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From show-stopping main dishes to sweet treats, as well as ideas for every course, this collection of Christmas dinner ideas has it all!

Collage of Christmas dinner recipes.

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We always gather as an extended family to enjoy dinner on Christmas Eve (Mexican food is always on the menu).

Christmas day is a little different – usually fewer people, but always a traditional spread! Whether you start with classics like turkey or ham or mix it up, we have plenty of recipes perfect for Christmas dinner – plus delicious choices for every course from appetizers to desserts!

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Our Top 10 Christmas Dinner Picks

1 Roast Chicken Recipe

Main Course Roast Chicken Recipe
Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes

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5 from 14 votes
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2 Best Pork Chop Recipe

Main Course Best Pork Chop Recipe
Total Time: 40 minutes

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4.99 from 594 votes
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3 Easy Prime Rib Recipe

Main Course Easy Prime Rib Recipe
Total Time: 3 hours 35 minutes

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5 from 22 votes
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4 Crock Pot Pot Roast

Main Course Crock Pot Pot Roast
Total Time: 7 hours 5 minutes

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4.99 from 120 votes
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5 Easy Swedish Meatballs Recipe

Main Course Easy Swedish Meatballs Recipe
Total Time: 1 hour

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5 from 21 votes
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6 Honey Glazed Ham

Main Course Honey Glazed Ham
Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes

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5 from 30 votes
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7 Steak Marinade

Main Course Steak Marinade
Total Time: 4 hours 5 minutes

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4.97 from 82 votes
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8 Breaded Pork Chops Recipe

Main Course Breaded Pork Chops Recipe
Total Time: 40 minutes

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5 from 7 votes
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9 Roast Turkey Recipe

Main Course Roast Turkey Recipe
Total Time: 3 hours 20 minutes

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5 from 8 votes
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10 Baked Salmon Recipe

Main Course Baked Salmon Recipe
Total Time: 40 minutes

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5 from 17 votes
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11 Christmas Charcuterie Board Recipe

Appetizer Christmas Charcuterie Board Recipe
Total Time: 25 minutes

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5 from 6 votes
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12 Christmas Tree Charcuterie Board Recipe

Appetizer Christmas Tree Charcuterie Board Recipe
Total Time: 25 minutes
5 from 4 votes
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13 Christmas Tree Veggie Platter

Appetizer Christmas Tree Veggie Platter
Total Time: 10 minutes
5 from 7 votes
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14 Christmas Vegetable Tree

Appetizer Christmas Vegetable Tree
Total Time: 20 minutes
5 from 19 votes
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15 Grape Jelly Meatballs

Appetizer, Main Course Grape Jelly Meatballs
Total Time: 3 hours 10 minutes

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5 from 132 votes
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16 Cranberry Brie Bites Recipe

Appetizer Cranberry Brie Bites Recipe
Total Time: 35 minutes

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5 from 15 votes
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17 Spinach Artichoke Dip Recipe

Appetizer Spinach Artichoke Dip Recipe
Total Time: 35 minutes

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5 from 98 votes
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18 Deviled Eggs Recipe

Appetizer Deviled Eggs Recipe
Total Time: 35 minutes

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5 from 53 votes
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19 Bacon Ranch Cheese Ball

Appetizer Bacon Ranch Cheese Ball
Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes

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5 from 16 votes
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20 Baked Brie in Puff Pastry

Appetizer Baked Brie in Puff Pastry
Total Time: 30 minutes

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5 from 17 votes
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21 Brie and Pear Tarts Recipe

Appetizer Brie and Pear Tarts Recipe
Total Time: 18 minutes
5 from 6 votes
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22 Cranberry Salsa Recipe

Appetizer Cranberry Salsa Recipe
Total Time: 10 minutes
5 from 9 votes
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23 Apple Salad

Salad, Side Dish Apple Salad
Total Time: 10 minutes
5 from 7 votes
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24 Kale Salad Recipe

Salad Kale Salad Recipe
Total Time: 15 minutes
5 from 8 votes
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25 7 Layer Salad Recipe

Salad, Side Dish 7 Layer Salad Recipe
Total Time: 15 minutes

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5 from 20 votes
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26 Chicken Caesar Salad

Salad Chicken Caesar Salad
Total Time: 45 minutes

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5 from 21 votes
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27 Easy Tortellini Salad Recipe

Salad Easy Tortellini Salad Recipe
Total Time: 20 minutes

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4.96 from 22 votes
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28 Cranberry Salad Recipe

Salad, Side Dish Cranberry Salad Recipe
Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
5 from 8 votes
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29 Pistachio Salad Recipe

Salad Pistachio Salad Recipe
Total Time: 35 minutes

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5 from 113 votes
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30 Fresh Cranberry Sauce Recipe

Appetizer Fresh Cranberry Sauce Recipe
Total Time: 17 minutes

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5 from 22 votes
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31 Glazed Carrots

Side Dish Glazed Carrots
Total Time: 20 minutes

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5 from 1519 votes
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32 Best Mashed Potatoes

Side Dish Best Mashed Potatoes
Total Time: 55 minutes

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5 from 117 votes
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33 Roasted Brussel Sprouts

Roasted brussels sprouts on white plate.
Side Dish Roasted Brussel Sprouts
Total Time: 40 minutes

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5 from 204 votes
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34 Funeral Potatoes Recipe

Side Dish Funeral Potatoes Recipe
Total Time: 1 hour

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5 from 1263 votes
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35 Twice Baked Potatoes

Side Dish Twice Baked Potatoes
Total Time: 1 hour 40 minutes

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5 from 11 votes
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36 Easy Green Bean Casserole

Side Dish Easy Green Bean Casserole
Total Time: 30 minutes

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5 from 96 votes
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37 Creamed Corn Recipe

Side Dish Creamed Corn Recipe
Total Time: 20 minutes

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5 from 128 votes
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38 Roasted Sweet Potato Cubes

Side Dish Roasted Sweet Potato Cubes
Total Time: 30 minutes

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4.97 from 128 votes
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39 Best Homemade Mac and Cheese

Main Course Best Homemade Mac and Cheese
Total Time: 40 minutes

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4.99 from 171 votes
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40 Dinner Rolls Recipe

Bread Dinner Rolls Recipe
Total Time: 2 hours 40 minutes

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5 from 267 votes
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41 Yeast Dinner Rolls

Bread Yeast Dinner Rolls
Total Time: 2 hours 12 minutes

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5 from 19 votes
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42 Parker House Rolls

Bread Parker House Rolls
Total Time: 2 hours 40 minutes

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43 Easy Eggnog Recipe

Drinks Easy Eggnog Recipe
Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes

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5 from 23 votes
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44 Non Alcoholic Holiday Punch

Drinks Non Alcoholic Holiday Punch
Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes

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5 from 87 votes
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45 Shirley Temple

Drinks Shirley Temple
Total Time: 5 minutes
5 from 12 votes
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46 Christmas Punch Recipe

Drinks Christmas Punch Recipe
Total Time: 3 minutes

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5 from 5 votes
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47 Non Alcoholic Mint Julep

Drinks Non Alcoholic Mint Julep
Total Time: 10 minutes
5 from 19 votes
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48 Italian Christmas Cookies

Dessert Italian Christmas Cookies
Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes

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4.98 from 182 votes
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49 Yule Log Recipe

Dessert Yule Log Recipe
Total Time: 3 hours 40 minutes

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4.95 from 39 votes
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50 Turtle Cheesecake Recipe

Dessert Turtle Cheesecake Recipe
Total Time: 5 hours 40 minutes
5 from 19 votes
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51 Pistachio Dessert Recipe

Dessert Pistachio Dessert Recipe
Total Time: 2 hours 18 minutes

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4.99 from 98 votes
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52 Peppermint Chocolate Delight Recipe

Dessert Peppermint Chocolate Delight Recipe
Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
4.98 from 35 votes
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53 Sticky Toffee Pudding Recipe

Dessert Sticky Toffee Pudding Recipe
Total Time: 1 hour 50 minutes

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5 from 10 votes
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54 Crème Brûlée Recipe

Dessert Crème Brûlée Recipe
Total Time: 50 minutes

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5 from 8 votes
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55 Buttermilk Pie Recipe

Dessert Buttermilk Pie Recipe
Total Time: 1 hour

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4.99 from 583 votes
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56 Peppermint Brownie Trifle Recipe

Dessert Peppermint Brownie Trifle Recipe
Total Time: 40 minutes
5 from 9 votes
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57 Gingerbread Cookie Recipe

Dessert Gingerbread Cookie Recipe
Total Time: 4 hours 40 minutes

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4.95 from 38 votes
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58 Chocolate Cream Pie Recipe

Dessert Chocolate Cream Pie Recipe
Total Time: 4 hours 45 minutes
5 from 18 votes
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59 Spritz Cookie Recipe

Dessert Spritz Cookie Recipe
Total Time: 21 minutes

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4.98 from 199 votes
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60 Christmas Trifle

Dessert Christmas Trifle
Total Time: 1 hour 35 minutes
5 from 6 votes
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