Christmas Recipes

The South may not be the only region that goes overboard for Christmas, but we like to believe we do host the most fabulous parties. It all starts, of course, with our treasured family recipe boxes and notecards filled with our mothers' and grandmothers' handwriting. We also like to throw in a few of our own family-favorite Christmas recipes we'll be passing down one day, too. Planning festive menus for every Christmas gathering, from a casual cocktail supper to a Christmas Eve feast, is our specialty and you'll never catch us unprepared. All the Christmas trimmings are here, and the charm begins with just a little inspiration. These are our best Christmas recipes: everything you'll ever need to make all the holiday meals this season full of tradition and Southern charm.

Staff Picks

25 Classic Christmas Cookies Full of Vintage Charm

Capture the merriment of Grandma's kitchen at Christmastime.

Perfectly Paired Holiday Side Dishes for Christmas

OK, maybe pick three or four or five. We've put together a collection of our favorite festive recipes–Duchess Potatoes, Gnocci Mac and Cheese, Herbed Couscous–that will make your holiday feast unforgettable.

Our Best Recipes For an Unforgettable Christmas Eve Meal, No Matter Your Family's Dinner Style

Take your pick from casual, classic, and formal Christmas Eve menus.

White Cake with Cranberry Filling and Orange Buttercream

This simple white cake is jazzed up with a cranberry filling and an orange flavored buttercream.

Christmas Pudding

Similar to an American fruit cake, Christmas pudding is more like a loaf cake packed with an assortment of fruits that soak overnight in booze and orange zest.

43 Christmas Snacks for a Very Merry Holiday Season

'Tis the season for snacking.

Best-Ever Macaroni and Cheese

In the South, mac 'n cheese is like everyone's favorite aunt—and this best-ever recipe beats out the rest.

Tee's Corn Pudding Recipe

This quick and easy recipe is a Southern favorite for Thanksgiving Day.

Over the Moon Chocolate Pie Recipe

This mile-high chocolate pie is inspired by a Southern classic: the MoonPie.

Cheese Dreams Recipe

These cheesy gems will be the first appetizer to disappear.

Angel Biscuits

These biscuits taste like they were sent right from heaven to our plate.

Cranberry Fluff Salad

Sweet, tart, and delightfully creamy.

Inspiration and Ideas

35 Christmas Lunch Ideas That Won't Ruin Your Appetite for Dinner

Quick and make-ahead recipes to help you out after a hectic morning.

Christmas Pie Recipes

These festive Christmas pie recipes will be the star of your holiday gathering. Trust us—just one slice won't do.

Easy Slab Pie Recipes That Will Feed a Crowd

The Best 13x9 Casseroles to Serve for Christmas

Savory Corn Pudding Recipe

Pecan Pie Recipe

Croissant Breakfast Casserole Recipe

Our Test Kitchen has made dozens and dozens of breakfast casseroles over the years, but this one is our latest favorite.

All Christmas Recipes

Cream Cheese Christmas Cookies

These festive treats are sure to be a hit at your next holiday party.

Old-School Green Bean Casserole Recipe

Our homemade mushroom cream sauce and crispy fried shallots will make you wonder why this casserole isn't served year-round.

Rum Balls Recipe

These tender, pecan-filled treats are for adults only—made with dark rum and bourbon, they pack a powerful punch!

Slow-Cooker Cinnamon Roll Casserole

Introducing the sweetest way to kick off a weekend breakfast or casual holiday brunch.

Broccoli Cheese Casserole Recipe

We love a good broccoli casserole and this recipe is amazing to have on hand.

Buttermilk Frosting Recipe

Buttermilk Frosting is a quick and easy frosting to whip up.

Corn Pudding Casserole Recipe

The Southern holiday sideboard isn't complete without a pan of cheesy and creamy corn pudding.

Cheddar Cheese Shortbread Crackers

These crisp, buttery crackers make an impressive hostess gift alongside a bottle of wine.

Mamau's Cheese Straws

Sometimes the simplest recipes make the best traditions.

Classic Fresh Field Peas

Smoky ham hocks enrich the broth, yielding a delicious pot of field peas. Try smoking your own hocks – they will yield roughly double what you'll get from store-bought hocks.