20 Cozy Christmas Dinners To Eat In Your PJs
If chestnuts roasting on an open fire and steamy cups of hot chocolate are your idea of the perfect Christmas, kick off your holiday week right with a seriously relaxed dinner on Christmas Eve or Christmas (or both, for the ultimate lazy girls out there). Pull on your warmest flannel pajamas and your furriest slippers, mix yourself a festive cocktail and prepare to chill out in your kitchen. You won’t want to go anywhere once you check out these 20 ideas for a cozy holiday meal.
Brown Butter Pesto Spinach Soufflé Lasagna
Dig into this extra cheesy white lasagna with layers of creamy brown butter cheese Béchamel sauce. You'll want to go for seconds! (via Half Baked Harvest)
Gluten-Free Chicken Pot Pie Casserole
Prepare your elastic waistband for this comforting Chicken Pot Pie Casserole. (via The Real Food Dieticians)
Beef Short Ribs With Vegetables
This Short Rib dinner is the coziest meal for winter days and feels perfect for Christmas dinner. (via Brit + Co)
Shepherds Pie With Lamb
Filled with veggies, meat, healthy fats, and whole grains, this one-pan meal is hearty and satisfying. (via Clean Cuisine)
Baked Gnocchi With Bacon, Tomato and Mozzarella
This is another recipe that comes together in a flash, perfect for getting to bed before Santa arrives. It’s creamy, cheesy and super hearty. (via Simply Delicious)
Roasted Sweet Potato Risotto
Hearty winter veggies meet warm and cheesy risotto. Scoop this up into big bowls and serve with a generous glass of vino. (via How Sweet It Is)
Slow Cooker Honey Glazed Ham
Prepare a traditional honey glazed ham for Christmas dinner with your choice of healthy side dishes, and have plenty of leftovers for the week! (via Vikalinka)
Garlic Butter Chicken
Serve over your favorite mashed potatoes or rice for a quick and easy Christmas meal. (via Averie Cooks)
Easy Cheese Enchiladas
Add a little spice to your Christmas dinner with this 30-minute recipe. (via Kathryn's Kitchen Blog)
Maple Glazed Salmon
Dress up your salmon in this sweet, tangy maple glaze that's perfect for Christmas dinner and beyond. (via Pink Owl Kitchen)
One Pot Turkey Pasta
Go easy on the dishes Christmas Day with this One Pot Turkey Pasta recipe, a crowd pleaser for sure! (via Feel Good Foodie)
Eggnog Sweet Potato Casserole
Topped with a crunchy pecan topping, this sweet eggnog-creamy casserole takes you from Christmas drink to dessert in one! (via Barley & Sage)
Chicken Piccata
Add your favorite comfort side to this panko-crusted piccata with buttery, lemon-caper sauce for a totally scrumptious Christmas meal. (via Culinary Hill)
Shakshuka
Breakfast for dinner never looked better, and it definitely helps with the whole PJ vibe. These eggs cook in a bath of tomato sauce, so they’re super low maintenance. Serve with plenty of crusty bread. (via The Cooking Jar)
Flatbread with Goat Cheese And Carmelized Onions
This easy flatbread is delicious on its own, or you can round it out with a fresh green salad. (via Garnish With Lemon)
Smoky Three-Cheese Fondue With Toasted Garlic Butter Croissants
Nothing beats sitting around the fire… unless you’re sitting around the fire with ooey gooey cheese. The toasted garlic butter croissants add a special treat too. Just make this already. (via Half Baked Harvest)
Spicy Thai Curry Noodle Soup
This soup is instant gratification in a bowl. It only takes 15 minutes to whip up the deeply flavored broth, so you can spend more time sipping eggnog by the tree. (via Heather Christo)
Baked Chile Rellenos With Homemade Turkey Chorizo and Poblano Cream Sauce
Mexican fare is the perfect strategy for a cozy night in. This version keeps things light with turkey chorizo. (via Cooking for Keeps)
Cranberry, Brie and Prosciutto Grilled Cheese
Grilled cheese gets an upgrade with seasonal cranberry jam, melty brie and prosciutto. (via Baker by Nature)
Ultimate Nachos
Believe it or not, there’s an art to the construction of a great nachos plate. This recipe takes you through all the vital components. (via Epicurious)
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