57 Festive Christmas Lunch Menu Ideas

This slightly updated version of the Southern classic includes chopped fresh sage (plus decorative leaves on top) and flour and leavening instead of Bisquick, so they are incredibly tender. Serve as a holdover or as an appetizer to a big Christmas lunch.

Get the recipe for Sharp Cheddar Sausage Balls.

You can tell we love a salad for Christmas lunch and this one filled the bill perfectly. The savory pumpkin, slightly bitter radicchio, and thin slices of raw beet all get toss in a slightly sweet tahini dressing. Yum!

Get the recipe for Radicchio Pumpkin Salad with Tahini Dressing.

This uber rich fondue will easily hold you over until the big nighttime meal. We love to serve it with pretzel bites and sliced salami but you can opt for crudite if you want a (slightly) healthier version.

Get the recipe for Caramelized Onion, Bacon, and Gruyère Fondue.

We love a snack and an appetizer and these crunchy, creamy, and sweet crostini do double duty! The grapes and ricotta mixture can be made up to 2 days in advance, let the grapes come to room temperature before using.

Get the Roasted Grapes and Whipped Feta on Crostini recipe.

This salad is savory and sweet and the pomegranate seeds sparkle like lights on a Christmas tree. What could be more perfect for Christmas lunch?

Get the recipe for Harvest Salad with Pickled Pomegranate Seeds.

This classic stuffing will have your guests quoting Dickens and singing along with the Westminster Boys Choir at lunch this year.

Get the recipe for Classic Chestnut Stuffing.

Depending on how much time you have you can use canned pumpkin puree or make one from scratch by roasting a sugar pumpkin, but not matter what option you choose, these ravioli are going to be a big hit at Christmas lunch.

Get the recipe for Pumpkin-Gorgonzola Ravioli.

Loaded with all things that are delicious and good for you this colorful salad will bring a little bit of freshness to Christmas lunch.

Get the recipe for Kale, Pear, and Chestnut Salad.

Most soups, and creamy soups in particular, benefit from a fun crunchy topping and this one is no exception. The sweet and savory topping that pairs with this rich soup makes it even more fun and delicious to eat.

Get the recipe for Cream of Pumpkin Soup with Bacon-Pepita Crunch.

This holiday-adjacent recipe has a rich creamy sausage and shells that are loaded with savory sausage and chestnuts, plus a smattering of spinach. Perfect for lunch no matter which way you serve it.

Get the recipe for Creamy Shells with Sausage and Chestnuts.

Make this stunning centerpiece dish at your Christmas lunch gathering! Whole clementines—peel and all—can be blended up to make a decadent glaze for a pork tenderloin. It's an easy recipe that is guaranteed to impress guests.

Get the recipe for Pork Tenderloin with Clementine Glaze.

Serve these easy hors d'oeuvres at your holiday lunch gathering! A simple mix of breading and seasonings blended with flavorful cooked sausage is stuffed in de-stemmed mushroom caps and baked until delicious.

Get the recipe for Sausage-Stuffed Mushrooms.

This hearty winter salad is perfect for a holiday lunch! It's got chunks of roasted root veggies, sweet segments of clementine, a bed of spicy arugula, and a truly delicious vanilla-honey-clementine vinaigrette!

Get the recipe for Roasted Fennel-and-Beet Salad.

We can't say enough good things about snack lunches, especially during the holidays! You can prep the pickles a day or two in advance — same with the dip, come to think of it!

Get the recipe for Classic Southern Pimento Cheese.

Get the recipe for Quick Refrigerator Pickles.

Set this out around lunchtime and let the family graze while waiting for dinner.

Get the recipe for The Ultimate Cheese Board.

Serve your Christmas guests this hearty and easy stew for Christmas lunch! It's the epitome of warm comfort food.

Get the recipe for Slow Cooker Beef Stew.

The secret to this super-homey dish? Cooking it in cast-iron. It's the perfect cozy Christmas lunch for your family and holiday guests!

Get the recipe for Our Best-Ever Chicken Pot Pie.

Round out any holiday spread with this veggie. This easy side gets richness from cream and butter, and just a touch of spice from nutmeg and cayenne

Get the recipe for Easy Creamed Spinach.