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You all loved the affordable Thanksgiving menu so much that I turned it into a Christmas challenge. I could really feed 8, stay under $60 and keep it as a traditional dinner? Yes, yes, I can! The entire Christmas dinner ended up costing $55and every single dish seems worthy of a holiday without the holiday price tag.

Plate of ham with honey for Christmas dinner.

This is the season to not spend a fortune

Let’s be honest, Christmas dinner can go from “few ingredients” to “how did I spend so much” faster than the kids tearing up wrapping paper at 6am. I wanted this menu to have the flavor of Christmas without requiring a second mortgage or a cart full of specials you’ll never use again.

How to keep it under $55

  • Skip the “holiday add-ons.”Cinnamon star butter, imported cranberry chutney and delicious snowman cheese are not necessary for joy.
  • Buy store brand.No one will taste the label. They will taste the butter.
  • Stick to the list.If it’s not written, he won’t come home.
  • Keep one main course, not three.Ham wins for flavor, leftovers and price.
  • Use multitasking ingredients.Butter, broth and spices are spread on the dishes at no additional expense.
  • Don’t chase “specialty.”If you never use it again after December 25th, it won’t be able to come to the party.

Store-bought victories

You don’t get bonus Christmas points if you roll out the dough by hand at 5 in the morning. A few store-bought items keep the day calm, the oven free, and, well, you can spend your hard earned cash on a gift to yourself instead.

Get the rolls, get the cranberry sauce, get a ready-made dessert if you want, and get on with the other recipes! It still tastes like Christmas and you still get the credit.

Classic Honey Glazed Ham

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4.60 from 5 votes
This honey glazed ham is covered in delicious brown sugar and sweet honey glaze! It’s tender and juicy and goes with everything making it ideal for any holiday meal!

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Crockpot Mashed Potatoes

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4 from 3 votes
The easiest way to make mashed potatoes for a crowd. They’re smooth, creamy, and you can keep them warm in the crockpot until dinner.

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1 hour dinner sandwiches

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5 from 5 votes
1-hour bread rolls are the perfect solution for making fresh bread in an instant! This simple and delicious recipe will become your new favorite recipe, just in time for the holidays!

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Glazed Carrots

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5 from 7 votes
Brown Sugar Glazed Carrots are perfectly caramelized as they roast! These carrots are so irresistible and will become the stars of the table!

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Christmas Ribbon Salad

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5 by 1 vote
A classic layered Christmas jello salad with red, green and creamy middle layers. Easy to make, wonderfully festive and perfect for holiday gatherings.

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Share your Christmas dinner traditions

You know I love hearing what everyone else is serving on the big day. Write your Christmas dinner tradition in the comments and give me something new to try this year.

Other recipes for Christmas dinner

These are my favorite Christmas dishes, but I know every family has their favorites that make the holidays complete. Add what your table loves, swap a side and make it your own. Here are some other options to mix and match.

Easy

Christmas salad

10 minutes

Side dishes

The best sweet potato casserole

55 minutes

Side dishes

Cranberry cheesecake fluff

4 hours and 10 minutes

Dinner

Roasted Cranberry Orange Pork Tenderloin with Green Beans

1 hour and 10 minutes

Meal planning with leftovers

Christmas dinner almost always leaves leftovers, which in themselves are a gift. Store everything in airtight containers in the fridge and enjoy easy meals for days.

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