Christmas Week Menu Plan
What to Make for the Christmas Holidays: a 5 Day Christmas Week Menu Plan. Includes breakfast, lunch and dinner ideas for the days leading up to Christmas, Christmas Day and Boxing Day.
So here’s the scenario, family arrives for Christmas 3 days before the big day and stay until Boxing Day. What do you make for meals? There’s a lot of food to make, and it’s not just for the big dinner…you’ve got 5 days of breakfast, lunch and dinner. That’s a lot. And I thought, since we’re hosting for the holidays this year, it might be helpful to share the meal plan I put together. If anything, it can give you a bit of inspiration for your own planning! Speaking of planning, if you need some help getting organized, make sure to download my free Christmas Kitchen Planner!
About This Meal Plan:
I made this meal plan for our family gathering of around 10 – 12 people, depending on the day. So you can adjust for your gathering size by either decreasing or increasing amounts. The meals are split out by day with links to any recipes that I have shared here on my website. I hope you find something delicious to make. Happy Holidays!
December 22 Meal Plan
Breakfast
- Wheat Berry Cereal or Oatmeal
- Fruit Salad
- Juice, Coffee
Lunch
- Tomato Soup or any Favourite Soup
- Grilled Cheese Sandwiches
- Veggies + Dip
Dinner
- Baked Beans with Ground Beef
- Baked Potatoes (slow cooker or oven)
- Mozzarella Parmesan Bread
- Dessert: treat + chocolate plate
December 23 Meal Plan
Breakfast
- Croissant Ham and Cheese Bake
- Grapefruit Halves
- Bran Muffins
- Juice, Coffee
Lunch
- Deli Turkey (or ham) Pesto Sandwiches
- Veggies + Dip
- Hummus + Chips
Dinner
- French Onion Soup
- Caesar Salad
- Dessert: treats + cookies
Christmas Eve Meal Plan
Breakfast
- Oatmeal Pancakes
- Orange Slices + Strawberries
- Sausages + Bacon
- Juice, Coffee
Lunch
- Pepperoni Pizza Sliders
- Veggies + Dip
Dinner
- Beef Tenderloin or Beef Roast
- Whipped Mashed Potatoes
- Sautéed Green Beans + Mushrooms
- Dinner Rolls
- Dessert: German Chocolate Cake
Christmas Day Meal Plan
Breakfast
- Wifesaver Breakfast Casserole
- Fruit Salad
- Cinnamon Buns
- Juice, Coffee
Lunch/Appetizers
Boxing Day Meal Plan
Breakfast
- Banana Bread Baked Oatmeal
- Fresh Fruit
- Juice, Coffee
Lunch
- Leftovers! Yes, leftovers are a perfectly acceptable meal! Gather up everything from the last few days, and let everyone make a plate.
Dinner
- Best Christmas Ham
- Scalloped Potatoes
- Steamed Green Beans
- Broccoli Salad
- Dinner Rolls
- Dessert: leftover treats
Don’t Forget the Treats + Desserts!
I hope this Christmas Week Menu Plan was helpful to you! Merry Christmas!
