250 Best Christmas Dinner Ideas

Plan the ultimate Christmas menu this holiday season with these best main course, side dish, dessert and appetizer Christmas dinner ideas.

Whether you are looking for classic and traditional Christmas dinner recipes or easy recipes with simple ingredients, there are holiday menu ideas for everyone! These Christmas dinner menu ideas are perfect for big days and special occasions like Thanksgiving dinner, Christmas Eve or Christmas Day. Your whole family and dinner guests are sure to love these holiday meal ideas.

The stunning Christmas desserts featured here include favorite Christmas flavors including peppermint, gingerbread, and eggnog and will make the perfect addition to your holiday table.

Main Dish Christmas Dinner Ideas

1. Crockpot Turkey Breast from Chelsea’s Messy Apron
2. Juicy Roast Turkey from Natasha’s Kitchen
3. How to Cook a Perfect Turkey from Eazy Peazy Mealz
4. Million Dollar Roast Beef Tenderloin from I Wash You Dry
5. Super Moist and Tender Turkey from Serena Bakes Simply From Scratch
6. Mayonnaise Roasted Turkey from She Wears Many Hats
7. Rosemary Lemon Roasted Turkey from Diethood
8. Maple-Glazed Turkey with Bacon and Sage Butter from Five Heart Home
9. Apple Cider Glazed Turkey Breast from The Noshery
10. Roast Beef from Simply Recipes
11. Baked Ham with Pineapple Brown Sugar Glaze from Roti n Rice
12. Crock-Pot Brown Sugar Pineapple Ham from For the Love of Food
13. Slow Cooker Glazed Ham from Creme de la Crumb
14. Slow Cooker Brown Sugar Ham from The Magical Slow Cooker
15. Easy Slow Cooker Honey Ham from The Kitchn
16. Bourbon Orange Glazed Ham from The Chunky Chef
17. Oven-Roasted Cranberry-Dijon Glazed Ham from The Food Charlatan
18. Prime Rib from Simply Recipes
19. Apple Stuffed Pork Loin Roast from Food Network
20. Cranberry Glazed Pork Tenderloin from Menu Musings of a Modern Mom
21. Prime Rib Roast with Garlic and Rosemary from Nordstrom
22. Roasted Beef Tenderloin with Mushrooms and White Wine Cream Sauce from Half Baked Harvest
23. Balsamic Roast Chicken with Cranberries from Cotter Crunch
24. Garlic Rosemary Chicken with Cranberries from The Mediterranean Dish
    

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    Side Dish Christmas Dinner Ideas

    Potatoes

25. Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes (Slow Cooker) from Little Spice Jar
26. Melting Potatoes from Spicy Southern Kitchen
27. Parmesan Garlic Roasted Potatoes from The Recipe Critic
28. Mashed Potato Casserole from House of Yum
29. Buttery Parsley Potatoes from Foodie Crush
30. Twice Baked Potato Casserole from Just A Pinch Recipes
31. Garlic Parmesan Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes from The Chunky Chef
32. Crispy Cheese and Bacon Potatoes from Barefoot in the Kitchen
33. Cheesy Hasselback Potatoes from Lil Luna
34. Parmesan Crusted Potatoes from COOKTORIA
35. Crispy Garlic Butter Parmesan Smashed Potatoes from Cafe Delites
36. 3 Ingredient Roasted Potatoes with Crunchy Onions from The Food Charlatan
37. Seriously Amazing Cheddar Mashed Potatoes from Little Spice Jar
38. Funereal Potatoes from Lil Luna
    

    Sweet Potato & Yam Christmas Side Dish Recipes

39. Sweet Potato Casserole with Marshmallows and Streusel from Celebrating Sweets
40. Candied Pecan Sweet Potato Casserole from Creme de la Crumb
41. Sweet Potato Casserole with Butter Pecan Crumble Topping from Averie Cooks
42. Sweet Potato Casserole from Chef in Training
43. The BEST Candied Yams (without corn syrup!) from Six Sisters Stuff
44. Brown Sugar Bacon Roasted Sweet Potatoes from Tinselbox
45. Baked Parmesan Sweet Potatoes from Lil Luna
46. Melting Sweet Potatoes (with Maple-Pecan Sauce) from Dessert for Two
47. Hasselback Maple Pecan Sweet Potatoes from Tip Hero
48. Crispy Roasted Rosemary Sweet Potatoes from The Comfort of Cooking
49. Baked Candied Yams – Soul Food Style from I Heart Recipes
50. Fully Loaded Sweet Potatoes from The Novice Chef
51. Honey-Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Honey-Cinnamon Dip from Averie Cooks
52. Garlic Butter Smashed Sweet Potatoes With Parmesan Cheese from Cafe Delites
    

    Stuffing Christmas Dinner Ideas

53. Classic Traditional Thanksgiving Stuffing from Averie Cooks
54. “Simple is Best” Dressing from Bon Appetit
55. Easy Italian Sausage and Herb Stuffing from Once Upon a Chef
56. Grandma’s Thanksgiving Turkey Stuffing from Tastes of Lizzy T
57. Old-Fashioned Bread Stuffing with Sausage from The Hungry Bluebird
58. Homestyle Sausage Stuffing from Cinnamon Spice and Everything Nice
59. Mom’s Stuffing from BigOven
60. Homemade Southern Cornbread Dressing from Divas Can Cook
61. Traditional Bread Stuffing from Brown Eyed Baker
62. Sausage Apple and Cranberry Stuffing from Wicked Good Kitchen
63. Apple Cranberry Rosemary Stuffing from Cooking Classy
64. Sage, Onion and Smoked Bacon Stuffing from HGTV
    

    Corn

65. Slow Cooker Creamed Corn from Damn Delicious
66. Slow Cooker Cheddar Cheese Corn from Plain Chicken
67. The Most Amazing Oven Roasted Corn from Hugs & Cookies
68. Sweet Corn Spoonbread from Southern Bite
69. BEST Corn Casserole from Plain Chicken
70. Nantucket Corn Pudding from A Family Feast
71. Crock Pot Corn on the Cob from Spicy Southern Kitchen
72. Slow Cooker Cheesy Jalapeno Corn from The Magical Slow Cooker
73. Creamed Corn Au Gratin from Chew Out Loud
74. Cheesy Corn Casserole from Melanie Makes
75. Slow Cooker Milk and Honey Corn on the Cob from The Magical Slow Cooker
    

    Green Bean Christmas Dinner Ideas

76. Creamy Green Bean Casserole (from Scratch) from Sally’s Baking Addiction
77. Cheesy Green Bean Casserole from Spicy Southern Kitchen
78. Garlic and Bacon Green Beans from Julia’s Album
79. Bacon Green Bean Bundles from Spend With Pennies
80. Lemon Butter Green Beans from Diethood
81. Nanou’s Garlic Green Beans from The Life Jolie Blog
82. Oven Roasted Green Beans from Frugal Living Mom
83. Roasted Green Beans with Parmesan and Basil from Rachel Cooks
84. Balsamic Garlic Roasted Green Beans and Mushrooms from Lets Dish
85. Garlic Roasted Green Beans and Mushrooms from Kate Moving Forward
86. Simple Skillet Green Beans from Healthy Seasonal Recipes
    

    Brussels Sprouts

87. Best Brussels Sprouts from The Hungry Bluebird
88. Parmesan Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Bacon from Butter Your Biscuit
89. Balsamic Roasted Brussels Sprouts from Eat Yourself Skinny
90. Unbelievable Cheesy Garlic Brussels Sprout Bake from Apple of My Eye
91. Roasted Brussels Sprouts, Cinnamon Butternut Squash, Pecans, and Cranberries from Julia’s Album
92. Brussels Sprouts in Garlic Butter from Genius Kitchen
93. Crispy Brussel Sprouts with Bacon and Garlic from What2Cook
94. The Best Brussels Sprouts from Horses & Heels
95. Garlic Parmesan Roasted Brussels Sprouts from Crunchy Creamy Sweet
96. Cranberries and Balsamic Roasted Brussels Sprouts from Platings and Pairings
97. Cheesy Brussels Sprout Bake from Delish
98. Creamy Mustard Brussels Sprouts Salad from Cotter Crunch
99. Lemon Garlic Roasted Brussels Sprouts from Baker by Nature
    

    Carrots

100. Brown Butter Garlic Honey Roasted Carrots from Rasa Malaysia
101. Parmesan Roasted Carrots from your homebased mom
102. Slow Cooker Cinnamon Sugar Glazed Carrots from McCormick
103. Secret Ingredient Honey Garlic Roasted Carrots from Carlsbad Cravings
104. Honey Maple Roasted Carrots from The Cafe Sucre Farine
105. Bourbon Maple Glazed Carrots from Cooking and Beer
106. The Best Glazed Carrots from Platings and Parings
107. Garlic Butter Roasted Carrots from Diethood
     

     Macaroni and Cheese Christmas Dinner Ideas

108. Million Dollar Macaroni and Cheese Casserole from Carlsbad Cravings
109. Super Creamy Mac and Cheese from Spicy Southern Kitchen
110. Family Favorite Baked Mac and Cheese from The Chunky Chef
111. Loaded Mac & Cheese from Lemon Tree Dwelling
112. Southern Baked Macaroni And Cheese from Divas Can Cook
113. Epic Baked Mac and Cheese from RecipeTin Eats
114. Creamy Macaroni and Cheese Casserole from Spend With Pennies
     

     Broccoli

115. Creamy Broccoli Casserole from The Kitchen is My Playground
116. Broccoli Casserole From Scratch from Kristine’s Kitchen
117. Crack Broccoli (with toasted almonds, lemon, & cheese) from A Beautiful Plate
118. Garlic Parmesan Roasted Broccoli from Damn Delicious
119. Magic Broccoli from RecipeTin Eats
120. Broccoli and Cauliflower Gratin from PureWow
121. Corn and Broccoli Rice Casserole from Plain Chicken
     

     Squash

122. Zucchini and Squash Au Gratin from Just A Pinch Recipes
123. Oven Roasted Butternut Squash from The Healthy Foodie
124. Maple Cinnamon Roasted Butternut Squash from Life Made Sweeter
125. Southern Squash Casserole from Add a Pinch
126. Cinnamon Roasted Butternut Squash from Chew Out Loud
127. Easy Garlic Herb Butternut Squash from Healthy Seasonal Recipes
128. Honey Roasted Butternut Squash and Cranberries from Peas and Crayons
     

     Cranberry and Apple

129. Sautéed Cinnamon Apples from Chef in Training
130. Easy Crock Pot Fried Apples from A Night Owl
131. Fresh Cranberry Orange Sauce from Once Upon a Chef
132. Best Ever Cranberry Sauce from Mom On Timeout
133. Creamy Cranberry Salad from Taste of Home
134. Cranberry Apple Pecan Wild Rice Pilaf from Carlsbad Craving
135. Cranberry Millionaire Salad from Spend with Pennies
136. Creamy Vanilla Grape & Apple Salad from Julia’s Album
137. Apple Cranberry Fruit Salad from Tastes Better from Scratch
     

     Bread

138. Easy Garlic Parmesan Knots from Damn Delicious
139. Pumpkin Dinner Rolls with Whipped Brown Sugar Cinnamon Butter from Carlsbad Craving
140. Honey Butter Rolls from Sally’s Baking Addiction
141. Rosemary Dinner Rolls from Cooking Classy
142. Soft Dinner Rolls from What Megan’s Making
143. Pumpkin Cornbread from Tasty Kitchen
144. Cream Cheese Cranberry Loaf from 12 Tomatoes
145. Easy Cheesy Pull Apart Rolls from Family Fresh Meals
146. Sweet Potato Muffins from Good + Simple
147. No-Knead Dinner Rolls from Pioneer Woman
148. Quick and Easy Soft Breadsticks from The Cents’Able Shoppin
149. Garlic & Rosemary Skillet Bread from Yellow Bliss Road
     

     Other Christmas Dinner Side Dishes

150. Apple Cranberry Walnut Salad from Creme de la Crumb
151. Cranberry Almond Spinach Salad from Cooking Classy
152. Apple Cranberry Pecan Salad from Damn Delicious
153. Holiday Salad from Five Heart Home
154. Pear, Pomegranate and Spinach Salad from Coking Classy
155. Roasted Mushrooms in a Browned Butter, Garlic and Thyme Sauce from Closet Cooking
156. Creamy Garlic Parmesan Mushrooms from The Recipe Critic
157. Spinach Gratin from Everyday Dishes
158. Perfect Turkey Gravy from Center Cut Cook
159. Simple Turkey Gravy from 12 Tomatoes
160. Strawberry Pecan Pretzel Salad from The Gunny Sack
     

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     Appetizer Christmas Dinner Ideas

161. Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus from Damn Delicious
162. Pine Cone Cheese Ball with Almonds from Living Locurto
163. Cranberry Pecan Mini Goat Cheese Balls from Mom on Timeout
164. Cheese Ball Bites from Delish
165. Roasted Balsamic Cranberry and Brie Crostini from Neighbor Food
166. Crock Pot Cranberry Meatballs from Spicy Southern Kitchen
167. Sweet and Spicy Cranberry Cocktail Meatballs from The Cookie Rookie
168. Spicy Cranberry Barbecue Meatballs from Yellow Bliss Road
169. Gruyere, Mushroom, & Caramelized Onion Bites from Little Spice Jar
170. Chicken, Cranberry & Brie Tartlets from Lemon Tree Dwelling
171. Holiday Cheeseboard from Eat Yourself Skinny
172. Pomegranate Cheeseball from How Sweet Eats
173. Cranberry Pepper Jelly Dip from Life with the Crust Cut Off
174. White Cheddar and Cranberry Dip  from Little Broken
175. Cranberry Salsa from The Girl Who Ate Everything
176. Spinach Dip Stuffed Crescent Roll Christmas Tree from Real Housemoms
177. Pull-Apart Crescent Christmas Tree from Delish
178. Christmas Deviled Eggs from Sober Julie
179. Cranberry Feta Pinwheels from Spend with Pennies
180. Cranberry Turkey Pinwheels from Noshing with the Nolands
181. 3-Ingredient Cranberry Brie Puffy Pastry Bites from Tablespoon
182. Cranberry-Cream Cheese Crescent Bites from Pillsbury
183. Cranberry Jalapeño Dip from Sparrows and Lilies
184. Pumpkin Pecan Baked Brie from Lemon Tree Dwelling
185. Maple Pecan Baked Brie from Fake Ginger
186. Cinnamon Sugar Pretzels from Tammliee Tips
187. Candied Pecans from Gimme Some Oven
188. Savory Bacon Pineapple Bites from Small Town Woman
189. Cream Cheese Sausage Balls from Plain Chicken
190. Quick Salami & Cream Cheese Bites from The Kitchen is My Playground
191. Smoked Sweet Kielbasa Bites from Mostly Homemade Mom
     

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     Christmas Dinner Dessert Ideas

     Christmas Cakes and Pies

192. Gingerbread Cheesecake from Live Love and Sugar
193. Gingerbread Layer Cake with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting from Super Golden Bakes
194. Pecan Pie Cake Roll from Home. Made. Interest.
195. Gingerbread Cake from Half Baked Harvest
196. Cranberry Christmas Cake from Let’s Dish
197. Christmas Vanilla Roll Cake from A Treat’s Affair
198. Gingersnap Spice Cake from Chef in Training
199. White Christmas Truffle Cake from Vikalinka
200. Spiked Eggnog Cake from Liv for Cake
201. Eggnog Cake from The Cake Blog
202. Mint Chocolate Chip Cake from Liv for Cake
203. Sparkling Cranberry White Chocolate Cake from Life Love and Sugar
204. Pecan Pie Cheesecake from OMG Chocolate Desserts
205. Chocolate Pine Cones Cake from Oh Nuts
206. Hot Chocolate Cake from The Cake Blog
207. Cranberry Christmas Cake from Barefeet in the Kitchen
208. Italian Cream Cake from Melissa’s Southern Style Kitchen
209. Ferrero Rocher Cake from Let the Baking Begin
210. Chocolate Peppermint Crunch Bundt Cake from Yellow Bliss Road
211. Candy Cane Brownie Trifle from The Food Charlatan
212. Eggnog Pie from Meatloaf and Melodrama
213. Candy Cane Pie from OMG Chocolate Desserts
214. Apple Pie from Natasha’s Kitchen
215. Heavenly Cinnamon Pie from A Spicy Perspective
216. Dark Chocolate Salted Caramel Oreo Pie from Kevin and Amanda
217. Cranberry Cheesecake Pie from Bake or Break
     

     Cookie, Bar & Truffle Dessert Ideas for Christmas Dinner

218. Candy Cane Oreo Truffles from CakesCottage
219. Christmas Chocolate Truffles from Lord Bryon’s Kitchen
220. Snowball Christmas Cookies (best ever) from Wicked Good Kitchen
221. Christmas Sugar Cookie Truffles from If You Give a Blonde a Kitchen
222. Cake Batter Christmas Cookies from Sally’s Baking Addiction
223. Hot Chocolate Cookies from Big Bear’s Wife
224. Peppermint Crunch Sugar Cookies from Crumbs and Chaos
225. Peppermint Hot Chocolate Brownie Cookies from Sugar Dish Me
226. Peanut Butter Christmas Cookies from My Incredible Recipes
227. White Chocolate Dipped Peppermint Sugar Cookies from Cooking Classy
228. Peppermint Bark Cookies from The Suburban Soap Box
229. Holiday Vanilla Pudding Cake Cookies from Mom’s Test Kitchen
230. Pecan Pie Bars from Rock Recipes
231. Brown Sugar Pecan Cookies from The Recipe Rebel
232. Pecan Pie Shortbread Cookies from Emotional Baker
233. The BEST Soft & Chewy Cranberry White Chocolate Chip Cookies from Domestic Rebel
234. Cranberry Orange Shortbread Cookies from Mom on Timeout
235. Frosted Cranberry Cookies from The Novice Chef
236. Gingerbread Cookie Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting from Mom Endeavors
237. White Chocolate Dipped Ginger Cookies from Cooking Classy
     

     Fudge and Brownies Christmas Recipes

238. Perfect Peppermint Fudge from Mom on Timeout
239. Peppermint Oreo Fudge from The Gunny Sack
240. Peppermint Bark Fudge from Sugar Spun Run
241. Easy Christmas Tree Brownies from One Little Project
242. White Chocolate Cranberry Fudge from Mom on Timeout
243. Easy Peppermint Bark from sugar Apron
     

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     Christmas Dinner Cocktails, Cider & Punch Ideas

244. Holiday Punch from Deliciously Sprinkled
245. Slow Cooker Spiced Wine from Well Plate
246. Cranberry and Mint Tea Holiday Punch from I Should Be Mopping The Floor
247. Grinch Punch from Simplistically Living
248. Shirley Temple from Culinary Hill
249. Christmas Sangria from Cake ‘n Knife
250. Cranberry Pineapple Punch from Real Housemoms
251. Slow Cooker Cranberry Apple Cider from The Recipe Rebel
252. Sparkling Cranberry Apple Cider Punch from Mel’s Kitchen Cafe
253. Cranberry Apple Cider Sangria from Flavour & Savour
254. Best Ever Creamy Crockpot Cocoa from One Good Thing
255. Caramel White Hot Chocolate from Passion for Savings
256. Homemade White Hot Chocolate from Celebrating Sweets
257. Slow Cooker Peppermint White Hot Chocolate from Mom on Timeout

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