes will make some rich and creamy mashed potatoes with minimal effort! Made with only 5 ingredients. They’ll be your easiest side dish yet! These mashed potatoes come out perfect every time and are always a crowd-pleaser!
These crisp-tender green beans are tossed with slivered almonds, salt, pepper, garlic, and butter. It’s simple, but full of flavor!
Green Beans Almondine
Green beans almondine is a refreshing and tasty vegetable side dish that pairs well with any of your family’s favorite main dishes! This simple French-inspired recipe features green beans tossed with toasted almond slivers, butter, garlic, salt, and pepper! In just 20 minutes you can whip up a healthy green bean dish perfect for any weeknight or holiday dinner!
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13. Easy Stuffing
This stuffing is totally beginner friendly. After all, ’easy’ is in the name of the recipe!
Green beans almondine is a refreshing and tasty vegetable side dish that pairs well with any of your family’s favorite main dishes! This simple French-inspired recipe features green beans tossed with toasted almond slivers, butter, garlic, salt, and pepper! In just 20 minutes you can whip up a healthy green bean dish perfect for any weeknight or holiday dinner!
You can use your favorite pre-made stuffing cubes combined with some sliced onion and celery to whip up a stuffing that tastes like it was made from scratch. No one will be any wiser!
Easy Stuffing
Easy stuffing is a cornerstone recipe to Thanksgiving dinner, holiday meals, and amazingly tasty family dinners all year long! Classic ingredients including celery, onion, and ready-to-use stuffing cubes combine with tasty herbs to complement so many dishes!
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14. Roasted Butternut Squash
Butternut squash is healthy and packed full of flavor on its own! Toss it with olive oil and seasonings then pop it in the oven, that’s all you have to do.
Easy stuffing is a cornerstone recipe to Thanksgiving dinner, holiday meals, and amazingly tasty family dinners all year long! Classic ingredients including celery, onion, and ready-to-use stuffing cubes combine with tasty herbs to complement so many dishes!
The flavor is slightly sweet and slightly nutty. It is one of my favorite fall vegetables!
Roasted Butternut Squash
Roasted butternut squash is a delicious and versatile vegetable side dish suitable for any weeknight meal or holiday dinner! Olive oil, salt, and pepper are the only ingredients needed for this squash dish to enhance its sweet and nutty flavor! This easy and nutritious butternut squash recipe will become a new fall family favorite!
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14. Jiffy Corn Casserole
Corn casserole, corn pudding, spoon bread, no matter what you call it, it’s delicious! Not to mention, super easy to make!
Roasted butternut squash is a delicious and versatile vegetable side dish suitable for any weeknight meal or holiday dinner! Olive oil, salt, and pepper are the only ingredients needed for this squash dish to enhance its sweet and nutty flavor! This easy and nutritious butternut squash recipe will become a new fall family favorite!
You only need 5 ingredients to pull it off. Every bite is full of soft cornbread and sweet creamed corn!
Jiffy Corn Casserole
This Jiffy corn casserole is a sweet and savory side dish with creamy corn mixed into every bite of your cornbread! Best of all, you only need 5 ingredients and 5 minutes of prep time to put it together. Whether you call it corn casserole, corn pudding, or spoon bread, it’s a side that goes with practically anything!
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15. Velveeta Mac and Cheese
Everyone wants to indulge at Christmas dinner and this mac and cheese will do the trick. In just 20 minutes, you can whip up a dreamy, creamy, macaroni and cheese made with Velveeta!
This Jiffy corn casserole is a sweet and savory side dish with creamy corn mixed into every bite of your cornbread! Best of all, you only need 5 ingredients and 5 minutes of prep time to put it together. Whether you call it corn casserole, corn pudding, or spoon bread, it’s a side that goes with practically anything!
It can all be made in one pot. So not only does it save prep time, but it saves time on dishes!
Velveeta Mac and Cheese
Velveeta mac and cheese is rich, creamy, and so incredibly cheesy that your whole family will love it every time it’s served with dinner! It is a one-pot side dish that takes practically no effort to make! Plus, it is ready to enjoy in less than 20 minutes!
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Desserts
16. Cherry Chocolate Dump Cake
If baking is not your forte, you can never go wrong with a dump cake. In fact, they come in many different flavors, so you can always find just what you like.
Velveeta mac and cheese is rich, creamy, and so incredibly cheesy that your whole family will love it every time it’s served with dinner! It is a one-pot side dish that takes practically no effort to make! Plus, it is ready to enjoy in less than 20 minutes!
It’s named for how you make the batter. Just dump the ingredients in a baking dish and bake, no mixing necessary.
Cherry Chocolate Dump Cake
Tasty cherry chocolate dump cake combines sweet and tangy cherry pie filling with chocolate cake mix for a fudge brownie-like topping! It’s a classic combination of chocolate and cherry that is sure to be a new family favorite dessert!
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17. Pumpkin Fudge Poke Cake
This decadent pumpkin fudge poke cake is the perfect holiday dessert. The soft, spiced pumpkin cake is filled with hot fudge- but it doesn’t end there.
Tasty cherry chocolate dump cake combines sweet and tangy cherry pie filling with chocolate cake mix for a fudge brownie-like topping! It’s a classic combination of chocolate and cherry that is sure to be a new family favorite dessert!
It’s topped with creamy vanilla frosting, a drizzle of caramel, and toasted sunflower seeds for crunch! Every bite tastes like a little piece of heaven.
Pumpkin Fudge Poke Cake
Pumpkin fudge poke cake is a deliciously rich and decadent 9x13 dessert cake that is great for sharing with large crowds! My pumpkin poke cake is made by combining ingredients to bake the pumpkin cake, then holes are poked all over to create space for hot chocolate fudge sauce to seep through. Make this ultra-moist pumpkin fudge poke cake for your next fall party and everyone will want the recipe!
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18. Christmas Crack
Christmas crack gets its name because it is downright addicting! These chocolate peanut butter clusters are made a bit more festive by adding some green, red, and white sprinkles.
Pumpkin fudge poke cake is a deliciously rich and decadent 9x13 dessert cake that is great for sharing with large crowds! My pumpkin poke cake is made by combining ingredients to bake the pumpkin cake, then holes are poked all over to create space for hot chocolate fudge sauce to seep through. Make this ultra-moist pumpkin fudge poke cake for your next fall party and everyone will want the recipe!
The whole thing is made in your crockpot, so you can let it go while you work on other recipes.
Crock Pot Christmas Crack
This easy-to-make crock pot Christmas crack, aka Christmas candy, is a delightfully tasty holiday treat that anyone can make with very little fuss! The tasty combination of chocolate and peanut butter make these festive peanut clusters a popular favorite for kids of all ages!
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19. Sugar Cookie Cherry Cobbler
It doesn’t get easier than a 2-ingredient dessert. A package of sugar cookie dough and cherry pie filling are all you need!
This easy-to-make crock pot Christmas crack, aka Christmas candy, is a delightfully tasty holiday treat that anyone can make with very little fuss! The tasty combination of chocolate and peanut butter make these festive peanut clusters a popular favorite for kids of all ages!
Add some homemade whipped cream to really take this cobbler up a notch. I also have an apple version of this recipe if that is more your taste.
Sugar Cookie Cherry Cobbler
Sugar cookie cherry cobbler is a sweet, tart, and tasty fruit dessert that’s perfect for sharing with large crowds! This easy 2-ingredient recipe combines juicy cherry pie filling topped with crumbled sugar cookie dough. Even a new baker can impress their guests with this easy cobbler dessert recipe!
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20. Baked Cinnamon Apples
Baked apples can be either a sweet side dish, or a simple dessert. There are a few ingredients, but you just toss them all together and bake until the apples are nice and tender.
Sugar cookie cherry cobbler is a sweet, tart, and tasty fruit dessert that’s perfect for sharing with large crowds! This easy 2-ingredient recipe combines juicy cherry pie filling topped with crumbled sugar cookie dough. Even a new baker can impress their guests with this easy cobbler dessert recipe!
These warm apples are full of sweet brown sugar and cinnamon. Although a scoop of vanilla ice cream goes a long way!
Baked Cinnamon Apples
Sweet and tender baked cinnamon apples make a great side dish, dessert, or topping for pork chops, and they are so easy to make! Baking the apples brings out their natural sweetness and the sauce is perfectly caramelized, plus you can’t beat them when served with ice cream!
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🎄 More Christmas Recipe Ideas
- Christmas Cake Batter Meringues - Festive meringue cookies that are so light and airy!Honey Glazed Carrots - Sweet and tender carrots that will pair well with any menu!Christmas Nougat - A 4-ingredient Christmas treat loaded with gumdrops!Pan Seared Brussel Sprouts - Add a healthy option to your holiday spread with these slightly crispy and caramelized brussel sprouts.Granny Smith Apple Pie - A classic homemade apple pie is always a great addition the Christmas dinner table.Slow Cooker Candied Yams - This sweet side dish is a beloved addition to any holiday get-together!
I hope this easy Christmas dinner menu helps you to pull off a fantastic meal for you and your family! Let me know which recipes you chose in the comments below!
Sweet and tender baked cinnamon apples make a great side dish, dessert, or topping for pork chops, and they are so easy to make! Baking the apples brings out their natural sweetness and the sauce is perfectly caramelized, plus you can’t beat them when served with ice cream!
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Easy Christmas Dinner Menu: Glazed Honey Ham (+More Tasty Recipes!)
This easy Christmas dinner menu is the ultimate guide to hosting the most epic holiday feast without stressing yourself out! Build your ideal menu by choosing one (or a few) recipes from each section. There are plenty of Christmas appetizers, main courses, drinks, side dishes, and desserts to choose from!
Author | Angela
Servings: 15 servings Calories: 459kcal Prep 5 minutes Cooking 1 hour Resting Time 20 minutes Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Pin Recipe Share on Facebook Ingredients US CustomaryMetric1x2x3x▢ 5 lb ham (ready-to-eat, pre-cooked ham)▢ ½ cup brown sugar▢ ⅓ cup butter (melted)▢ ¼ cup honey▢ ¼ cup whole cloves (optional)
InstructionsPreheat your oven to 325°F (163°C) and prepare a roasting pan with a rack. For easy cleanup, line your roasting pan with aluminum foil. *The baked-in honey glaze is extremely sticky!(Optional) If desired, score the ham in a diamond pattern and place cloves onto the ham.¼ cup whole clovesIn a microwave-safe mixing bowl, melt the butter then add the brown sugar and honey. Mix until well combined. Heat in 15 second increments if needed to make the mix more liquid and melt the sugar. ½ cup brown sugar, ⅓ cup butter, ¼ cup honeyPlace ham into your roasting pan and pour the honey glaze over the ham. Use a basting brush to coat the entire ham surface as needed. 5 lb hamBake at 325°F (163°C) for 50 minutes to an hour. Baste the ham with glaze in 15 minute intervals, making sure that you close the oven door to retain heat. If desired, broil for the last 5 minutes to caramelize the glaze before removing from the oven.Remove your ham from the oven when it reaches 135°F (57°C) and cover loosely with a sheet of aluminum foil. Allow the ham to rest for 20 minutes before slicing and serving. Equipment You May Needroasting panAluminum FoilMeasuring Cups Notes Plan for ½ pound per person per serving for bone-in ham and ⅓ pound per serving of boneless ham. Ham should rest for about 20 minutes before serving. Cook a pre-cooked (fully cooked) ham at 325°F (163°C) for 10-12 minutes for a whole boneless ham, or 15 minutes for a whole bone-in ham. Boneless fully cooked hams that are over 12-14 pounds only need about 5-10 minutes of cooking time per pound to reach the USDA recommended internal temperature of 140°F (60°C) after resting. When basting, remove the ham from the oven and close the oven door so that you maintain the oven temperature. Your ham will continue to cook during resting, this is ‘carryover cooking’. This is typically a 5-10 degree increase after removing from the oven.
NutritionCalories: 459kcal (23%) | Carbohydrates: 14g (5%) | Protein: 33g (66%) | Fat: 30g (46%) | Saturated Fat: 12g (75%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 105mg (35%) | Sodium: 1844mg (80%) | Potassium: 487mg (14%) | Fiber: 1g (4%) | Sugar: 12g (13%) | Vitamin A: 132IU (3%) | Vitamin C: 1mg (1%) | Calcium: 43mg (4%) | Iron: 2mg (11%) Did you try this recipe? Rate it below!I can’t wait to see your results! Mention @bake_it_with_love or tag #bake_it_with_love! Christmas, christmas recipes, easiest recipes to make for a Christmas meal, easy christmas dinner menu, easy christmas recipes, Glazed Honey Ham, great recipes for hosting an easy Christmas dinner, holiday ham dinner, lamb dinner, prime rib dinner Course Christmas dinner, Dinner Recipes, Easter, Main DishCuisine American
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Easy Christmas Dinner Menu: Glazed Honey Ham (+More Tasty Recipes!)
Author | Angela
Servings: 15 servings
Calories: 459kcal
Prep 5 minutes
Cooking 1 hour
Resting Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Ingredients US CustomaryMetric1x2x3x▢ 5 lb ham (ready-to-eat, pre-cooked ham)▢ ½ cup brown sugar▢ ⅓ cup butter (melted)▢ ¼ cup honey▢ ¼ cup whole cloves (optional)
InstructionsPreheat your oven to 325°F (163°C) and prepare a roasting pan with a rack. For easy cleanup, line your roasting pan with aluminum foil. *The baked-in honey glaze is extremely sticky!(Optional) If desired, score the ham in a diamond pattern and place cloves onto the ham.¼ cup whole clovesIn a microwave-safe mixing bowl, melt the butter then add the brown sugar and honey. Mix until well combined. Heat in 15 second increments if needed to make the mix more liquid and melt the sugar. ½ cup brown sugar, ⅓ cup butter, ¼ cup honeyPlace ham into your roasting pan and pour the honey glaze over the ham. Use a basting brush to coat the entire ham surface as needed. 5 lb hamBake at 325°F (163°C) for 50 minutes to an hour. Baste the ham with glaze in 15 minute intervals, making sure that you close the oven door to retain heat. If desired, broil for the last 5 minutes to caramelize the glaze before removing from the oven.Remove your ham from the oven when it reaches 135°F (57°C) and cover loosely with a sheet of aluminum foil. Allow the ham to rest for 20 minutes before slicing and serving.
Equipment You May Needroasting panAluminum FoilMeasuring Cups
Notes Plan for ½ pound per person per serving for bone-in ham and ⅓ pound per serving of boneless ham. Ham should rest for about 20 minutes before serving. Cook a pre-cooked (fully cooked) ham at 325°F (163°C) for 10-12 minutes for a whole boneless ham, or 15 minutes for a whole bone-in ham. Boneless fully cooked hams that are over 12-14 pounds only need about 5-10 minutes of cooking time per pound to reach the USDA recommended internal temperature of 140°F (60°C) after resting. When basting, remove the ham from the oven and close the oven door so that you maintain the oven temperature. Your ham will continue to cook during resting, this is ‘carryover cooking’. This is typically a 5-10 degree increase after removing from the oven.
Nutrition
Calories: 459kcal (23%) | Carbohydrates: 14g (5%) | Protein: 33g (66%) | Fat: 30g (46%) | Saturated Fat: 12g (75%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 105mg (35%) | Sodium: 1844mg (80%) | Potassium: 487mg (14%) | Fiber: 1g (4%) | Sugar: 12g (13%) | Vitamin A: 132IU (3%) | Vitamin C: 1mg (1%) | Calcium: 43mg (4%) | Iron: 2mg (11%)
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Course Christmas dinner, Dinner Recipes, Easter, Main DishCuisine American
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