Hosting a holiday meal can be overwhelming. If you’re hosting Christmas, we’re here to help and alleviate some of the stress. Never made a prime rib? There’s a recipe that’s perfect every time. Not serving a crowd? How about individual Beef Wellington or a bacon-wrapped turkey breast? Love traditional ham? There are three ham recipes to suit any taste bud. Want an untraditional centerpiece? How about Cornish hens or a savory pork tenderloin? No matter what you feel like serving or your budget, these main dish ideas for Christmas dinner will work for you.
Honey Baked Ham
“A delicious ham for your holiday meal.” – Pam
Perfect Prime Rib Every Time (The Best Ever)
“I promise you this comes out perfect. I all so use other beef roasts; works sooooo good. I remember I was very scared to do it the first time but I went ahead and did it. OMG… What a wonderful way to cook beef.” – Brenda-Lee
Stuffed Beef Tenderloin Recipe
“This is my go-to meal for date night. This sounds complicated, but it is so easy.” – Danny
Roasted Turkey With Scrumptious Chestnut Stuffing
“I love chestnut stuffing for the added sweetness chestnuts bring. What I’ve always hated about stuffing the bird, though, was that it seemed that by the time the stuffing was cooked and safe to eat, the meat would be a bit dry. I could dirty another baking dish and cook the stuffing outside the bird, but I could do without the crust that formed. I came up with a few solutions this year and the result was amazing!” – Kami
Whole Ham Glazed With Red Wine and Spices
“We only do ham for Christmas about every 10 years or so (usually do leg of lamb) and this is a version I first made about 25 years ago.” – Mikekey
Roasted Cornish Hens
“I just made these and added the ingredients as I liked.” – Rosi
Individual Beef Wellington With Mushroom Pate
“Impressive dinner! Super yummy. This is one of my go-to recipes when having a dinner party. ” – Deb
Bacon Wrapped Turkey Breast Stuffed With Pancetta
“I came up with this when we went with a bacon theme for our potluck at work. The bacon weave looks impressive and adds a great taste.” – Sam
Smoked Prime Rib
“My family loves this and, while it looks time-consuming, it’s very easy! You’re just waiting for it to cook. This is also how I smoke New York strip loin roasts.” – Pamela
Savory Pork Tenderloin and Rosemary Sweet Potatoes
“The sweetness added by the honey in the sweet potatoes balances so well with the savory herb blend on the pork. The glazed apples are also a nice addition to both the pork and sweet potatoes. It plates up beautifully but is so easy to put together.” – Lisa
Spiral Sliced Smoked Baked Ham
“My family loves ham. I love this ham!” – Diane
Bacon-Wrapped Filets With Sauteed Mushrooms
“This is one of the three dishes I make when I’m craving meat! So easy, so good.” – Ali
Standing Rib Roast, Potatoes & Yorkshire Pudding
“I’ve made this for Christmas dinner for the past several years. It’s a nice departure from turkey or ham, and though it takes a few steps, it’s not that hard to do. The key is timing.” – Betsy