As the holiday season rolls around, we say hello to seasonal lattes, cozy clothes, and of course, all the delicious foods that are cooked on Christmas day.
From side dishes to show-stealing mains, here are the most popular food consumed on Christmas day.
1. Turkey
If you’re not a vegetarian, there’s a good chance that you’re eating Turkey on Christmas day. Whole roasted or prepared some other way, this is one of the most popular dishes on Christmas, especially because it goes with so many different sides.
2. Roasted potatoes
Is there any holiday side more classic than roasted potatoes? The vegetarian potatoes are creamy on the inside, and crispy on the outside. Or, however you like to prepare them to your preference. That’s the beauty of this versatile starch-based ingredient.
3. Gravy
Yes, gravy is so popular that it warrants its own write-up. Your food would be plain and dry without it, and it adds a decadent drizzle (or heavy pour) of delicious creaminess to any dish. Consider a mushroom based gravy as well if vegetarians are present.
4. Stuffing
Whether you make this holiday tradition with veggie broth or turkey stock, the flavors of onions and sage are just so cozy and winter-appropriate. Leftover stuffing with eggs, meat, and pretty much anything else is our favorite thing in the world. Why is it that stuffing only seems to get better the longer it sits in the fridge?
5. Pigs in blankets
Although they’re more of an appetizer, these tiny meat and puff pastry bites are always a massive hit at holiday parties and family dinners alike. Best of all? There are several tasty frozen options that taste absolutely divine and require zero prep.
6. Cranberry sauce
All the rich and creamy foods of Christmas need something taste and acidic to cut that cream. Cranberry sauce or jelly has all those qualities and a tinge of sweetness. No matter what holiday spread you see, you’ll almost always sport cranberry sauce.
7. Smoked salmon
Christmas brunch is just as important as Christmas dinner to some people, and smoked salmon with bagels is a must for your spread. Whether being served in a classic tiny food presentation or as a bagel bar sort of set up, on Christmas morning these are in many households.
8. Roast beef
For carnivores who prefer red meat to white meat, this is a decadent option that will have people scooping up seconds and thirds. Add ingredients like thyme or mustard to really make those flavors pop.
