Plan your Christmas menu with these easy and incredible printable recipes! Prep ahead, make your plan, and let's get started - this recipe card can be printed as a classic Christmas menu guide, with the MOST POPULAR recipes from each category included. Heavy on the appetizers and sides, of course - because those are always favorites!
Make Santa's Hat Cheeseball and Stuffed Mushrooms the day before. You can prep the brie wreath ahead of time too, baking just before serving with the stuffed mushrooms.
Salad
Prep the day before, tossing with dressing and toppings just before serving.
Main Dish
Prep the day before, leaving the honey baked ham in the oven low and slow.
Bread
This is a quick bread, requiring no yeast. Make it up to 48 hours in advance.
Side Dishes
Each of these side dishes can be prepped ahead, with the exception of the brussels, which need to be sautéed at the last minute for the best crispy flavor. Everything else can stay in the oven for an hour or two prior to serving to keep them warm.
Drink
Mulled wine can be completed up to 48 hours in advance. Simply warm it through on the stove or in a crockpot prior to serving.
Dessert
This is a no bake cheesecake - so easy! Make it a day ahead and enjoy!
Notes
If you prefer to simply browse around and find your own version of a perfect Christmas meal plan, hop on over to the Christmas category!
Choose 1-3 items from each category for a well rounded meal. You'll want an appetizer (or five haha), a main dish, salad, bread, drinks and dessert.
Plan ahead! Get organized a week or so in advance, if possible. This allows you to get your groceries ordered or take an efficient shopping trip!
Prep early. Do all your chopping, mixing and creating in the 48 hours prior to your event. The more you accomplish ahead of time, the better you'll feel on the day of your party!
Arrange serving platters and glassware ahead, too. I like to think ahead about which dishes, bowls and platters I'll need for serving and get them lined up on our island or table.