Christmas Dinner Make-Aheads

We are a week away from the big day.  Are you ready?  How about getting a head start on Christmas dinner and making some things ahead of time?  Did you know that you can make the mashed potatoes ahead of time?

Fantastic Mashed Potatoes can be made up to two weeks beforehand.

                              
 

Cheesy Brussels Sprouts can be made up to one day beforehand.

 

Homemade 10-minute Microwave Cranberry sauce can be made up to one week beforehand.

                             


The stuffing can be made ahead of time as well - 1-2 days ahead of time (stored in the fridge) or for longer storage, use the freezer.

Mom Doan's Turkey Stuffing

And for dessert, what about make-ahead mini cheesecakes?  You can even switch up the homemade cherry sauce for cranberry, if you want to be more festive.

Mini-cheesecakes

                                       

And let's not forget make-ahead birthday cakes for Jesus (you don't even have to decorate them.  Let the children do that and they will think that is the best part!):

Birthday Cakes for Jesus

                                  

And remember, you don't have to do it all on your own.  Make turkey dinner a potluck so you are not left doing it all.  Merry Christmas!