20 Christmas Eve-Worthy Recipes to Impress All of Your Guests—Even the Picky Ones

Nettie Moore,Krista Marshall
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Christmas Eve dinner will be special and delicious.

Are you trying to figure out what to make for your Christmas Eve dinner or for a holiday party? You may like making the same main course every holiday season, but if you're looking to switch things up a bit and cook outside your comfort zone, scroll down to view these delicious recipes for prime rib, turkey, ham, beef roast, lobster tails, raclette and more, that round up the best Christmas Eve dinner ideas.

Related: 70 Best Winter Desserts

Whatever you end up making, I'm sure that it will be delicious because everything always tastes better when you are surrounded by friends and loved ones during the holidays.

Christmas Eve Dinner Ideas

Best Christmas Eve Main Course Recipes

<p><a href="https://parade.com/842501/communitytable/moms-cuban-style-turkey/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Frances Aronhalt;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Frances Aronhalt</a></p>

Frances Aronhalt

<p><a href="https://parade.com/1305687/kristamarshall/slow-cooker-london-broil/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Krista Marshall;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Krista Marshall</a></p>

Krista Marshall

<p><a href="https://parade.com/1354714/nettiemoore/crock-pot-ham/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Nettie Moore;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Nettie Moore</a></p>

Nettie Moore

<p><a href="https://parade.com/710196/jonashton/maple-glazed-pork-tenderloin/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Parade;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Parade</a></p>

Parade

<p><a href="https://parade.com/943197/kristamarshall/easy-oven-roasted-chicken-recipe/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Krista Marshall;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Krista Marshall</a></p>

Krista Marshall

<p><a href="https://parade.com/1282486/parade/slow-cooker-lasagna/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:General Mills;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">General Mills</a></p>

General Mills

<p><a href="https://www.willcookforsmiles.com/pepper-crusted-beef-tenderloin/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Will Cook For Smiles;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Will Cook For Smiles</a></p>

Will Cook For Smiles

<p><a href="https://www.acedarspoon.com/herb-butter-roasted-turkey/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:A Cedar Spoon;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">A Cedar Spoon</a></p>

A Cedar Spoon

<p><a href="https://mooreorlesscooking.com/best-prime-rib-roast-au-jus-and-giveaway/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Moore or Less Cooking;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Moore or Less Cooking</a></p>

Moore or Less Cooking

<p><a href="https://mooreorlesscooking.com/baked-brown-sugar-ham/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Moore Or Less Cooking;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Moore Or Less Cooking</a></p>

Moore Or Less Cooking

<p><a href="https://simplifylivelove.com/hosting-a-raclette-dinner-party-at-home/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Simplify Live Love;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Simplify Live Love</a></p>

Simplify Live Love

<p><a href="https://cookingformysoul.com/cranberry-orange-glazed-ham-2/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Cooking For My Soul;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Cooking For My Soul</a></p>

Cooking For My Soul

<p><a href="https://www.theflavorbender.com/slow-braised-pork-roast-spiced-pear-apple-sauce/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:The Flavor Bender;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">The Flavor Bender</a></p>

The Flavor Bender

<p><a href="https://houseofnasheats.com/rosemary-garlic-oven-roasted-rack-of-lamb-2/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:House Of Nash Eats;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">House Of Nash Eats</a></p>

House Of Nash Eats

<p><a href="https://foodieandwine.com/melt-in-your-mouth-prime-rib-recipe/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Foodie and Wine;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Foodie and Wine</a></p>

Foodie and Wine

<p><a href="https://www.halfbakedharvest.com/pan-roasted-pomegranate-glazed-salmon/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Half Baked Harvest;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Half Baked Harvest</a></p>

Half Baked Harvest

<p><a href="https://www.halfbakedharvest.com/roasted-beef-tenderloin-with-mushrooms-and-white-wine-cream-sauce/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Half Baked Harvest;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Half Baked Harvest</a></p>

Half Baked Harvest

<p><a href="https://www.halfbakedharvest.com/pineapple-glazed-pork-roast-with-bacon-wild-rice-stuffing/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Half Baked Harvest;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Half Baked Harvest</a></p>

Half Baked Harvest

<p><a href="https://diethood.com/baked-lobster-tails/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Diethood;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Diethood</a></p>

Diethood

<p><a href="https://www.cookingclassy.com/honey-glazed-ham/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Cooking Classy;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Cooking Classy</a></p>

Cooking Classy

<p>Krista Marshall</p>

Krista Marshall

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