Ring in the holidays with these festive buffet ideas.
Christmas buffets allow for a range of offerings, which is ideal for the picky eaters of the group.
With these Christmas buffet recipes, you’ll spend theholiday with great foodand even better company.
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We balanced the natural sweetness of the potatoes with a savory Parmesan-herb streusel topping.
The sweet potatoes are roasted, mashed, and mixed with sage and nutmeg to highlight their innate sweetness.
Sprinkle with chives after you pull your casserole from the oven.
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Combined with theBrown Sugar-and-Ginger Whipped Cream, this is a special and unforgettable dessert.
This holiday recipe uses jellied cranberry sauce and hot jalapeno pepper jelly.
A package of frozen meatballs makes it fast and easy to assemble.
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Squares of puff pastry serve as the base for the gooey cheese and tangy cranberry sauce.
Garnish with chopped pecans and sage leaves.
For ultimate juiciness, wrap the ham in aluminum foil after brushing it with the bourbon-brown sugar glaze.
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Angel Biscuits also have the added benefit of being foolproof, a rarity for yeast rolls.
Make the dough up to five days in advance and serve them fresh out of the oven.
Our recipe features a sauce made with whole milk and Cheddar cheese, thickened with a traditional flour-and-butter roux.
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The casserole gets topped with buttery crackers for the final touch.
This recipe begins with pickling the shrimp in a simple brine for 24 hours.
Macaroni Pie
This dish is something everyone will love, especially the kids.
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A refrigerated pie crust saves on the prep time.
The dish can be prepped the night before and baked just before guests arrive.
Hold off on adding the cracker topping until it’s time to bake.
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Knock out two favorites with one indulgentChristmas dessert recipe.
Molded Cranberry Salad
At Christmas, Jell-O salad qualifies as both dessert and a side.
This ruby red salad includes cranberry sauce, mandarin oranges, and pineapple.
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Find an old-fashioned mold to make it the star of the buffet table.
Pair them with sweet potatoes and season with garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper.
check that the taters don’t touch for the crispiest results.
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Stuffed Beef Tenderloin With Burgundy-Mushroom Sauce
This may be the prettiest main course you’ll ever serve.
To create the jelly-roll-like swirl, slice launch the tenderloin and lay it flat.
Alternating stripes of cornflake topping and fluffy marshmallows make it look heavenly.
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Christmas Snow Salad
It wouldn’t be a holiday spread without acolorful congealed salad.
Serve this delightful retro salad on a fancy cake stand to decorate your buffet table.
Brussels sprouts and smoky bacon are a dream pair, especially with aromatic shallots.
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Corn Pudding Casserole
This creamy corn pudding can be made with fresh or frozen corn.
This version is classic but made with fontina or Swiss cheese for subtle sharpness.
We also included fresh chives and thyme for a little brightness.
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Good thing the recipe makes a large batch of two dozen.
These pillowy cookies are topped with a glowing maraschino cherry that would make Rudolph proud.
Make-Ahead Mashed Potatoes With Cream Cheese
It’s simply not a holiday meal without classic mashed potatoes.
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This recipe uses cream cheese and an entire container of sour cream for ultimate creaminess.
Prep the potatoes up to two days in advance, then bake as directed.
Honey-Glazed Spiced Carrots
Young and slender carrots in a rainbow of colors make a beautiful holiday side.
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A touch of Dijon mustard, allspice, and cinnamon enhance the holiday flavor of this fan favorite.
Bacon-Brussels Sprout-Green Bean Casserole
Can’t decide which vegetable deserves a spot on the buffet?
This rich and creamy, tender and crunchy casserole combines everything in one.
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Oyster Casserole
Oyster Casserole is a Christmas tradition in many Southern households.
This vegetable side can be served at room temperature, making it a great choice for the buffet table.
The Melvin family doesn’t have Christmas without it, and you shouldn’t either.
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Parker House Rolls
These delicately sweet and fluffy yeast rolls will round out your Christmas dinner.
Drizzle a little bit over the pudding and provide a boat filled with the sauce on the side.
Just check that to get a picture before the kids start pulling it apart.
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Pecan Snowball Cookies
These crumbly cookies derive most of their sweetness from a dusting of powdered sugar.
Roll them in the chocolate coating and chill until hardened.
Use a mandoline to create the delicate slices.
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Chocolate, cinnamon, and cream cheese filling, this recipe has it all.
Bonus points for it looking like the perfect Christmas dish.
It’s easier than it looks.
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Just wrap your asparagus, broil for 6 to 8 minutes, and serve.
Don’t think this recipe is just for Thanksgiving.
This smell of sage and cornbread is a welcome scent any time of the year.
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Twice-Baked Potato Casserole
‘Tis the season for casserole.
This creamy potato casserole has all the fixings of your favorite loaded potato, in a convenient casserole form.
These delicious, buttery rolls are easy to make.
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you’re free to even make them in advance to save time to spend with family.
Apple-Cranberry Salad
Add some fruit and greenery to your buffet this year with this deliciously crisp salad.
Sweet potato and feta enhance the apples and cranberries with the pistachios adding a salty crunch on top.
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This will cleanse your palate and make room for more tasty treats.
Smoky Creamed Greens
Fans of creamed spinach will love this hearty and salty side dish.
Collard greens add an extra bite and spinach just can’t quite compare.
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Slow-Cooker Cranberry-Pear Butter
Spread it on bread or pack it up and bring it to your neighbors.
This slow-cooker spread is relatively hands-off, but tastes like a labor of love.
Creamy Parmesan Grits
Most Southern meals are incomplete without grits.
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These cheesy and delicious grits are a classic that your guests will be begging for more of.
The parmesan cheese melts beautifully into the grits to make the perfect side dish this holiday season.
Hot Spinach-Artichoke Dip
A delicious appetizer for a well-put-together Christmas buffet.
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This hot dish pairs nicely with crackers or toasted bread.
Elevate your spread by adding this delicious fan-favorite.
The secret to success: all ingredients are store bought and this comes together in 30 minutes.
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Peppery chorizo sausage and sweet potato create the perfect sweet and savory blend.
You’ll be sure to stand out with these unique but delicious and crispy bites.
Crispy on the outside, creamy on the inside.
Elevate your potato game and bring these crafty snacks to your next holiday party.
These buttery and crunchy nuts are delectable on a salad, on a pie, or by themselves.
The hardest part of this recipe is waiting for them to finish cooking.
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Little do they know, you probably had the easiest time making it.
It’s really that easy!
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