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Tried and True Christmas Favorites

If you’re like us, you love getting together with family and friends to celebrate Christmas with good company, and  great food. Here are some of our tried and true Christmas favorites.

On Christmas morning, we love serving a hearty Ham and Cheese Frittata or Cinnamon Rolls with Apple Pie Filling. For a holiday meal to remember, we serve up a prime rib roast or Tomahawk Ribeye steak as the entree. 

Who can resist snacking on Christmas Muddy Buddies or some festive M&M Christmas Cookies? They’re red, green, sweet, and so fun to share. 

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Prime Rib Roast (Ribeye Roast)

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a cut holiday prime rib roast ready to serve.
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bundt gingerbread cake on a white plate.

Gingerbread Bundt Cake
Cupcakes on top of a cooling rack.

Chocolate Peppermint Cupcakes
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Easy Charcuterie Board
Nachos with cheese sauce, cilantro and tomato toppings.

Velveeta Cheese Dip
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Pigs in a Blanket Casserole
Jello mixture in a white bowl with wooden spoon.

Cranberry Salad with Jello
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Savory Sweet Potato Casserole
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Double Baked Mashed Potatoes
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Ham And Cheese Pinwheels
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Knorr Spinach Dip Recipe
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Loaded Hashbrown Casserole
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Easy Sausage Ball Recipe with Bisquick
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Pear Crumble
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Creme Brulee Cookies
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Vanilla Mousse
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3 Ingredient Chocolate Mousse
Chocolate bread pudding in a white bowl with vanilla cream sauce drizzled over the top.

Sourdough Bread Pudding
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Chocolate Sourdough Bread
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Holiday Carrot Casserole
Maple balsamic brussel sprouts on a white plate.

Candied Brussel Sprouts
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Sheet Pan Pancakes from Mix
Platter of roasted green beans and potatoes on a white background.

Roasted Green Beans and Potatoes
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Chocolate Chip Banana Pancakes
Baked potato slices in a white serving platter.

Baked Sweet Potato Slices
Cinnamon rolls with apple pie filling in a white dish on a white marble background.

Cinnamon Rolls With Apple Pie Filling (Just 2 Ingredients!)
Summer dessert on a serving platter next to large ripe red berries.

Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies
Instant Pot hash brown casserole in a springform pan sitting next to an electric pressure cooker.

Cheesy Instant Pot Hash Brown Casserole
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Stacked pancakes with butter and syrup poured on top and fruits on the side.

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Twisted wreath of homemade pesto bread, ready for serving.

Pesto Cheese Bread
Four eggless chocolate chip cookies on a small white plate next to a glass of milk, with remaining batch of cookies on a platter.

Eggless Chocolate Chip Cookies
Old fashioned dinner rolls on a bread serving board.

Old Fashioned Yeast Rolls
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Christmas M&M Cookies on a wooden board and a small bowl with M&Ms on it.

M&M Christmas Cookies
sourdough rolls on a striped kitchen towel.

Sourdough Dinner Rolls
Christmas Tree Cheese Appetizer on a wooden board.

Fruit and Cheese Christmas Tree Appetizer
Stack of sweet baked treats on a white plate.

Chocolate Chip Cookies made without Brown Sugar
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