Christmas Week 2020 Menu Plan: Festive Meals and Recipes

Hello friends! Can you believe Christmas is just a few days away? I hope your holiday season has been joyful and that preparations are going smoothly where you are.

This week’s plan features ideas for a wonderful Christmas feast as well as simple, comforting weekday dinners to enjoy after the big day. These easy recipes are perfect for the busy holiday stretch — quick to prepare, family-friendly, and delicious. This will be the last menu plan of the year; weekly plans will resume in January.

If you need make-ahead breakfast ideas for busy holiday mornings, check the Make Ahead Breakfast Recipes linked below.

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Easy French Bread PizzaSimple French Bread Pizza

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Easy Buffalo Chicken Tacos

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Ham and Bean Soup — a great way to use leftover ham.

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Crispy Beef and Cheese Burritos

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Lime Slush

Cheeseball with Green Peppers and Pineapple

Orange Glazed Ham with Mustard Sauce

Instant Pot Turkey Breast of Wonder

Cheesy Potato Casserole (Funeral Potatoes)

Winter Fruit Salad with Cinnamon Rum Sauce

Green Salad with Pears and Balsamic Dressing

Butterflake RollsButterflake Rolls — the roll dough can be made ahead and frozen for convenience.

Cranberry Orange Bundt Cake

I hope you find inspiration among these recipes for a memorable holiday meal and easy meals to enjoy during the days that follow. Wishing you happy holidays and a restful, delicious season!