27 Holiday Favorites That Still Need One More Spot on the Menu

I’ve been thinking about all the cozy dishes we look forward to every season, and how a few holiday classics always seem to deserve a little extra love. Some of these long-time favorites just slip right back into the lineup like they never left. As I was looking through this gallery, I kept finding myself wanting to snag one more idea for the menu. Honestly, it feels like the perfect excuse to try something new without letting go of the traditions we adore.

Slow Cooker Pot Roast That Steals the Show

A plate of slow cooker pot roast with gravy, garnished with carrots, mushrooms, and potato chunks. A small dish of extra gravy lies in the background on a gray napkin. The meal is served on a white plate against a light blue surface. — Slow Cooker Pot Roast With Homemade Mushroom Gravy. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

This Slow Cooker Pot Roast is made with chuck roast and veggies simmered in a thick broth, and topped with homemade mushroom gravy.
Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Pot Roast With Homemade Mushroom Gravy

Creamy Yukon Potatoes That Wow Guests

Butter on top of a bowl of mashed potatoes. — Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes with Mascarpone Cheese. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

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One bite and you’ll agree these are the BEST make ahead mashed potatoes. This creamy side dish can be reheated in the slow cooker.
Get the Recipe: Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes with Mascarpone Cheese

Crispy Oven Roasted Potatoes You’ll Love

A serving bowl of crispy potatoes and onions. — Oven Roasted Potatoes And Onions. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Try some easy oven roasted potatoes and onions for a spectacular side dish that is great with any meal.
Get the Recipe: Oven Roasted Potatoes And Onions

Balsamic Asparagus & Mushrooms Delight

A platter of asparagus with mushrooms next to a container of balsamic vinegar — Roasted Balsamic Asparagus And Mushrooms. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Balsamic roasted asparagus and mushrooms is a great way to enjoy fresh produce. Roasting brings out so much flavor and it’s quick and EASY.
Get the Recipe: Roasted Balsamic Asparagus And Mushrooms

Peppercorn Sauce That Elevates Steak

Sliced steak au poivre topped with creamy peppercorn sauce on a white plate, with a black fork, vintage knife, mashed potatoes in a bowl, and extra sauce au poivre in a glass nearby, all set on a light gray cloth. — Creamy Au Poivre Sauce With Peppercorns. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Steak au Poivre recipes starts with peppercorns crusted steaks that are covered in a rich cognac and cream sauce. It comes together in 15 minutes.
Get the Recipe: Creamy Au Poivre Sauce With Peppercorns

Oatmeal Meatloaf That Steals the Spotlight

A close-up of a plate with slices of meatloaf, topped with a tomato-based sauce. The meatloaf is garnished with visible onion bits and is served with a fork and knife placed beside it. The plate is set on a textured surface and is part of a rustic table setting. — A Perfectly Moist Meatloaf Made With Oatmeal. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

This juicy Meatloaf is made with oatmeal for a heartier texture and flavor and paired with an elevated take on the classic ketchup glaze.
Get the Recipe: A Perfectly Moist Meatloaf Made With Oatmeal

Sheet Pan Chicken That Wows

Ranch chicken on a sheet pan with carrots and potaotes. — Sheet Pan Chicken And Potatoes With Carrots. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

This Chicken Ranch Recipe with Carrots and Potatoes is an easy, healthy weeknight sheet pan dinner you can prepare in 10 minutes.
Get the Recipe: Sheet Pan Chicken And Potatoes With Carrots

Holiday Broccoli Salad With Sweet Twist

A bowl of broccoli salad on a serving tray. — Broccoli Salad With Cranberries And A Honey Yogurt Dressing. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

You’re going to love this healthy broccoli salad served with a yogurt dressing that’s sweetened with honey. An old fashioned salad you’ll love.
Get the Recipe: Broccoli Salad With Cranberries And A Honey Yogurt Dressing

Sweet & Savory Grilled Corn Salad

A clear glass bowl of corn salad with blueberries. — Grilled Corn Salad With Blueberries. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

You’ll love this Grilled Corn Salad with Blueberries with a little cumin, onions and cilantro to give this a savory twist.
Get the Recipe: Grilled Corn Salad With Blueberries

Beef Stroganoff With Rich Mushroom Sauce

A bowl of beef stroganoff topped with sour cream. — Beef Stroganoff With Homemade Cream Of Mushroom Soup. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

This one-pot Beef Stroganoff is made with ground beef and homemade mushroom soup for an extra flavor boost.
Get the Recipe: Beef Stroganoff With Homemade Cream Of Mushroom Soup

Apricot-Glazed Chicken for the Holidays

Chicken breasts in a skillet with apricot sauce. — Bone-In Chicken With Dried Apricots. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Tender chicken with a sweet apricot sauce made from dried apricots, apricot jam, and white wine. A delicious twist on classic chicken!
Get the Recipe: Bone-In Chicken With Dried Apricots

Boursin Pork Chops That Impress

A spoon pouring gravy over pork chops. — Smothered Pork Chops With Boursin Gravy. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Seared until golden brown and served with a rich sauce, these Smothered Pork Chops with Boursin Gravy are the perfect comfort food.
Get the Recipe: Smothered Pork Chops With Boursin Gravy

Decadent Cornbread Pudding for Holidays

A spoonful of cornbread corn pudding. — Cornbread Corn Pudding. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Creamy, comforting and classic — this Southern-style baked cornbread
casserole features a custardy cornbread pudding base, mixed with toasted
cornbread and fresh or frozen corn.
Get the Recipe:Cornbread Corn Pudding

Sweet Potatoes & Pears With a Crunch

Balsamic vinegar being poured over roasted sweet potatoes. — Crispy Roasted Sweet Potatoes With Pears. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Not as sweet as sweet potato casserole, Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Pears is a healthy addition to your Thanksgiving or Holiday meal.
Get the Recipe: Crispy Roasted Sweet Potatoes With Pears

Garlic-Raisin Cauliflower That Shines

A black platter of roasted cauliflower with garlic next to serving spoons. — Roasted Cauliflower With Garlic & Raisins. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Roasted cauliflower with garlic, golden raisins and pine nuts adds a bit of sweetness to cooked cauliflower.
Get the Recipe: Roasted Cauliflower With Garlic & Raisins

Holiday Green Beans With Crispy Bacon

A bowl of Green Beans with Bacon and Onions, topped with crispy bacon pieces and caramelized onions, sits on a light cloth napkin with serving utensils. A small dish of extra bacon crumbles is nearby for added flavor. — Savory Green Beans With Bacon. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Turn ordinary green beans into a festive side with caramelized onions and crisp bacon that everyone will crave.
Get the Recipe: Holiday Green Beans With Crispy Bacon

Cheesy Holiday Chicken Breasts

Sliced chicken breasts on a bed of spinach on a plate. — Boursin Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breast. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Stuffed with creamy Boursin and topped with basil and prosciutto, this chicken is a holiday-worthy main dish.
Get the Recipe: Cheesy Holiday Chicken Breasts

Sweet & Nutty Holiday Pork Chops

A honey glazed pork chop on a plate with a knife and fork. — Pecan Pork Chops With Honey Glaze. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Caramelized and glazed with honey, these pecan-crusted pork chops are perfect for a festive feast.
Get the Recipe: Sweet & Nutty Holiday Pork Chops

Zesty Lemon Garlic Chicken

A slice of a chicken breast with a fork. — Tender And Juicy Lemon Garlic Chicken Breasts. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

This lemon garlic chicken is fast, flavorful, and perfect for a holiday weeknight or special gathering.
Get the Recipe: Zesty Lemon Garlic Chicken

Creamy Butternut Squash Casserole

A serving of butternut squash casserole. — Butternut Squash Casserole With Wild Rice. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Layered with wild rice and topped with parmesan, this creamy casserole is a must-add to any holiday table.
Get the Recipe: Creamy Butternut Squash Casserole

Festive Green Bean Potato Salad

A platter of green bean and potato salad. — Green Beans And New Potato Salad With Honey Vinaigrette. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

This green bean and new potato salad with honey vinaigrette adds bright, fresh flavors to your holiday menu.
Get the Recipe: Festive Green Bean Potato Salad

Gruyere Potatoes Au Gratin

Potatoes au gratin in a baking dish with a serving spoon. — Crispy Potatoes Au Gratin With Gruyere. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Stacked thin potatoes with melted Gruyere create the ultimate holiday side with crispy golden edges.
Get the Recipe: Gruyere Potatoes Au Gratin

Slow Cooker Holiday Pork

A serving fork removing slices of slow cooked pork tenderloin. — Slow Cooker Pork Tenderloin Recipe With Roasted Sweet Potatoes. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Juicy pork tenderloin and sweet potatoes slow-cooked to perfection for an effortless holiday meal.
Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Holiday Pork

Classic Slow Cooker Pot Roast

A platter of roast beef with carrots and potatoes. — Slow Cooker Pot Roast With Carrots And Potatoes. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Melt-in-your-mouth pot roast with carrots and potatoes makes for a classic holiday dinner everyone will love.
Get the Recipe: Classic Slow Cooker Pot Roast

Garlic Butter Ribeye Steak

A pan seared steak sliced on a serving platter. — Pan Seared Buttery Garlic Ribeye Steak. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Achieve restaurant-quality steak at home with garlic herb butter for a holiday-worthy main dish.
Get the Recipe: Garlic Butter Ribeye Steak

Juicy Holiday Grilled Pork Chops

A grilled pork chop next to a sweet potato on a plate. — The Juiciest Bone In Grilled Pork Chops. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Perfectly grilled, juicy pork chops that will be the star of your holiday menu in under 20 minutes.
Get the Recipe: Juicy Holiday Grilled Pork Chops

Quick Holiday Green Beans & Mushrooms

Easy Fresh Green Beans And Mushrooms. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

These crisp-tender green beans and mushrooms are an easy, flavorful addition to your holiday spread.
Get the Recipe: Quick Holiday Green Beans & Mushrooms

30 Potluck Dishes Grandma Swore By for Holiday Gatherings

A collage of four dishes: cheesy potato casserole with a crispy topping, green beans with bacon, a salad with pomegranate and parmesan, and a dessert reminiscent of cranberry dishes that deserve way more credit.

When it comes to holiday get-togethers, certain recipes have a way of stealing the spotlight—and some of the most memorable dishes are the ones grandma swore by. These potluck classics bring comfort and nostalgia to every table, making each holiday gathering feel extra special.
Grab it here: 30 Potluck Dishes Grandma Swore By for Holiday Gatherings

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