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Let’s get a little saucy this holiday season! These homemade Christmas sauces and condiments are just what you need to add that extra special finishing touch to all your favorite holiday meals.

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14 Sauce Recipes For The Holidays

Let’s talk about the secret to unforgettable holiday meals – an amazing sauce! A great sauce brings that extra pop of flavor that can elevate even the simplest meal into something incredible.

Find both sweet and savory sauce recipes below that are guaranteed to add the wow factor to your holiday dishes.

Savory Holiday Sauces

Let’s kick things off with the savory sauces! These delicious sauces bring big flavor to whatever’s on your holiday table – roasts, turkey, seafood, pasta, veggies, you name it!

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Creamy Dijon Sauce

Learn how to make a delicious Creamy Dijon Sauce that’ll add that gourmet touch! And the best part? It’s so simple to make! Drizzle this mustard cream sauce over pork, chicken, salmon, steak, fish, veggies and more!

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Make Ahead Turkey Gravy

One of the best parts of a holiday turkey dinner is the gravy. This delicious turkey gravy recipe can be made ahead of time. Say goodbye to last minute stress!

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Easy Hollandaise Sauce

Learn how to make homemade hollandaise sauce in just 5 minutes with these two easy methods! It instantly elevates anything it is drizzled over – veggies, salmon, chicken, eggs Benedict and more!

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Pistachio Pesto

The pistachios give the pesto a rich, nutty, subtle sweetness that is so good. This versatile sauce is ready in just 5 minutes!

Gorgonzola sauce dripping off a spoon into a small bowl.

Gorgonzola Sauce

Learn how easy it is to make a luscious and creamy gorgonzola sauce! This sauce is the perfect sidekick for steak, chicken, pasta, gnocchi, veggies and so much more.

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Sage Walnut Pesto

The flavors in this pesto work so well with holiday meals! Delicious drizzled over turkey, chicken, roasted potatoes and much more.

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Creamy Herb Sauce

This creamy, flavorful herb-packed sauce adds a fresh pop of flavor. Try it with roast beef, salmon, potatoes, or even as a veggie dip.

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Easy Vegan Gravy

Nobody should miss out on gravy! Packed with flavor from nutritional yeast and Marmite, this vegan brown gravy is perfect for drizzling over mashed potatoes or serving at your holiday feast.
Photo Credit: Hey Nutrition Lady

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Creamy Horseradish Sauce

If your holiday dinner includes roast beef like a Prime Rib Roast or dark gamey meats, then this Creamy Horseradish sauce is the perfect accompaniment!
Photo Credit: Peter’s Food Adventures

Sweet Christmas Sauces

Now let’s talk about the sweeter side of things! From classic cranberry sauce to drizzle-worthy sauces that will add the perfect finishing touch to your sweet holiday breakfasts and desserts.

White bowl of cranberry orange sauce surrounded by cranberries, orange slices and cinnamon stick.

Cranberry Orange Sauce

This classic sauce is elevated with the flavors of orange and cinnamon which add a festive touch. It is super easy to make with a few simple ingredients and can be made ahead of time.

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Strawberry Compote

Use this delicious strawberry sauce as a topping on breakfast favorites like pancakes and waffles to desserts like ice cream, cheesecake and more!

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Creme Anglaise

This rich, creamy vanilla custard sauce will take your holiday desserts to the next level!
Photo Credit: Baking a Moment

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Cranberry Chutney

This Cranberry Chutney is a tasty alternative to classic cranberry sauce. It’s made with dried cranberries, sweet onions, and a festive mix of maple syrup, orange juice, ginger, and cinnamon.
Photo Credit: Mom Foodie

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Salted Caramel Sauce

This delicious caramel sauce recipe is made from coconut milk and coconut sugar so it is also vegan, dairy-free and paleo. Perfect to drizzle over holiday breakfasts and desserts!
Photo Credit: Downshiftology

Can you make these sauces ahead of time?

Absolutely! The holidays are busy enough, so it’s great to prep when you can. Most of these sauces can be made ahead (with the exception of the Hollandaise Sauce which is best made fresh before serving). Some even freeze well! Storage tips can be found within each recipe.

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