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Christmas Dinner Ideas

A festive collection of delicious dishes perfect for celebrating Christmas with family and friends.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 8 people
Course: Appetizer, Dessert, Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 2500
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Appetizers
  • 1 piece cranberry pecan cheese ball
  • 6 pieces cranberry brie bites
Main Dishes
  • 1 whole roast turkey or prime rib
Side Dishes
  • 1 bowl buttery herb stuffing
  • 2 cups creamy garlic mashed potatoes
  • 1 bake twice baked potato casserole
  • 1 bowl scalloped potatoes
Vegetables & Sides
  • 1 bowl green bean casserole
  • 1 cup cinnamon roasted butternut squash
Salads & Condiments
  • 1 bowl broccoli salad
  • 1 bowl cranberry sauce
Desserts
  • 1 bowl ambrosia salad
  • 1 bowl jello salad
  • 12 pieces dinner rolls

Method
 

  1. Start with appetizers like Cranberry Pecan Cheese Ball and Cranberry Brie Bites.
  2. Prepare main dishes such as roast turkey or prime rib.
  3. Complete the meal with side dishes like Buttery Herb Stuffing and Creamy Garlic Mashed Potatoes.
  4. Finish with festive desserts like Ambrosia Salad and Jello Salad.

Notes

Plan ahead to ensure all dishes are ready to serve at the same time.