15 Festive Dishes for Your Christmas Potluck
It's the most wonderful time of the year! Why? Because it's the time for good food and fun times with the ones you love. Searching for the perfect dish to bring to your favorite yearly gathering? You're in luck because here are 15 Christmas Potluck Dishes everyone is sure to love that really bring the Christmas spirit. May it all be merry and bright!
1. Christmas-at-Grandma's Cake
As soon as you turn the corner and see the aromas dancing from her chimney, you can almost smell the sweet treat that's in store for you. Christmas-at-Grandma's Cake is the tradition that keeps on giving. This moist, seasonally spiced cake is full of plump raisins and chopped pecans, all served with an amazing brandy butter sauce that Grandma has had a little fun perfecting over the years, if you know what we mean (ha, ha). Everyone looks forward to Christmas-at-Grandma's Cake and you will, too! It's the most wonderful time of the year!
See More2. Christmas Night Manicotti
Psst. Hey. Here's the secret behind Christmas Night Manicotti... it's not actually made with manicotti. We know! Shocker! Instead, Christmas Night Manicotti serves up extra-tender, golden crêpes. We all love pasta, of course, but doesn't that just sound even better than pasta? Of course, it's not the non-pasta alone that makes Christmas Night Manicotti special. It stuffs itself full of tangy, cheesy, refreshing goodness! Slathered with rich tomato sauce and even more melty cheese, this dish really does pass out the festive fun!
See More3. Southern Christmas Seafood Stuffing
It might not be a white Christmas everywhere in the U.S. (hard to get snow in warmer climates) but it can be a festive and merry Christmas everywhere with Southern Christmas Seafood Stuffing on the table! Sweet and savory crabmeat is butter-seared with fresh vegetables and then combined with comforting cornbread, umami-packed cream of mushroom soup, and succulent chicken broth for a hearty, warming, and welcoming side dish! Southern Christmas Seafood Stuffing brings holiday happiness to all climates and regions!
See More4. Christmas Lane Sheet Cake
Christmas is all about sharing the joy of the season with your friends and loved ones! Christmas Lane Sheet Cake does the same, embracing the spirit of the season by making enough for everyone! The tender chocolate cake, dyed red to really get into the jolly feeling of the holidays, has just the slightest touch of tang to keep you coming back for more. On top is a luscious cream cheese frosting unlike anything you've ever tasted, a snowy touch that guarantees a white Christmas no matter the weather outside! Let your tastebuds take a stroll down the Christmas Lane Sheet Cake!
See More5. Auntie's Christmas Ambrosia Salad
Auntie's Christmas Ambrosia Salad is as traditional as fruitcake or a Christmas ham, and no less welcome at our table! The creamy, tangy, fruit-packed dessert always manages to make friends and family smile. A few sugary and fluffy clouds of marshmallows mixed in only add to the dreaminess of Auntie's Christmas Ambrosia Salad. Thanks, Auntie, for sharing this brilliant dessert with all of us!
See More6. Bayou Christmas Skillet
Without much in the way of snow, it may not be possible to have a traditional white Christmas in the Deep South. But who says tradition is always best? Bayou Christmas Skillet isn't a typical holiday dish but, goodness, it sure is amazing! Juicy, lemon-infused chicken mingles with savory and spicy rice, complete with plenty of Cajun vegetables and garlic to make a hearty and delicious meal that feels in line with the spirit of the holidays! Bayou Christmas Skillet resists tradition and says the holidays are about great food, no matter their origin!
See More7. Christmas Tacos
Psst, here's a little holiday hack for ya! You don't have to stick to the traditional, massive, time-consuming, ham-and-side-dish feast. You can switch it up (yes, it's allowed) and make it easier! Christmas Tacos are the way to go if you want yummy food but also want to soak up every moment with your favorite people. First, you brown that flavorful pork to make sure you get to experience it later in all its glory. Next, it gets a little festive fiesta bath in your slow-cooker thanks to some Tex-Mex-inspired spices. Then, this Christmas miracle comes to fruition as it tenderizes and becomes the perfect filling for your taco. To really bring the Tex-Mex flavors to life, a fresh, crunchy, citrusy coleslaw salsa gets piled on top! Serve Christmas Tacos with your favorite version of chips and guac and boom! You're ready to dig into this holiday season without even breaking a sweat. It's going to be a very merry season... a delicious one, too!
See More8. Christmas Pasta Salad
Deck your bowl with something jolly! This Christmas Pasta Salad provides a splash of all the festive colors, plus some good eats alongside your marvelous main course. Packed full of bouncy pasta, lots of crispy, crunchy veggies, and a tangy pesto sauce, everyone will be lining up for a scoop of this holiday heaven. Have a holly, jolly Christmas with a never-ending bowl full of Christmas Pasta Salad!
See More9. Christmas Punch
Fun fact: the beverage called punch was introduced to the world by India. That's a nice little bit of trivia to share around the holidays as you all congregate around a bowl of Christmas Punch! This traditional Christmas brew is buzzy and sweet, infused with the toasted sugar flavor of rum and the smooth body of dry red wine. Strong tea adds a base to the sprinkling and bright fruit flavors of this holiday potable! Christmas Punch is the iconic drink of the season for a reason, and you can taste it!
See More10. Christmas Eve Sandwiches
Oh, what to do to keep the Christmas magic going between breakfast and dinner on the day before the big day (especially when there's lots to do)! You need something special to maintain the mealtime magic! That's where Christmas Eve Sandwiches come in: it's hard to get more festive than homemade buttery biscuits, serving as the bread for a delicious ham sandwich! For its own holiday sweater, Christmas Eve Sandwiches wears a tangy, sweet, and slightly sour apricot mustard. Mmm, that just sounds like a happy holiday!
See More11. Merry & Bright Cranberry Chicken
Merry & Bright Cranberry Chicken might also be titled Merry, Bright, and Simple Cranberry Chicken for how easy it is to put together. Just coat the succulent, savory chicken breasts with tart and sweet cranberry sauce, zesty onion soup seasoning, crunchy nuts, and tangy Catalina dressing and bake until juicy and ready to eat. That's it! That's all it takes to make a perfect Christmas dinner guaranteed to get everyone into the Christmas spirit! All really will be merry and bright this evening with Merry & Bright Cranberry Chicken!
See More12. Holiday Cheeseball
If you're feeling a little cheesy this holiday season, you're going to need more than just your tacky Christmas sweater to really live out your festive party dreams! But really... whether the theme is tacky or classy, everyone needs a Holiday Cheeseball at their brilliant winter bash! What would people even dip their crunchy, dry crackers into if there wasn't a beautifully rich, creamy, pomegranate seed-coated sphere of amazingness waiting for them on the snack table?! (This one really is beautifully festive, too, with all of those hints of red!) They'd be so lost without it. Luckily for them, you know what's up! We're positive you'll always want this Holiday Cheeseball at your Christmas party, whether it be a glamorous gala or a ridiculously fun hootenanny!
See More13. Snowman Popcorn
A favorite treat for Frosty the Snowman and now a favorite of yours! Snowman Popcorn is a crunchy and sweet treat with just the right amount of salty goodness to balance the flavor! Crisp popcorn is smothered in white chocolate and topped with festive sprinkles for a pop of seasonal color. It's an easy snack to make when you just really want to get in the holiday spirit. Snowman Popcorn is a snowfall of sweetness!
See More14. Cowboy Christmas Dip
Stressing about your Christmas gathering is so last year, darling! This year it's all about self-care and ease! If you'll forgive us for the old saying, it's the perfect occasion to "rustle up" some Cowboy Christmas Dip! This zesty, spicy, and vibrant salsa is a breeze to make — quite literally stir and serve with some crunchy chips! That's it! Get ready to ride into the best holiday season yet with Cowboy Christmas Dip!
See More15. Candy Cane Cookies
Candy Cane Cookies take a kitchen-sink approach to making dessert, but with a holiday twist! Each tender, buttery cookie is filled with bites of chocolate sandwich cookie, chocolate peppermint crunch, and dark chocolate chips for a beautiful pairing of chocolate and peppermint flavors that is absolutely astounding. There is so much crunchy goodness, you can actually hear the Christmas cheer coming from each bite. Candy Cane Cookies are holly, jolly joy!
See More
