Need a few holiday recipe ideas? I’ve got you.


Hi, friends!

If you’re still piecing together your Christmas menu (or you just want a few fun extras that don’t take all day), I pulled together a handful of last-minute holiday recipes for breakfast, appetizers, dinner, and dessert.

If you want a “wow, who made this?” moment, pick one of these.

Biscuits and Gravy Casserole

This recipe takes everything people love about a classic Southern breakfast and turns it into one simple bake.

Sweet Potato Bread with Brown Butter Cream Cheese Frosting

Bakes up soft and moist, and it’s easy enough that anyone can make it.

Christmas Punch (Non-Alcoholic)

A bright, fruity drink that comes together in about 5 minutes.

Bacon and Onion Jam

Sweet, smoky, and savory all at once. Use it as a topping for burgers, sandwiches, crackers, or cheese boards.

Fried Mac and Cheese Bites

Fried until the outside is golden and crunchy and the inside is hot, melty, and extra cheesy.

Vanilla RumChata Pudding Shots

They’re creamy, lightly sweet, and so fun for parties, holidays, or whenever friends come over.

Jalapeño Cranberry Dip

Sweet, tart, spicy, and creamy. It’s a great addition to your holiday table.

Pumpkin Cranberry Bread

Soft, moist, and lightly spiced, with tart cranberries throughout.

Oven-Baked Brisket

It cooks low and slow with a simple spice rub until it’s tender and easy to slice.

Rye Dinner Rolls

Great with soup, chili, or holiday dinners, and simple enough even if you’re new to baking bread.

Roast Beef Sliders

Hawaiian rolls get layered with roast beef deli meat, Swiss and cheddar cheese, plus a horseradish mayo, then finished with an everything bagel butter crust.

Ham and Cheese Croissant Bake

Torn croissants layered with ham, onions, and two kinds of cheese, baked into a creamy egg mixture that puffs up golden in the oven.


Happy Holidays! Talk soon!

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