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Plan the perfect holiday party with my Simple Buffet Ideas! This collection of perfect crowd-feeding recipes makes menu planning for a holiday get-together or special occasion so much easier. From breakfast buffet food to buffet desserts, you will find everything you need on this list!
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Holiday Menu Planning
Holiday menu planning does not have to be stressful! I love planning for the holidays, but the trick to coming up with the perfect menu and not stressing yourself out is to plan it all ahead of time.
Serving your meals buffet-style is the perfect solution to holiday stress. Plan it all out beforehand, then prep and serve. The best part is, simple buffet ideas give you more time to spend with your guests.
Buffet food ideas also allow your guests to personalize their dinner, so it’s a great choice to serve a buffet when you know you’ll be hosting picky eaters or guests with food allergies.
And, it’s just plain fun! Who doesn’t love a buffet?
Breakfast Buffet Food
Make it an all-you-can-eat breakfast with our easy and simple breakfast buffet ideas!
Amazing Sausage Breakfast Casserole with Crescent Rolls
Starbucks Egg Bites (Copycat Recipe)
Amazing Sausage Gravy Recipe -Instant Pot & Stovetop
Banana Bread Waffles Recipe
Crispy Air Fryer Bacon Recipe
Gluten Free Donuts
Amazing Strawberry Crepes
Air Fryer Breakfast Potatoes
Easy Appetizers for a Crowd
Simple party food is a must for buffet appetizers! Try our favorites:
Cucumber Canapés with Shrimp
Easy Jalapeno Popper Deviled Eggs
Easy Spinach Puff Pastry Recipe
Amazing Burrata Salad Recipe
The Best Street Corn Dip
Shrimp Shumai
Beer Cheese Dip (Obatzda)
Soft Pretzel Recipe
Prosciutto Pinwheels with Gruyere Cheese and Puff Pastry
Casseroles for a Crowd
Casseroles make the easiest buffet menu ideas! Our favorites are easy to make, simple to store, and reheat in a pinch.
Easy Mexican Street Corn Casserole
Vegetable Au Gratin – Vegetables in Cheese Sauce
Southern Sweet Potato Casserole
Baked Creamed Corn Casserole Recipe
Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes Recipe
Gluten Free Green Bean Casserole
Instant Pot Scalloped Potatoes Recipe
Best Creamy Mashed Potatoes Recipe
Gluten Free Potatoes Au Gratin
Vegetable Buffet Dishes
Vegetable side dishes make such simple buffet ideas! They pair well with everything and are so simple to prepare and serve.
Green Bean Almondine
Crispy Air Fryer Mushrooms
Garlic Parmesan Roasted Carrots
Amazing Button Mushrooms Recipe
Garlic Butter Small Potatoes Recipe
Amazing Instant Pot Carrots Recipe
Sautéed Mushrooms and Onions
Buffet Salads
Salads are a must for filling out your party food buffet ideas! Here are our best salad recipes for a crowd:
Roasted Artichoke Hearts Salad Recipe
Balsamic Roasted Brussels Sprouts Salad
Zesty & Tangy Orange and Fennel Salad
Easy Grilled Chicken Salad
Broccoli Apple Salad
Main Course Ideas for a Buffet
These buffet-style main course ideas are perfect for holiday menu planning!
Slow Roasted Prime Rib
Amazing Grilled Thanksgiving Turkey Recipe
Amazing Instant Pot Ham Recipe
Sirloin Tip Roast in the Dutch Oven
The Best Honey Glazed Ham Recipe
Grilled Crab Legs with Garlic Butter Sauce
Lemon Butter Chicken Recipe
Buffet Desserts
These are the easiest desserts to make ahead of time for a buffet party!
Chocolate Salami (Salame de Chocolate)
Ooey Gooey Butter Cake Recipe
Amazing Instant Pot Cheesecake Recipe
Key Lime Pie Bars
Amazing Strawberries and Cream
Gluten Free Fudge Brownies
Amazing Strawberry Cheesecake
Zucchini Brownies with Coconut Oil
Carlota de Limón
Easy Strawberry Dump Cake Recipe
Ina Garten Apple Crisp
More Holiday Menu Ideas
- Christmas Side Dishes
- Side Dishes for Ham
- New Year’s Eve Menu Ideas
- Side Dishes for Prime Rib
- Easter Side Dishes
- Popular Thanksgiving Dishes
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Did you enjoy this page? Save it on Pinterest for later!What’s your favorite dish to serve for a buffet? Did you try any of these party food buffet ideas? Let us know in the comments below! We love to hear from you!
Debra Steinbacher says
Cauliflower augratin and angel food cake with strawberries seem to be two things I make for Easter dinner..
Em Beitel says
That sounds amazing, Debra. We’d love to know how you make your cauliflower au gratin!