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20 Last Minute Christmas Food Ideas for the Ultimate Holiday Feast

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Monika ThakurBy Monika ThakurUpdated:December 23, 2022No Comments6 Mins Read
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Have you been too busy shopping for family and friends that you have forgotten to make your list for a perfect Christmas meal? Well, we understand that no one really likes to welcome their guests without planning any special food list.

We have compiled suitable last minute Christmas food ideas that will help you make you the charmer of the day. These recipes are easy-to-make, appetizing, and filling; and can be prepared in under thirty minutes. So you wouldn’t have to make a fuss and devote hours to cooking your holiday meal.

Cheesy Chicken Breasts

It is a Christmas dinner recipe you can prepare in less than one hour. You need to season the chicken breasts with salt and black pepper and dip each piece in the unsalted butter. Now, coat in the mixture of breadcrumbs and cheese that results in cruchy exterior. Finally, bake for 35-45 minutes. Check out the full recipe for help.

Cheesy Chicken Breasts for last minute Christmas dinner
Image: Family Food on the Table

Microwave Roast Chicken

A simple and easy recipe to prepare a delicious meal for the holiday dinner. It will take less than 30 minutes for preparation and cooking, and you’ll have yourself a mouthwatering dish. See more at Best Recipes.

Microwave Roast Chicken for last minute Christmas dinner
Image: Best Recipes

Cranberry Turkey Meatloaf

Try this easy and filling Turkey along with cranberry meatloaf this Christmas to celebrate festivity over a touch of traditional Turkey feast. See more at Taste Australia.

Cranberry Turkey Meatloaf for last minute Christmas dinner
Image: Taste

Pan-Seared Trout with Pecan Brown Butter Sauce

Serve tempting pan-seared trout for fish lovers. Add pecan brown butter sauce to uplift the taste and serve with white wine. See instruction for the recipe at Cooking Classy.

Pan-Seared Trout with Pecan Brown Butter Sauce
Image: Saveur/Cooking Classy

Orange and Ginger Glazed Ham

Prepare yummy glazed ham along with a tinge of orange flavor to treat your taste buds. You can embellish it with Christmas decorations to spruce up the holiday dinner. Find more information at Taste Australia.

Orange and Ginger Glazed Ham
Image: Taste

Crustless Spinach Quiche

Scrambled eggs with vegetables is an easy meal you can try on Christmas. You will need eggs, fresh mushrooms, chopped onion and spinach, and a few other items. See the instructions if you need help.

Crustless Spinach Quiche
Image: Seven Valleys Health

Christmas Pomegranate Salsa

The bright red and green colors of this fresh fruit salsa are perfect to add fun in Christmas parties. Pomegranate, bell pepper, jalapeno and green onion are the main ingredients. See the tutorial for help.

Christmas Pomegranate Salsa
Image: Eating Richly

Also Read: Hot and Spicy Cocktails to Enjoy This Christmas

Red Cabbage, Apple and Hazelnut Salad

Make yummy red cabbage salad tossed with diced apples, chopped hazelnuts and zesty vinaigrette. This recipe will add vibrant color to your Christmas dining table along with a delicious taste. Find the recipe at My New Roots.

prepare Red Cabbage, Apple and Hazelnut Salad in last minute for Christmas
Image: My New Roots

Pan-Roasted Brussels Sprouts Served with Bacon

Saute some bacon pieces on a pan and cook the Brussels sprouts in the same pan so that vegetables perfectly absorb the decadent taste of bacon fat as they become golden brown. Serve the dish piping hot to enjoy the actual taste. See the full tutorial at Food Network.

Pan-Roasted Brussels Sprouts Served with Bacon
Image: Food Network

Fresh Mushroom and Parsley Salad

This is a quick salad recipe made from ingredients such as Giada De Laurentii, button mushrooms, fresh green herbs and a simple lemony dressing. It can be prepared in minutes without much effort. See the full recipe at Food Network.

Fresh Mushroom and Parsley Salad for last minute Christmas dinner
Image: Food Network

Big Festive Salad

Salads are healthy and can be served on all occasions. With the healthy goodness of vegetables and dry fruits, you can prepare this salad within 30 minutes. It could serve as a side dish for your dinner. Find more at Food Network.

Big Festive Salad
Image: Food Network

Sweet Potato and Kale Coconut Curry Soup

If you wish to make a healthy Christmas dinner, you can add this sweet potato soup to your checklist. It can be prepared in less than half an hour. You can check the recipe for help.

Sweet Potato and Kale Coconut Curry Soup
Image: Kitchen Confidante

Broccoli and Cheese Casserole

Serve a healthy dish for dinner prepared with broccoli and sprinkle some nutmeg and cheese casserole on it to elevate the taste. Find the tutorial at Fine Dining Lovers.

Broccoli and Cheese Casserole
Image: Fine Dining Lovers

Also Read: These Appetizing Christmas-Themed Food Ideas Will Leave Guests in Awe

Fruitcake with Cheese and Apple Slices

This Christmas, lift up the classic combination of apples and cheese with thin slices of sweet fruitcake. Serve it after dinner to rejoice the taste of the dinner a bit more. See more at BBC Good Food.

Fruitcake with Cheese and Apple Slices
Image: BBC Good Food

Black Forest Christmas Fool

A simple, easy-to-whip dessert that will be ready to serve within 10 minutes. If you want to make a non-alcoholic version, use a can of cherries in syrup instead of alcohol. Find the recipe instructions at BBC Good Food.

Black Forest Christmas Fool for last minute Christmas dinner
Image: Sophie Godwin/BBC Good Food

Membrillo, Chorizo and Cheddar Toast

This meal of cheesy goodness is sure to make an impression on your Christmas dinner. The melting good quince paste, spicy sausage, and cheese toasted sandwiches are easy to make and satisfy your appetite. Check out the tutorial at BBC Good Food.

Membrillo, Chorizo and Cheddar Toast
Image: Cassie Best/BBC Good Food

Eggnog Monte Cristos Mini Sandwiches

These delicious sandwiches will serve as a great appetizer recipe for your Christmas party. Prepare the sandwiches, dip them in eggnog and serve with cranberry sauce. Check out the recipe at Food Network.

Eggnog Monte Cristos Mini Sandwiches
Image: Food Network

Also Read: Homemade Edible Gifts for Christmas

Cheese Straws

This recipe is super easy to follow and create and will help your guests with their appetite before the dinner is ready. Just roll some puff pastry and fill it out with cheese and flavors. See more at Food Network.

Cheese Straws last minute Christmas food
Image: Food Network

Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies

Christmas dinner can’t be complete without sharing cookies. You can make use of two holiday flavors — peppermint and chocolate to cook up something wonderful in a few hours. See the tutorial for any help.

Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies for Christmas
Image: The Food Charlatan

Easy No-Bake Snowball Cookies

Need a sweet taste in your holiday festivities? You can make these snowball cookies in just 15 minutes. The ingredients are sugar, butter, pineapple, and nuts. Check out the full tutorial.

Easy No-Bake Snowball Cookies for Christmas
Image: A Mom’s Take

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