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Top 5 American Christmas Dinner Recipes

Top 5 American Christmas Dinner Recipes


  • Author: Recipe Inspire
  • Total Time: 2.5–3.5 hours
  • Yield: 6–10 servings

Description

Celebrate the holidays with these top 5 classic American Christmas dishes! From roast turkey to pumpkin pie, these recipes are perfect for a festive family meal. 🎄🍗🥧


Ingredients

  • Roast Turkey with Sage Butter: Whole turkey, butter, fresh sage, garlic, salt, pepper
  • Honey-Glazed Ham: Ham, honey, brown sugar, mustard, cloves
  • Mashed Potatoes with Garlic and Cream: Potatoes, garlic, heavy cream, butter, salt, pepper
  • Green Bean Casserole: Green beans, cream of mushroom soup, fried onions, milk, salt, pepper
  • Pumpkin Pie: Pie crust, pumpkin puree, eggs, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cream

Instructions

  1. Prepare each dish according to individual recipe instructions or your preferred method.
  2. For roast turkey: rub with sage butter, season, and roast until golden brown and fully cooked. Let rest before carving.
  3. For honey-glazed ham: score surface, brush with glaze mixture, and bake until caramelized and heated through.
  4. For mashed potatoes: boil and mash potatoes with garlic, cream, and butter until smooth.
  5. For green bean casserole: combine green beans with soup and milk, top with fried onions, and bake until bubbly.
  6. For pumpkin pie: fill prepared crust with pumpkin mixture, bake until set, and cool before serving.
  7. Serve all dishes together for a traditional American Christmas feast.

Notes

💡 Tip: Many components can be prepared ahead of time to make Christmas day stress-free. Warm dishes before serving for best results.

  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 2–3 hours (total for all dishes)
  • Category: Dinner, Holiday, American
  • Method: Baked, Roasted, Sautéed
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving (average)
  • Calories: 550
  • Sugar: 12g
  • Sodium: 500mg
  • Fat: 28g
  • Saturated Fat: 12g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 28g

Keywords: american christmas dinner, roast turkey, honey-glazed ham, mashed potatoes, green bean casserole, pumpkin pie, holiday recipes