25 Best Christmas dinner menu ideas & recipes

What's a good Christmas dinner menu? Okay, get ready, I'll tell you the ingredients. A few people we love so much, family, a good drink, a pleasant conversation, a few Christmas songs, sweet little Christmas presents, ugly sweaters. That's all. What more could it be better? As Christmas coming, we all feel a very pleasant warmth and joy, don't we? I wish we didn't have to wait a year for Christmas dinners. It is really sad to experience such a pleasant environment once a year.

Now, it's time to prepearing for the Christmas dinner. listed 25 Best Christmas Dinner menu ideas, ingredients, and recipes for you! You can easily copy this list to your own Retable Dashboard and vote with your family! So you can easily decide on your Christmas menu that will make the whole family happy.

If you feel stuck for Christmas dinner menu inspiration, check our festive selection of Christmas dinner ideas!

25 Best Christmas Dinner Menu Ideas & Recipes 🎅🏻

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1) Parmesan Brussels Sprouts Salad

Type: Salad

Ingredients:

• Virgin olive oil
• Lemon juice
• Parsley
• Kosher salt
• Black Pepper
• Brussels sprouts
• Pomegranate seeds
• Parmesan

Prep Time: 25 mins

Total Time: 25 mins

Yields: 6

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2) Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Type: Appetizer

Ingredients:

• Garlic
• Virgin olive oil
• Red Bliss potatoes
• Kosher salt
• Butter
• Cream
• Balsamic vinegar
• Parsley

Prep Time: 10 mins

Total Time: 55 mins

Yields: 6-8

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3) Chicken and Mushroom White Lasagna

Type: Main

Ingredients:

• Spinach
• Virgin olive oil
• Cremini mushrooms
• Kosher salt
• Garlic
• Milk
• Rosemary
• Egg
• Oregano
• Parsley
• Butter
• Flour
• Nutmeg
• Parmesan
• Black Pepper
• Lasagna noodles
• Chicken
• Low-moisture whole milk mozzarella

Prep Time: 50 mins

Total Time: 2 hrs 50 mins

Yields: 12

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4) Beef Wellington

Type: Main

Ingredients:

• Virgin olive oil
• Kosher salt
• Black Pepper
• Chicken
• Low-moisture whole milk mozzarella
• Lasagna noodles
• Nutmeg
• Milk
• Flour
• Oregano
• Egg
• Rosemary
• Whole milk ricotta
• Onion
• Cremini mushrooms
• Spinach
• Parmesan
• Garlic
• Parsley
• Butter

Prep Time: 15 mins

Total Time: 2 hrs 30 mins

Yields: 6

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5) Broccoli Cauliflower Casserole

Type: Appetizer

Ingredients:

• Butter
• Cauliflower
• Broccoli
• Cream cheese
• Fresh mozzarella
• Crushed red pepper flakes
• Ranch Powder
• Cornstarch
• Scallions
• Sun-dried tomatoes
• Sour cream
• Kosher salt
• Black Pepper
• Parmesan
• Garlic

Prep Time: 15 mins

Total Time: 15 mins

Yields: 8 - 10

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6) Pizza Casserole

Type: Main

Ingredients:

• Virgin olive oil
• Pepperoni
• Green bell pepper
• Dried basil
• Dried oregano
• Tomatoes
• Tomato sauce
• Small yellow onion
• Italian sausage
• Cavatappi pasta
• Kosher salt
• Cremini mushrooms
• Garlic
• Fresh mozzarella

Prep Time: 20 mins

Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins

Yields: 6 - 8

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7) Grapefruit & Goat Cheese Fennel Salad

Type: Salad

Ingredients:

• Virgin olive oil
• Lemon juice
• Toasted pine nuts
• Goat cheese
• Kalamata olives
• Grapefruit
• Fennel
• Shallot
• Kosher salt
• Black Peppe
• Oregano

Prep Time: 15 mins

Total Time: 25 mins

Yields: 2-4

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8) Crab-Stuffed Mushrooms

Type: Appetizer

Ingredients:

• Mushroom
• Butter
• Scallions
• Garlic
• Egg
• Dry sherry
• Cream cheese
• Parsley
• Tarragon
• Gruyère
• Panko bread crumbs
• Old Bay seasoning
• Crabmeat
• Lemon wedges
• Virgin olive oil

Prep Time: 20 mins

Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins

Yields: 4-6

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9) Garlic & Herb Turkey Roulade

Type: Main

Ingredients:

• Turkey breasts
• Thyme leaves
• Sage
• Vegetable oil
• Panko bread crumbs
• Kosher salt
• Butter
• Black Pepper
• Garlic
• Parsley

Prep Time: 30 mins

Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins

Yields: 10 - 12

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10) Ruth's Chris Sweet Potato Casserole

Type: Appetizer

Ingredients:

• Sweet potatoes
• Neutral oil
• Granulated sugar
• Vanilla extract
• Raw pecans
• Light brown sugar
• Flour
• Butter
• Kosher salt
• Egg

Prep Time: 10 mins

Total Time: 2 hrs 45 mins

Yields: 4 - 6

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11) Slow-Cooker Garlic-Parmesan Chicken

Type: Main

Ingredients:

• Bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
• Baby red potatoes
• Fresh thyme
• Virgin olive oil
• Black Pepper
• Garlic
• Butter
• Parsley
• Parmesan

Prep Time: 15 mins

Total Time: 4 hrs 15 mins

Yields: 4

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12) Shepherd's Pie

Type: Appetizer

Ingredients:

• Kosher salt
• Potatoes
• Butter
• Milk
• Sour cream
• Black Pepper
• Virgin olive oil
• Onion;Garlic
• Fresh thyme
• Carrot
• Ground beef
• Flour
• Frozen peas
• Frozen corn
• Low-sodium chicken broth
• Parsley

Prep Time: 20 mins

Total Time: 1 hr 25 mins

Yields: 6 - 8

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13) Kale Salad with Apples and Toasted Almonds

Type: Salad

Ingredients:

• Virgin olive oil
• Red wine vinegar
• Feta
• Cherry
• Almond
• Apple
• Kale
• Orange juice
• Kosher salt
• Black Pepper
• Shallot

Prep Time: 10 mins

Total Time: 10 mins

Yields: 4

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14) Creamy Penne With Sausage & Sun-Dried Tomatoes

Type: Main

Ingredients:

• Kosher salt
• Italian sausage
• Sun-dried tomatoes
• Small yellow onion
• Penne
• Garlic
• Heavy Cream
• Baby spinach
• Parmesan
• Parsley
• Brussels sprout
• Balsamic vinegar
• Rosemary
• Fresh thyme
• Black Pepper
• Toasted pecans
• Dried cranberries

Prep Time: 15 mins

Total Time: 30 mins

Yields: 4

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15) Holiday Roasted Vegetables

Type: Appetizer

Ingredients:

• Brussels sprout
• Carrot
• Balsamic vinegar
• Virgin olive oil
• Rosemary
• Kosher salt
• Fresh thyme
• Black Pepper
• Toasted pecans
• Dried cranberries

Prep Time: 10 mins

Total Time: 35 mins

Yields: 4

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16) Roasted Beet Goat Cheese Salad

Type: Salad

Ingredients:

• Beets
• Arugula
• Avocado
• Toasted walnuts
• Maple syrup
• Dijon mustard
• Kosher salt
• Black Pepper
• Virgin olive oil
• Balsamic vinegar
• Goat cheese

‍Prep Time: 15 mins

Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins

Yields: 4

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17) Easy Stuffed Mushrooms

Type: Appetizer

Ingredients:

• Baby mushrooms
• Breadcrumbs
• Kosher salt
• Garlic
• Butter
• Parmesan
• Cream cheese
• Parsley
• Fresh thyme

‍Prep Time: 15 mins

Total Time: 45 mins

Yields: 8

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18) Classic Roast Chicken

Type: Main

Ingredients:

• Kosher salt
• Black Pepper
• Chicken
• Small yellow onion
• Carrot
• Celery
• Virgin olive oil
• Garlic
• Baby potatoes
• Butter
• Lemon
• Fresh thyme

‍Prep Time: 20 mins

Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins

Yields: 6

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19) Sausage Balls

Type: Appetizer

Ingredients:

• Pork sausage
• Bisquick
• Cheddar
• Paprika
• Virgin olive oil
• Kosher salt
• Black Pepper
• Parsley

‍Prep Time: 10 mins

Total Time: 35 mins

Yields: 20

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20) Honey Balsamic Glazed Brussels Sprouts

Type: Appetizer

Ingredients:

• Virgin olive oil
• Brussels sprout
• Balsamic vinegar
• Honey
• Kosher salt
• Black Pepper
• Garlic
• Dijon mustard

‍Prep Time: 10 mins

Total Time: 30 mins

Yields: 4

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21) Braised Lamb Shank

Type: Main

Ingredients:

• Lamb shanks
• Tomato paste
• Low-sodium beef broth
• Red wine
• Mashed potatoes
• Rosemary
• Tomato sauce
• Garlic
• Carrot
• Virgin olive oil
• Butter
• Onion
• Kosher salt
• Black Pepper

‍Prep Time: 15 mins

Total Time: 3 hrs 10 mins

Yields: 6

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22) Easy French Onion Soup

Type: Starter

Ingredients:

• Butter
• Flour
• Yellow onion
• Kosher salt
• Black Pepper
• White wine
• Low-sodium chicken stock
• Low-sodium beef stock
• Baguette slices
• Fresh thyme
• Gruyère

‍Prep Time: 10 mins

Total Time: 1 hrs 5 mins

Yields: 4

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23) Honey-Glazed Carrots

Type: Appetizer

Ingredients:

• Carrot
• Honey
• Rosemary
• Butter
• Kosher salt
• Garlic powder
• Black Pepper
• Fresh thyme

‍Prep Time: 10 mins

Total Time: 145 mins

Yields: 6

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24) Garlic Rosemary Pork Roast

Type: Main

Ingredients:

• Garlic
• Rosemary
• Brown sugar
• Grainy mustard
• Boneless pork loin
• Kosher salt
• Black Pepper
• Butter

‍Prep Time: 15 mins

Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins

Yields: 6

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25) Baked Corn Casserole

Type: Appetizer

Ingredients:

• Chives
• Spanish paprika
• Creamed corn
• Cornmeal
• Black Pepper
• Kosher salt
• Frozen corn
• Milk
• Heavy Cream
• Egg
• Granulated sugar
• Butter

‍Prep Time: 10 mins

Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins

Yields: 6 - 8

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