85+ Easy Christmas Dinner Recipes Ideas

Christmas Dinner Recipes – Christmas dinner recipes do not have to be extravagant to make an impact. Some of the best recipes for the Holidays take little to no time at all, which leaves you with more family time to enjoy. Discover our selection of easy Christmas dinner recipes – From apps to dessert, we’ve got you covered. You can easily make your grocery list from the Holiday recipes below and plan your Christmas Eve meal in advance. Enjoy!

by Sidney Yang

Sidney Yang

Sidney is part of the Eatwell101 family since 2014. As an editor, she shares her enthusiasm for food, cooking tips, and entertaining across more than a thousand written articles published on Eatwell101.

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Updated Oct 11, 2025

1. Roasted Lemon Garlic Butter SpatchCock Chicken

This roasted spatchcock chicken is crisp and juicy at the same time.
Cooking time: 35 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

2. Blackened Salmon with Lemon Butter Sauce

THE easiest salmon recipe of your dreams! This delicious blackened salmon recipe is fool-proof and ready in under 30 minutes!
Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

3. Puff Pastry Wrapped Pork Tenderloin

Pork tenderloin puff pastry is the perfect main dish for a festive dinner with family and friends.
Cooking time: 40 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

4. Roasted Bacon Chicken Stuffed with Dried Tomatoes and Cheese

If you’re looking for main dishes inspiration, this makes a fantastic option that will delight your guests.
Cooking time: 50 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

5. Tuscan Baked Chicken

Crisp and juicy, these Tuscan baked chickens make for a marvelous main course that is sure to impress on your holiday table.
Cooking time: 50 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

6. Instant Pot Pork Tenderloin with Cranberry Butter Sauce

This Instant Pot pork loin has a special cranberry butter sauce that gives it incredible flavor!
Cooking time: 7 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

7. Roasted Turkey Breast with Garlic Herb Butter

These roasted turkey breasts with herb butter make an epic Thanksgiving holiday meal loaded with flavor.
Cooking time: 90 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

8. Roasted Pork Loin with Green Beans

This roasted pork loin with green beans is easy enough for a weeknight meal and fancy enough for your holiday dinner parties!
Cooking time: 45 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

9. Crock-Pot Steak Fajita

Melt-in-your-mouth delicious! This Crock-Pot steak fajita is perfect to come home to a warm meal after a day at work.
Cooking time: 180 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

10. Crock Pot Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken Thighs

This Crockpot chicken thighs recipe is easy and delicious, with outstanding flavors!
Cooking time: 240 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

11. Mayonnaise Roasted Whole Chicken

Crisp and juicy, roasted to perfection with an incredible mayonnaise rub everyone will love.
Cooking time: 60 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

12. Garlic Butter Herb Roast Beef

Tender and juicy Roast Beef - Your guests will go crazy for this garlic butter herb roast sirloin!
Cooking time: 75 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

13. Instant Pot Carrot Potato Beef Stew

Incredibly flavorful — Comfort food at its finest .
Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

14. Honey Balsamic Instant Pot Chicken

Fall-off-the-bone chicken legs make for an effortless dinner ready in 30 minutes or less!
Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

15. Baked Teriyaki Chicken

An easy chicken dinner baked in the oven with a sticky homemade teriyaki sauce.
Cooking time: 40 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

16. Roasted Turkey Thighs with Garlic Herb Butter

A no-fuss easy roasted turkey recipe filled with the most succulent garlic herb butter flavors!
Cooking time: 40 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

17. Instant Pot Turkey Breast with Garlic Herb Butter

Instant Pot Turkey Breast recipe with garlic Herbed butter is the best way to save time preparing Thanksgiving dinner! Yum!
Cooking time: 40 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

18. Crockpot Creamy Garlic Pork Loin

An easy, comforting and tender crockpot pork recipe everyone will love.
Cooking time: 240 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

19. Spicy Garlic Shrimp with Broccoli Mash

Spicy garlic shrimp with broccoli mash is a deliciously easy shrimp recipe. This low-carb, paleo dinner will blow you away!
Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

20. Slow Cooker Beef Stew

This slow cooker beef stew is she perfect comfort food on a cold day. The slow cooked beef meat literally melts in your mouth!
Cooking time: 480 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

21. Baked Sheet Pan Pork Chops and Potatoes

These baked pork chops and potatoes make a quick and easy sheet pan dinner you can whip up in a breeze.
Cooking time: 25 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

22. Easy Chicken Cacciatore

Easy and healthy whole chicken recipe with fantastic Italian flavors!
Cooking time: 65 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

23. Honey Garlic Salmon Baked in Foil

Flaky honey garlic baked salmon is dinner perfection in just 20 minutes. This salmon recipe is baked on a sheet pan for an easy dinner everyone will love!
Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

24. Baked Ham with Honey Garlic Glaze

This baked ham is dripping with flavor and perfect for the holidays or a Sunday supper!
Cooking time: 100 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

25. Creamy Tomato Shrimp with Spaghetti Squash

Easy Creamy Shrimp with Spaghetti Squash: All the flavor and comfort of a hearty low carb dish!
Cooking time: 30 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

26. Slow Cooker Honey-Garlic BBQ Pork Tenderloin

This Slow Cooker Pork Tenderloin Dinner is done just when you walk the door at night!
Cooking time: 240 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

27. Roasted Pork Tenderloin with Cranberry Glaze

This roasted pork tenderloin recipe has superb flavor and is very easy to cook – A must for your Holiday menu.
Cooking time: 30 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

28. Honey Mustard Roasted Pork Loin Sheet Pan Dinner

Effortless yet impressive—This pork loin recipe is perfect for a dinner party or a weeknight special.
Cooking time: 60 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

29. Slow Cooked Turkey Leg with Honey Glaze & Garlic

This slow-roasted turkey leg is definitely what you want if you're feeling like eating Thanksgiving dinner anytime!
Cooking time: 240 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

30. Slow Cooker Whole Cauliflower Curry and Cashew

This slow cooker cauliflower is a filling main course packed with good-for-you nutrients.
Cooking time: 120 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

31. Slow Cooker Pork Shoulder

This slow cooker pork shoulder recipe is a crowd pleasing dinner with very little effort that will yield leftovers for days.
Cooking time: 0 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

32. Spicy Roasted Pork Loin

Deliciously spicy and so easy to throw together for a family dinner.
Cooking time: 120 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

33. Roasted Chicken Leg Quarters

Crisp and tender, this roasted chicken leg recipe is packed with spicy flavors.
Cooking time: 25 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

34. Spicy Garlic Shrimp and White Beans

A comfort-food classic that makes any dinner feel special.
Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

35. Spicy Sriracha-Glazed Salmon with Yogurt Sauce

A sweet and spicy dish, perfect for a quick dinner after a long day at work.
Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

36. Cilantro Salt Crusted Salmon

A fast, healthy salmon ready in 15-minute for an elegant dinner.
Cooking time: 0 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

37. Garlic Herb Roasted Potatoes Carrots and Zucchini

These roasted vegetables make a great savory side dish that pairs well with just about anything. Try our roasted potatoes, carrots, and zucchini recipe today!
Cooking time: 40 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

38. Simple Butternut Squash Steaks with Garlic Butter

Butternut Squash Steaks with Garlic Butter is a quick and easy side dish for a weeknight or a holiday gathering.
Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

39. Garlic Parmesan Roasted Brussels Sprouts

This Brussels sprouts recipe makes a flavorful and elegant side dish. The best roasted Brussels sprouts side, perfect for any Holiday table!
Cooking time: 25 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

40. Pan-Seared Cabbage Steaks

These pan fried cabbage steaks are an utterly delicious way to give this green vegetable the spotlight at the dinner table.
Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

41. Instant Pot Green Beans with Lemon Garlic Butter

Instant Pot Green Beans Recipe - These delicious Instant Pot green beans cook in only 5 minutes, yet taste like they have been slow-cooked all day long!
Cooking time: 5 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

42. Fried Baby Potatoes with Garlic Brown Butter

These epic Fried potatoes baby with garlic brown butter are the perfect side dish to practically anything!
Cooking time: 25 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

43. Roasted Butternut Squash with Garlic Butter Parmesan

These baked butternut squash recipe is a true restaurant-quality side dish! Melt-in-your-mouth and packed with flavor, you'll love our roasted butternut!
Cooking time: 25 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

44. Roasted Sweet Potatoes with garlic and Parmesan

Roasted sweet potatoes are super easy to make, tender and extra-flavorful. Serve the roasted sweet potatoes as a side dish for any festive meal!
Cooking time: 30 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

45. Extra-Creamy Mashed Potatoes

Silky-smooth and delicious, these creamy mashed potatoes make the perfect side for any occasion.
Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

46. Garlic Butter Parmesan Roasted Potatoes

These crispy roasted potatoes with garlic parmesan, and bacon are the perfect side for any of your meals
Cooking time: 25 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

47. Garlic Parmesan Mashed Potato Cakes

These potato cakes make for a super easy side dish, light dinner or lunch!
Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

48. Apple Bacon Coleslaw

This coleslaw recipe only takes a few minutes to make and is packed with bright and delicious flavor! Super creamy, crunchy, and fresh coleslaw you can make in a cinch!
Cooking time: 0 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

49. Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes

This Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes Recipe is silky-smooth, simple and delicious side dish perfect for weeknight meals or holidays.
Cooking time: 6 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

50. Honey Garlic Butter Roasted Carrots

These oven roasted carrots are the perfect side for a weeknight meal or a holiday crowd.
Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

51. Garlic Butter Roasted Butternut Squash

This roasted butternut squash recipe will impress your guests whatever the occasion. Butternut squash has never been so spectacular!
Cooking time: 40 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

52. Roasted Mushrooms with Garlic Butter Sauce

These roasted mushrooms are an essential side dish to have in your recipe repertoire, especially when the Holidays season is coming.
Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

53. Cheesy Green Beans Casserole

This green beans casserole recipe is a delicious side dish to enjoy for a casual dinner.
Cooking time: 0 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

54. Oven Baked Mashed Potato Cakes

This easy baked mashed potato cakes recipe is ideal to accompany holiday dishes like grilled meat, fish and poultry.
Cooking time: 25 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

55. Baked Four Cheese Garlic Spaghetti Squash

This four cheese baked spaghetti squash is a shockingly good alternative to Alfredo pasta
Cooking time: 50 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

56. Balsamic, Honey Roasted Cabbage Steaks

Bring roasted cabbage steaks to a whole new level with this simple, fast and delicious side dish.
Cooking time: 25 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

57. Cranberry Nut Cream Cheese Balls

These super festive cheese balls won't last long on your table - definitely a crowd pleaser!
Cooking time: 0 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

58. Pepperoni Basil Tomato Puffs

Bite-sized with big flavor! Perfect for Sunday brunch.
Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

59. Spinach Dip Puff Bites

These spinach dip puff appetizers made into a muffin tin are the perfect party appetizer for the holidays
Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

60. Bacon Jalapeño Popper Cheese Balls

These super festive bacon jalapeño popper cheese balls make for a real crowd-pleasing appetizer!
Cooking time: 0 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

61. Honey-garlic Bacon Wrapped Shrimp

Crisp and sticky - The ultimate last-minute appetizer!
Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

62. Bacon Roasted Brussels Sprouts

These bacon and Brussels sprouts bites are a perfect addition to your snack table for a festive dinner!
Cooking time: 30 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

63. Cheddar Corn Dog Mini Muffins

Super cute and adorable - A great brunch snack or the perfect appetizer for the big Thanksgiving dinner coming up!
Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

64. Grilled Shrimp and Chorizo Appetizers

Crispy Shrimp and Chorizo drizzled in an irresistible Roasted Pepper sauce so easy and incredibly delicious. This is one MUST make appetizer for any special occasion!
Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

65. Succulent Shrimp Shooters with Mango Sauce

This grilled shrimp shooters appetizer is the easiest and flavor-packed shrimp tapas!
Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

66. Pepperoni Pizza Cups

You might want to double the recipe, because these won't last long.
Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

67. Bacon Wrapped Dates Recipe

Trust us, these tiny bacon wrapped dates and cheese will disappear from the buffet table before you can say "Come on in."
Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

68. Nutella Christmas Tree Puff Pastry

This Nutella Christmas Tree is crunchy and super indulgent – A show-stopping treat ideal for your Christmas parties.
Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

69. French Cinnamon Apple Tart

This cinnamon apple tart recipe is so simple but oh so delicious! The perfect dessert if you have company.
Cooking time: 30 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

70. Mini Strawberry Cheesecake Tart

This Shortbread mini strawberry cheesecake Tart recipe is filled with homemade cheesecake filling, fresh strawberry. This is an easy dessert that everyone loves.
Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

71. Chocolate Frosty Dessert

A creamy and rich Chocolate Frosty Dessert with no eggs and low in carbs!
Cooking time: 0 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

72. Peppermint Rice Krispies Treats

These Rice Krispies Treats are Perfect for Christmas festivities and afternoon snacking!
Cooking time: 0 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

73. Pumpkin Pie Parfaits with Crumble Topping

A super easy Fall dessert that tastes just like pumpkin pie.
Cooking time: 0 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

74. Frozen Soufflés Recipe

This frozen soufflés recipe is ideal to complement a fuss-free holiday dessert.
Cooking time: 5 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

75. Ginger Lime Coconut Fudges

For gifting or eating right away, they make an excellent treat for this time of the year
Cooking time: 0 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

76. Madeleine Cakes Recipe

Madeleines are a precious little French cakes that are easy to make!
Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

77. Mini Chocolate Cakes Recipe

These mini chocolate cakes are sure to be love at first bite! Our chocolate fondants are perfect for Valentine's Day too!
Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

78. Frozen Cheesecake Recipe

Create an impressive dessert without ever turning on the oven.
Cooking time: 0 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

79. Christmas Chocolate Bark

Popping with juicy pomegranates that burst in your mouth, these white chocolate bites are 100% necessary for a indulge-alicious holiday treat!
Cooking time: 5 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

80. 5-Minute White Chocolate Coconut Truffles

These quick and easy-to-make white chocolate truffles will transport you to chocolate nirvana!
Cooking time: 0 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

81. Raspberry Cottage Cheese Parfait

This simple low-fat raspberry parfait based on cottage cheese rather than cream is a perfect destination for fresh or frozen raspberries.
Cooking time: 0 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

82. Cream Cheese Cookies

Our cream cheese cookies are so soft, dense and flavorful. You've never seen cream cheese cookies that literally melt in your mouth like these ones!
Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

83. Easy Peppermint Christmas Shortbread Cookies

These Christmas shortbread cookies with peppermint taste so good - just like they come from a fine bakeshop!
Cooking time: 12 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

84. Cranberry Shortbread Cookies

These buttery cranberry shortbread cookies literally melt in your mouth.
Cooking time: 12 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

85. Buttery Vanilla Shortbread Cookies

So soft and tender, these butter vanilla shortbread cookies literally melt in your mouth.
Cooking time: 25 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

86. White Chocolate & Caramelized Almond Eclairs

A cozy afternoon treat, perfect with a cup of hot coffee!
Cooking time: 0 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

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