As the holiday season approaches, it’s time to think about what delicious dishes you’ll serve at your festive gatherings. If you’re planning a traditional dinner, we have some classic recipes that are sure to please your guests. From glazed ham to creamy potato salad, these dishes will make your holiday meal memorable. Here are five holiday dinner recipes including ham, green beans, potato salad, cream corn, and deviled eggs.
**1. Glazed Holiday Ham**
A centerpiece for many holiday dinners is the ham. This recipe features a beautifully glazed exterior with a moist and tender interior.
**Ingredients:**
– 1 whole bone-in ham (about 8-10 pounds)
– 1 cup brown sugar
– 1/4 cup whole grain mustard
– 1/4 cup honey
– Cloves for studding
**Instructions:**
1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C).
2. Score the surface of the ham in a diamond pattern and stud with cloves.
3. Place the ham in a roasting pan.
4. In a bowl, mix together brown sugar, mustard, and honey into a smooth glaze.
5. Brush the glaze over the ham generously.
6. Cover with foil and bake for about 2 hours (15 minutes per pound), basting every 30 minutes with the drippings.
7. Remove foil in the last 30 minutes of baking to allow the outside to get sticky and caramelized.
8. Let rest before slicing.
**2. Sautéed Green Beans with Garlic**
Green beans are a simple yet delicious side that adds color and nutrition to your holiday table.
**Ingredients:**
– 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
– 2 tablespoons olive oil
– 3 cloves garlic, minced
– Salt and pepper to taste
**Instructions:**
1. Blanch green beans in boiling water for about 3 minutes until bright green but still crisp.
2. Drain and immediately plunge into ice water to stop cooking.
3. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
4. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
5. Add green beans, salt, and pepper.
6. Sauté everything together for another 5 minutes until the beans are tender-crisp.
7 Serve warm.
**3.Creamy Potato Salad**
A must-have at any holiday meal this creamy potato salad is both hearty and flavorful.
**Ingredients:**
– 3 pounds potatoes (Yukon gold or red potatoes), boiled and cubed
– 1 cup mayonnaise
– 1/4 cup sour cream
– 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
– 1/2 cup diced celery
– 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
– Salt and pepper to taste
**Instructions:**
1 Combine mayonnaise sour cream mustard celery onion salt and pepper in a large bowl Mix well
2 Add cooled cubed potatoes to this mixture ensuring each piece is well-coated
3 Refrigerate for at least an hour before serving allowing flavors to meld Serve chilled
**4 Cream Corn Like Grandma Made It**
This cream corn recipe is as comforting as it gets rich creamy with just enough sweetness
**Ingredients:**
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