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    Home » Blog » Main Courses

    Christmas in July Recipes: Festive Fun for the Whole Family!

    Published: Apr 17, 2022 · Modified: Nov 1, 2023 by Karin and Ken · This post may contain affiliate links. 2 Comments

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    It may be the middle of summer, but that doesn't mean you can't get into the Christmas spirit! In fact, Christmas in July is a great time to start preparing for the holidays. We've got a bunch of festive recipes for you to try out this month. So gather your family around the kitchen table and get cooking!

    What is Christmas in July?

    Christmas in July is a time to celebrate Christmas… in July! Many people think of it as a way to beat the summer heat by enjoying all of their favorite Christmas traditions, like decorating the tree, singing carols, and eating holiday foods. Others use it as an opportunity to get a head start on their Christmas shopping. And still, others just use it as an excuse to throw a fun party!

    Who doesn't love a good party with a lot of good food included of course? Here are some great Christmas in July recipes to try. Check out our Christmas Smoker Recipes and Christmas Salmon Recipe too for even more wonderful ideas. You never know, you may find a new favorite holiday dish.

    I almost forgot desserts, if you're looking for Bundt Cake recipes or Easy Christmas Dessert Recipes With Few Ingredients you have come to the right place.

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    The air fryer is a great way to cook tasty and crispy turkey legs. Home cooks can easily make these at home, which tastes just as good if not better than what you find in restaurants.

    Air Fryer Turkey Legs
    Air Fryer Turkey Legs are easy to make, flavorful and crispy on the outside. This fair food can be made at home and tastes just as delicious.
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    The slow cooker does all the work for you with this delicious and tender dish. It's juicy, flavorful - just perfect!

    Slow Cooker Turkey Breast
    Slow Cooker Turkey Breast is juicy, tender and flavorful turkey breast. Using the slow cooker takes all the work out of this tasty meal.
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    This delicious and comforting recipe will make you feel like a king or queen for the day. The perfect meal after all those long hours working hard

    Crock Pot Turkey Bolognese
    This slow cooker turkey bolognese recipe is filled with delicious flavors and textures. Try this turkey bolognese sauce for yourself.
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    Hard to resist this one pot turkey chili and biscuits at any time of the year!

    One-Pot Turkey Chili and Biscuits
    This one-pot turkey chili and biscuits is loaded with everything we love about chili and made healthier with turkey. The biscuits finish it off!
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    Turkey and Stuffing Casserole is a delicious, easy dinner to make any night of the week! It's perfect for Thanksgiving or anytime you want something comforting.

    Turkey and Stuffing Casserole
    Turkey and Stuffing Casserole is easy to make, and makes for a great weeknight dinner. Great Thanksgiving taste any day of the year!
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    Turkey Pot Pie is the perfect dish to use up your leftover chicken or rotisserie birds. With a stuffing crust, this pie has all of those savory flavors you love in one delicious slice.

    Turkey Pot Pie with Stuffing Crust
    Turkey pot pie with stuffing crust is a delicious dish that's perfect for using up leftover Thanksgiving turkey. This turkey stuffing casserole is also delicious with rotisserie chicken, so you can make it any time of year!
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    Turkey pot pie in a skillet with stuffing topping.

    With the perfect blend of meat and flavor, you can't go wrong with this oven-roasted turkey! From its skin to gravy - we've got it all.

    The Best Oven Roasted Turkey
    The Best Oven Roasted Turkey is perfect for any celebration! This moist, flavorful turkey and crispy turkey skin makes perfect gravy!
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    Turkey or Chicken Apple Brie Sandwich is a delicious sandwich that will have you coming back for more! Filled with apples, cheese, and leftover turkey or rotisserie chicken this dish simply can't be missed.

    Chicken Apple Brie Sandwich (Turkey Apple Brie Wrap)
    This sensational Chicken Apple Brie Sandwich (Turkey Apple Brie Wrap) is filled with apples, brie cheese, leftover turkey or rotisserie chicken and more!
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    A collage of two photos. The left photo is Chicken Apple Brie Sandwich held by hand. The right photo is Turkey Apple Brie Wrap held by hand.

    Turkey Club Wraps are the perfect easy lunch or dinner idea for those days you don't feel like cooking! All that's needed is leftover turkey, ham (or both!), dressing/dressing sauce plus some cheeses. Add in any veggies of your choosing then wrap them into homemade tortilla shells before biting down on everything together.

    Turkey Club Wrap
    Turkey Club Wraps are a perfect easy lunch or dinner idea! Use leftover or sliced turkey and/or ham, dressing, cheeses and your favorite vegetables to make the best turkey club wrap EVER!
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    This comforting meal is easy to make and perfect for any time of year. The rich, tangy taste will have your mouth watering as soon as you take a bite into this dish.

    Slow Cooker Ham and Rice Casserole
    Slow Cooker Ham and Rice Casserole is easy to make. This creamy casserole is a hearty and comforting meal the entire family will enjoy.
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    Ham salad pinwheels are a delicious and easy way to enjoy this classic picnic dish. You can serve them as sandwiches or wraps, so you might want two of each.

    Ham Salad Pinwheels
    These Ham Salad Pinwheels are simple to make and pack a punch of delicious flavor that everyone loves. Ham salad wraps are the perfect party appetizer or finger food and can be made for any occasion.
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    These best tortilla wrap recipes will make your sandwich dreams come true. You're just one click away from our Ham and Cheese Wraps recipe, too.

    Ham and Cheese Wraps
    The best tortilla wrap recipes are right here with some easy pinwheel sandwich recipes. Give all of them a try today! You'll love them and our bonus leftover Ham and Cheese Wraps recipe too!
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    Collard Greens is a delicious and simple dish that will delight your guests. The flavor of the Collards married with ham hocks makes for an unforgettable side to any meal, perfect for both lunch and dinner.

    Southern Collard Greens Ham Hocks
    Collard Greens with ham hocks are tender and savory. This southern style side dish is a crowd pleaser and simple to make.
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    Juicy, sweet, and fast. This is the way to cook ham! Imagine a spiral slice of juicy goodness that's cooked right in your air fryer with Pineapple rings on top for retro flair - what could be more perfect?

    Air Fryer Ham with Pineapple Glaze
    Air Fryer Spiral Ham is juicy, sweet, and takes very little time to make. This delicious air fryer ham is flavored with pineapple, brown sugar, and Coca Cola. Cooking ham in the air fryer saves all the mess and heat of traditional preparation, and it frees up the oven for other dishes.
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    This honey mustard baked ham is a delicious and easy recipe that you can't go wrong with. The sauce adds such depth, it's on every menu!

    Honey Mustard Glazed Ham
    Honey Mustard Glazed Ham is sweet, tangy, and undeniably good. This honey and mustard baked ham recipe has all the smoky saltiness we all love in a ham. Plus the honey mustard ham glaze turns into the most mouth-watering sauce you’ll ever come across.

    This brown sugar ham recipe with a tangy glaze is sure to delight your guests. With an unbeatable combination of sweet and salty, this delicious treat will make you feel like royalty!

    Brown Sugar Ham with Teriyaki Glaze
    This brown sugar ham recipe with teriyaki glaze will delight the taste buds and impress your guests. With a combination of sweet and tangy, this brown sugar-glazed teriyaki ham is bursting at the seams with flavor!
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    Not only is this Dr. Pepper Crock Pot Pineapple Ham so easy to make, but the flavor combinations are out of this world! You'll be shocked when you try it- especially since they're using a slow cooker for cooking.

    Dr Pepper Glazed Ham (Crockpot or Oven)
    Want to know the secret to make the best crockpot ham? Add some soda pop!!  Cooking ham in the crockpot has never been better than this Dr. Pepper ham recipe. 
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    Finished slow cooker ham with dr pepper glaze.

    This cream cheese corn casserole is always a winner. You won't be able to stop at just one bite of this delectable dish! 

    Cream Cheese Corn Casserole with Bacon and Ham
    Cream Cheese Corn Casserole is a filling and decadent side dish made with cheese, ham, and bacon. This savory, cheesy corn casserole recipe is loaded with flavor, and is a popular holiday side dish that can be enjoyed anytime.
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    Here's a great recipe for spiral ham cooked in an instant pot. You can make it with delicious scalloped potatoes and have the soup too!

    Instant Pot Spiral Ham
    If you've ever wondered how to cook ham in an instant pot, I have the best instant pot spiral ham recipe for you. Whether you're preparing a scrumptious dinner feast or a busy weeknight meal, ham in the instant pot is ideal.
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    Sliced instant pot spiral ham on a plate with broccoli and mashed potatoes.

    The taste of this Maple Dijon Boneless Spiral Ham recipe is one you'll never forget!

    Dijon Maple Glazed Spiral Ham
    This Dijon Maple Glazed Spiral Ham recipe is so delicious and perfect for entertaining or when you want an easy meal with great leftovers. The Dijon and maple glaze is sweet, tangy and so full of flavor. Plus, the ease of preparation you get with a boneless spiral ham can’t be beat!
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    Cheesy Ham Roll-Ups are the perfect choice to make any day special! With a delicious cheesy mixture that goes beautifully with your favorite meats, you'll find yourself unable to stop eating these tasty treats.

    Cheesy Ham Roll Ups
    Cheesy Ham Roll Ups are addictive and perfect for any occasion! Use your favorite sandwich meat. This cheesy mixture goes beautifully with them all!
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    These Easy Baked Ham and Cheese Pinwheels are so quick and easy to make with just some ingredients that you most likely have right now.

    Easy Baked Ham and Cheese Pinwheels
    Easy Baked Ham and Cheese Pinwheels are so quick and easy to make! Your favorite sandwich meat, cheese, garlic butter and refrigerated pizza dough is all you need!  The possibilities are truly endless and a delicious result every time.
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    Easy Baked Ham and Cheese Pinwheels

    This easy smoked guacamole recipe is a great party appetizer or dinner staple. The smoker adds an extra special flavor that you won't be able to resist!

    Smoked Guacamole
    This easy smoked guacamole recipe is perfect to serve up as a fun and flavorful dip for parties or for dinner on all your Mexican favorites. The smoker adds a special layer of flavor making this dip exceptional.
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    Smoked guacamole in a bowl surrounded by yellow and purple corn tortilla chips.

    Tastes like a creamy pumpkin pie should, with the perfect amount of sweetness and spice to make your mouth water. This delicious dish is cooked in an amazing smoker filled up on maple wood for those extra flair points.

    Smoked Pumpkin Pie
    A creamy pumpkin pie recipe that's cooked in a smoker with maple wood to enhance the pumpkin flavor with a smokiness that tastes amazing.
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    Fork biting into a slice of smoked pumpkin pie to take a bite.

    A succulent maple-sweetened pecan pie filling is layered between two perfectly flaky and buttery crusts. The smoke from your smoker will enhance the flavor of this delicious dessert, so don't be shy when adding it in.

    Smoked Pecan Pie
    A perfectly flaky and buttery crust is filled with a maple sweetened pecan pie filling. Cooking the pie in the smoker adds a layer of smokiness to the sweet flavor of the pie.
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    Slice of smoked pecan pie on a plate topped with ice cream.

    We make this easy gingerbread ice cream every chance we get.

    Gingerbread Ice Cream
    Homemade gingerbread ice cream makes a delicious dessert that combines the quintessential flavors of gingerbread cookies with the smooth, creamy texture of ice cream. Made with just four ingredients, this no-churn ice cream is sure to be a hit!
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    Two scoops of gingerbread ice cream on a waffle cone.

    I can't wait for you to try this milkshake.

    Gingerbread Milkshake
    This gingerbread milkshake recipe combines the best of both worlds: the warm and cozy flavors of gingerbread with the creamy goodness of a milkshake. It makes a tasty beverage for the holiday season or one you can enjoy whenever you're craving a flavor-packed milkshake!
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    A gingerbread milkshake on a table ready to drink.

    The perfect side dish for any meal, this green bean casserole is a smoked spin on an old classic! Put it onto your holiday table and watch how fast they disappear.

    Smoked Green Bean Casserole
    Cooking green bean casserole in a smoker puts a different flavor spin on this classic favorite! Put this smoked green bean casserole on your holiday table and watch how fast it disappears! A tasty side dish fit for any meal, any time.
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    Smoked green bean casserole served up on. a plate with serving bowl in background.

    Maple glazed donuts have a sweet and smoky flavor that will make your mouth water. They're perfect for breakfast or any other time of day!

    Smoked Maple Glazed Donuts
    Maple Glazed Donuts are simple and delicious and full of a sweet and smoky flavor.
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    This spicy, cheesy chicken dip is sure to please any Crowd. Juicy chunks of rotisserie chickens with buffalo sauce and lots-o' cheese flavors cooked up in a smoker adding that lightly smoked flavor you love so much!

    Smoked Buffalo Chicken Dip
    An easy to make spicy, cheesy chicken dip that's sure to be a crowd pleaser. Juicy chunks of rotisserie chicken with buffalo sauce and lots of cheesy flavors, cooked up in a smoker adding a lightly smoked flavor.
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    Closeup of smoked buffalo chicken dip in pan.

    This smoked cream cheese has an incredible flavor that you can use in all sorts of dishes. It's perfect for snacking, or adding some extra depth when cooking other foods.

    Smoked Cream Cheese
    This smoked cream cheese recipe is a tasty snack or dessert. This dip recipe creates apple pie, cinnamon sugar, pumpkin pie, taco or BBQ flavored cream cheese.
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    An overhead shot of smoked cream cheese dessert on white plate.

    The flavors of the smoked salmon combined with mayo make for a fresh, tasty dip that will be sure to please any guest at your next party or get-together.

    Smoked Tuna Dip
    This smoked tuna dip recipe takes tuna to an entirely different place. This smoky, delicious dip is the perfect appetizer for any occasion.
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    These sweet potato wedges are the perfect side dish for any meal. They're coated in brown sugar, cinnamon, and perfectly smoked - what more could you want?

    Smoked Sweet Potatoes
    This smoked sweet potatoes recipe is something totally different. Coated with brown sugar, cinnamon and perfectly-smoked, these sweet potato wedges are to die for!
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    The smoke from these carrots fills the room with a sweet aroma as they sizzle in their honey glaze. If you're looking for an easy side dish, this is it!

    Smoked Honey Glazed Carrots
    These smoked carrots with honey glaze are perfect with almost any main dish. This smoked carrots recipe is so easy and so good. Try it!
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    Smoked Cauliflower is a simple side dish that's full of rich garlic flavor. This makes for an amazing low-carb vegetable option!

    Smoked Cauliflower
    Smoked Cauliflower is an easy side dish that is full of smoky and garlic flavor. This makes for a great low carb vegetable side dish.
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    The aroma of smoked asparagus is enough to make your mouth water and you can't beat the taste. It's an easy side dish that tastes great with just about anything.

    Smoked Asparagus
    Smoked Asparagus is so easy to make, it is also flavorful, delicious and makes for a healthy side dish.
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    The smoke from the pineapples compliments its sweetness, making for an amazing flavor that you will be surprised to find in such a simple dish.

    Smoked Pineapple
    Smoked Pineapple is a simple dish that combines both sweet and smoky flavors. You will be amazed at how delicious this fruit turns out.
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    This tasty dip will smoke you up! The smoky flavor of the Salsa is a perfect complement to any Mexican meal, and it's easy enough that even those without much experience can make them.

    Smoked Salsa
    Smoked Salsa is a smoky and creative take on this traditional dip. Pull out your favorite tortilla chips and enjoy a dip of this tasty dip.
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    This easy-to-make smoked cream cheese crab dip is bursting with a smoky flavor. It's perfect for a party and not too hard work!

    Smoked Crab Dip Recipe
    This easy smoked cream cheese crab dip recipe is bursting with smoky flavor. Easy to make, it's heavy on taste and not on work! Try it for yourself!
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    So, gather your family and friends, break out the holiday recipes, and get ready to celebrate Christmas in July! We hope you enjoy these festive fun ideas. What is your favorite way to celebrate Christmas in July?

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    1. Pauline

      March 04, 2023 at 8:38 am

      5 stars
      Love this collection of recipes Thanks for sharing them I’ll be trying almost all of them Thanks again KD you’re great!

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      • Karin and Ken

        March 04, 2023 at 7:22 pm

        I hope you enjoy almost all of the recipes you try. We enjoy them all. Please let me know when you try a favorite. I’d love to hear. All the best. Karin

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