20 Gluten-Free Recipes for Christmas Dinner

Here’s a list of our top crowd-pleasing gluten-free Christmas recipes that make holiday dinnertime delicious. Colorful and satisfying, from gluten-free appetizers such as bacon cheeseballs to gluten-free main courses like our tenderloin roast and mayonnaise chicken, without forgetting gluten-free desserts. No matter the recipe: you won’t feel like you’re giving anything up for the holidays!

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 Feb 24, 2026

1. Fresh Cranberry Dip

This fresh cranberry dip is a sweet and spicy holiday appetizer. The Cranberry dip recipe is perfect for serving with tortilla chips or your favorite crackers!
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2. Whipped Ricotta Dip with Balsamic and Cranberries

Ricotta dip is a light and creamy appetizer infused with balsamic flavor. This easy ricotta dip recipe is the perfect crowd-pleaser for any special occasion!
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3. Bacon Jalapeño Popper Cheese Balls

These super festive bacon jalapeño popper cheese balls make for a real crowd-pleasing appetizer!
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4. 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

5. 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

6. Juicy and Tender Pork Tenderloin Roast

This roasted pork tenderloin is rich with holiday flavor - Incredibly tender, juicy and delicious. The best baked pork tenderloin recipe ever!
Cooking time: 40 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

7. Roasted Chicken with Garlic Herb Butter

This oven-roasted chicken has crispy skin and is so juicy! The whole chicken is roasted in garlic and herbs-infused butter. Worthy of an elegant holiday dinner or any party!
Cooking time: 80 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

8. Perfect Roast Beef & Potatoes with Herb Garlic Butter

A tender roast beef on top of rich fingerling potatoes with incredible flavors. This roast beef recipe is a perfect weekend or Holiday dinner!
Cooking time: 90 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

9. Garlic Roasted Rack of Lamb with Butter Sauce

Easy Rack of Lamb Recipe - This Garlic Roasted Rack of Lamb is the most elegant family holiday dinner ever!
Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

10. Garlic Herb Butter Steak in Oven

This melt in your mouth roasted steak recipe is just what you need to celebrate the holidays this year! Juicy oven-roasted steak with buttery potatoes is ideal for your festive gatherings!
Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

11. Baked Lobster Tails with Garlic Herb Butter Sauce

Baked lobster tails with garlic herb butter sauce is an elegant recipe for a holiday dinner. There's no need to go to a restaurant for these chef-tasting oven bake lobster tails!
Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

12. Quick Collard Greens with Bacon

Sautéed collard greens with bacon, and garlic is the perfect side dish for any occasion. If you're in for a light lunch, these collards greens are also a must!
Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

13. 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

14. Honey Garlic Pork Tenderloin

How to make pork tenderloin cooked with the most incredible honey garlic sauce! The best easy pork tenderloin recipe for an easy dinner idea.
Cooking time: 30 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

15. Roasted Duck a l’Orange

Roasted duck a l'orange has the crispiest skin and best flavor, with an incredible savory-sweet orange sauce. This orange duck recipe is perfect for a memorable Holiday dinner!
Cooking time: 100 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

16. 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

17. Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Honey Balsamic Glaze

Enjoy a nutrient-rich side dish with these roasted brussels sprouts coated with an amazing honey balsamic glaze.
Cooking time: 25 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

18. Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Maple Pecan Glaze

These roasted sweet potatoes with maple pecan glaze need only 6 ingredients to get you hooked! Your whole family will love this easy sweet potatoes recipe!
Cooking time: 40 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

19. Candy Cane Infused Vodka

Sweet and minty, make this candy cane infused vodka and get into the holiday spirit!
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20. Cream Cheese Cookies (low carb, Keto friendly)

These cream cheese cookies are so good; you’ve been warned!
Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

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