25 Days of Christmas | Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner Recipe Ideas for Christmas!

Who all plans on making food this week? I am sure that most of us do. I wanted to get a round up of some easy and good meal planning ideas that you can use to plan your menu. Personally, I am using my crock pot big and bad this week. I have so much to do and don’t want to spend any extra money that I am tossing stuff in, early in the morning and heading out for the day or spending the day playing with the kids.

Anything that I can make ahead of time I am making. Such as snacks, appetizers and side dishes that can be frozen or site in the fridge for a few days. I want to spend as much time OUT of the kitchen as possible.

We make a LARGE Christmas morning breakfast and good size dinner later in the day. Usually it is Ham and sides with dessert. Smaller than Thanksgiving but still a nice meal. Here are some ideas:

::Breakfast::

Breakfast Casserole ( This can be made the night before, actually it NEEDS to be made the night before!)

Cinnamon Rolls ( I make these the night before, leave them in the fridge overnight to rise and put in the oven in the morning. This is the Pioneer Woman’s recipe, I cut the butter in 1/2… and I like butter!)

Baked French Toast ( Make this the day before)

Monkey Bread (This is the recipe with the Rhodes Rolls and butterscotch pudding, make this the night before… AWESOME!)

Breakfast Tacos  (We use Chorizo but you can use any pork sausage or bacon)

::SNACKS::

** All of these can be made ahead of time and stored in an airtight container until you are ready to eat them!

Puppy Chow or Muddy Buddies 

Ranch Oyster Crackers ( Soooo easy and my husband’s favorite!)

Buckeye Balls (Oh my! These are amazing, make double you will need them!)

Easy Fudge (If you think you can’t make fudge, you can! This is the easiest fool-proof recipe EVER! I make PANS of it every year and it keeps forever!)

Home Made Chex Mix (So much better than store-bought! Coupon HERE)

Holiday Pretzel Treats ( I made these the other day and it was so easy, plus you can make a TON of them at a time and they look really cute!)

Velveeta Sausage Dip ( This is nice because you can just toss it in the crockpot and eat all day)

Honey Glazed Chicken Bites  (Again the theme is making ahead and pop in the oven when you want to eat them)

::DINNER::

Twice Baked Potatoes (These can be made ahead of time and frozen until you are ready to bake them)

Christmas Ham

Mashed Potatoes (This can also be made ahead and put in a crockpot)

Garlic Prime Rib

Oven Roasted Red Potatoes and Asparagus

Acorn Squash and Bacon (Paul’s favorite side dish and my VERY first blog post ever!)

Bread Pudding (Always a crowd pleaser!)

New York Cheese Cake

Now, once you have an idea of the items you will be making, start thinking about the things that you can make ahead of time. The snacks can be made even today and kept in an airtight container until this weekend. Make the twice-baked potatoes today and freeze them until the day you need them, pull them out and pop them into the oven and they taste just like you made them that day!

You may also enjoy:

Ninja Foodi 7-in-1 Programmable Fryer/Slow Cooker

• The compact pressure cooker that crisps. Pressure cooker, air fryer, tender crisper
• Tender crisp technology allows you to quickly cook ingredients, then the crisping lid gives your meal a crispy, golden finish
• Pressure cook up to 70 percent faster vs. Traditional cooking methods* *vs. Slow-cooked, braised, or low simmer recipes
• Air fry with up to 75 percent less fat** **vs. Deep-fried, hand-cut French fries
• 5 Quart Ceramic Coated pot is nonstick, PTFE/PFOA free, and dishwasher safe
• 3 Quart cook & crisp basket is Ceramic Coated, nonstick, and dishwasher safe, and holds up to 4 lbs. Of chicken
• 7 functions include pressure cook, air fry/air crisp, steam, bake/roast, slow cook, yogurt, and sear/saute
• 14 safety features: passed rigorous testing for safety certification, giving you peace of mind

KitchenAid Artisan Mini Stand Mixers, 3.5 quarts, Empire Red

• Turn your stand mixer into a culinary center with over 10 available attachments.
• 3.5 quart brushed stainless steel bowl to mix up to 5 dozen cookies, a loaf of bread and more
• 10 optimized speeds powerful enough for nearly any task or recipe
• Soft start helps to avoid ingredient splash and flour puff by starting at a lower speed
• Tilt-head design allows clear access to the bowl to easily add ingredients for a recipe.

AmazonBasics Silicone Baking Mat Sheet, Set of 2

• 2 non-stick silicone baking mats for easy and convenient baking
• No need for oil, cooking sprays, or parchment paper
• Oven-safe up to 480 degrees F
• Fits half-sheet size pans; easy to clean
• Each baking mat measures approximately 11.6×16.5 inches (LxW)

 

 

Rachael Ray Nonstick Bakeware Set

• Baking pan set is made from durable steel that resists warping; long-lasting nonstick provides excellent food release and easy cleanup
• 9-Inch x 13-Inch Cookie Pan, 10-Inch x 15-Inch Cookie Pan, 11-Inch x 17-Inch Cookie Pan
• Roasting pans feature long-lasting all-over nonstick for excellent food release and easy cleanup
• Bold-colored, extra-wide grippy handles on the pans provide a confident grasp and are oven safe to 500 degrees F
• A portion of the proceeds goes to Yum-o!(r), Rachael’s nonprofit that helps kids and parents develop healthy relationships with food