There’s something magical about gathering around the table during the holidays. From traditional favorites to decadent treats, holiday meals become a centerpiece for what the season is all about: togetherness.
As you plan your menu, we’ve rounded up our favorite holiday recipes to make your celebrations delicious, easy, and stress-free. Whether you’re craving holiday classics or looking to cook something new, these dishes are sure to please your holiday crowd!
Cranberry Brie Pull-Apart Bread
Sweet, savory, and creamy – this cranberry brie pull-apart bread is the perfect appetizer for a crowd to graze on. If you like things extra cheesy, double the amount of brie in the recipe.
Beer-Glazed Sausage Kabobs
These beer-glazed sausage kabobs are smoky-sweet and perfect to toss on the grill. Pair with an ice-cold stout for the perfect late fall pairing!
Camp Pecan Pie
What’s a holiday gathering without some pie? This camp pecan pie can be easily made at the campsite or at home. Whether you pronounce it “pee-can” or “peh-cahn,” you’ll love this classic pie recipe.
Grilled Bacon Wrapped Dates and Cranberry Mules
Everything tastes better wrapped in bacon, obviously. These bacon-wrapped dates make for an easy, crowd-pleasing app. Pair with a crisp, bubbly cranberry mule for even more holiday cheer!
Grilled Sweet Potatoes
Running out of oven space for the holidays? Toss these sweet potatoes into a foil pack and onto the grill for an easy and delicious side dish!
Pumpkin Dump Cake
Sure, fancy recipes can be fun. But sometimes, you just need something quick. This pumpkin dump cake is it – easy to throw together and perfectly delicious, it brings the best of the seasonal flavors together!
Holiday Toffee S’mores
Wanna kick your s’mores up a notch this holiday season? Try these toffee s’mores! With flaky sea salt and peppermint bark, these s’mores bring together great winter flavors on this classic camping treat.
Grilled Turkey Cranberry Sandwiches
Hot take: holiday leftovers might be even better than when you first serve them. These grilled sandwiches combine all those great leftovers into one delicious, melty meal.
Enjoy the Flavors of the Season
Food is many people’s favorite part of holiday gatherings, and for good reason. After all, who doesn’t love to eat? But food is more than nourishing – a holiday meal is a time to gather and truly connect with the ones you love. So, whether you keep it lowkey this year with a few simple, delicious dishes, or decide to go all out on a gourmet menu, these 8 recipes are guaranteed hits around your holiday table.
About the Author: Kampgrounds of America
Kampgrounds of America is the largest system of open-to-the-public campgrounds in the world, with over 500 locations across the United States and Canada. Founded in Billings, MT in 1962, KOA’s family of campground brands – KOA Journey, KOA Holiday and KOA Resort – today serve more than a million camping families each year. KOA is dedicated to “connecting people to the outdoors and each other” by providing people with a variety of camping experiences and the information they need to make the most of their camping trip. Read more of their camping and travel resources by visiting KOA.com/blog.
