50 Festive Christmas in July Dinner Ideas

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50 Festive Christmas in July Dinner Ideas1/50 Grilled Huli Huli Turkey Drumsticks 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 55 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I’m never one to do things traditionally, so when it came time to hosting the holidays, I went in a completely tropical direction. Borrowing my favorite Hawaiian chicken recipe, I substituted turkey legs and have never looked back. —Jacyn Siebert, San Francisco, California Nutrition Facts: 8 ounces cooked turkey: 486 calories, 20g fat (6g saturated fat), 171mg cholesterol, 671mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 0 fiber), 57g protein. Start

your meal with these tasty Christmas in July appetizers

your meal with these tasty Christmas in July appetizers. Get extra festive by putting up beach holiday decor and playing Hallmark’s Christmas in July movies in the background. 2/50 Strawberry Lime Pretzel Salad 5 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Strawberry Lime Pretzel Salad Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 15 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I gave a classic summer salad a holiday twist by making green, white and red layers. The combination of salty, sweet, creamy and fruity is always a hit! —Renee Conneally, Northville, Michigan Nutrition Facts: 1 serving:

Cranberries and feta cheese add a bright touch to the colorful salad

407 calories, 25g fat (17g saturated fat), 55mg cholesterol, 368mg sodium, 40g carbohydrate (29g sugars, 1g fiber), 5g protein. 3/50 Festive Tossed Salad with Feta 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Festive Tossed Salad with Feta Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 10 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I like to serve this when we’re having company because it’s fast and easy, and it goes with just about anything. Cranberries and feta cheese add a bright touch to the colorful salad. It’s a snap to toss together with packaged greens. —Kate Hilts, Fairbanks,

Keep the party going with these Christmas in July cocktails, too

Alaska Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 156 calories, 11g fat (2g saturated fat), 5mg cholesterol, 344mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 2g fiber), 3g protein. Keep the party going with these Christmas in July cocktails, too. 4/50 Spinach Shrimp Fettuccine 7 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Spinach Shrimp Fettuccine Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I experimented for a couple of years before perfecting this colorful dish, and now everyone raves about it. This dish is easy and light, and it fits into my busy schedule. —Kristin Walker,

Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 2 vegetable, 1-1/2 lean meat

Suffolk, Virginia Nutrition Facts: 1-1/4 cups: 283 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated fat), 85mg cholesterol, 209mg sodium, 41g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 3g fiber), 17g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 2 vegetable, 1-1/2 lean meat. 5/50 Frozen Christmas Salad Test Kitchen Approved Frozen Christmas Salad Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My mom’s use of red and green cherries to decorate dishes at Christmastime inspired me to create this holiday dessert mold. It’s cool, creamy and fun to serve guests. —Pat Habiger, Spearville, Kansas. If you enjoyed

this, then you must check out our collection of Christmas salad recipes

this, then you must check out our collection of Christmas salad recipes. Nutrition Facts: 1 slice: 371 calories, 28g fat (12g saturated fat), 51mg cholesterol, 142mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (24g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein. Still hungry? Dig in to our best Christmas in July cookies. 6/50 Christmas Day Chicken 11 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Christmas Day Chicken Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I’ve been fixing this delicious chicken for Christmas dinner for over 10 years. It’s convenient since you refrigerate it overnight, then simply

coat with crumbs and bake

coat with crumbs and bake. It comes out crispy on the outside and tender and juicy on the inside. —Marcia Larson, Batavia, Illinois Nutrition Facts: 1 chicken breast half : 324 calories, 22g fat (8g saturated fat), 83mg cholesterol, 464mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 0 fiber), 24g protein. 7/50 8/50 Duo Tater Bake 22 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 1 hour Servings 2 casseroles (10 servings each) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I made this creamy and comforting potato dish for the holidays and it was a winner with my family. They said to

be sure to include it at every holiday dinner

be sure to include it at every holiday dinner. It’s a keeper! —Joan McCulloch, Abbotsford, British Columbia Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 236 calories, 12g fat (8g saturated fat), 38mg cholesterol, 246mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 2g fiber), 5g protein. 9/50 Contest-Winning Holiday Glazed Ham 9 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 2 hours 20 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I like to serve this juicy, mouthwatering ham with mashed potatoes and colorful vegetables. The apricot glaze is delicious, and the pineapple and cloves assure a truly lovely presentation. —Diane Freeman, Falkland,

British Columbia Nutrition Facts: 5 ounces ham: 248 calories, 6g fat (2g saturated fat), 87mg cholesterol, 1774mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 0 fiber), 32g protein. 10/50 Christmas Broccoli Salad Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 10 min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: What could be more Christmasy than a red and green dish? Plus, once people taste this crisp lightly dressed salad, I never have to worry about leftovers. Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 192 calories, 17g fat (3g saturated fat), 9mg cholesterol, 240mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 5g protein.

Even those who don’t like spinach seem to like this dish!

11/50 Steak Pinwheels 14 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved CHRISTINE MA/TASTE OF HOME Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I wow family and friends with this impressive-looking dish that’s as easy to make as it is delicious. Even those who don’t like spinach seem to like this dish! —Mary Ann Marino, West Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Nutrition Facts: 2 each: 320 calories, 16g fat (8g saturated fat), 96mg cholesterol, 271mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 2g fiber), 37g protein. 12/50 Cranberry Salad 83 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Creamy Cranberry Salad Recipe photo by

The keys are tangy fruit, fluffy marshmallows and crunchy nuts

Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: One of my piano students taught me the perfect lesson in holiday recipes: this fresh cranberry salad. The keys are tangy fruit, fluffy marshmallows and crunchy nuts. —Alexandra Lypecky, Dearborn, Michigan Nutrition Facts: 1/2 cup: 200 calories, 12g fat (7g saturated fat), 34mg cholesterol, 32mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (20g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein. 13/50 Holiday Potato Bake 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 40 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I have made this at Christmas

Happy, cherished family memories

for the past several years; my family requests this dish all the time, even when it’s not a holiday! Happy, cherished family memories. —Vickie West, Long Beach, California Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 271 calories, 19g fat (11g saturated fat), 52mg cholesterol, 375mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 7g protein. 14/50 Pesto Bread Test Kitchen Approved Pesto Star Bread Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 5 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I was excited to work with the Taste of Home Test Kitchen to make a savory version of

my Christmas Star Twisted Bread

my Christmas Star Twisted Bread. Pesto bread is perfect for the holidays (but it’s a showstopper at any time of the year). —Darlene Brenden, Salem, Oregon Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 193 calories, 9g fat (4g saturated fat), 26mg cholesterol, 339mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 5g protein. 15/50 Holiday Salad 19 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Holiday Lettuce Salad Recipe photo by Eric Kleinberg for Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 14 servings (1 cup each) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Light with a hint of sweetness, this lettuce salad recipe will make everyone excited

to eat their fruits and vegetables

to eat their fruits and vegetables. —Bryan Braack, Eldridge, Iowa Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 144 calories, 8g fat (2g saturated fat), 7mg cholesterol, 134mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 3g fiber), 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 fat, 1 starch, 1 vegetable. 16/50 Festive Meat Loaf Pinwheel 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Festive Meat Loaf Pinwheel Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 35 min Servings 20 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Dress up basic meat loaf for a special occasion dinner when company is visiting. This crowd-sized pinwheel features deli ham, Swiss cheese and

a homemade tomato sauce

a homemade tomato sauce. —Vera Sullivan, Amity, Oregon Nutrition Facts: 1 piece with 2 tablespoons sauce: 319 calories, 17g fat (7g saturated fat), 124mg cholesterol, 732mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 32g protein. 17/50 BBQ Turkey Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 3 hours 10 min Servings 24 servings (1-1/2 cups sauce) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I don’t remember where my sister found this BBQ turkey recipe, but it quickly became a family favorite. From the zesty, flavorful sauce and crispy skin to the juicy and tender meat, it’s the best holiday turkey

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