Here are 37 easy paleo Christmas dinner recipes from traditional holiday classics to family favorites. All are gluten-free, grain-free, and paleo versions for your whole family to enjoy.
Looking for ideas for your paleo Christmas dinner? Aren’t we all! The recipes here are all great options for main dishes (with a few side dishes and appetizers thrown in for good measure), to keep your Christmas dinner paleo-friendly. There are some “old favorites” that you can pretty easily convert to paleo recipes, too!
Even if your extended family isn’t on board with your paleo lifestyle, they will love these recipes for Christmas (or any holiday!) dinner. With paleo recipes, you get to cook with healthy fresh ingredients, which adds tons of flavor to these dishes!
While cooking your paleo Christmas dinner, keep in mind that you can make old favorites paleo (like sweet potato casserole or gratin). As usual, these paleo Christmas dinner recipes steer clear of dairy, grains, legumes, and refined sugar.
And if you or someone you’re cooking for is eating keto, check out these 30 amazing keto Christmas recipes.
Holiday meals that are are healthy and the whole family will love? Yes, please!
Paleo Christmas Dinner Recipes
Appetizers
Easy Smoked Shrimp – Cook Eat Well
Sweet Potato Soup (Paleo, Vegan, Whole30) – Cook Eat Well
Pancetta Stuffed Mushrooms – Paleo Effect
Chili Spiced Mixed Nuts – Cook Eat Well
Sour Cream and Onion Dip – The Roasted Root
Roasted Cauliflower Hummus – Cook Eat Well
Bacon-Wrapped Water Chestnuts – Fed and Fit
Deviled Eggs with Bacon and Chives – Cook Eat Well
Classic Tzatziki – Meatified
Antipasto Salad with Easy Italian Dressing – Cook Eat Well
Main Courses
Instant Pot Ham with Honey Mustard Pomegranate Glaze – Cook Eat Well
Easy Roast Turkey Breast (Paleo, Keto, Whole30) – Cook Eat Well
Standing Rib Roast – Primal Palate
Perfect Roasted Turkey – Our Paleo Life
Roasted Stuffed Pork Tenderloin – Paleo Cupboard
Slow Cooker Mushroom Pot Roast – Kalyn’s Kitchen
Slow Roasted Prime Rib – Autoimmune Wellness
Orange Glazed Ham – Paleo Leap
Fresh Baked Ham – The Paleo Mom
Italian Braised Lamb Shoulder – The Homegrown Paleo Cookbook
Roast Rib of Beef – The Lemon Squeezy
Crock Pot Whole Chicken – Cook Eat Well
Roasted Cornish Game Hens – Honey Ghee and Me
Succulent Roast Goose – Mark’s Daily Apple
Sides
Sweet Potato Casserole – Cook Eat Well
Roasted Christmas Cauliflower – Kalyn’s Kitchen
3-Ingredient Cranberry Sauce – Cook Eat Well
Paleo Stuffing – Cook Eat Well
Winter Harvest Salad with Maple Balsamic Dressing – Lexi’s Clean Kitchen
Paleo Creamed Spinach – I Heart Umami
Mashed Cauliflower with Garlic – Cook Eat Well
Easy Paleo Gravy – Cook Eat Well
Roasted Asparagus with Easy Blender Hollandaise Sauce – Cook Eat Well
Sweet Potato Gratin – Meatified
Roasted Turmeric Cauliflower – Paleo Hacks
Breads
Paleo Cornbread – Cook Eat Well
Dinner Rolls – The Paleo Mom
Easy Paleo Biscuits – Cook Eat Well
Paleo Popovers – Healing Gourmet
Paleo Banana Bread – Cook Eat Well
Whether you’re serving a classic roast on Christmas Day or seafood on Christmas Eve, these recipes will make a festive holiday meal. Don’t forget to finish that delicious paleo Christmas dinner off with some paleo Christmas cookies for dessert!
More Paleo Christmas Dinner Ideas
If you’re looking for more Christmas dinner recipes and holiday dessert ideas, here are some additional resources: