Our Family Christmas Menu
These scratch-made recipes are our family’s holiday favorites. I am so excited to share them with you! They are humble, flavorful, festive, and perfect for your holiday celebrations.
Plan your holiday menus with these versatile breakfast, brunch, dinner, and dessert recipes.
And don’t forget to make extras for cozy days cuddled up next to the fireplace and Christmas tree.
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One of the best parts of the holiday season is the aromatic and heartwarming food. And of course, it’s even better when it’s scratch-made and shared with the people you love the most.
I love the holidays in my home. The oven fills the house with the scent of aromatic foods and freshly baked treats, and we indulge in some of our favorite holiday recipes.
These recipes are simple and made with mostly pantry staples. And many of them (especially the sourdough recipes) can be made in advance.
Speaking of making sourdough in advance! If you want to work sourdough into your holiday schedule, be sure to check out my sourdough for busy people video on YouTube. It has helpful and tangible tips for making sourdough during busy seasons.
Cozy Christmas Morning Breakfast Recipes
Christmas breakfast is my favorite meal of the holiday. There is nothing sweeter than enjoying a cozy breakfast while my little one delights in the magic of Christmas morning.
Most of these recipes can be made ahead of time. For the sourdough recipes, I recommend making the dough the night before and baking it in the morning.
You can also store sourdough dough in the fridge for up to 3 days. So you can definitely make it a few days early to save time.
A few recipes require extra time (like homemade bacon) or are best made the day of (caramelized pears).
Each link will direct you to the recipe, so check out the full instructions while planning your holiday menu.
Sourdough Discard Cinnamon Rolls
These scratch-made cinnamon rolls are what Christmas mornings are made for. Make the dough the night before and bake them to golden and gooey perfection in the morning. I highly recommend cozying up next to the fireplace with a cup of coffee and a warm cinnamon roll.
Sourdough Donuts with Chocolate and Vanilla Glaze
Christmas donuts? Yes, please! Make the dough the day before. Then, roll, cut, and fry them in the morning. Add holiday-themed sprinkles or icing for a festive treat. These donuts pair perfectly with a cozy cup of coffee.
Home-Cured Brown Sugar and Pepper Bacon Recipe
Homemade bacon takes about a week to cure, so give yourself plenty of time to cure and smoke it. Once it is smoked, you can keep it in the freezer until you are ready to fry it up on Christmas morning.
Honey Caramelized Pears with Simple Oat Crumble
These honey-caramelized pears will wow your family and guests on Christmas morning. But even though they look fancy, they are so simple to make! Add nutmeg, ginger, or a pinch of allspice for cozy Christmas flavors.
Sourdough Pumpkin Spice Cinnamon Roll Recipe
Sourdough pumpkin cinnamon rolls are warm, gooey, and everything you need for a cozy Christmas treat. Make the dough the night before and bake in the morning for an easy Christmas breakfast or brunch.
Homemade Sourdough Pop Tarts
Fill sourdough Pop Tarts with cinnamon-sugar filling or Nutella for a Christmas treat. Then, decorate them with cute holiday sprinkles. Kids love these, and they are a fun throwback for the young at heart.
The Best Sourdough Discard Crepes – Quick Recipe
Sourdough crepes are a super easy Christmas breakfast recipe. There’s no fermenting or proofing needed. Stuff them with your favorite savory filling. Or, if you want a sweet breakfast, Nutella is always a crowd-pleaser.
If you want to make these sourdough breakfast recipes but don’t have a sourdough starter, learn how to make your own! Download my free sourdough starter eBook.
You’ll be on your way to make homemade sourdough in no time.
Best Sourdough Bread Recipes for Christmas
If you ask me, every day is a good day for homemade bread. But a cozy Christmas kitchen that fills the house with the scent of freshly baked bread? That’s what Christmas dreams are made of!
One trick to working homemade sourdough bread into your holiday schedule is to make it in advance. You can freeze sourdough dough, freeze baked sourdough bread, or store the dough in the fridge for 1-3 days before baking.
I like to keep a few different types of bread around this time of year: a rustic no-knead boule for homemade stuffing and bread pudding and a sandwich loaf for leftover turkey sandwiches.
Beginner’s No-Knead Sourdough Bread Recipe and Guide
This is our go-to bread for Christmas dinner (and every day). It’s delicious slathered with homemade herb butter with Christmas dinner (that recipe is below) or toasted for breakfast. I recommend making an extra boule so you can use it for homemade sourdough stuffing.
Sourdough Maple Oatmeal Sandwich Bread Recipe
Sourdough maple oatmeal sandwich bread is perfect for a simple side of bread and butter with Christmas lunch or dinner. It is reminiscent of brown bread, or as one review said, “Tastes kind of like the brown bread from the Cheesecake Factory!”
The BEST Sourdough Sandwich Bread (Easy Recipe)
Sourdough sandwich bread is an essential for leftover Christmas turkey and ham sandwiches. Make, slice, and freeze your sandwich bread in advance. Then, when you are ready for a sandwich, pull some out to thaw. It’s such a simple way to have homemade bread in a pinch.
Chocolate Sourdough Bread
Chocolate sourdough bread is one of our favorite holiday treats. It’s an artisan sourdough bread that is crusty on the outside, warm and chewy on the inside, and filled with melty chocolate chips. Toast it up in a cast iron skillet with a little butter for a super easy and cozy Christmas breakfast.
Easy Christmas Dinner Sides
For Christmas, we usually make a turkey or ham. But even though the protein sits center stage on the table, it’s the sides we love the most.
Many classic sides are family or traditional recipes whipped up in most holiday kitchens. But these are some of our favorite scratch-made sides that elevate the holiday dinner table.
They have all the cozy flavors of holiday sides, but they are elevated with fresh flavors, whole grains, and decadent ingredients.
Homemade Cranberry Sauce – Easy Holiday Favorite!
This homemade cranberry sauce is a holiday classic with a fresh, scratch-made twist. With just a few pantry staples and fresh cranberries, it’s the perfect festive side dish that’ll quickly become a new favorite. And the best part? It only takes 15 minutes on the stove!
Sourdough Stuffing Recipe – Thanksgiving Favorite!
Homemade sourdough bread is toasted in butter and combined with sautéd veggies, fresh herbs, and chicken broth. It’s perfect for Christmas dinner and cozy, heartwarming holiday gatherings.
Easy Homemade Herb Butter for Bread (5 Variations)
Homemade herb butter will elevate your rustic sourdough and Christmas dinner. If it’s too late in the season to harvest herbs where you live, you can use store-bought fresh herbs or dried herbs.
Simple Einkorn Cheddar Drop Biscuits – Quick Recipe
These einkorn cheddar drop biscuits are soft, tender, and delicious. Plus, they are on the table in under 30 minutes, so they are great for a quick side with Christmas dinner.
Easy 3-Ingredient Creamed Spinach (10-Minute Recipe)
This 3-ingredient creamed spinach recipe isn’t just easy–it’s delicious, too. Use it as a dip, spread, or a side for your holiday gatherings. I always make extra because everyone devours it as soon as it hits the table.
The Best Sourdough Christmas Desserts
Dessert is what the Christmas kitchen is about! These recipes are my go-to for the entire season. They are great for the dessert table, holiday potlucks, and Christmas gifts.
The sourdough twist adds depth of flavor and creates a unique dessert you can share with others.
My family and friends are always so excited to try my sourdough creations because they are just a little different (and more delicious if you ask me) than regular baked goods.
Sourdough Eggnog Bread Pudding with Buttery Rum Topping
This recipe takes a classic bread pudding and gives it a festive twist with tangy sourdough, creamy eggnog, and cozy spices. Top it off with toasted walnuts and a boozy butter rum topping, and you’ve got the perfect treat for holiday breakfasts, desserts, or any time you need a little seasonal magic.
The BEST Sourdough Chocolate Chip Skillet Cookie
This sourdough chocolate chip skillet cookie is an easy treat you make for Christmas. It’s simple, humble, and delicious. Baked in cast iron, it’s soft and gooey in the center, crispy around the edges, and loaded with chocolate chips.
Sourdough Pumpkin Cobbler with Easy Crumble Topping
This sourdough discard pumpkin cobbler will satisfy all of your cozy-flavor cravings. It’s perfect with a heaping scoop of vanilla ice cream for holiday dessert or a cup of coffee for breakfast.
Sourdough Carrot Cake – (No-Wait Recipe)
Carrot cake may not be the quintessential dessert for Christmas. But this sourdough carrot cake is one of our family favorites, and we use any holiday or celebration as an excuse to make it.
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Simple Living During the Holidays
Reclaim simplicity this holiday season! Explore these helpful posts for more ideas and inspiration.
Video – Holiday Kitchen Prep
Making these recipes is much easier and more enjoyable when your kitchen is prepped and ready to go. In the video below, check out how I am prepping my kitchen for the holidays.
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