50 Christmas Buffet Recipes The Whole Family Will Love

Recipe: Savory Sweet Potato Casserole

Savory and sweet—how can that be? If we had our guess, it would be from the perfect medley of marshmallows and parmesan herb topping.

Recipe: Spice-Rubbed Tenderloin with Mustard-Cream Sauce

This tenderloin is the perfect buffet addition. Just grab a slice and dress it with its creamy sauce.

Recipe: Macaroni Pie

This dish is something everyone will love, especially the kids!

Recipe: Potato Gratin with Rosemary Crust

Easy as pie, this potato-filled dish is our new favorite holiday recipe.

Recipe: Broccoli Cheese Casserole

Broccoli is a fan-favorite vegetable, but when it’s mixed with cheese it becomes the ultimate dish.

Recipe: Old-School Squash Casserole

Holiday guests will crave this cheesy and crunchy casserole.

Recipe: Roasted Pumpkin-and-Baby Kale Salad

When it's cold outside, we’ll use any excuse to add pumpkin to our dishes.

Recipe: Farro Salad with Toasted Pecans, Feta, and Dried Cherries

Warm and filling, this farro salad is all we need on Christmas Eve.

Recipe: Homemade Green Bean Casserole with Crispy Leeks

This holiday staple is elevated with crispy leeks as a topping.

Recipe: Cider-Braised Pork Shoulder

Everyone will be begging for this tangy and savory pork recipe.

Recipe: Sweet Potato Biscuits

We’ll take our biscuits with butter and honey please.

Recipe: Okra and Rice Casserole

Okra belongs at every Southern meal, no matter the season.

Recipe: Deviled Egg-Potato Salad

It’s not a true Southern meal without deviled eggs.

Recipe: Cranberry-Apple Tartlets

Break up Christmas dinner with something tart and sweet.

Recipe: Festive Cranberry-Walnut Salad

Cool down with this berry-filled congealed salad.

Recipe: Crispy Potatoes

All-purpose potato, like russet, Yukon gold, red, or fingerling, are all good choices for this crowd-favorite potato dish.

Recipe: Beer-Braised Pot Roast

This deliciously savory pot roast is packed with flavor from the dark stout beer and beef stock.

Recipe: Potato Bread

Best served slathered with homemade jam or butter.

Recipe: Clementine-and-Collard Greens Salad

Hearty and filling, this festive winter salad is just what your Christmas spread needs.

Recipe: Twice-Baked Potatoes

Filled with all the good stuff—these baked potatoes are stuffed with cheese, bacon, and green onions.

Recipe: Cornflake Wreath Christmas Cookies

Wreaths aren’t just meant for hanging on your front door.

Recipe: Sweet Potato Casserole with Marshmallows, Pecans, and Cornflakes

You’ll certainly get your sweet tooth filled with this loaded sweet potato casserole.

Recipe: Christmas Snow Salad

It wouldn't be a holiday spread without a colorful congealed salad or two.

Recipe: Easy Skillet Apple Pie

Apple pie is a quintessentially Southern treat, and a trusty cast-iron skillet takes the timeless dessert to the next level.

Recipe: Make-Ahead Mashed Potatoes

It’s simply not a holiday meal without classic mashed potatoes.

Recipe: Apple Pie Cookies

These sugary cookies are almost better than an actual apple pie.

Recipe: Skillet Pot Pie with Chicken and Spring Vegetables

Nothing warms us up quite like a classic pot pie.

Recipe: Gingerbread Cheesecake with Lemon-Ginger Glaze

This tangy cheesecake is oh-so rich.

Recipe: Brussels Sprouts with Bacon and Shallots

A vegetable side so delicious that it will convert even the pickiest eaters.

Recipe: Chocolate-Peppermint Swirl Sandwich Cookies

These holiday cookies are so irresistible, you won’t want to share. Good thing each one has two sides.

Recipe: Corn Pudding Casserole

This creamy corn dish can be made with fresh or frozen corn.

Recipe: Pecan Pie Brownies

This dessert combines our two favorite things: pecans and brownies.

Recipe: Mini Pumpkin Pies

Top off these bite-sized pies with some whipped cream.

Recipe: French Onion Puff Pastry Bites

These flaky, pastry bites will have your guests coming back for more.

Recipe: Hasselback Sweet Potato Casserole

Switch up the usual sweet potato casserole by using thinly sliced potatoes for a crispier texture.

Recipe: Mini Mushroom-and-Goat Cheese Pot Pies

These savory pot pies are the perfect bite-sized treat.

Recipe: Cornmeal Popovers

Meet our Southern take on classic popovers.

Recipe: Au Gratin Potato Casserole

With a crunchy cornflake top, this casserole simply can’t be beat.

Recipe: Skillet Turkey Meatballs

Whether you dish them out on a homemade roll or eat them right out of the skillet, they're sure to disappear quickly.

Recipe: Praline Mini Cakes

These mini cakes are the perfect bite-sized treat after your Christmas meal.

Recipe: Bacon-Wrapped Asparagus

These bundles of asparagus stems are the perfect mixture of smoky and savory.

Recipe: Roasted Carrots with Spiced Pecans and Sorghum

Get your veggie fill in with these well-seasoned, roasted carrots.

Recipe: Cornbread Dressing with Sausage and Fennel Recipe

Just like Mama makes it, this cornbread will melt in your mouth.

Recipe: Slow Cooker Cranberry Sauce

It’s not a Christmas feast without a side of cranberry sauce.

Recipe: Cranberry-Pecan Stuffing

Make-ahead cranberry, pecan, and pork sausage stuffing is just what our Christmas spread needs.

Recipe: Smoked Gouda and Andouille Grits

Loaded grits is the perfect addition to any Southern holiday spread.

Recipe: Overnight Yeast Rolls

The claimed favorite at the Christmas table are these fluffy rolls.

Recipe: Gingerbread Roulade and Eggnog Cream​​​​​​​

This gingerbread cake roll is decadently rich and oh-so festive.

Recipe: Gingerbread Cookies

Gather the whole family and make these festive holiday cookies.

Recipe: Crown Pork Roast with Cranberry-Pecan Stuffing

This Crown Pork Roast will be the star of the Christmas buffet.