This website may contain affiliate links and advertising so that we can provide recipes to you. Read my disclosure policy<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/p>\n Christmas dinner just got SO much easier! This menu plan has everything you need\u2014delicious recipes and a shopping list to keep things stress-free. No more scrambling, just amazing food and holiday cheer.<\/p>\n Planning Christmas dinner doesn\u2019t have to be stressful\u2014trust me! With this festive menu, you\u2019ll have all your bases covered, from a mouthwatering main dish to those cozy, comforting sides and the best dessert to wrap it all up. It\u2019s everything your family loves, all in one easy plan. Make this Christmas dinner unforgettable (and super delicious)!\u00a0<\/p>\n If you are looking for the perfect ham to be the star of your Christmas dinner, this apricot glazed ham is it! It has a delicious apricot glaze drizzled on top and it’s baked to perfection.<\/span><\/p>\n View Recipe<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n 1-hour rolls are the perfect solution for making fresh bread in a pinch! This easy and delicious roll recipe will become your new favorite, just in time for the holidays!<\/span><\/p>\n View Recipe<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Creamy and cheesy au gratin potatoes are the perfect side dish to any comforting meal. Tender sliced potatoes baked in a rich and flavorful sauce with a golden layer of melty cheese on top. No one will be able to resist these heavenly potatoes.<\/span><\/p>\n View Recipe<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n You’ll love the combination of flavors in this roasted lemon parmesan garlic asparagus! It’s a quick and easy side dish bursting with parmesan, garlic, and a hint of lemon to brighten it all. This is a side that you will make again and again! <\/span><\/p>\n View Recipe<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Italian Christmas Cookies are soft, buttery, fluffy and melt in your mouth delicious. Flavored with a hint of vanilla and a sweet glaze, these tasty treats are a perfect holiday treat. Take them to your next cookie exchange, party or just for a fun occasion!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n View Recipe<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n This eggnog cheesecake is SOO GOOD. The cheesecake is creamy, melts in your mouth, and is topped on a graham cracker crust. That classic eggnog taste makes it the best dessert for the holiday season!<\/span><\/p>\n View Recipe<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n If you have leftovers, store them individually and properly in an\u00a0airtight container<\/a>\u00a0in your fridge. They will last 3-4 days. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Chistrmas-Dinner-Collage-.png\"\/)
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How to Plan Christmas Dinner<\/h2>\n
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<\/div>\nApricot Glazed Ham<\/h2>\n
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<\/div>\n1 Hour Dinner Rolls<\/h2>\n
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<\/div>\nAu Gratin Potatoes<\/h2>\n
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<\/div>\nRoasted Lemon Parmesan Garlic Asparagus<\/h2>\n
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<\/div>\nItalian Christmas Cookies<\/h2>\n
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<\/div>\nEggnog Cheesecake<\/h2>\n
Meal Planning with Leftovers<\/h3>\n
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<\/figure>\nMore Christmas Recipes<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<\/header>\n<\/section>\n