The 40 Most Popular Christmas Eve Dinners for a Holly Jolly Holiday

Make your holiday dinner hollier and jollier with this collection of the 40 most popular Christmas Eve dinners. From fish to beef and much more, this collection of dinners features flavors that make the holiday season even more festive. Try salmon Wellington, bourbon-glazed ham, crock pot eye of round roast, and so many more.

Reverse Sear Beef Tenderloin

This Reverse Sear Beef Tenderloin recipe is sure to impress! It's simple to prepare and tastes amazing. Pair with your favorite side dish for a complete meal.
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Air Fryer Haddock

Breaded haddock cutlets garnished with lemon wedges and chopped parsley on a gray plate. — Air Fryer Haddock. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

Air fryer haddock is a delicious, healthier version of fried fish. It's crispy on the outside, flaky on the inside, and there's no oily mess!
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Air Fryer Catfish

Hand holding a breaded and fried catfish nugget. — Air Fryer Catfish Nuggets. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

This Air Fryer Catfish recipe features a flavorful coating and cooks up in just 15 minutes, perfect for a quick and delicious weeknight meal.
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Bourbon Glazed Ham

This bourbon glazed ham is savory and sweet with a hint of warmth from the bourbon. Cinnamon and clove give it that distinct holiday flavor that just makes everything feel a little more special.
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Easy Ham Sauce

A ladle is pouring thick gravy with visible chunks into a white bowl, creating a rich, flavorful sauce. — Easy Ham Sauce. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas

This sweet and savory Ham Sauce is the perfect addition to any ham recipe. It's simple and great served on sandwiches, with holiday ham, or any time you like!
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Holiday Roast Beef With Cranberry Balsamic Sauce

Slices of roast beef with rosemary and cranberry sauce on a white plate. — Holiday Roast Beef With Cranberry Balsamic Sauce. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

Holiday Roast Beef is delicious and tender roast beef that is excellent for a holiday dinner. Though you can serve this roast any day!
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Dr. Pepper Glazed Ham (Crock Pot And Oven)

Ham Recipe With Sweet Tangy Glaze. — Dr. Pepper Glazed Ham (Crock Pot and Oven). Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

This Dr. Pepper Ham makes a tasty twist for the classic baked ham! Even better you can make it in the Crock Pot or oven. A holiday ham everyone will love!
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Stove Top Pot Roast

Roast on mashed potatoes with gravy being poured on top. — Stove Top Pot Roast. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

This Stove Top Pot Roast is the perfect weeknight dinner. It requires minimal work, but the result has maximum flavor with the savory beef and tender veggies.
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Crock Pot Eye Of Round Roast

Slices of roast on plate. — Crockpot Eye of Round Roast. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

This Crock Pot Eye of Round Roast is a great way to get tons of flavor in a roast without a lot of ingredients. It slow cooks to tender perfection every time.
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Air Fryer Round Steak

Sliced roast beef with roasted potatoes, green beans, and tomatoes on a white plate, garnished with herbs. — Air Fryer Round Steak. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

Air fryer eye of round steak is tender, juicy, and perfectly cooked every time. It's a feast for any beef lover and so easy to make!
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Baked Honey Mustard Ham

Honey mustard glazed ham slices on a plate with mashed potatoes and peas.

Honey mustard glazed ham is sweet, tangy, and undeniably good. The simple honey mustard ham glaze turns your ham into the most mouth-watering sauce you'll ever come across.
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Maple Dijon Glazed Boneless Spiral Ham

Sliced spiral ham on serving plate. — Maple Dijon Ham. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

This Boneless Spiral Ham is the perfect baked ham recipe. It's covered in a sweet and tangy glaze of maple syrup and Dijon mustard that adds tons of flavor.
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Easy Instant Pot Spiral Ham

A sliced ham being brushed with glaze. — Easy Instant Pot Spiral Ham: Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

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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Salmon Wellington

Salmon Wellington is a stunning salmon recipe that's amazing for a dinner party. The salmon, cheese, and spinach remain soft and are coated in crispy pastry.
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Pesto Salmon

Air Fryer Parmesan Pesto Crusted Salmon Fillets. Photo credit: Xoxobella.

Pesto Salmon is easy to make, and bursting with flavor. This recipe makes for a great quick and simple healthy family dinner.
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Salmon Oscar

A plate with grilled pork chop topped with crab meat, asparagus, and a side of fresh salmon sauce, served on a wooden table. — Salmon Oscar. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

This salmon Oscar recipe takes the classic pairings of asparagus, lump crab, and bearnaise sauce with flaky, perfectly cooked salmon.
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Salmon A La Plancha

Grilled seafood fillet with garlic and herbs on a bed of asparagus, garnished with grilled lemon. — Salmon A La Plancha. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

This salmon a la placha is easy to make and so delicious. Salmon in cast iron always comes out golden brown on the outside and tender inside.
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Herb Crusted Salmon

A close-up of a baked salmon fillet topped with a crispy breadcrumb crust, garnished with chopped herbs, and served with a lemon wedge on a white plate. — Herb Crusted Salmon. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

This Herb Crusted Salmon is a great way to add texture to a simple salmon filet. It's seasoned with plenty of savory spices and fresh herbs to make it delish!
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Salmon Al Horno

picture of wild caught salmon fillets topped with lemon slices and herbs, accompanied by roasted asparagus — Salmon Al Horno. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

This salmon al horno recipe is so easy but so delicious. A few simple ingredients come together to create a dish that is so flavorful.
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Almond Crusted Salmon Recipe

salmon topped with a crust of herbs and chopped nuts, garnished with lemon slices on a white plate. — Almond Crusted Salmon Recipe. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

This almond crusted salmon recipe looks and tastes fancy, but it's super simple to make. It's loaded with flavor, not work.
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Easy Baked Bruschetta Salmon

Baked salmon topped with a colorful mix of cherry tomatoes and basil, served on parchment paper on a white countertop. — Easy Baked Bruschetta Salmon. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

Bruschetta Salmon is a delightful fusion of two beloved dishes - the classic Italian bruschetta and tender, flavorful salmon.
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Maple Bourbon Braided Salmon

Salmon in a dish garnished with herbs and spices with a lemon slice. — Maple Bourbon Braided Salmon. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

Maple Bourbon Braided Salmon is flaky, sweet, and savory fish that makes for an easy and healthy dinner idea.
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Olive Garden Herb Grilled Salmon

Close-up of a cooked salmon fillet on a plate, seasoned with herbs, highlighting salmon nutrition, with a fork and lemon in the background. — Olive Garden Herb Grilled Salmon. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

This copycat Olive Garden herb grilled salmon recipe is even better than the original, and it's so easy to make. It's the perfect healthy dish.
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Almond Crusted Walleye (Baked Walleye Recipe)

A fish filletcut in half on top of the other. — Almond Crusted Walleye (Baked Walleye Recipe). Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

This almond crusted walleye recipe features perfectly cooked, flaky walleye with an almond crust. You'll be hooked on this walleye recipe immediately!
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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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Creamy Tomato Pot Roast (Slow Cooker)

A plate of slow cooker roast beef with gravy and onions, served with mashed potatoes and steamed broccoli. — Creamy Tomato Pot Roast (Slow Cooker). Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

This tomato pot roast cooks slowly to tender perfection in a rich, creamy tomato sauce that's perfect with rice or potatoes.
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Sweet & Savory Balsamic Pork Roast (Slow Cooker)

A plate of sliced roasted meat topped with gravy and caramelized onions, served alongside mashed potatoes with a drizzle of gravy. A fork is placed nearby on a wooden table, making this one of the most delightful pork recipes for any meal. — Slow Cooker Sweet Balsamic Pork Roast. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

This slow cooker Balsamic Pork Roast is a robust and flavorful protein that's fit for weeknight or holiday dinners. It's sweet, tangy, and perfectly tender.
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The Best T-Bone Steak Recipe

Irresistible Skillet Recipes: Close-up of medium-rare steak slices topped with creamy sauce, garnished with rosemary sprigs, and accompanied by sautéed greens. — The Best T-Bone Steak Recipe. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

This T-bone steak recipe features a perfectly pan-seared T-bone steak with gravy and garlic spinach for a meal the whole family will love.
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Tri Tip Steak Recipe

A tri tip roast sliced on cutting board. — Tri-Tip Steak Recipe. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

This marinated Tri Tip Steak is seared and finished to perfection in the oven. Served with a zesty chimichurri sauce, this flavorful dish is great for any occasion.
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Easy Marinara Steak Pasta (Steak Spaghetti)

Make delicious steak pasta with perfectly cooked steak and a quick homemade tomato sauce! Steak spaghetti is sure to be a hit for dinner!
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Air Fryer Skirt Steak

Marinated and expertly seasoned, this Air Fryer Skirt Steak is bursting with flavor and cooks up in mere minutes, making it the perfect go-to recipe for busy weeknights.
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Smoked Flank Steak

Smoked flank steak in a citrus marinade for flavor and tenderness cooks up in the smoker with juicy, tender perfection.
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Air Fryer Ribeye Steak

Close-up of a medium-rare steak topped with melting herb butter, with a side of steamed broccoli, perfect for those looking for the ultimate main course. For added convenience, try preparing the steak in an air fryer for tender and juicy results. — Air Fryer Ribeye Steak. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

Air Fryer Ribeye Steaks are tender ribeye steaks that cook up quickly in the air fryer. You can enjoy these steaks in no time
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Air Fryer Filet Mignon

Bacon Wrapped Air Fryer Filet Mignon cooks up succulent pieces of filet mignon are wrapped in bacon and cooked in the air fryer.
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Air Fryer Porterhouse Steak

Close-up of medium-rare steak slices showcasing a seared exterior with a pink, juicy center, making it one of the best main courses to try, especially when cooked using the best air fryer. — Air Fryer Porterhouse Steak. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

Air fryer porterhouse steak cooks up tender and juicy every time. This air fried porterhouse steak is perfectly done and so delicious.
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Denver Steak Recipe

Sliced medium-rare steak-recipes served with roasted potatoes and steamed broccoli on a ceramic plate. — Denver Steak Recipe. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

This Denver steak recipe is so tender, juicy, and easy to make that it'll be your new favorite recipe. It's a hearty dish everyone loves.
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Baked Garlic Balsamic Steak

Baked garlic balsamic steak is tender, juicy, and loaded with sweet, tangy, and savory flavors. It's the perfect steak!
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Baked Cod With Panko

A piece of cod on plate missing a forkbite. — Baked Cod With Panko Recipe. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

This crispy Baked Cod with Panko is an easy and delicious way to enjoy a fish dinner. The outside is perfectly golden while it remains juicy in the middle.
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Easy Pan Fried Catfish

This recipe for Pan-Fried Catfish is a simple and delicious way to enjoy tender and flaky catfish. It's easy to make and easy to customize making it a family favorite even your kids will enjoy.
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Hot Honey Salmon

Baked Catfish No Breading

This recipe for Baked Catfish with No Breading is a simple way to prepare catfish that still results in tender, flavorful filets. It's the perfect protein to make a tasty dinner.
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