20 Christmas Recipes The Whole Family Will Love

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Christmas Recipes that should have the whole family stuffed

Okay, so we already posted about great Christmas gift ideas, so now it’s time to share some great Christmas Recipes that will make your mouth water just by looking through this post.

This list of recipes is from other people I have no affiliation with and is not my own, but that doesn’t mean that they are not still great recipes that anyone can easily put together. I even added some links to items you may need for getting these dishes to the table.

Here is the list of Christmas Recipes for you to try out.

1. Butternut Squash Bread Pudding

Serve this savory bread pudding in slices as a side dish, or dump it in the middle of the breakfast table as a serve-yourself casserole. Either way, family and guests will without a doubt be coming around for seconds.

Here’s the Recipe: Butternut Squash Bread Pudding

2. Hurry-Up Homemade Crescent Rolls

This from-scratch recipe is suited for any entry-level cook—even for first-timers.

Here’s the Recipe: Hurry-Up Homemade Crescent Rolls

3. Green Beans with Garlic

Sauté up some fresh garlic to jazz up this simple yet delicious and healthy side dish.

Here’s the Recipe: Green Beans with Garlic

4. Two-Cheese Squash Casserole

Sauté up some fresh garlic to jazz up this simple yet delicious and healthy side dish.

Here’s the Recipe: Two-Cheese Squash Casserole

5. Herbed Wild Rice Dressing

For this particular earthy salad, make sure to use wild rice, not a blend, to get that nice and chewy texture.

Here’s the Recipe: Herbed Wild Rice Dressing

6. Sweet Potato Soup

This batch-soup recipe can be made the day before. You just have to simply complete the first two steps, then reheat and stir in the lime juice before serving.

Here’s the Recipe: Sweet Potato Soup

7. Fennel-and-Potato Gratin

This awesome cheesy potato gratin gets a punch of flavor from some nutmeg and fennel. It’s impressive enough for a holiday party but also easy enough to put together on those busy weeknights.

Here’s the Recipe: Fennel-and-Potato Gratin

8. Home-Style Butterbeans

Bacon, onion, and brown sugar pack these beans with that awesome holiday flavor. This recipe calls for butterbeans, but lima beans can easily be swapped in too.

Here’s the Recipe: Home-Style Butterbeans

9. Creamy Parmesan Grits

Every Southerner needs a pot of creamy, cheesy grits hidden up the sleeve for every breakfast need. Look for Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, which adds a nutty flavor and an earthy depth to the grits. If not, substitute your favorite cheese like Gouda or Cheddar.

Here’s the Recipe: Creamy Parmesan Grits

10. Browned-Butter Farro

Farro is an ancient form of wheat that has seen a resurgence in recent years. Here we have cooked farro in a bit of browned butter for a surprisingly delicious side.

Here’s the Recipe: Browned-Butter Farro

11. Potatoes Patio

A mixture of Gruyère and Parmesan cheese make this luxurious baked dish all the more delicious

Here’s the Recipe: Potatoes Patio

12. Christmas Salad

A warm vinaigrette will soften these sturdy greens, but their structure will hold up for up to an hour or two. You can prep all the ingredients ahead of time, and store them in individual zip-top plastic freezer bags in your refrigerator until ready to toss with a warm vinaigrette.

Here’s the Recipe: Christmas Salad

13. Homemade Mashed Potatoes

Making the perfect mashed potatoes is not always as easy as it sounds, so this recipe is designed to get you spuds from whole to whipped in no time and to get you and your family from skeptical to enjoying scrumptious mashed potatoes. The secret here is the cream cheese.

Here’s the Recipe: Homemade Mashed Potatoes

14. Potato Rolls

Soft, pillowy and delicious served hot, Potato Rolls are a versatile dinner-table staple.

Here’s the Recipe: Potato Rolls

15. Roasted Broccoli Macaroni and Cheese

Soft, pillowy and delicious served hot, Potato Rolls are a versatile dinner-table staple.

Here’s the Recipe: Roasted Broccoli Macaroni and Cheese

16. Hasselback Sweet Potato Casserole

Potato casserole, but you make it fancy. Thinly sliced potatoes make for an impressive presentation, while the filling—made of heavy cream, brown sugar, hazelnuts, and butter—adds extra layers of deliciousness.

Here’s the Recipe: Hasselback Sweet Potato Casserole

17. Smoked Corn on the Cob

Corn is a vegetable that is welcome at any holiday gathering, from a Memorial Day barbecue to Christmas dinner. This recipe is smoked on the grill and topped with jalapeño chile and cilantro.

Here’s the Recipe: Smoked Corn on the Cob

18. Skillet-Roasted Carrots

Are you looking for an easy side that can be made in a single skillet? Whip this recipe right up! Tip: It’s made even better (and more beautiful) with a multi-colored bunch of carrots.

Here’s the Recipe: Skillet-Roasted Carrots

19. Buttermilk Drop Biscuits

Every proper Southern cook knows there are several ways to make a biscuit, from the ever-popular buttermilk to the beaten biscuit. The unexpected touch of mustard in these fuss-free drop biscuits pairs wonderfully with our Creamy Chicken and Rice Soup Recipe, especially when dipped in the rich broth.

Here’s the Recipe: Buttermilk Drop Biscuits

20. Creamed Spinach

It’s not hard at all to eat your greens when they’re dressed up in butter, cream, and Parmesan cheese. Such is the case with this crowd-pleasing recipe.

Here’s the Recipe: Creamed Spinach

That’s it for today

I’ll have 20 more recipes for you again tomorrow.