Overused Christmas recipes. You know what we’re talking about. Those dishes that are served every year at every gathering. You might go to 3 different holiday gatherings and each time it’s the same old selection of Christmas dishes.
Stop making the overused Christmas recipes and make these instead so that you can mix it up and actually enjoy the holiday dinner!
Green Bean Casserole
You’ll most likely always see a green bean casserole on the table. It’s a delicious side dish and if you don’t want to leave it out this year, try one with some cheese in it. It brings a whole new flavor to the side and makes it even more delicious.
Green Bean Casserole Alternative – Try These Instead
Old School Coconut Cream Pie
Move over old school coconut pie and make room for a new and improved chocolate coconut pie to enjoy over the holidays.
Old School Coconut Cream Pie Alternative – Try These Instead
Christmas Roast
Try serving up a healthier and better for you roast for the holidays. You can still serve it with your favorite sides for a complete holiday meal.
Christmas Roast Alternative – Try These Instead
Packaged Gravy
Packaged gravy is easier to make but it’s so overused. Enjoy a flavorful homemade gravy with your Christmas dinner instead.
Packaged Gravy Alternative – Try These Instead
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Boring Mashed Potatoes
Toss out the boring mashed potatoes and come in with a new and better mashed potato recipe that doesn’t even require any boiling of the potatoes!
Boring Mashed Potatoes Alternative – Try These Instead
Christmas Ham
Scratch the ham off the grocery list for the holidays and serve another meaty main that’s delicious for the holidays.
Christmas Ham Alternative – Try These Instead
Classic Stuffing
Add some extra flavor while keeping it healthy and trade in your classic stuffing recipe for a healthier and even more flavored stuffing side dish.
Classic Stuffing Alternative – Try These Instead
Frozen Rolls
Make homemade dinner rolls or hot cross buns instead of frozen rolls to make the holidays dinner extra special.
Frozen Rolls Alternative – Try These Instead
Premade Pumpkin Pie
It’s so easy to make a flavorful homemade pumpkin pie at home so toss that idea of buying a premade pumpkin pie and make your own at home.
Premade Pumpkin Pie Alternative – Try These Instead
Pecan Pie Dessert
Pecan pie is a classic dish that’s served over the holidays. It’s also so sugary and bad for you. Change it up for a healthier version that still has the traditional flavors.
Pecan Pie Alternative – Try These Instead
Bland Mac and Cheese
Enjoy a more flavorful side dish for the holidays and serve up a flavorful mac and cheese side rather than the traditional bland version.
Bland Mac and Cheese Alternative – Try These Instead
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Meatball Appetizers
Cocktail meatballs are out and a new flavorful version is in. The easy to make meatballs are a healthier version than the traditional.
Meatball Appetizers Alternative – Try These Instead
Cheesecake
Try going with something different when it comes to the holidays. Instead of serving cheesecake, go with a completely different dessert that’s just as flavorful.
Cheesecake Alternative – Try These Instead
Lava Cake
You don’t have to give it up completely, just go with a healthier version that’s still just as flavorful.
Lava Cake Alternative – Try These Instead
Skimpy Salads
Throwing together a simple salad is boring. Serve up a more filling salad that’s loaded with more flavor.
Skimpy Salads Alternative – Try These Instead
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Swap out your overused Christmas recipes for some new ones! They might just become a new family favorite!
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