43 Easy Christmas Lunch Ideas to Keep Everyone Fueled Until Dinner
They'll save you time on the busy holiday.
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There's so much excitement when Christmas Day arrives. Between opening gifts, attending church services, and even getting a head start on cooking your Christmas dinner, you might forget all about preparing a festive Christmas lunch, especially if your family also celebrates with a Christmas breakfast. But that's not to say that lunch is out of the question. In fact, an easy lunch that isn't too heavy is the perfect thing to fuel you up for a day of baking Christmas cookies or any of your other favorite holiday traditions.
Whether it's sandwiches or winter soups, this list has all the Christmas lunch recipes you need to keep your family feeling festive and satisfied. Most of these easy lunch recipes are quick to whip up, so you can go on to finish prepping your holiday pies. Think: ham sliders, slow cooker potato soup, and make-ahead Christmas casseroles that you can pop in the microwave or oven to reheat. Of course, you can also make a sit-down Christmas lunch featuring a beautiful spinach or even crustless quiche.
If a full course isn't your thing, consider a few bite-sized Christmas snacks or Christmas appetizers for grazing on throughout the day like cocktail meatballs, a charcuterie board, or deviled eggs made to look like little decorated trees. No matter what kind of lunch you're hosting, these easy ideas will ensure that Christmas lunch is never forgotten and will keep everyone fueled for a festive day ahead.
Christmas Deviled Eggs
You can't go wrong with deviled eggs! But if you want to give them a holiday spin, try this version that looks like little trees. You just need some herbs and a little food coloring.
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Christmas Casserole
Ham, cheese, croissants: this dish really has it all! There's even the festive red and green colors. You can also prep a lot of it in advance to cut down on assembly the day of.
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Christmas Charcuterie Board
A board filled with meats, cheese, and olives is an easy and fun way to keep everyone snacking throughout the day. This one is particularly festive when arranged in the shape of a wreath.
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Cheddar Biscuits
A basket of tender biscuits can do no wrong! You can serve them with scrambled eggs or gravy, hearty soups, or turn them into mini sandwiches with sliced turkey or ham.
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Country Gravy
Speaking of biscuits, creamy, peppery country gravy is perfect for a special occasion like Christmas. Don't worry, it's surprisingly easy and only takes 15 minutes to prepare.
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Chicken Pot Pie Soup
Want all the cozy comfort of chicken pot pie with a little less work on a hectic holiday? Make this soup! You can serve it with biscuits or make cheddar crust dippers out of store-bought pie dough.
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Waldorf Salad
This classic apple-based salad is always a hit. It's crunchy, creamy, refreshing, and incredibly easy to make. You can even serve it up in lettuce cups to give it an elegant presentation for the holidays.
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Grits Casserole
Cheesy grits are a crowd pleaser, especially when you add eggs and bacon! The best part is the bacon drippings that get stirred into the girts before baking.
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Harvest Bowl
Just like at your favorite fast-casual spot, these bowls are completely customizable. Add any roasted veggies you have laying around, pack in leafy greens, or swap out for your other favorite mix-ins.
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Crustless Quiche
Save the pie dough for your holiday desserts! This easy quiche is made without any crust. It's still plenty fluffy and filled with sausage, hash browns, veggies, and cheese.
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Antipasto Skewers
If you like the idea of a charcuterie board but want to make it easier for everyone to grab and go, make these skewers. They're loaded with favorites like salami, cheese, and pickle veggies. Bonus: They can be assembled a day ahead!
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Chicken Schnitzel
Fried chicken is always a good idea. But it can be time consuming and cumbersome to make, so try schnitzel instead. Thin cutlets cook in no time and taste great with any easy side dish.
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Sausage Balls
These cheesy, savory bites are perfect for snacking on any time of day. Serve them up with a sweet and tangy honey mustard dipping sauce and you'll definitely be coming back for more.
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Chicken BLT with Pimento Cheese
Anyone who's a fan of pimento cheese will appreciate this fun and tasty sandwich. Even the grilled chicken is marinated in a mixture of the pimiento liquid and adobo sauce.
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Olive Cheese Bread
This bread is simple yet scrumptious! And it's the perfect thing to serve up with a bowl of soup, a crisp salad, or even a bigger holiday lunch.
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Croque Monsieur
Think of this French sandwich like an amped-up grilled cheese. It's layered with slices of ham and topped with a creamy béchamel sauce that's oh so cozy.
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Biscuits and Gravy Casserole
Save time in the kitchen with this easy casserole that uses canned refrigerated biscuits! Don't worry, there's still plenty of that creamy homemade sausage gravy on top.
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Spinach Quiche
This show-stopping quiche is packed with green spinach and red bell peppers for a festive addition to your holiday table. But you can always use store-bought pie dough if you want to keep it easy.
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Ham Casserole
This hearty rice-based casserole is loaded with holiday flavors like diced ham and fresh thyme. But it also has that incredibly addicting crunch from the crumbled Ritz crackers.
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Chicken Tortellini Soup
Whether or not it's a white Christmas, you'll want to keep warm on the chilly December day with this hearty chicken soup. It swaps out your typical noodles for cheese-stuffed tortellini instead.
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