25+ Perfect Christmas Dinner & Dessert Ideas

The end of the year is here! I cannot even believe it! 2021 was another whirlwind of a year – nothing boring about it! Well, it’s time for Christmas, so here we go! Lots of dinner ideas. Lots of appetizers/side dishes/snacks and even more dessert ideas. Oh, and I threw in a few Christmas morning breakfast ideas, too!

There so much here but if you are just itching for some more ideas, you can check out all my Christmas recipes here at seasongenerously.com/Christmas!

To those who celebrate, I hope you have a very Happy and Merry Christmas!

25+ Perfect Christmas Dinner & Dessert Ideas

Roast Turkey! One of the most popular main dishes for Christmas and it’s easy to make!
French Onion Soup Potato Gratin: x Or, try this more Traditional Roasted Veggies/Potato approach!
Roasted Carrots & Brussels Sprouts: Simple and easy! These Honey Glazed Carrots also rock!
Easy Apple Stuffing Loaf: This isn’t your traditional, boring, mushy stuffing!
Cranberry Sauce: Basic but delicious! Or this Cranberry and Orange Relish: a little more festive!
Christmas Beet Salad: So easy and it uses every part of the beet!
Classic Mac & Cheese: Creamy with a touch of crunch – oh so delicious!
Eggnog Sweet Potato Casserole: Your favorite childhood memories all rolled up into one dish!
Easy Creamed Spinach: Creamy and decadent! This one is beyond delicious!
Christmas Tortellini Soup: For my vegetarian friends, try this soup or this Holiday Lasagna!

And for appetizers…

Christmas Tree Deviled Eggs: My favorite appetizers for any holiday!
Hummus & Veggie Santa Platter: The kids will just eat this one right up!
Sausage Rolls: For my British friends and family, this ones for you!
Spinach & Artichoke Dip: Best served with veggies or chips and crackers!
Baked Brie: Deliciously decadent and perfect for the holidays!

And for desserts…

Cut-out Holiday Sugar Cookies: My go-to sugar cookie recipes. Never buy the boxes again!
Pull-Apart Nutella Snowflake or this Raspberry-Fig Rugelach Wreath: Both festive and both really easy to make.
Salted Caramel Pretzel Snickerdoodles: A crowd-favorite every year!
Cranberry Brie Cinnamon Puff Pastry Swirls: These look harder to make than they really are!
Berry Trifle: this is best for a big crowd!
Mince Pies: Another British favorite that we love too!
Christmas Crack: every kids favorite dessert!
Brownie-Bit Santa Hats: Going to a holiday party or an Ugly Sweater Party? This is the easiest, no bake dessert to make and bring!
Christmas Wreath Crispy Treats: So much fun to make every year with the girls. Your kids will love these!

And for breakky Christmas morning…

Fluffy Eggnog Cinnamon Rolls: Nothing says Christmas like eggnog and cinnamon, so why not combine the two for a yummy breakfast?
Veggie Packed Frittata: Need a break from all the decadence? Try this veggie frittata! Or this Christmas Oatmeal.
Cheesy Bacon Croissant Casserole: Or if you’re still wanting something special, this is dynamite!