26 Christmas Eve Dinner Ideas
Christmas is almost here, and if you’re anything like me, you’ve been planning your holiday menu for weeks.
If you’re hosting Christmas dinner, you’re likely serving ham, turkey, or beef tenderloin, but if you celebrate Christmas Eve, you might be looking for something a bit less traditional.
Luckily, I’ve rounded up 26 Christmas Eve dinner ideas that are perfect for a festive night with your loved ones.
The best part? You can make these Christmas Eve dinner recipes as laid back or as fancy as you want, so you can spend less time in the kitchen and more time making memories with your family.
1. Chicken Cordon Bleu Lasagna
This lasagna is so easy to make. You don’t even have to cook the noodles! Just layer them in and let the oven do the rest.
Get the recipe from Delish.
2. Baked Ham With Brown Sugar Glaze
Ham is a popular Christmas dinner option, and for good reason. It’s easy to make, feeds a crowd and is totally delicious.
This recipe calls for a simple brown sugar glaze that caramelizes in the oven and gives the ham a sweet and salty flavor.
Serve it with your favorite veggies and dinner rolls.
3. Baked Chicken and Spinach Flautas
These flautas are great for a party, but they’re also a fun way to change up your typical chicken dinner.
The filling is made with shredded chicken, spinach, and cheese, then rolled up in flour tortillas and baked until crispy.
Serve with a side of black beans and rice for a complete meal.
4. Baked Mostaccioli
This is a classic Italian baked pasta dish that’s perfect for feeding a crowd.
And if you’re not quite ready to tackle lasagna, this is a great place to start.
With a hearty meat sauce, plenty of cheese, and a sprinkle of fresh basil, you can’t go wrong with this dish.
5. The Best Baked Ziti
The secret to this baked ziti? Ricotta cheese. It’s the key to making the pasta creamy and indulgent.
And since you’re making a big pan of it, you’ll have plenty of leftovers for the days after Christmas.
Get the recipe from Delish.
6. Dutch Oven Stew
A piping hot bowl of stew is always a good idea. This recipe is made with beef chuck, butternut squash, and a ton of other veggies.
Don’t forget to serve it with a side of crusty bread for dipping.
7. Chicken and Biscuits
A creamy chicken filling gets a flaky biscuit topping in this comforting casserole.
It’s an easy way to feed a crowd, and you can even make it in advance and pop it in the oven when you’re ready to eat.
Get the recipe from Delish.
8. Cheesy Baked Spaghetti
If you’re bored of the same old spaghetti and meatballs, try this baked version. It’s loaded with cheese and has a crispy breadcrumb topping.
Get the recipe from Delish.
9. Southern Fried Chicken
Coat chicken in buttermilk and flour and then fry until golden. This is the perfect dish to make ahead of time and serve at room temperature.
10. One-Pot Chicken and Rice
This one-pot chicken and rice is a festive way to change up your usual dinner routine.
It comes together in just one pan and is ready to eat in 30 minutes, which is perfect for busy nights.
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11. Ground Turkey Stuffed Peppers
Peppers are a great option if you’re looking for a low-carb dinner idea.
These are filled with ground turkey, rice, and a few veggies, then topped with cheese and baked until tender.
12. Baked Chicken Parmesan
This is a great recipe to make ahead and store in the freezer.
That way, all you have to do is let it thaw in the fridge and then bake it when you’re ready to eat.
Serve with a side of pasta and marinara sauce, and you’ve got yourself a fancy Italian dinner.
Conclusion
Get the recipe at The Modern Proper.
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