πŸ₯³ 15 Christmas Eve Dinner Ideas


Hi Reader!

As much as I'm looking forward to my family's famous Brown Bag Ham on Christmas day, I'm equally as excited for our traditional Christmas Eve feast.

There's just something about sizzling cajun butter sopped up with warm, homemade gluten free bread!

Your Christmas Eve meal doesn't have to be complicated to feel special, as these recipes prove. From make-ahead soups, stews, and casseroles, to simple risottos, and quick-cooking sheet pan meals, any of these elegant yet easy recipes would be perfect for your Christmas Eve dinner.

Psst! Don't miss a handful of tasty side dish ideas below.

#1 Cajun Shrimp

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#2 Gluten Free Lasagna

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#3 Shrimp & Asparagus Risotto

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#4 Easy Mushroom Risotto

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#5 Crock Pot Italian Beef Sandwiches

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#6 Stovetop Beef Stew

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#7 Easy Seafood Stew

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#8 Italian Wedding Soup

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#9 Mediterranean Shrimp & Vegetables

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#10 Spicy Shrimp Soup

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πŸ™Œ Easy Side Dish Ideas

πŸ”₯ Crock Pot Appetizer

Crock Pot Buffalo Chicken Dip

We love to set out appetizers to nibble on on Christmas Eve, and this slow cooker dip is one of the very best β€” and easiest.

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Creamy Chicken Wild Rice Soup

Thick, hearty, and ultra cozy, this soup will warm you from the inside out!

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​Christmas Crunch​

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