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The BEST Christmas Recipes (Breakfast, Dinner, Treats, & MORE!)

BySamantha Skaggs

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These amazing Christmas recipes will have you covered all holiday season long! From festive breakfast ideas to elegant dinner recipes, from merry treats to cozy drinks, this collection showcases a little bit of everything!

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Christmas Breakfast Ideas

  1. OVERNIGHT EGGNOG FRENCH TOAST CASSEROLE
Eggnog French Toast Casserole
This eggnog French toast bake is a Christmas morning tradition! It's a quick, easy, overnight casserole that's ready to pop in the oven when you wake up for an effortless but special holiday breakfast!
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  1. EGGNOG OVERNIGHT OATS
Eggnog Overnight Oats
With just five ingredients and two minutes of prep before bed, you can wake up to a ready-to-eat holiday breakfast of creamy, wholesome overnight oats!
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  1. SLOW COOKER EGGNOG BREAD PUDDING
Slow Cooker Eggnog Bread Pudding
This delicious and decadent bread pudding effortlessly cooks up in the crock pot, freeing up the oven for other recipes. Studded with golden raisins, sprinkled with nutmeg, and drizzled with a silky eggnog syrup, it makes a perfect holiday breakfast or brunch!
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  1. GINGERBREAD PANCAKES
Gingerbread Pancakes ~ perfect for a holiday breakfast or any day! (a copycat recipe of Kerby Lane Cafe) | {Five Heart Home}
Gingerbread Pancakes
Fluffy, tender pancakes that boast the flavors of gingerbread are perfect for the holidays or make an everyday breakfast special.
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  1. GINGERBREAD WAFFLES
Whole Wheat Gingerbread Waffles ~ tender, fluffy, and perfectly spiced, these wholesome waffles make a festive holiday (or any day) breakfast! | FiveHeartHome.com
Gingerbread Waffles
Tender and perfectly spiced, these 100% whole wheat waffles make a festive holiday breakfast!
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  1. GINGERBREAD BAKED OATMEAL
Gingerbread Baked Oatmeal ~ a wholesome, delicious, and easy to make recipe, with warm cozy spices that make it an ideal holiday or winter breakfast! | FiveHeartHome.com
Gingerbread Baked Oatmeal
This wholesome, delicious winter breakfast is easy to make, with warm cozy spices that make it ideal for the holidays!
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  1. GINGERBREAD GRANOLA
Gingerbread Granola
Sweet, lightly spiced granola is studded with red dried cranberries, green pistachios, and white chocolate chips, making it a perfect holiday breakfast or homemade food gift!
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  1. SLOW COOKER APPLE PIE STEEL CUT OATMEAL
Apple Pie Overnight Steel Cut Oatmeal ~ loaded with steel cut oats and apple cinnamon goodness, this recipe is easy to throw in the slow cooker before bed for an effortless breakfast the next day. And with a special, no-stirring-required trick, you won't have to worry about burnt edges in the morning! | FiveHeartHome.com
{Overnight} Slow Cooker Apple Pie Steel Cut Oatmeal
Steel cut oats are easy to throw in the slow cooker before bed for an effortless breakfast the next day...and with a special, no-stirring-required trick, you won't have to worry about burnt edges in the morning!
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  1. SLOW COOKER PUMPKIN PIE STEEL CUT OATMEAL
Overnight Slow Cooker Pumpkin Pie Steel Cut Oatmeal
{Overnight} Slow Cooker Pumpkin Pie Steel Cut Oatmeal
Wake up to a warm, wholesome breakfast of sweetly spiced steel cut oats, with a secret trick to prevent the edges from burning!
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  1. CINNAMON ROLL CUPS
Cream Cheese Filled Cinnamon Roll Cups
This recipe is as simple as fitting refrigerated cinnamon rolls in a muffin pan, filling them with sweetened cream cheese, baking until golden, and then drizzling with icing for a fun, easy way to make any morning feel special!
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  1. CHOCOLATE PEPPERMINT BAKED DONUTS
Chocolate Peppermint Baked Donuts ~ a decadent holiday breakfast or dessert, these baked donuts are soft and tender, with a rich chocolate glaze and crushed candy canes sprinkled on top! | FiveHeartHome.com
Chocolate Peppermint Baked Donuts
A decadent holiday breakfast or dessert, these baked donuts are soft and tender, with a rich chocolate glaze and crushed candy canes sprinkled on top!
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  1. FRENCH BREAKFAST PUFFS
French Breakfast Puffs.
French Breakfast Puffs
Tender vanilla muffins are drenched in melted butter and dipped in cinnamon sugar for a sweet and crunchy coating that makes breakfast time a treat!
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  1. GREEN CHILE CHEDDAR EGG BAKE
Easy Egg Bake, slice on plate with cheddar cheese and green chiles.
Green Chile Cheddar Egg Bake
This easy egg bake is a flavorful, crustless quiche loaded with cheddar cheese and (optional) green chiles for a quick, simple breakfast that's perfect for serving to overnight houseguests!
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  1. CREAMY GRITS BREAKFAST CASSEROLE (WITH HAM + CHEESE)
Grits Casserole in dish with spoon and missing serving.
Creamy Grits Casserole (with Ham + Cheese)
This savory, delicious, make-ahead breakfast features creamy grits, scrambled eggs, shredded cheese, and diced ham!
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  1. GROUND BEEF, EGG, & CHEESE BREAKFAST CASSEROLE
Ground Beef and Egg Breakfast Casserole slice on plate with raspberries.
Ground Beef, Egg, & Cheese Breakfast Casserole
Lean ground beef or turkey is seasoned like sausage and layered with eggs and cheese in this lighter, low-carb breakfast casserole!
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Christmas Dinner Menu Ideas

  1. THE BEST SLOW COOKER HAM
Thick slices of Crockpot Brown Sugar Ham.
The BEST Slow Cooker Ham
This amazing recipe is the BEST way to make a holiday ham! It's slow cooked in pineapple juice with a brown sugar glaze featuring Dijon, balsamic vinegar, and honey for an EASY holiday dinner that practically makes itself!
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  1. CORNISH HENS WITH CITRUS GLAZE
Cornish hen recipe with citrus glaze on platter.
Cornish Hens with Citrus Glaze
This easy yet impressive dinner of roasted Cornish hens in a sweet and tangy citrus glaze is bursting with flavors of fresh orange and lime. Serve each guest their own beautiful and delicious hen for a special holiday meal!
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  1. JUICY SLOW COOKER TURKEY BREAST
Crockpot Turkey Breast sliced on platter with herbs and gravy.
Juicy Slow Cooker Turkey Breast (with Herb Butter)
This is the easiest, most delicious way to cook juicy and flavorful turkey breast! It’s the perfect addition to your Christmas menu when you don’t need an entire giant turkey!
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  1. BACON-WRAPPED TURKEY WITH MAPLE + SAGE
Bacon Wrapped Turkey with sage butter and maple glaze on platter with garnishes.
Bacon Wrapped Turkey with Maple + Sage
This succulent, tender, amazingly flavorful bird is slathered with sage butter, shingled with crispy bacon, and glazed with maple syrup for the best turkey you've ever tasted!
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  1. MAKE-AHEAD TURKEY GRAVY
Make Ahead Turkey Gravy pouring over slices of turkey breast.
Make-Ahead Turkey Gravy
This silky, flavorful, super quick and easy recipe will save you the stress of frantically making gravy at the last minute when you're already busy putting together a big holiday dinner!
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  1. HOLIDAY HONEYCRISP SALAD
Close-up of Christmas salad with red and green ingredients.
Holiday Honeycrisp Salad
This gorgeous salad is full of flavor and texture, with fresh apple slices, crunchy toasted pecans, chewy dried cranberries, zippy blue cheese, and a tangy-sweet apple cider vinaigrette!
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  1. HOLIDAY BRUSSELS SPROUTS SALAD
Shaved Brussels Sprout Salad for the holidays.
Holiday Brussels Sprouts Salad
With shaved Brussels sprouts, sweet apple and pomegranate, toasty walnuts, and blue cheese, this fresh, beautiful salad boasts the colors of Christmas!
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  1. MAKE-AHEAD GARLIC + HERB MASHED POTATOES
Make Ahead Mashed Potatoes, serving spoon suspended over baking dish.
Make-Ahead Mashed Potatoes
Creamy, decadent mashed potatoes are ideal for prepping in advance, loaded with mellow garlic and fresh herbs and topped with a golden Parmesan crust!
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  1. CREAMY SLOW COOKER MASHED POTATOES
Crock Pot Mashed Potatoes, aerial view in crockpot.
Slow Cooker Mashed Potatoes
These mashed potatoes are easy to prep, hands-off, and great for freeing up stove and oven space…but best of all, despite the minimal effort, they turn out creamy, flavorful, and delicious!
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  1. GRUYÈRE SCALLOPED POTATO FLAN
Gruyere Scalloped Potatoes on plate with parsley sprig.
Gruyère Scalloped Potato Flan
Thinly sliced potatoes are layered with garlic and Gruyère cheese, drenched in cream, then baked, overturned, and sliced for an elegant presentation that's perfect for special occasions and holiday dinners!
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  1. CREAMY CHEESY CORN CASSEROLE
Cream Cheese Corn Casserole close-up.
Cream Cheese Corn Casserole
This decadent, comforting side dish features sweet corn mixed with cream cheese, sharp cheddar, and (optional) diced jalapeños!
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  1. SLOW COOKER CREAMY CHEESY CORN
Slow Cooker Creamy Cheesy Corn
This rich, comforting side dish is the perfect addition to your holiday menu while freeing up the stove and oven!
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  1. ULTIMATE CORNBREAD CASSEROLE
Ultimate Cornbread Casserole.
Ultimate Cornbread Casserole
This classic side dish gets taken to the next level, made from scratch with the flavorful additions of bacon, cheddar, and jalapeño!
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  1. SCALLOPED CORN
Aerial view of Scalloped Corn.
Scalloped Corn
This simple, vintage side dish is loaded with corn, a custard-like filling, and a topping of buttery crackers, perfect for your holiday dinner!
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  1. BACON GREEN BEAN BUNDLES
Aerial view of Green Bean Bundles lined up on white platter.
Green Bean Bundles with Bacon + Brown Sugar Glaze
Green beans are wrapped in crispy bacon and brushed with a brown sugar glaze to turn an ordinary veggie into a savory-sweet, extra-special side dish that's worthy of special occasions!
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  1. BACON GREEN BEAN CASSEROLE
Green Bean Casserole with Bacon close-up in dish with serving spoon.
Green Bean Casserole with Bacon + Brown Sugar Glaze
Or, to save yourself the step of assembling bundles, this delicious shortcut version boasts the same fresh green beans and crispy bacon in a sweet-and-savory brown sugar glaze!
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  1. FROM-SCRATCH GREEN BEAN CASSEROLE
Green Bean Casserole From Scratch on plate with fresh green beans, homemade mushroom sauce, and breadcrumb topping.
From-Scratch Green Bean Casserole
This classic holiday side dish is creamy, savory, and easy to make, loaded with fresh ingredients and topped with a golden Parmesan-Panko crust for a homemade upgrade to the traditional holiday recipe!
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  1. BRUSSELS SPROUTS GRATIN
Cheesy Brussels Sprouts with Bacon.
Brussels Sprouts Gratin
This decadent, delicious recipe is loaded with fresh Brussels sprouts, crispy bacon, flavorful Gruyere cheese, and crunchy breadcrumbs!
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  1. BALSAMIC ROASTED BRUSSELS SPROUTS
Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Balsamic, Pistachios, & Dried Cranberries.
Balsamic Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Pistachios and Cranberries
These crispy and addictive Brussels boast the colors of Christmas for a special yet easy holiday side dish!
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  1. ROASTED BRUSSELS SPROUTS WITH PARMESAN
Close-up showing Parmesan sprinkled on top.
Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Parmesan
This veggie side dish is easy to prepare, with simple seasonings and Parmesan to boost flavor and natural sweetness brought out by roasting!
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  1. BROCCOLI CHEESE CASSEROLE
Aerial view of Broccoli Cheese Casserole in a baking dish and on a plate.
Broccoli Cheese Casserole
This classic comfort food side dish features frozen broccoli, an easy homemade cheese sauce, and a topping of buttery cracker crumbs!
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  1. SLOW COOKER HONEY CINNAMON CARROTS
Crockpot carrots in slow cooker with a honey cinnamon glaze.
Honey Cinnamon Crockpot Carrots
These sweet, buttery, and addictive carrots are the perfect easy recipe for freeing up the oven and feeding a crowd!
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  1. INSTANT POT HONEY CINNAMON CARROTS
Aerial view of Instant Pot Carrots in pressure cooker with serving spoon.
Instant Pot Carrots
Or quickly and effortlessly make your glazed carrots in the pressure cooker instead!
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  1. CRANBERRY CHERRY SAUCE WITH ORANGE
Cranberry Sauce with Orange aerial view.
Cranberry Cherry Sauce with Orange
This lovely sauce is a lovely accompaniment to a variety of Christmas main courses, striking a perfect balance between tart cranberries, bright citrus, luscious cherry preserves, and the natural sweetness of honey!
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  1. CRANBERRY FLUFF SALAD
Cranberry Pomegranate Fluff Salad ~ a new twist on the classic recipe, loaded with tart cranberries, sweet pomegranate arils, crushed pineapple, toasty pecans, chewy coconut, fluffy marshmallows, and fresh whipped cream for a delicious holiday side dish! | FiveHeartHome.com
Cranberry Fluff Salad
This updated twist on the classic holiday recipe features cranberries, pomegranate, pineapple, pecans, coconut, marshmallows, and fresh whipped cream!
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  1. WHOLE WHEAT DINNER ROLLS
Homemade Whole Wheat Dinner Rolls.
The Very Best Homemade Whole Wheat Dinner Rolls
These 100% whole wheat dinner rolls are soft, pillowy, moist, easy to make, and truly the BEST!
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  1. SHORTCUT GARLIC ROSEMARY CLOVERLEAF ROLLS
Quick & Easy Garlic Rosemary Cloverleaf Dinner Rolls.
Shortcut Cloverleaf Rolls
When time is short and homemade isn't possible, frozen bread dough is a quick and easy shortcut ingredient for making lovely rolls that are perfect for any holiday dinner!
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  1. SAVORY HERB + CHEESE MONKEY BREAD
Savory Monkey Bread aerial view of monkey bread coated with herbs and cheese.
Savory Monkey Bread
This savory twist on monkey bread is quick and easy to make and totally customizable, thanks to refrigerated biscuits that are dipped in garlic butter and coated in herbs and cheese for a recipe that’s as festive as it is delicious!
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Holiday Baking + Christmas Treats

  1. CHRISTMAS SHORTBREAD COOKIES
Christmas Shortbread Cookies on red plate with sprinkles.
Christmas Shortbread Cookies
These simple yet delectable cookies are easy to make and loaded with festive sprinkles!
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  1. EGGNOG COOKIES WITH EGGNOG GLAZE
Eggnog Cookies with eggnog glaze and Christmas sprinkles.
Eggnog Cookies
These cookies are soft, tender, and delicately flavored with eggnog and spices before being topped with a sweet eggnog glaze and festive Christmas sprinkles!
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  1. SOFT + CHEWY GINGER COOKIES
Ginger Cookies piled on plate made from the best ginger cookies recipe.
Soft + Chewy Ginger Cookies
These cookies are loaded with molasses and warm spice and coated in crunchy sugar for soft, chewy, crinkly, sparkly Christmas cookies that are as pretty as they are delicious!
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  1. THE BEST THUMBPRINT COOKIES
Close-up of Jam Thumbprint Cookies coated with nuts and coconut.
The BEST Thumbprint Cookies
These simple and classic cookies are lightly sweet with an almost shortbread-like texture, a versatile coating of toasty coconut or chopped pecans, and a fruity center of your favorite jelly or jam!
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  1. LIME COCONUT SNOWBALL COOKIES
Lime Coconut Snowballs ~ tender shortbread-like cookies studded with lime zest & toasted coconut and generously rolled in powdered sugar for perfect year-round treats...from the lazy days of summer to a Christmas cookie platter! | FiveHeartHome.com
Lime Coconut Snowball Cookies
These tender, shortbread-like cookies are studded with lime zest and toasted coconut and generously rolled in powdered sugar!
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  1. COCONUT MACAROONS
Coconut Macaroon scene with coconut in background
Coconut Macaroons
Coconut Macaroons are a chewy, delicious, and easy to make recipe with just six simple ingredients and NO condensed milk!
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  1. CANDY CANE KISS BROWNIE BITES
Candy Cane Kiss Brownie Bites on platter.
Candy Cane Kiss Brownie Bites
A candy cane Hershey's Kiss sits atop a moist, fudgy brownie for a festive addition to your Christmas cookie platter!
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  1. REINDEER RICE KRISPIE TREATS
Aerial view of ring of Reindeer Rice Krispie Treats on a plate.
Reindeer Rice Krispie Treats
These treats are cute, festive, and easy to make for a fun holiday project with the kids and a yummy treat to share with neighbors and friends!
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  1. CHRISTMAS TREE BROWNIES
Christmas Tree Brownies on a plate.
Christmas Tree Brownies
Whether you need treats for a cookie platter or goodies for Santa, these fudgy brownies are decorated with cream cheese frosting, sparkling sugar, colorful sprinkles, and candy cane "trunks" for a fun and festive holiday treat!
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  1. CHRISTMAS TREE SHEET CAKE POPS
Christmas Sheet Cake with cream cheese frosting decorated as Christmas trees.
Christmas Tree Sheet Cake Pops
Tender vanilla sheet cake is slathered in cream cheese frosting, showered with sprinkles, cut into triangles, and embellished with candy canes to make cute & festive Christmas trees!
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  1. POMEGRANATE CAKE
Pomegranate Cake with arils on plate.
Pomegranate Cake
This easy and delicious cake features a simple golden batter topped with juicy pomegranate arils and baked to sweet, tender perfection!
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  1. CHRISTMAS PUPPY CHOW (AKA, MUDDY BUDDIES)
Christmas Puppy Chow (or Christmas Muddy Buddies) in a bowl surrounded by candy canes.
Christmas Puppy Chow
This delicious holiday snack mix is made with white chocolate, peppermint, and Chex cereal...perfect for serving at parties, giving as a gift to neighbors and friends, and using up those extra candy canes!
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  1. HOMEMADE EGGNOG PUDDING
Homemade Eggnog Pudding
Sweet, creamy pudding with whipped cream is an easy, make-ahead treat that comes together in minutes for a festive holiday snack or special Christmas dessert!
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  1. CHRISTMAS CUPCAKE TOPPERS
Christmas Cupcake Toppers Using Nutter Butters (Snowman, Reindeer, and Santa) | {Five Heart Home}
Christmas Cupcake Toppers {Using Nutter Butters}
Festive Christmas cupcake toppers (as snowmen, reindeer, and Santas) are fun, delicious, and easy to create using Nutter Butter cookies!
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  1. EASY BUTTER PIE CRUST
Butter Pie Crust showing fluted edges.
EASY Butter Pie Crust
This homemade pie crust is easy to make with just FOUR simple ingredients, and it turns out amazingly flaky and delicious! It’s truly foolproof (even if you’re not already a pie crust expert) and the ONLY recipe you need for all of your holiday pies!
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  1. THE BEST PECAN PIE
The BEST Pecan Pie.
The BEST Pecan Pie
This pecan pie turns out perfect every time, with an abundance of toasty pecans floating on a thick, glossy filling in a flaky, all-butter pie crust!
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  1. CANNOLI DIP
Cannoli Dip with dippers on platter.
Cannoli Dip
Cannoli Dip is a lightly sweet recipe that tastes like cannoli filling but with the convenience of a quick and easy dip, made with ricotta cheese and flavored with orange zest, semisweet chocolate, and crunchy pistachios!
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Holiday Drinks + Appetizers

  1. CHRISTMAS PUNCH
Christmas Punch
This festive sparkling beverage features champagne, pomegranate juice, and cranberry juice. It's easy to make, pretty to serve, and perfect for holiday parties! Or, for a non-alcoholic variation, swap out the champagne for seltzer and lemon-lime soda!
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  1. SLOW COOKER HOT CHOCOLATE
Crockpot Hot Chocolate ingredients in a slow cooker.
Slow Cooker Hot Chocolate
Using a crock pot is the easiest way to make a big batch of rich, decadent hot chocolate for a crowd...and FOUR flavor variations make it extra yummy!
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  1. COOKIE BUTTER WHITE HOT CHOCOLATE
Cookie Butter White Hot Chocolate
Biscoff spread and melted white chocolate make for a sweet, creamy, decadent, warming winter drink!
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  1. CARAMEL BRULÉE LATTE COFFEE CREAMER
Caramel Brulée Coffee Creamer being poured into cup of coffee.
Caramel Coffee Creamer
This quick and easy homemade coffee creamer is perfect for making Copycat Starbucks Caramel Brulée Lattes at home!
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  1. CRANBERRY POMEGRANATE BELLINIS WITH LIME
Cranberry Pomegranate Bellini with garnish in gold-rimmed glass.
Cranberry Pomegranate Bellinis with Lime
A cranberry and pomegranate-infused simple syrup is mixed with champagne (or seltzer) and a squeeze of lime for a sparkling drink that's perfect for celebrating the holidays!
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  1. HOLIDAY CHEESE WREATH
Holiday Cheese Wreath ~ this easy and festive Christmas party appetizer is made by arranging cubes of cheese in a ring, accenting with cherry tomatoes and a garland of rosemary, and finishing off with a bell pepper bow! | FIveHeartHome.com
Holiday Cheese Wreath
Put together this easy and festive party appetizer by arranging cubes of cheese in a ring, accenting with cherry tomatoes and a garland of rosemary, and finishing off with a bell pepper bow!
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  1. CHRISTMAS BRIE
Christmas Brie ~ a simple, red-green-and-white holiday appetizer featuring Brie, pomegranate, and pistachios, garnished with a festive rosemary Christmas tree! | FiveHeartHome.com
Christmas Brie
This simple, red-green-and-white holiday appetizer features Brie, pomegranate, and pistachios, garnished with a festive rosemary Christmas tree!
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  1. CHRISTMAS ORNAMENT CHEESE BALLS
Christmas Ornament Cheese Balls ~ a fun, festive addition to your holiday party menu in three mouthwatering flavors -- Cranberry, Blue Cheese, & Pecan; Garlic, Feta, & Dill; and White Cheddar, Rosemary, & Pomegranate! | FiveHeartHome.com
Christmas Ornament Cheese Balls
These decorative cheese balls are a fun, festive addition to your holiday party menu in three mouthwatering flavors -- Cranberry, Blue Cheese, & Pecan; Garlic, Feta, & Dill; and White Cheddar, Rosemary, & Pomegranate!
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  1. MINI CHEESE BALL BITES
Plate of Mini Cheese Ball Bites with pecans in background.
Mini Cheese Balls
Mini cheese balls are studded with dried cranberries and blue cheese, rolled in toasted pecans, and skewered with pretzel sticks for a fun and easy party appetizer!
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  1. SAVORY THUMBPRINT COOKIES WITH CHEDDAR + JALAPEÑO JELLY
Savory Thumbprint Cookies with pepper jelly, cheddar, and nuts, plus a fresh jalapeño on the table.
Savory Thumbprint Cookies
These delicious appetizers are bursting with sharp cheddar cheese and filled with sweet and spicy jalapeño jelly for a fun twist on classic thumbprint cookies!
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  1. ARTICHOKE BRUSCHETTA
Artichoke Bruschetta on white platter.
Artichoke Bruschetta
Toasty baguette slices are topped with a creamy artichoke spread and then broiled until bubbly for an easy appetizer that's fancy enough for a party!
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  1. BLUE CHEESE, CRANBERRY, + PECAN CRESCENT PINWHEELS
White serving tray of Blue Cheese Cranberry Pecan Crescent Pinwheels.
Blue Cheese, Cranberry, + Pecan Crescent Pinwheels
Refrigerated crescent rolls are filled with a flavorful cream cheese filling for this quick and easy appetizer!
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  1. MARINATED CHEESE + OLIVES
Marinated Cheese and Olives ~ a quick party appetizer or easy food gift in a jar | {Five Heart Home}
Marinated Cheese + Olives
Cheese cubes and olives come together in a herb- and garlic-infused dressing for a quick, attractive appetizer or a fun and easy food gift in a jar!
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  1. CANDIED CASHEWS WITH HONEY, CHIPOTLE, + LIME
Close-up of Candied Cashews in a bowl.
Candied Cashews
The perfect balance of sweet, spicy, and smoky, these cashews are baked to perfection and completely addictive, making them a fantastic food gift or a tasty party snack!
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  1. CINNAMON SUGAR PECANS
White bowl of Cinnamon Sugar Pecans.
Cinnamon Sugar Pecans
These candied pecans have a crunchy, sweet, warmly spiced coating, perfect for snacking, dressing up a salad, or holiday gift giving!
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Leftover Ideas from Christmas Recipes

  1. SLOW COOKER HAM & BEAN SOUP
Crockpot Ham and Bean Soup in white bowl with spoon.
Slow Cooker Ham and Bean Soup
This comforting crock pot soup is hearty and wholesome, featuring creamy white beans and leftover holiday ham!
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  1. POTATO CORN CHOWDER WITH HAM
Aerial view of Potato Corn Chowder in white bowl.
Potato Corn Chowder with Ham
This creamy and comforting soup is loaded with sweet corn, hearty potatoes, and flavorful leftover ham. It’s quick and easy to make on the stove or you can let your slow cooker do the work for you!
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  1. SLOW COOKER SPLIT PEA SOUP
Slow Cooker Split Pea Soup in bowls with dried peas and carrots on side.
Slow Cooker Split Pea Soup
This slow cooker soup is warm, comforting, and hearty, loaded with ham, potatoes, and carrots!
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  1. CHEESY SCALLOPED POTATOES WITH HAM
Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes with Ham ~ thin slices of potatoes drizzled with cream and layered with ham and cheddar for a decadent comfort food recipe that's also a great way to use up leftover holiday ham! | FiveHeartHome.com
Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes with Ham
Thinly sliced potatoes are drizzled with cream and layered with ham and cheddar for a decadent comfort food recipe that's also a great way to use up leftover holiday ham!
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  1. CORDON BLEU CASSEROLE
Cordon Bleu Casserole on plate with fork.
Cordon Bleu Casserole
This cozy casserole is loaded with chicken (or leftover turkey, if you've got it!) plus ham in a creamy Swiss cheese sauce topped with a layer of toasty bread crumbs!
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  1. EASY FRIED RICE
Easy Fried Rice in skillet, aerial view.
Easy Fried Rice
This one-pot, weeknight dinner recipe is quick and simple, using basic ingredients including rice, eggs, and leftover ham, turkey, and/or veggies!
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  1. BROCCOLI CHEESE ORZO WITH TURKEY
Broccoli Cheese Orzo with Chicken in a white bowl with a spoon and broccoli scattered on table
Broccoli Cheese Orzo with Turkey
This quick, simple, balanced meal comes together in one pot using leftover turkey!
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  1. SKILLET SHEPHERD'S PIE
Aerial view of Easy Shepherd's Pie in skillet.
Skillet Shepherd's Pie
This easy one-pan dinner is loaded with savory ground beef (or lamb) plus colorful veggies, and it's perfect for using up leftover mashed potatoes!
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I hope these Christmas recipes help make your season festive, merry, and delicious!

Have a wonderful holiday season, friends. 🙂

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