Christmas Day Special: Try Top 10 Crazy Foods This Christmas Day (With Recipes)

Christmas Day is the most wonderful time of the year, and what better way to celebrate than with an extravagant feast? While traditional Christmas meals like turkey, ham, and stuffing take center stage, why not spice things up this year by trying some unique and crazy foods that will leave your guests talking for days? From extravagant desserts to quirky appetizers, here are the top 10 crazy foods you must try this Christmas Day, complete with recipes!

1. Christmas Sushi Rolls

Ingredients:

• 2 cups sushi rice
• 1/4 cup rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 sheet nori (seaweed)
• 2 oz smoked salmon
• 1/4 avocado, sliced
• 1 tablespoon cranberry sauce
• A sprinkle of sesame seeds (optional)

Instructions:

1. Cook sushi rice according to the package instructions. Once done, mix rice vinegar, sugar, and salt into the warm rice and let it cool.
2. Lay a sheet of nori on a bamboo sushi mat and spread the rice evenly over it, leaving a small border at the top.
3. Add smoked salmon, avocado slices, and a small spoonful of cranberry sauce in the center of the rice.
4. Roll the sushi tightly using the sushi mat, then slice into bite-sized pieces. Optionally, sprinkle with sesame seeds for an added crunch.

2. Festive Turkey Cupcakes

Ingredients:

• 1 box stuffing mix (or homemade stuffing)
• 1 cup mashed potatoes
• Gravy for drizzling
• 12 mini muffin pans
• Parsley for garnish

Instructions:

1. Prepare the stuffing mix according to package instructions, then spoon small portions into the muffin tin to form mini “cakes.”
2. Top each stuffing cake with a dollop of mashed potatoes, shaped like frosting.
3. Drizzle with warm gravy and garnish with parsley to resemble a turkey garnish. Serve immediately for a festive look!

3. Gingerbread Cheeseburger

Ingredients:

• 2 gingerbread cookies (cut into round shapes)
• 1 scoop spiced cake or gingerbread cake (as the patty)
• Yellow frosting (for cheese)
• Red frosting (for ketchup)
• Green frosting (for lettuce)

Instructions:

1. Bake gingerbread cookies and cut them into round shapes. These will serve as your burger buns.
2. Prepare a gingerbread or spiced cake mix, bake it, and cut out small, patty-sized rounds to create the “burger patty.”
3. Stack the patty between the gingerbread cookie buns, then decorate with yellow frosting for cheese, red for ketchup, and green for lettuce.

4. Eggnog Pancakes

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
• 2 eggs
• 1 1/2 cups eggnog
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 2 tablespoons melted butter

Instructions:

1. In a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
2. In another bowl, whisk together eggs, eggnog, sugar, and melted butter.
3. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
4. Heat a non-stick pan or griddle over medium heat. Pour the batter onto the pan and cook for about 2 minutes on each side, or until golden brown.
5. Serve with spiced whipped cream, a sprinkle of cinnamon, and a drizzle of maple syrup.

5. Christmas Tree Macarons

Ingredients:

• 1 3/4 cups powdered sugar
• 1 cup almond flour
• 3 egg whites
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• Green food coloring
• Buttercream frosting (for filling)
• Edible glitter or sprinkles

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. Sift powdered sugar and almond flour together in a bowl.
3. In a separate bowl, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form. Gradually add granulated sugar and continue to beat until glossy.
4. Gently fold in the sifted almond flour mixture, along with green food coloring.
5. Pipe the macaron mixture into small, circular shapes on the baking sheets.
6. Bake for 15-20 minutes, then cool completely.
7. Pipe buttercream frosting onto half of the cookies and sandwich them together.
8. Decorate with edible glitter or sprinkles to resemble Christmas trees.

6. Candy Cane Pizza

Ingredients:

• 1 pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
• 1/2 cup pizza sauce
• 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1/4 cup red and green bell peppers (sliced)
• 1/4 cup cranberries (optional)
• Olive oil (for brushing)

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
2. Roll out the pizza dough into the shape of a candy cane.
3. Spread pizza sauce over the dough, leaving a border.
4. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce.
5. Top with sliced bell peppers and cranberries for a festive touch.
6. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the crust is golden and cheese is bubbly.
7. Brush the crust with olive oil and serve!

7. Stuffed Christmas Wreath Bread

Ingredients:

• 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon yeast
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1/2 cup warm milk
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup shredded cheese
• 1/2 cup ham, diced
• Garlic butter (for brushing)

Instructions:

1. Mix yeast, sugar, and warm milk in a bowl. Let it sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
2. Add flour, salt, and olive oil to the yeast mixture and knead until a soft dough forms. Let the dough rise for 1 hour.
3. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
4. Punch down the dough and roll it out into a long rectangle. Sprinkle with cheese and diced ham.
5. Roll up the dough and shape it into a wreath on a baking sheet.
6. Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
7. Brush with garlic butter and serve warm.

8. Cranberry Bacon Brussels Sprouts

Ingredients:

• 1 lb Brussels sprouts, halved
• 6 slices bacon, chopped
• 1/2 cup cranberries
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Toss Brussels sprouts in olive oil, salt, and pepper.
3. Spread Brussels sprouts on a baking sheet and roast for 20 minutes.
4. While the sprouts are roasting, cook bacon in a skillet until crispy.
5. Remove sprouts from the oven, then toss with bacon and cranberries.
6. Serve immediately for a savory-sweet holiday side.

9. Christmas Pudding Ice Cream Cake

Ingredients:

• 1 store-bought Christmas pudding
• 1 quart vanilla ice cream, softened
• 1 cup whipped cream
• 1/4 cup fruit preserves (optional)

Instructions:

1. Slice the Christmas pudding into thick slices and line the bottom of a cake pan.
2. Spread softened vanilla ice cream over the pudding layers and freeze for 2 hours.
3. After freezing, add a layer of whipped cream on top.
4. Optionally, add fruit preserves for a tangy touch.
5. Freeze until firm, slice, and serve!

10. Chocolate Christmas Sushi

Ingredients:

• 1 cup cooked rice (cooled)
• 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
• 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
• 1/4 cup sweetened cream cheese
• Marshmallows
• Fruit (e.g., strawberries or mango)

Instructions:

1. Mix the cooled rice with cocoa powder and powdered sugar to create chocolate-flavored rice.
2. Place a sheet of plastic wrap on a bamboo mat and spread the rice on it.
3. Add a small amount of sweetened cream cheese, marshmallows, and fruit on top of the rice.
4. Roll the sushi tightly, slice into pieces, and serve as a sweet holiday treat.

Conclusion

This Christmas, why not break from tradition and try something a little crazy in the kitchen? From savory to sweet, these 10 crazy food recipes are sure to elevate your holiday celebration and bring some extra fun to your Christmas Day feast. Whether you’re creating festive sushi rolls or serving up gingerbread cheeseburgers, these imaginative dishes will make your Christmas meal unforgettable. Get ready for a delicious and creative holiday celebration!