If you've got a crowd coming for Christmas dinner, it makes sense to grill a turkey or cook a spiral-cut ham, but for those gathering with a couple of friends, or small families of four to six people, that volume of food can be overwhelming. These 12 Christmas dinner recipes are designed to make a show-stopping meal for a small gathering, but can be scaled up if you've got more people celebrating with you.
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Recipe and photo credit: Grits and Pinecones
Stuffed Cornish Hens Recipe with Cornbread Stuffing
This stunning recipes features roasted, juicy Cornish game hens filled with perfectly seasoned stuffing with dried cranberries and roasted pecans.
Get the recipe: Stuffed Cornish Hens
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Stuffed Pork Tenderloin with Orange Butter Sauce
A panko, rosemary, and cranberry stuffing, along with a buttery citrus sauce elevates your everyday grilled pork tenderloin into a holiday-worthy meal.
Get the recipe: Stuffed Pork Tenderloin
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Recipe and photo credit: Cucina by Elena
Stuffed Mushrooms
Stuffed mushrooms are the ultimate easy holiday appetizer recipe. They are creamy, cheesy with a crunchy topping!
Get the recipe: Stuffed Mushrooms
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Recipe and photo credit: Flavorful Eats
Slow Cooker Beef Braciole
Slow cooker beef braciole is made with flank steak that’s been stuffed with a delectable, garlicky filling, then rolled up and browned in a pan, before being slow cooked in marinara sauce until super tender. Serve slices of the braciole with your favorite pasta or veggies for the ultimate slow cooker Italian meal!
Get the recipe: Beef Braciole
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Cheesy Garlic Mashed Potatoes Recipe
These creamy mashed potatoes are loaded with garlic, two types of cheese, and tangy sour cream. They're the perfect holiday (or anytime!) side dish and can be prepared ahead of time.
Get the recipe: Cheesy Garlic Mashed Potatoes
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Recipe and photo credit: Cinnamon and Sage Co.
Cranberry Chicken
Add some color to tonight’s dinner with this simple, tasty cranberry chicken. This tangy, creamy chicken has only a few main ingredients. This makes it a perfect holiday meal for a small family.
Get the recipe: Cranberry Chicken
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Brussels Sprouts Salad with Cranberries
Crisp raw Brussels sprouts, crunchy apple, chewy cranberries, and a tart vinaigrette combine to make an unforgettable salad.
Get the recipe: Brussels Sprouts Salad
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Recipe and photo credit: Chocolates & Chai
Pastilla (Moroccan Chicken Pie)
Pastilla/bastilla (Moroccan chicken pie) fuses sweet and savoury flavours together to create a memorable dish that’s aromatic and full of flavour.
Get the recipe: Pastilla
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Make-Ahead Roasted Potatoes
These crispy roasted potatoes can be parboiled and stored in your fridge, cooler, or freezer until you're ready to roast them. The soft, creamy centres and crispy edges will make them a favorite all year round.
Get the recipe: Roasted Potatoes
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Recipe and photo credit: Sunglow Kitchen
Fall Roasted Sweet Potato Beet Salad with Feta
This sweet potato beet salad is full of color, flavor, and texture! It has salty feta cheese, crunchy walnuts, and a honey balsamic dressing!
Get the recipe: Roasted Sweet Potato Beet Salad
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Pomegranate Cheesecake Jars
Whip up a batch of these easy pomegranate-infused mini cheesecakes and let the accolades roll in.
Get the recipe: Pomegranate Cheesecake Jars
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Skillet Gingerbread Cake
Topped with swoops of tangy cream cheese frosting, this skillet gingerbread cake is a holiday favorite. Make it on the grill and leave your oven free for all the other holiday faves.
Get the recipe: Skillet Gingerbread Cake
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