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Christmas menu ideas often revolve around festive, comforting, and indulgent dishes that bring family and friends together. Traditional mains like roast turkey, glazed ham, or stuffed chicken are popular centerpieces, often accompanied by sides such as creamy mashed potatoes, honey-glazed carrots, roasted Brussels sprouts, and cranberry sauce.

Christmas Menu Ideas

For starters, dishes like butternut squash soup, prawn cocktails, or baked brie are elegant and flavorful. Desserts play a starring role with classics like Christmas pudding, yule log, gingerbread cookies, and fruitcake. Modern menus may also include vegetarian options like mushroom Wellington or nut roast. Warm drinks like mulled wine, hot chocolate, and eggnog complete the cozy holiday spread.

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Christmas Menu Ideas

Here’s a 100+ item list for Christmas Menu Ideas, categorized for easy planning — from starters and main dishes to desserts and festive drinks!

Christmas Menu Ideas

🎄 Appetizers & Starters

  1. Baked brie with cranberry

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  2. Shrimp cocktail

  3. Deviled eggs with smoked paprika

  4. Mini quiches

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  5. Sausage rolls

  6. Cranberry meatballs

  7. Cheese and charcuterie board

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  8. Pigs in a blanket

  9. Spinach and artichoke dip

  10. Prosciutto-wrapped asparagus

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  11. Stuffed mushrooms

  12. Caprese skewers

  13. Festive cheese ball

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  14. Antipasto platter

  15. Roasted red pepper hummus

  16. Mini crab cakes

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  17. Crostini with goat cheese and fig jam

  18. Cranberry brie bites

  19. Bacon-wrapped dates

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  20. Garlic parmesan wings

🍲 Soups

  1. Creamy potato leek soup

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  2. Butternut squash soup

  3. Lobster bisque

  4. French onion soup

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  5. Cream of mushroom soup

  6. Chicken and wild rice soup

  7. Tomato basil soup

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  8. Clam chowder

  9. Roasted red pepper soup

  10. Broccoli cheddar soup

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🥗 Salads

  1. Winter kale salad

  2. Spinach salad with cranberries and almonds

  3. Apple walnut salad

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  4. Caesar salad

  5. Arugula and pomegranate salad

  6. Beet and goat cheese salad

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  7. Caprese salad

  8. Waldorf salad

  9. Brussels sprout slaw

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  10. Mixed greens with maple vinaigrette

🍗 Main Courses

  1. Herb-roasted turkey

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  2. Glazed ham with brown sugar and pineapple

  3. Prime rib roast

  4. Roast beef with horseradish sauce

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  5. Stuffed pork tenderloin

  6. Grilled salmon with dill cream

  7. Leg of lamb with rosemary

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  8. Roasted duck with orange glaze

  9. Chicken cordon bleu

  10. Vegetarian wellington

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  11. Lasagna (meat or vegetarian)

  12. Beef Wellington

  13. Turkey roulade with stuffing

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  14. Cranberry-glazed chicken

  15. Baked honey mustard chicken

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🍽️ Side Dishes

  1. Garlic mashed potatoes

  2. Sweet potato casserole

  3. Green bean casserole

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  4. Roasted Brussels sprouts

  5. Glazed carrots

  6. Creamed corn

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  7. Scalloped potatoes

  8. Herb stuffing

  9. Macaroni and cheese

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  10. Balsamic roasted root vegetables

  11. Cornbread stuffing

  12. Cranberry sauce

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  13. Cauliflower gratin

  14. Buttered peas and pearl onions

  15. Sautéed mushrooms

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  16. Parmesan roasted broccoli

  17. Maple-glazed sweet potatoes

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🍞 Breads

  1. Dinner rolls

  2. Garlic bread

  3. Cornbread

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  4. Biscuits with herb butter

  5. Challah bread

  6. Sourdough loaf

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  7. Cheddar chive scones

  8. Rosemary focaccia

  9. Brioche rolls

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🍰 Desserts

  1. Classic pumpkin pie

  2. Apple pie with caramel drizzle

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  3. Pecan pie

  4. Yule log cake (Bûche de Noël)

  5. Gingerbread cookies

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  6. Sugar cookies with frosting

  7. Peppermint bark

  8. Chocolate truffles

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  9. Red velvet cake

  10. Cheesecake (classic or berry swirl)

  11. Fruitcake

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  12. Christmas pudding

  13. Cranberry orange loaf

  14. Eggnog cheesecake bars

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  15. Snickerdoodles

  16. Sticky toffee pudding

  17. Molasses cookies

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  18. Hot chocolate cupcakes

  19. Chocolate fudge

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Drinks

  1. Eggnog (classic or spiked)

  2. Hot chocolate with marshmallows

  3. Mulled wine

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  4. Christmas punch

  5. Peppermint mocha

  6. Apple cider (hot or cold)

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  7. Spiced chai latte

  8. Cranberry mimosa

  9. Irish coffee

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  10. Holiday sangria

Recipe

1. Baked Brie with Cranberry

Ingredients:

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  • 1 wheel of brie cheese

  • 1/2 cup cranberry sauce (store-bought or homemade)

  • 1/4 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)

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  • Fresh rosemary or thyme for garnish (optional)

  • Crackers or sliced baguette for serving

Instructions:

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  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

  2. Place the brie wheel on a parchment-lined baking sheet.

  3. Bake the brie for 10-15 minutes until soft but not melted.

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  4. Remove from oven and spoon cranberry sauce on top.

  5. Sprinkle chopped nuts and garnish with herbs if using.

  6. Serve warm with crackers or bread.

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2. Shrimp Cocktail

Ingredients:

  • 1 lb cooked shrimp (peeled and deveined, tails on)

  • 1 cup ketchup

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  • 2 tbsp prepared horseradish

  • 1 tbsp lemon juice

  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce

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  • Hot sauce (optional)

  • Lemon wedges for garnish

Instructions:

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  1. Mix ketchup, horseradish, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, and hot sauce (if desired) in a bowl for cocktail sauce.

  2. Chill sauce for 30 minutes.

  3. Arrange shrimp on a serving platter around the cocktail sauce.

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  4. Garnish with lemon wedges and serve cold.

3. Deviled Eggs with Smoked Paprika

Ingredients:

  • 6 large eggs

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  • 3 tbsp mayonnaise

  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard

  • 1 tsp white vinegar

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  • Salt and pepper to taste

  • Smoked paprika for garnish

  • Fresh chives or parsley (optional)

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Instructions:

  1. Boil eggs for 10 minutes, cool in ice water, peel, and slice in half.

  2. Remove yolks and mash with mayonnaise, mustard, vinegar, salt, and pepper.

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  3. Spoon or pipe yolk mixture into egg whites.

  4. Sprinkle smoked paprika on top and garnish with chives or parsley.

  5. Chill before serving.

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4. Mini Quiches

Ingredients:

  • 1 package refrigerated pie crusts or homemade dough

  • 4 large eggs

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  • 1 cup heavy cream or milk

  • 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, Swiss, or your choice)

  • 1/2 cup cooked bacon or ham (optional)

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  • 1/4 cup chopped spinach or vegetables (optional)

  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

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  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).

  2. Cut pie crust into small circles to fit mini muffin tins. Press into tins.

  3. In a bowl, whisk eggs, cream, salt, and pepper.

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  4. Add cheese, meat, and vegetables to the egg mixture.

  5. Pour mixture into crust-lined tins.

  6. Bake for 18-20 minutes until set and golden.

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  7. Cool slightly before removing from tins and serving.

5. Sausage Rolls

Ingredients:

  • 1 lb sausage meat (or sausage casings removed)

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  • 1 sheet puff pastry (thawed if frozen)

  • 1 small onion (finely chopped)

  • 1 tsp dried herbs (thyme or sage)

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  • 1 egg (beaten for egg wash)

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).

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  2. Mix sausage meat, onion, and herbs in a bowl.

  3. Roll out puff pastry and cut into rectangles.

  4. Place sausage mixture along one edge, roll up, and seal edges with beaten egg.

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  5. Cut rolls into bite-sized pieces, place on baking sheet.

  6. Brush tops with egg wash.

  7. Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden and cooked through.

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  8. Serve warm.

6. Cranberry Meatballs

Ingredients:

  • 1 lb ground beef or turkey

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  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs

  • 1/4 cup chopped onion

  • 1 egg

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  • 1/2 tsp salt

  • 1/4 tsp black pepper

  • 1 cup cranberry sauce

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  • 1/4 cup barbecue sauce or chili sauce

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).

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  2. Mix ground meat, breadcrumbs, onion, egg, salt, and pepper. Form into small meatballs.

  3. Place meatballs on a greased baking sheet and bake 20-25 minutes until cooked through.

  4. In a saucepan, combine cranberry sauce and barbecue sauce; heat gently.

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  5. Toss cooked meatballs in the sauce mixture.

  6. Serve warm, garnished if desired.

7. Cheese and Charcuterie Board

Ingredients:

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  • Variety of cheeses (cheddar, brie, gouda, blue cheese)

  • Assorted cured meats (salami, prosciutto, chorizo)

  • Crackers and breadsticks

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  • Fresh and dried fruits (grapes, figs, apricots)

  • Nuts (almonds, walnuts)

  • Olives and pickles

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  • Honey or fruit preserves

Instructions:

  1. Arrange cheeses on a large board with some space between.

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  2. Fold or roll meats and place around cheeses.

  3. Add crackers and breadsticks in clusters.

  4. Fill gaps with fruits, nuts, olives, and pickles.

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  5. Include small bowls of honey or preserves.

  6. Serve with cheese knives and small plates.

8. Pigs in a Blanket

Ingredients:

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  • 1 package cocktail sausages or mini hot dogs

  • 1 sheet puff pastry or refrigerated crescent roll dough

  • 1 egg (beaten for egg wash)

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  • Optional: mustard or cheese for filling

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).

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  2. Roll out dough and cut into small rectangles.

  3. Place a sausage on each piece, add cheese or mustard if using, and roll up dough around sausage.

  4. Place on baking sheet, brush with egg wash.

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  5. Bake 12-15 minutes until golden and puffed.

  6. Serve warm with dipping sauce.

9. Spinach and Artichoke Dip

Ingredients:

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  • 1 (10 oz) package frozen chopped spinach (thawed and drained)

  • 1 (14 oz) can artichoke hearts (drained and chopped)

  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise

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  • 1/2 cup sour cream

  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

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  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)

  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

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  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).

  2. Mix spinach, artichokes, mayonnaise, sour cream, mozzarella, Parmesan, garlic, salt, and pepper in a bowl.

  3. Transfer mixture to a baking dish.

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  4. Bake for 25-30 minutes until bubbly and golden on top.

  5. Serve warm with crackers, bread, or vegetable sticks.

10. Prosciutto-Wrapped Asparagus

Ingredients:

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  • 1 bunch asparagus (trimmed)

  • 10-12 slices prosciutto (cut in half lengthwise)

  • 2 tbsp olive oil

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  • Salt and pepper to taste

  • Optional: lemon zest or Parmesan for garnish

Instructions:

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  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).

  2. Wrap each asparagus spear with a slice of prosciutto.

  3. Place wrapped asparagus on a baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil.

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  4. Season with salt and pepper.

  5. Roast for 10-15 minutes until asparagus is tender and prosciutto is crispy.

  6. Garnish with lemon zest or Parmesan if desired.

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  7. Serve warm.

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