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 Dinner

We've done the meal planning for you: take your pick from casual, classic, and formal Christmas Eve dinner menus.

White Cake with Cranberry Filling and Orange Buttercream Recipe

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

Christmas Pudding

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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.

Southern-Style Collard Greens

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There are many delicious ways to cook collard greens, but this is best-known way to do it in the South.

Our Favorite Buttermilk Biscuit

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However you make them, you'll be rewarded with layer upon buttery layer of biscuit perfection.

Ben Mims' Perfect Cornbread

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This cornbread recipe doesn't call for even a teaspoon of sugar—savory cornbread enthusiasts will be happy to know.

Classic Chess Pie

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Gooey, buttery, and supremely sweet, the chess pie has been a staple of the Southern dessert table for a couple hundred years.

Classic Baked Macaroni and Cheese Recipe

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This made-from-scratch mac and cheese only takes three simple steps.

Cabbage Casserole

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Reimagine coleslaw with this warm, savory casserole.
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Homemade Baked Lasagna
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Cottage cheese, ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, and Parmesan cheese combine beautifully to make one addictive dish.

All Christmas Recipes

Cream Cheese Christmas Cookies Recipe

It's the most wonderful time of the year, which means it's the most wonderful time of the year for Christmas cookies!

Cheese Dreams Recipe

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These cheesy gems will be the first appetizer to disappear.

Spicy Bisquick Sausage Balls

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It's not a party without sausage balls.

Christmas-Morning Coffee Cake

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Why wait for Christmas morning to make this delicious cake?

Salted Caramel Fudge

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Treat yourself to a swirl of sweet flavor.

Sausage Gravy Casserole with Cheddar-Cornmeal Biscuits

Sausage and gravy. Is there anything more satisfying and comforting?

Broccoli Cheese Casserole Recipe

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

Kitchen Sink Cookies

Sweet meets salty in this cookie recipe that will delight any crowd.

Old Fashioned Gingerbread Recipe

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Nothing makes a house smell more like Christmas than the sweet and spicy aroma of a freshly baked pan of old fashioned gingerbread.

Baked Brie Bites

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This five-ingredient appetizer packs a lot of flavor and texture into one bite. For some holiday green, top red pepper jelly with fresh parsley.

Angel Biscuits Recipe

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

Overnight French Toast Casserole with Bourbon-Maple Syrup

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This indulgent brunch casserole is ideal for entertaining.

Spiced Pecan Pie Bars Recipe

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Two pantry staples give the traditional pecan pie filling an unexpected and flavorful twist.

Tabitha Brown's Vegan Mac and Cheese

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Just because it is vegan, doesn't mean it isn't comfort food.

Herbed Sausage Breakfast Casserole Recipe

This casserole is full of traditional breakfast ingredients, but it's hearty enough to serve any time of day.

Basic Deviled Eggs

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If you're looking for a classic, no-frills recipe for deviled eggs, this is it.

Overnight Eggnog-French Toast Casserole

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This Eggnog-French Toast Casserole brings all the flavor of the festive beverage into a sweet one-dish breakfast

Red Velvet Brownies

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Complete with snowy-white cream cheese frosting.

Savory Corn Pudding Recipe

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The creamy side dish you crave at Thanksgiving gets a savory touch-up in this comforting recipe.

Creamy Egg Strata

Let Creamy Egg Strata be the star of your next brunch. Made with Swiss and Parmesan cheese, this creamy egg dish is worth waking for.

Cheese Puffs with Ham Salad Recipe

If you love to entertain, this is a great recipe to know by heart.

Christmas Morning Strata

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Forget alarm clocks—the aroma of warm strata will get them out of bed and opening presents in no time.

Belgian Spice Cookies Recipe

To create a lacy design on these cookies (also known as Speculoos), place a stencil or doily over the cooled cookies before dusting with powdered sugar.

Collard-Artichoke-and-Mushroom Strata

Love casseroles or bread pudding? A strata should be on your dinner list.
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