First time making Christmas dinner? We’re here to help! Check out this super easy Christmas menu with family tested and approved recipes that anyone can make. From appetizers to main dishes to sides to desserts, make your holiday delicious with these homemade recipes.
Texas Trash
“A friend of mine shared this recipe and I tweaked the recipe to my liking. It's one of the best ooey, gooey, cheesy bean dips I've had in a long time!” - Melissa
Crock Pot Hot Dogs
“So easy and delicious. You can use hot dogs and cut up yourself or use the little cocktail hot dogs. ENJOY!” - Sheree
The Best Dinner Rolls Ever!
“Just made these rolls to go with my lasagna! They just came out of the oven and taste great! Thank you so very much. I love to bake but this is the first time I have made any kind of bread with yeast. Directions were perfect!” - Myrna
Christy's Infamous Green Bean Casserole
“I just got back from our family Thanksgiving dinner and made your green bean recipe. It was a HUGE hit! I will be making this again!! THANKS!” - Gina
Slow Cooker Mashed Sweet Potatoes
“Mashed sweet potatoes work really well in the slow cooker, you simply place the peeled and diced sweet potatoes into the slow cooker and cook until tender before adding your favourite mashed potato ingredients like butter and milk and mashing them! It’s that easy! You can mash them by hand or with a mixer or food processor.” - Kevin
Nonna's Cornbread Dressing
“I made this dressing and it was so moist and good!! I got so many compliments on this! There was not a bite left!!” - Terry
Ginger Orange Cranberry Sauce
“Homemade cranberry sauce is so easy to make! This vegetarian and vegan Ginger Orange Cranberry Sauce recipe is flavored with ginger ale and oranges.” - Nicole
Easy Au Gratin Potatoes
“Oh, how we loved these rich and creamy au gratin potatoes. The cheddar cheese melts and combines with the heavy cream to form a thick and creamy sauce. Fresh onion gives a punch of flavor to the potatoes. Romano and cheddar cheese are sprinkled on top. Romano cheese is savory and is a nice touch. The hardest part of this side dish is peeling and slicing the potatoes. After that, it only takes a few minutes to prepare. This is the perfect potato side dish for when you want to indulge during the holidays.” - Kitchen Crew
Momma's Holiday Rice
“This was my mom's recipe that she always fixed for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or Easter dinner. I never knew why she only fixed it on holidays, as it is soooo easy to make.” - Gwen
Corn Casserole
“I made this Christmas morning for our dinner we had later in the day. It was delish! It's tested and approved at this house...loved it and will be making it again.” - Cin
Sweet Potato Casserole
“Oh so yummy, this sweet potato casserole is more like a dessert than side dish. The sweet potatoes are moist, soft, and just melt in your mouth. On top is a crumble made of coconut, chopped pecans, and brown sugar. It's sweet and crunchy. The flavor of the coconut and pecans pair nicely with the sweet potatoes. We liked the addition of coconut to this topping. It adds a bit of wow factor to this easy dish.” - Kitchen Crew
Deconstructed Green Bean Bundles Casserole
“Made with canned green beans, this simple casserole is a cinch to make. It’s a tasty and easy side that accompanies any main entree.” - Paula
Golden Potato Cheese Casserole
“Delicious, colourful side dish. Serve with colourful vegetables and/or salad. The food processor makes this very fast to prepare.” - Elaine
Apple-Cranberry Casserole
“Is this a cranberry casserole or dessert? Who cares because it's tasty. The filling is sweet and tart. While baking, the cranberries burst and the apples are perfectly soft. On top is a nutty and sweet oat topping that's similar to a crisp. Baked until golden brown, it's delicious. Serve this alone for a side dish or with a bit of whipped cream if serving for dessert.” - Kitchen Crew
Perfect Prime Rib Every Time (The Best Ever)
“I made this for Christmas dinner using a 7.5 lb. bone in prime rib. I never, ever, dared to make a prime rib before. I followed the directions exactly. The meat was perfect! And it was so tender we did not have to use knives. Its so important to start with a good cut of meat! Everyone raved about it. Anyone who calls this method a failure definitely either did something different or had a faulty oven or meat thermometer, because this method is truly fail proof!” - Penny
Delish Ham Glaze
“This sticky brown sugar tangy glaze will make your holiday ham shine. It infuses a tangy sweetness into the ham as it bakes. The glaze melts into the drippings and creates a yummy gravy. It's quick and easy to make giving you one less thing to worry about when preparing the holiday meal.” - Kitchen Crew
Roast Turkey
“For you new cooks or those who have not used a roasting bag, this is a no-fail method and you do not have to baste the turkey during the cooking. You new brides can produce a beautiful bird this way. I have been using this method since the bags first came out over 20 years ago.” - Nell
Eggnog French Toast
“I love this recipe. It has so much flavor. I didn't use syrup or butter at all when I served it up and nobody noticed. Instead I made a fresh Blackberry (Quick) Compote and served it up with some whipped cream! Blackberries surprisingly did really well with the orange zest. Thanks a bunch!” - Nicole
Biscuits & Gravy Breakfast Casserole
“Love this recipe! I have made it several times, and it is a hit with everyone every time. I prepared as the recipe is written, the only thing I did differently was make extra gravy, (I use Pioneer Brand), and serve in a gravy dish for all to ladle on more as they wish.” - Kathleen
Carol's Cinnamon Rolls
“There's no way else to say it, these homemade cinnamon rolls are scrumptiously delicious. The raisins and nuts, mixed with brown sugar, cinnamon and butter is the perfect filling. We opted for pecans and loved the crunch. Not a fan of raisins or nuts? No worries, leave them out. These cinnamon rolls will be just as good. The best part is how easy they are to make. The bread machine does all the hard work. Your family will love to wake up to these fresh from the oven. My, oh my, they're good.” - Kitchen Crew
Soft Christmas Sugar Cookies
“These cookies are very special to me as my grandmother gave it to me in 1974. She would have been 101 years old this year. Grandma used to give these cookies as Christmas gifts to all of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She would begin baking in November and freeze them in order to have enough ready for Christmas.” - Kathy
Christmas Cracker Candy
“This cracker candy I jazzed up a bit with festive sprinkles and mini M&M’s. This stuff is so addictive and believe me it is hard to stop eating. I usually double this recipe since my boys will inhale one pan in 5 minutes flat, LOL.” - Debbie
Crock Pot Christmas Crack
“This is one of the easiest recipes that I make during the holiday season and everyone LOVES it!” - Angie
Hot Chocolate Peppermint Mocha
“Christmas Eve I made crock pot hot chocolate the adults got these. My cousin said these were Christmas magic!!” - Debbie