32 Christmas in July Recipes That Are Perfect for a Festive Summer!

Why wait for December to roll around, when you cook cook up all the flavors of Christmas any time of year? Hey, Hallmark is doing it. Why can't we? This collection of over 30 Christmas in July recipes is the perfect way to bring all the flavors of the holidays to your table without waiting FOR the holidays. Try slow cooker ham and rice casserole, Instant Pot cranberry sauce, slow cooker turkey legs, and so many more easy dishes full of holiday flavor.

One-Pot Turkey Chili And Biscuits

A bowl of chili topped with shredded cheese, sour cream, and oyster crackers, surrounded by ingredients including Pillsbury biscuits on a wooden table. — One-Pot Turkey Chili And Biscuits. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

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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Slow Cooker Turkey Bolognese

A plate full of pasta covered in sauce. — Slow Cooker Turkey Bolognese. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

This slow cooker turkey bolognese recipe is filled with delicious flavors and textures. Try this turkey bolognese sauce for yourself.
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Slow Cooker Ham And Rice Casserole

A wooden spoon holds a serving of grandma-approved casserole with broccoli, ham, and cheese, showing a creamy texture and topped with crunchy elements, over the main dish in a pot. — Slow Cooker Ham And Rice Casserole. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

This Slow Cooker Ham and Rice Casserole is easy to make. Not only is this meal delicious it is also hearty and comforting.
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Gingerbread Milkshake

A creamy, non-alcoholic milkshake topped with whipped cream, cookie crumbles, and a gingersnap cookie, served in a tall glass with a red and white striped straw. A bowl of cookies is visible in the background. — Gingerbread Milkshake. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

Gingerbread Milkshake
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Air Fryer Ham With Pineapple Glaze

A glazed ham with pineapple slices and cherries on top, garnished with parsley on a white plate. — Air Fryer Ham With Pineapple Glaze. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

Air fryer ham flavored with pineapple, brown sugar, and Coca Cola cooks up juicy, sweet, and takes very little time to make.
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Southern Collard Greens Ham Hocks

A plate of collard greens with diced ham, served alongside a piece of cornbread as a delicious side dish. — Southern Collard Greens Ham Hocks. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

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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Dr. Pepper Glazed Ham (Crock Pot And Oven)

A spiral ham with pineapple between slices. — Dr. Pepper Glazed Ham (Crock Pot And Oven). Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

Soda pop is the secret to the best crockpot ham!! Cooking ham in the crockpot has never been better than this Dr. Pepper ham recipe.
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Easy Instant Pot Cranberry Sauce

Close-up of a spoonful of glossy red berry jam, held above a blurred background featuring a white dish and yellow object. — Easy Instant Pot Cranberry Sauce. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

This tangy Instant Pot Cranberry Sauce, with a hint of orange and cinnamon, is the perfect accompaniment to your holiday table. Quick & easy!
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Cranberry Balsamic Sauce

Cranberry Balsamic Sauce is tangy and sweet and makes for the perfect relish to top meat with. No need to wait for the holidays to enjoy.
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Smoked Pineapple

A close-up of a piece of pineapple on a fork. — Smoked Pineapple. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

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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Gingerbread Ice Cream

A scoop of cookie dough ice cream being served from a container with cookie crumbles scattered around. — Gingerbread Ice Cream. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

Homemade gingerbread ice cream combines the quintessential flavors of gingerbread cookies with the smooth, creamy texture of ice cream.
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Smoked Carrots With Honey Glaze

Close-up photo of smoked carrots with parsley garnish, a fork taking one, sprinkled with black pepper and herbs. — Smoked Carrots With Honey Glaze. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

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

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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Slow Cooker Turkey Wings

A turkey wing on a plate with mashed potatoes and broccoli. — Slow Cooker Turkey Wings. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

This recipe for Crockpot Turkey Wings is simple yet delicious! The spice rub adds tons of flavor and the slow cooker keeps the turkey super juicy on the inside.
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Slow Cooker Turkey Legs

Two turkey legs on plate with forkful and mashed potato and broccoli. — Slow Cooker Turkey Legs. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

This easy recipe for Slow Cooker Turkey Legs is a must-try dinner. The turkey stays moist and juicy while taking on tremendous flavor from all of the spices.
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Air Fryer Turkey Legs

Three turkey legs on a white plate, garnished with a sprig of parsley. — Air Fryer Turkey Legs. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

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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Best Cranberry Sauce Muffins

If you haven’t sampled our leftover cranberry sauce muffins before then you’re in for a treat! These may be called “cruffins” in some circles
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Chicken Apple Brie Sandwich (Turkey Apple Brie Wrap)

Close-up of a hand holding a tortilla wrap filled with chicken, sliced apple, and a creamy sauce. — Chicken Apple Brie Sandwich (Turkey Apple Brie Wrap). Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

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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Cheesy Ham Roll Ups

A close-up of a hand holding a tortilla wrap with ham, cream cheese, and spinach, with more wraps visible in the background. — Cheesy Ham Roll Ups. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

These cheesy ham roll ups make the perfect meal. Serve these ham and cheese roll ups as a whole ham and cheese tortilla wrap or as roll ups.
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Cream Cheese Corn Casserole With Bacon And Ham

A plate of creamy corn garnished with bacon bits, parsley, and healthy vegetable sides. — Cream Cheese Corn Casserole With Bacon And Ham. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

Cream Cheese Corn Casserole is a filling and decadent side dish made with cheese, ham, and bacon. It's a favorite holiday recipe.
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Ham Salad Pinwheels

A hand picks up a ham and cream cheese pinwheel sandwich among others on a plate at a street food festival, showcasing the spiral filling. — Ham Salad Pinwheels. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

Ham Salad Pinwheels are simple to make and pack a punch of delicious flavor. They are the perfect party appetizer or finger food.
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Instant Pot Ham Recipe With Sweet Tangy Glaze

If you've ever wondered how to cook ham in an instant pot, I have the best instant pot spiral ham recipe for you.
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The Best Oven Roasted Turkey

Oven Roasted Turkey served on white serving tray with cherries around it as garnish, — The Best Oven Roasted Turkey. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

The Best Oven Roasted Turkey is simply the best turkey recipe! This article reviews preparing a turkey and how to cook a turkey in the oven!
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Turkey Club Wrap

A close-up of a halved roll up containing turkey, bacon, lettuce, avocado, and tomato, held in someone's hand. — Turkey Club Wrap. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

Turkey Club Wraps are an easy snack or meal idea! Leftover or sliced turkey and/or ham, bacon, cheeses, vegetables and more to make the best turkey club wrap.
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Smoked Sweet Potatoes

Close-up of a single piece of smoked sweet potato with a crispy, charred exterior, served on a white plate. — Smoked Sweet Potatoes. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

This smoked sweet potatoes recipe is something totally different. Brown sugar and cinnamon coat sweet potato wedges that are perfectly smoked
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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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Turkey Pot Pie With Stuffing Crust

A bowl of pot pie with vegetables and a golden-brown crust, served on a wooden table. — Turkey Pot Pie With Stuffing Crust. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

Turkey pot pie with stuffing crust gives us all the flavor of turkey and dressing without all the work. It's easy and so delicious.
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Slow Cooker 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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Smoked Asparagus

Grilled asparagus with seasonings on a wooden cutting board, garnished with lemon slices. A perfect choice among vegetable sides. — Flavorful Smoked Asparagus. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

Smoked Asparagus is so easy to make, it is also flavorful, delicious and makes for a healthy side dish. Perfect easy side dish for dinner.
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Smoked Buffalo Chicken Dip

A bowl of buffalo chicken dip topped with crumbled cheese and green onions, served with a celery stick and toasted bread slices, perfect as party food. — Smoked Buffalo Chicken Dip. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

Smoked buffalo chicken dip is easy to make and perfect for parties and get togethers! Juicy rotisserie chicken with lots of spicy, cheesy flavors cooked in a smoker for a touch of smokiness.
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Smoked Pecan Pie

A slice of pecan pie topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on a white plate, with a blurred smoker in the background. — Smoked Pecan Pie. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

Smoked pecan pie made with maple syrup and served up a light, flaky and buttery crust makes the most scrumptious pecan pie ever! Its cooked in the smoker adding a touch of smoky flavor to the sweetness of the pie.
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Smoked Pumpkin Pie

A slice of pumpkin pie topped with whipped cream on a white plate helps in a smoking cessation plan as a healthy alternative to cravings. — Smoked Pumpkin Pie. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

Bake up your pumpkin pie in the smoker to make a smoked pumpkin pie that's sure to be a hit! An ultra creamy and well-spiced pumpkin pie recipe that's even better with little hint of smokiness.
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