From divine sweet treats to the warmth of a Christmas morning breakfast, our collection has you covered.
At the heart of the holiday season lies the belief that the most memorable recipes are those that impress without chaining you to the kitchen.
We understand the challenges of the festive rush, where decorating, gift shopping and traveling take center stage, leaving little time for elaborate feasts.
These simple yet delicious recipes are designed to be quick additions to your Christmas menu, ensuring that you don’t have to sacrifice an entire day in the kitchen.
So, make a batch (or two) and let these Christmas recipes be the highlight of your stress-free holiday gatherings!
Candy Cane Caprese
Cook time: 10 min
Ingredients:
- 1 ball of mozzarella
- 2 tomatoes
- Fresh basil
- Balsamic glaze
Instructions:
- Cut the mozzarella and tomatoes into ¼ inch slices.
- Layer just overlapping on a serving platter, alternating between tomato and mozzarella slices, forming the shape of a candy cane.
- Add a pile of basil leaves to the plate, and top with a small bowl of balsamic glaze to serve.
Laughing Cow Trees
Cook time: 5 min
Ingredients:
- Laughing Cow Cheese
- Pretzel Sticks
- Seasonings of your choice (we use rosemary, thyme, sesame seeds, and Aleppo pepper)
Instructions:
- Mix your seasonings on a small plate.
- Unwrap the cheese, and insert a pretzel stick into the bottom of each triangle.
- Dip one side of the cheese into the seasoning mixture, pressing down to coat.
- Plate and serve.
Sausage Balls
Cook time: 30 min
Ingredients:
- 1 lb ground pork sausage, at room temperature
- 2 cups biscuit baking mix
- 1 lb sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 350º.
- Combine room temperature sausage and biscuit mix in a large bowl; mix with your hands until well combined. Add shredded Cheddar cheese and mix until fully incorporated. Roll mixture into about 30 walnut-sized balls; transfer to a baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown and sausage is cooked through, 20-25 minutes.
Recipe by: @allrecipes
Cheesy Corn Pudding
Cook time: 1 hour
Ingredients:
- ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted, plus more for baking dish
- 3 large eggs
- 15.25 oz can whole kernel corn, drained
- 6 oz cheddar, coarsely grated (about 1½ cups)
- ½ cup sour cream
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp freshly ground pepper
- ½ tsp chili powder
- 8.5 oz box cornbread or corn muffin mix (preferably Jiffy)
- 1 Tbsp chopped chives
Instructions:
- Place a rack in middle of oven; preheat to 350°.
- Brush an 8×8″ glass or ceramic baking dish all over with butter. Whisk eggs, corn, cheddar, cream, sour cream, salt, pepper, chili powder and ½ cup butter in a medium bowl until combined.
- Add cornbread mix and stir with a rubber spatula until no lumps or dry bits remain. Scrape batter into prepared baking dish and spread into an even layer.
- Bake corn pudding until a tester inserted into the center comes out clean, 45-50 minutes. Let cool 5 minutes.
- Serve topped with chives.
Recipe by: @bonappetit
Salted Honey Parker House Rolls
Cook time: 2 hours 45 min
Ingredients:
For the Rolls:
- 1 Tbsp unsalted butter, (for the baking pan)
- 4 ½ cups all-purpose flour, (562 g)
- 2 envelopes Instant Yeast, (½ oz or 4 ½ tsp)
- 2 tsp kosher salt
- 1 ⅓ cup whole milk
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 4 Tbsp honey
- 1 large egg
- 2 large egg yolks
For Egg Wash:
- 1 large egg, (beaten, for egg wash topping)
For Honey Butter:
- ¼ cup unsalted butter
- 2 Tbsp honey
- Flakey sea salt
Instructions:
To make the dough:
- Butter a 9×13-inch baking pan or multiple pans if needed.
- In a stand-up mixer with the hook attachment, combine flour, yeast, and salt.
- Warm milk, butter, and honey on medium-low heat until butter is melted and lukewarm.
- Pour the liquid mixture into the dry ingredients. In a separate bowl, beat egg and egg yolks, then add to the flour mixture. Knead for 5-7 minutes until smooth.
- Transfer the dough to a medium oiled bowl. Cover and let rise for 30-40 minutes at room temperature or 12-24 hours in the fridge.
To assemble the rolls:
- Divide the dough into 15 equal pieces weighing about 64g each.
- Roll the dough into balls, ensuring a smooth top.
- Place the rolls in the buttered pan and let rise for 1-1 ½ hours until doubled in size.
- Preheat the oven to 350º. Brush the rolls with egg wash and bake for 20 minutes until golden brown.
To make the honey butter:
- Melt butter in a saucepan and add honey. Mix until smooth.
Once the rolls are baked, brush the tops with the honey butter mixture and sprinkle with flakey sea salt.
Recipe by: @acozykitchen
White Chocolate Pretzel Wreaths
Cook time: 10 min
Ingredients:
- Mini pretzels
- White chocolate
- Sprinkles
Instructions:
- On a sheet pan lined with waxed paper, arrange 6 mini pretzel twists in a circle.
- Dip each pretzel top into a bowl of melted white chocolate and place it back into the prearranged circle, making sure the pretzels are touching.
- Form a second pretzel layer on top of the first, just offset.
- Add sprinkles to the white chocolate pretzels before it firms up.
- Place in the fridge or freezer for a few minutes to help them harden faster.
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