If you’re like me, you bust out your very best to celebrate the holidays! That’s why I have rounded up all my favorite holiday recipes for you in one easy spot!
Cooking Up My Favorite Holiday Recipes
Whether you celebrate with friends or family, a small group, or the entire community, you want to make the very best food possible. I’ve collected by favorite holiday recipes including pies, candy treats, sides, and tailgating (think New Years Eve) recipes.
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Breakfast/Brunch Recipes
Christmas morning and New Years Day is a great excuse to make a HUGE breakfast or brunch complete with all sorts of deliciousness that you wouldn’t normally make! I have a few recipes to add to your menu this year!
Gluten-Free Harvest Granola
Serve this delicious homemade granola with yogurt as a lighter option for you and your guests!
Strawberry Stuffed French Toast
Apple Crunch Muffins
Apples are perfect combined with the crunch topping in these muffins and make a great grab and go option for Christmas morning!
Strawberry Banana Bread
Banana Bread
Apple Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal
This baked oatmeal is another “lighter” version to help balance out items like bacon or sausage!
Hearty Veggie Egg Bake
Pepperjack Egg Bake
This is a favorite in our house and we know it’ll become a staple for all your breakfasts & brunches!
Banana Pancakes with Blueberry Sauce
Who doesn’t love pancakes at brunch and breakfast?! But, don’t serve standard pancakes, serve up these banana pancakes with homemade blueberry soft to really knock your socks off!
Main Dishes & Sides
Thanksgiving Dinner, Christmas Eve supper, Christmas dinner, New Years Eve parties….I’ve gathered up a variety of recipes that can fit into one or all of these categories as part of my favorite holiday recipes!
Sweet & Smokey Baked Beans
If you’re planning a New Years Eve Party or a New Year’s Day tailgate to watch football, these baked beans are a must for your buffet!
Cinnamon Sweet Potato Fries
Sweet Potatoes are very popular at Thanksgiving & Christmas dinner! How about serving them up in a new way! Fries are a great option and more kid friendly!
Savory Skillet Sweet Corn
Saucy Beef Sandwiches
When you’re putting together that buffet or grab & go food for your parties, make sure to put on these Saucy Beef Sandwiches. A classic bbq beef with a twist!
French Onion Meatballs
Another option for your tailgate type menu is these delicious meatballs! Leave them in a crockpot (I love THIS ONE) and let people enjoy them the entire night!
Hearty Beef & Barley Soup
Lots of families mix up several soup options for Christmas Eve as it’s easy to do and people can graze, grabbing a bowl whenever they want in between church, opening presents, and more! This Hearty Beef & Barley Soup is a great variation from Beef & Noodles.
Chicken & Broccoli Wild Rice Soup
Taco Soup
Another great option for your Christmas Eve soup meal!
Twice Baked Potatoes
Whether you’re a ham or turkey family, these twice baked potatoes is a great alternative to the traditional mashed potatoes! They are a favorite in our house!
Desserts & Snacks
What meal or family get-together without delicious desserts?! I do a small amount of Christmas baking and instead opt to make full-sized desserts! Less goes to waste at the end of the season then!
Crumb Topped Apple Pie
This is easily my favorite recipe and the one I always take or make for a holiday get-together! It’s delicious, easy, and seems like you spent hours baking! It’s no fail!
Easy Bar Recipe
If you’re short on time, but want to make it look like you did a lot of holiday baking, snag this Easy Bar recipe!
Raspberry Cream Cheese Bread Pudding
Caramel Apple Upside Down Cake
If pie isn’t your thing, this Caramel Apple Upside Down Cake is a great alternative
Fudge Brownie Pie
This is a staple at all family holiday get-togethers in my husbands family! It’s a great chocolate alternative to making all those hand-dipped items!
Gluten-Free Apple Crisp
Homemade Caramels
My mom made these homemade caramels every year when I was a kid, so they are a must for me each holiday season! It’s one of those Christmas treats I always make!
PIN it for Later – Favorite Holiday Recipes
Brunch & Breakfast recipes, main dish, & desserts…they can all be found here in my Favorite Holiday Recipes! I hope you find one or two that will add something special to your holiday meals! Enjoy!
