Christmas Dinner (Full Festive Menu)

A warm, comforting holiday feast designed to bring everyone to the table.

This Christmas menu includes everything you need for a beautiful and memorable family celebration: a stunning herb-crusted prime rib, holiday ham, cozy sides, and seasonal favorites that taste like tradition and togetherness.

Herb-Crusted Prime Rib

Ingredients

• 4–6 lb prime rib

• ½ cup softened butter

• 4 garlic cloves, minced

• 1 tbsp rosemary

• 1 tbsp thyme

• 2 tsp kosher salt

• 1 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C).

2. Mix butter, garlic, herbs, salt, and pepper. Spread all over roast.

3. Roast 20 minutes, then lower heat to 325°F (165°C).

4. Cook 1½–2 hours until preferred doneness.

5. Rest 20 minutes before slicing.

Brown Sugar Holiday Ham

Ingredients

• 1 spiral ham

• ½ cup honey

• ½ cup brown sugar

• 2 tbsp Dijon mustard

• 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar

Instructions

1. Whisk honey, sugar, mustard, and vinegar.

2. Brush over ham and bake at 325°F for 1½–2 hours.

3. Reapply glaze every 20–30 minutes.

Creamy Mashed Potatoes

Ingredients

• 3 lbs potatoes

• ½ cup butter

• 1 cup heavy cream

• Salt & pepper

Instructions

1. Boil potatoes until tender.

2. Heat butter and cream; pour into potatoes.

3. Mash until fluffy. Season to taste.

Savory Herb Stuffing

Ingredients

• 1 loaf bread cubes

• ½ cup butter

• 1 onion, diced

• 3 celery stalks

• 2 cups chicken broth

• 1 tsp poultry seasoning

Instructions

1. Sauté onion and celery in butter.

2. Mix with bread cubes and broth.

3. Bake at 350°F for 35 minutes.

Roasted Brussels Sprouts

Ingredients

• 1 lb Brussels sprouts

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• Salt & pepper

Instructions

1. Toss with oil, salt, and pepper.

2. Roast at 400°F for 20–25 minutes.

Roasted Sweet Potatoes

Ingredients

• 1½ lbs sweet potatoes, diced

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• 1 tsp cinnamon

• Salt & pepper

Instructions

1. Toss ingredients together.

2. Roast at 400°F for 30 minutes.

Pull-Apart Dinner Rolls

Ingredients

• Store-bought rolls or homemade dough

• Melted butter

• Sea salt

Instructions

Warm rolls in the oven and brush with butter + flaky salt.

Traditional Brown Gravy

Ingredients

• Pan drippings

• 1 tbsp flour

• 2 cups beef or chicken broth

• Salt & pepper

Instructions

1. Whisk flour into drippings until thick.

2. Slowly add broth.

3. Simmer until silky and smooth.

Holiday Eggnog (for serving)

Ingredients

• 2 cups eggnog

• Nutmeg

• Whipped cream (optional)

Instructions

Serve chilled in festive glasses. Sprinkle nutmeg on top.