Black Folks Soul Food Easy Christmas Dinner Menu
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When Christmas rolls in with twinkling lights and cozy kitchen vibes, there’s nothing quite like gathering ’round a soul food spread that tastes like celebration, memory, and pure joy. My easy soul food Christmas dinner menu is your guide to a holiday that feels like Grandma’s house — but with modern shortcuts you’ll appreciate. Think tender mains, sweet-meets-savory sides, and holiday desserts that make the whole room hum with “mm-hmm, that’s it right there!”
From Instant Pot time-savers to classic stovetop favorites, each recipe is crafted to bring folks together, warm the spirit, and serve up the kind of love only soulful cooking can deliver. So pour a little cheer, tie on your apron, and let The Soul Food Pot® walk you into a Christmas feast that’s comforting, convenient, and undeniably delicious.
This year, we’re keeping it easy… but we’re keeping it soulful!
What is a soul food Christmas dinner menu?
A soul food Christmas dinner menu is a celebration of Southern comfort, Black culinary tradition, and all the flavors that make the holiday feel like home. It’s the kind of spread where Black folks’ shrimp and grits show up for brunch, a pineapple-glazed soul food ham anchors the main event, and a velvety red velvet cake closes the night with a sweet “Amen.”
These recipes bring together the classics your family expects. The dishes passed down, remixed, and loved for generations, all in one easy, delicious lineup perfect for planning your Christmas feast.
Whether you’re hosting a traditional holiday dinner or pulling together a joyful potluck, this roundup serves up the soul food staples, modern shortcuts, and unforgettable flavors that make Christmas taste like community, culture, and pure comfort!
Soul food Christmas dinner main dish recipes
Your Christmas dinner doesn’t have to be complicated. Just soulful, satisfying, and full of that holiday magic. So, my easy soul food Christmas menu serves up the whole festive feast the one-pot, shortcut-friendly way, without losing an ounce of tradition.
From the show-stopping Christmas ham to the tiniest, butter-kissed kernel of corn, this roundup brings together the best soul food recipes to anchor your holiday table with flavor, comfort, and pure Southern soulful joy!
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Soul food Christmas sides
Soul food Christmas sides are where the comfort lives! Creamy, seasoned, simmered, and made with love. These dishes round out your holiday table with the same warmth and flavor our families have been passing down for generations.
Easy Christmas menu soul food desserts
These are the same beloved Southern soul food desserts our families have cherished for generations, now served with a fresh, contemporary twist. From Black folks’ banana pudding to that iconic strawberry pretzel salad we all grew up calling “strawberry pretzel pie,” this lineup brings sweetness, nostalgia, and pure holiday joy.
Here’s a roundup of Black folks’ favorite easy Christmas desserts to finish your feast with soul!
Soul food Christmas cocktails and drinks
Soul food Christmas cocktails and drinks bring the cheer, the comfort, and the clink! From cozy sips to celebratory pours, these holiday drinks tie your whole feast together with flavor, festivity, and a little bit of Southern sparkle.
A soul food Christmas dinner is more than a meal… It’s legacy, laughter, and love served one dish at a time. However you celebrate, may your table be full, your kitchen be joyful, and your holiday be seasoned with all the comfort, tradition, and tenderness that make this season so special!
Merry Christmas, You Beautiful Soul — may every bite bring you home!
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Equipment
- Large baking pan
- Hand-held or stand electric mixer
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pound sweet potatoes washed, scrubbed, and unpeeled (equals about 3 cups)
- 12 oz evaporated milk 1 can
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 2 eggs
- 5 tablespoons butter unsalted butter, melted (or vegan butter)
- 2 tablespoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ginger minced
- 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground cloves
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Wash and scrub the sweet potatoes and set them aside, then preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- You can use either homemade or store-bought uncooked pie crust, dough, or shell in a pie pan. If you’re using your own pie pan, grease it, place the uncooked pie crust in it, and set it aside.
- Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or foil, place the sweet potatoes on it, and roast the sweet potatoes in the oven for 40 minutes or until tender.
- Remove the cooked potatoes from the oven, and once the sweet potatoes have cooled, the skin will easily peel away, revealing the soft, roasted flesh.
- To prepare to make the pie filling, gather 3 cups of sweet potato flesh.
- Add the softened sweet potato flesh, evaporated milk, brown sugar, egg, melted butter, vanilla extract, ginger, nutmeg, cinnamon, ground cloves, and salt to a large bowl.
- To make the pie filling, combine the potato flesh with the ingredients using an electric mixer at high speed until smooth.
- Pour the sweet potato pie filling into the unbaked pie crust.
- Bake the sweet potato pie at 350 degrees F for 30 minutes or until the filling is firm and puffed in the center. (Keep in mind, that oven temperatures will vary the cooking time.)
- Let the pie cool for at least 4 hours or overnight before garnishing or slicing.
- Optionally, garnish with whipped cream and sprinkle cinnamon on top. Serve warm and enjoy!
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