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Feed Everyone For $7 A Person This Christmas
We have the exact lineup, and we’ll tell you what each dish costs.
Christmas dinner for 6 to 8 people, under $60? It's possible! We mapped out a full holiday menu with affordable recipes you can pull off, whether you're cooking for family or hosting for the first time.
WHAT’S ON THE CHRISTMAS MENU:
Here's a quick look at each dish and why it made the $60 Christmas menu.
 | ★ Main · Tuscan Garlic Herb Roasted Chicken Whole chicken roasted with garlic and herbs in one pan. |
 | Side · Italian Roasted Mushrooms & Veggies Mushrooms, cauliflower, and tomatoes are roasted until tender. |
 | ★ Side · Sweet Potato Casserole Creamy sweet potatoes with marshmallow pecan topping. |
 | Bread · Baked Brioche with Camembert Pull-apart brioche baked around a wheel of melty cheese. |
 | ★ Dessert · Christmas Sugar Cookie Truffles No-bake cookie balls dipped in white chocolate. |
 | Drink · Christmas Champagne Cocktail Simple bubbly holiday drink you can make in minutes. |
★ = crowd favorite
The rest of the menu is just as good.
The $60 Christmas Dinner Plan
Here’s a full Christmas dinner plan for 6–8 people, under $60.
Course | Pick | Est. Cost |
|---|---|---|
Main | Tuscan Garlic Herb Roasted Chicken | ~$12 |
Side 1 | Italian Roasted Mushrooms & Veggies | ~$8 |
Side 2 | Sweet Potato Casserole | ~$6 |
Bread | Baked Brioche | ~$7 |
Dessert | Christmas Sugar Cookie Truffles | ~$5 |
Drink | Christmas Champagne | ~$6 |
Total: ~$44-50 | ~$7 per person
THE ONE PAN, ONE HOUR CHRISTMAS HACK
Cook the main and the sides at the same time!
The Sheet Pan Method
Sheet-Pan Roast Chicken & Vegetables
1. Preheat oven to 425°F
2. Place seasoned chicken in the center of a sheet pan.
3. Arrange chopped veggies around it
4. Drizzle olive oil, add salt, pepper, and rosemary.
5. Roast 45–55 minutes (until chicken hits 165°F).
6. Rest 5 minutes, slice, serve!
The Pan I Use: The Nordic Ware Half Sheet has been with me for 5+ years. Until now, no signs of warps or rusts.
What Home Cooks Are Saying
Catherine Bedegi ★★★★★ "Kitchen workhorse!"
"Love that these are made in the USA! They're sturdy, reliable pans that hold up beautifully and never warp. Just remember they aren't non-stick, so line or grease them, and wash by hand to keep them in great shape."
*this is a real review