A collection of festive holiday recipes including main courses, side dishes and desserts with favorites such as herb roasted turkey, glazed carrots and reindeer chow. Everything you need to craft the perfect Christmas menu!
The holidays are coming up and part of the fun is all the amazing food! I’ve got you covered with this comprehensive list of recipes that are fit for any special occasion.
It’s honestly so hard for me to narrow down what recipes I want to make every time the holidays roll around. There are so many amazing festive recipes that I wish I could have them all! However, there’s only so much time during the winter season since it can be quite busy. So I chose the best of the best recipes to make the holidays a hit.
For a main course, I often serve ham and turkey. I go back and forth whether I want ham or turkey on any holiday; it’s a hard decision! Either way, I have included some of my favorites like glazed ham, herb roasted turkey and a spectacular ham with pineapple and cherries.
Some people love side dishes even more than the main course. For all those folks, I have everything from satisfying loaded mashed potato casserole to tangy cranberry orange sauce. There are a lot of crowd pleasing options!
You can’t have a holiday meal without a sweet ending! From Christmas cookie dough dip to buckeye balls and reindeer chow, I have seasonal options that will have everyone coming back for seconds. Looking for more sweet treats? Be sure to check out of lists of 20 Candy Cane Recipes, 20 Christmas Candy Recipes and 20 Christmas Cupcake Recipes!
I know how difficult it can be to choose those perfect holiday recipes. That’s why I’ve collected a list of some of my favorite Christmas recipes to share with you. I have no doubt you’ll love these recipes as much as I do!
30 Holiday Recipes
Bacon Ranch Green Beans
Green beans, mushrooms and onions are cooked in ranch butter and topped with french fried onions and bacon.
These butterflake rolls are the lightest, flakiest and fluffiest rolls you’ll ever eat! These easy dinner rolls have become a family tradition, they’re on our holiday table every year.
These candied yams are sweet potatoes tossed in brown sugar, butter and spices, then baked until caramelized. Add a sprinkle of marshmallows and you've got the perfect holiday side dish with minimal effort!
This Christmas crack is saltine toffee made with crackers, brown sugar, butter, chocolate and holiday sprinkles. A sweet and salty treat that’s addictively delicious and perfect for feeding a crowd!
This Christmas punch is a blend of pomegranate, lime and cranberry, all mixed together into a fizzy beverage that’s perfect for any holiday party. A festive and refreshing drink that can easily be turned into a cocktail for the adults!
This Christmas Cookie Dough Dip has a creamy and fluffy eggless sugar cookie base swirled with holiday sprinkles for a fun and festive appetizer or dessert.
This Christmas salad is a blend of mixed greens, oranges, pomegranate, feta cheese and candied pecans, all tossed in a homemade dressing. An easy and festive salad that is the perfect addition to any holiday menu!
This coca cola ham is a spiral cut ham coated in a coke and brown sugar glaze, then baked to perfection. A 3 ingredient recipe that’s perfect for a special occasion!
This cranberry orange sauce is a 5 ingredient recipe that’s made with fresh cranberries, sugar, orange juice and orange zest. Cranberry orange sauce is a fresh, bright tasting accompaniment to any holiday meal.
This crock pot stuffing is a mix of bread cubes, sauteed vegetables and seasonings, all placed in the slow cooker to create a flavorful and delicious side dish. A great way to free up oven space when you're making a big holiday meal!
These glazed carrots are tender carrot coins simmered in a mixture of brown sugar and butter and topped with a sprinkling of parsley. An easy and inexpensive side dish that’s perfect for a holiday meal or an everyday dinner.
These monster cookies are the classic oatmeal peanut butter cookies all dressed up for Christmas with red and green M&M’s, white chocolate chips and holiday sprinkles. A fun and festive treat for cookie exchanges and gift giving!
This herb roasted turkey is slathered in an herb and garlic butter, then baked to golden brown perfection. An easy turkey recipe that’s sure to be a hit on Thanksgiving, Christmas or any other holiday!
This cranberry jello salad is made with raspberry jello, cranberry sauce, pineapple and orange for a festive treat that’s a welcome addition to any holiday table.
This glazed ham is coated in a sweet brown sugar and honey glaze, then baked until golden brown and caramelized. The ultimate holiday ham that’s super easy to make and always gets rave reviews.
This make ahead loaded mashed potato casserole is full of bacon, cheese, sour cream and chives – it’s the perfect no-fuss side dish for a holiday meal.
No holiday party is complete without a big bowl of reindeer chow! This Christmas chex mix is loaded with chocolate flavor and is perfect for feeding a crowd.
This Southern cornbread dressing recipe is a classic that’s a must-have for every Thanksgiving table. You’ll never look at cornbread stuffing the same way again!
This slow cooker apple cider recipe is infused with citrus and spices and simmered to perfection. You’re going to want this crock pot mulled cider at all of your holiday gatherings!
This recipe for a sweet potato casserole with marshmallows is mashed spiced sweet potatoes, topped with both a pecan streusel topping and plenty of mini marshmallows. A holiday classic that’s a family favorite!
This scalloped corn is a creamy, cheesy casserole made with plenty of corn and crushed crackers. A delicious side dish that’s easy enough for an everyday dinner yet decadent enough to serve for a holiday meal.
This sausage stuffing is a savory blend of Italian sausage, bread, vegetables and herbs, all baked to golden brown perfection. The perfect hearty side dish for your holiday meal.
This cranberry relish is a blend of fresh cranberries, apple, orange and sugar, all mixed together to form a sweet and tart condiment. Cranberry relish is a unique and welcome addition to any holiday meal!
Try these fabulous holiday recipes with everything from classic comfort dishes to fun, sweet salads, drinks and desserts. You can’t go wrong with these festive dishes!
Such a fantastic collection of recipes! I want to try them all, but the Buckeye Balls in particular are calling my name. I certainly won’t be struggling to figure out what to make any time this holiday season!
Okay, I’m going to bookmark this page so when I’m ready to place my holiday menu I just have to pick and choose. I’ve never made coca-cola ham, but it sounds delicious!
OMG, these recipes all look so amazing! I feel like my holiday planning is already done for me. Thank you!
Oh my Gosh, this list is making me crazy hungry! Everything looks os delicious, and so many of the recipes are great for everyday cooking, too.
Such a fantastic collection of recipes! I want to try them all, but the Buckeye Balls in particular are calling my name. I certainly won’t be struggling to figure out what to make any time this holiday season!
Okay, I’m going to bookmark this page so when I’m ready to place my holiday menu I just have to pick and choose. I’ve never made coca-cola ham, but it sounds delicious!
These holiday recipes are perfect to help me plan
This list of recipes makes my life so much easier- thank you!
Pinned! I need all the ideas I can get!
This is an amazing list! I’ve already added some of these to my holiday must-make list!
These are incredibly delicious and fabulous! I’ll be adding these to my list of must makes, love it!
How festive and delicious these recipes look! I think I will make some for Christmas!
They all look so good! Thanks for this!
Love this one stop shop for holiday entertaining! Makes putting the menu together so much easier, thanks!