20 Christmas Main Dishes

AUTHORCassie
POSTEDDecember 15, 2020
Looking for inspiration on what main dishes to serve at Christmas lunch or dinner?  I've got you covered. Choose from a range of delicious classic recipes like Roasted Chicken, Ham or Turkey. Your guests will love these impressive Christmas mains that are secretly effortless to prepare.   
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Tired of the same old, same old and want to do something different for Christmas this year? I've scoured the internet for the most delicious Christmas Main Dishes that will be perfect for your Christmas lunch or dinner.

It’s true that the most popular Christmas main dishes are usually Roast Turkey/Chicken and Glazed Ham. But every family, no matter where they are, has their own special holiday recipes. Even with the same main ingredients, the seasonings and sides often vary, giving each dish its own unique flavor and story.

You can see from the list I’ve shared that there are some ways to cook Roast Chicken or Turkey. Even Glazed Ham comes in all sorts of delicious variations!

The popularity of these dishes also comes from how easy the main ingredients are to find. They’re simple to prepare and made with protein-rich ingredients that are filling and satisfying.

WHY YOU'LL LOVE THESE CHRISTMAS MAIN DISHES LIST

  • Most of the dishes on this list are timeless classics that people always look for during the Christmas season.
  • The dishes I’ve included here can easily be made in smaller portions or scaled up to serve a crowd. Whether you're cooking for a small group or feeding a crowd there's something in here for everyone.
  • All of these recipes can be presented beautifully, making them perfect for your holiday mood. Each dish is full of flavor and will look very impressive on your Christmas table this year. 

Looking for some side dishes to go with your mains? Be sure to check out these 30 Christmas Side Dishes and 20+ Easy Christmas Salads.

Also if you think you'll have a lot of holiday ham leftover I've put together a lift of 25 Leftover Ham Recipes that will be a big help!

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Christmas main dishes are the centrepiece for the whole meal. If you're catering for a large crowd you may want to choose at least two or three different mains to wow your guests with.  

Now that you've browsed through 20 delicious options, the only question is what will you be making for Christmas this year?

If you’ve tried any of these Christmas Main Dishes I’d love to hear how you enjoyed them! Pop a comment below! 

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