Quick and Easy Christmas Eve Dinner Ideas
Danielle Daly
Whether you're putting the finishing touches on your Christmas cookies or attending Church services before Santa arrives, there's no better way to celebrate Christmas Eve than with food, family, and festive traditions. And one tradition that we hold near and dear to our hearts is Christmas Eve dinner. While Christmas brunch tends to get all the attention (it's when gifts are opened, after all), Christmas Eve dinner is just as special. You can make it an elegant affair with Christmas cocktails and bite-sized snacks or opt for a more casual family dinner—this list has recipes for any type of feast.
For starters, we've included everything you might need for a complete Christmas Eve menu, including Christmas party appetizers and even some Christmas desserts. For the main course, try Ree Drummond's gorgeous prime rib, a family-friendly lasagna, or a big Christmas ham. Then, you can pair it up with one of the many delicious Christmas side dishes, like Brussels sprouts casserole, candied sweet potatoes, skillet dinner rolls, and so much more. We've even included some seafood ideas (like foil-packet shrimp pasta) that would be perfect for hosting a Feast of the Seven Fishes. Once the dinner is over, you can put on those matching Christmas pajamas for a night your family will never forget.
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Slow Cooker Brisket
This brisket recipe cooks low and slow in your handy kitchen appliance so you can go on with wrapping presents or any other Christmas prep you might have left. Oh, and it comes out so tender!
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Candied Sweet Potatoes
Whether you're serving turkey, ham, or prime rib on Christmas Eve, these sweet potato medallions with sweet candy-like glaze are the perfect accompaniment.
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Pull-Apart Garlic Bread
Christmas is the perfect time for turning regular dinner rolls into something spectacular, like these cheesy, garlicky pull-apart rolls instead.
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Pomegranate Margarita
For a seasonal twist on margaritas, this version uses pomegranate juice which is fruity, tart, and so festive with the green lime slices and salted glass rim.
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Shrimp Scampi
There's a reason shrimp scampi is a classic dinner recipe—it's buttery, garlicky, and so easy to make. Serve it over angel hair pasta or with a crusty loaf of bread.
Get Ree's Shrimp Scampi recipe.
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Gingerbread Cake
This easy cake recipe is loaded with holiday flavors thanks to ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and molasses. It also has candied ginger on top for good measure.
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Crab Stuffed Mushrooms
Whether you're hosting a feast of the seven fishes or not, this elegant starter is perfect for your Christmas Eve dinner. It's cheesy, crunchy, and so flavorful.
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Brussels Sprouts Casserole
This cheesy casserole is similar to a baked gratin but with seasonal Brussels sprouts as the base. Everyone will want a second portion!
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Root Beer Glazed Ham
Ree's 5-ingredient ham is a holiday classic. The sweetness from the root beer and plum jelly combined with the spicy brown mustard and salty ham is simply perfection.
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Christmas Rum Cake
Rum is used in both the cake batter and the glaze for this holiday recipe. It gives the cake some much-needed moisture and, of course, flavor.
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Baked Gnocchi Alfredo
This twist on baked pasta, combines fluffy gnocchi with creamy Alfredo sauce for the ultimate, elegant casserole dish. It's also perfect for any vegetarians at your party!
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Bacon-Wrapped Turkey
This bacon-wrapped turkey is a real stunner! The smokey, crispy bacon topping will make any dinner feel instantly more special.
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Braised Short Ribs
According to Ree Drummond, these beef short ribs are "one of life's great pleasures." They're tender, flavorful, and perfect when served over mashed potatoes or creamy polenta.
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Candy Cane Cookies
You can't go wrong with cookies on Christmas Eve—especially when they're full of peppermint flavor! Just be sure to save a few with a glass of milk for Santa.
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Beef Wellington
In search of an impressive main course for your Christmas Eve dinner? Look no further than this super-tender beef wellington wrapped in flaky pastry dough.
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Maple-Bacon Brussels Sprouts
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Sausage Rolls
Similar to pigs in a blanket, but slightly more elevated, these bite-sized snacks are perfect for serving during the holiday season. Don't forget the mustard!
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Foil-Packet Shrimp Pasta
Whether you're serving a classic Italian feast or you just want an easy pasta recipe for your Christmas Eve dinner, this shrimp linguine is easy to make and even easier to clean up.
Get Ree's Foil-Packet Shrimp Pasta recipe.
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Prime Rib
Treat your family to a gorgeous prime rib on Christmas Eve. Serve it with creamy mashed potatoes and au jus.
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French 75 Cocktail
Start your holiday off with a toast and this classic bubbly cocktail. It'll get everyone in the festive spirit.
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Cauliflower Gratin
Creamy, cheesy cauliflower will become a new favorite at your Christmas Eve dinner. It's the perfect side to any holiday roast.
Get Ree's Cauliflower Gratin recipe.
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Shrimp Cocktail
Old bay seasoning, lemon, and garlic give this classic shrimp starter a new and bold flavor. Serve them chilled with a kicked-up cocktail sauce for even more spice.
Get Ree's Shrimp Cocktail recipe.
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Eggnog Cake
You don't even need to be a fan of eggnog to enjoy a slice of this festive cake. It has a decadent vanilla bean flavor with a hint of bourbon that makes it so good!
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Cocktail Meatballs
Spicy chili sauce and sweet apricot preserves make this party appetizer anything but boring. In fact, it'll be hard to eat just one!
Get Ree's Cocktail Meatballs recipe.
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Mushroom and Kale Skillet Lasagna
Instead of your typical lasagna noodles, this white sauce lasagna has a shortcut ingredient that makes it both easy and cheesy: packaged cheese ravioli!
Get Ree's Mushroom and Kale Skillet Lasagna recipe.
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Chocolate Cake Mix Cookies
Santa's not the only one who will love these tasty Christmas cookies, you'll love how easy they are to whip up thanks to boxed caked mix.
Get Ree's Chocolate Cake Mix Cookies recipe.
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Fig and Blue Cheese Bruschetta
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Herb-Roasted Pork Tenderloin with Preserves
Source: https://www.thepioneerwoman.com/food-cooking/meals-menus/g34535328/christmas-eve-dinner-ideas/
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