Holiday cooking doesn’t have to be complicated. Between family gatherings, last-minute plans, and full calendars, dinner should be the easy part. With high-quality ingredients and rich, hearty flavor, Tyson Foods makes it simple to bring delicious dinners to life without spending hours in the kitchen. These recipes deliver everything you want from a holiday meal: warmth, ease, and plenty of reasons to go back for seconds.

Each dish highlights how simple it can be to serve something special during the season’s busiest days. Creamy, smoky, and satisfying, these dinners combine festive flavor with everyday practicality. With Tyson Foods, it’s easy to cook dishes you can feel proud to serve, whether you’re feeding family, hosting friends, or enjoying a quiet evening at home.

This holiday season, let Tyson Foods take the pressure off the menu. With dinners made to share and flavor that brings everyone back to the table, it’s never been easier to turn busy nights into memorable meals.

Smoky Mac and Cheese Bake 

Difficulty: Easy • 8 servings • Total Time: 1 hour

Ingredients:

• 14 oz Hillshire Farm® Lit’l Smokies® Smoked Sausage Links, chopped, divided
• 1 lb dried cavatappi (or pasta of choice)
• 4 Tbsp unsalted butter, divided
• ¼ cup all-purpose flour
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• ¼ tsp salt
• ¼ tsp black pepper
• 2 cups milk
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 3 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
• ¼ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
• ½ cup plain breadcrumbs
  
  

Directions:

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F and lightly grease a casserole dish.
2. Cook the pasta until al dente. Drain and set aside.
3. In a medium pan over medium heat, cook ¾ of the chopped Hillshire Farm® Lit’l Smokies® Smoked Sausage Links until lightly crispy. Remove from the pan and set aside.
4. Add 2 Tbsp butter to the pan to melt, then whisk in the flour and stir until fragrant, 1-2 minutes.
5. Slowly pour in the milk and heavy cream, followed by the garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Whisk continuously until the mixture begins to thicken.
6. Add the cheeses and stir continuously until smooth and creamy.
7. Add the cooked noodles and sausage pieces to the cheese sauce. Stir until well mixed, then transfer to the prepared casserole dish.
8. Melt the remaining 2 Tbsp butter, then mix with the breadcrumbs until it resembles wet sand.
9. Sprinkle the breadcrumbs evenly over the pasta, followed by the remaining Lit’l Smokies.
10. Bake for 30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and crispy. Let cool slightly before serving.
    
    

Smoky Bacon Potato Soup

Difficulty: Easy • 8 servings • Total Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients:

• 1 lb Wright® Brand Hickory Real Wood Smoked Steak Cut Bacon, chopped
• 4 lbs russet potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 1 large white onion, diced
• 2 Tbsp garlic powder
• 7 cups chicken broth
• 1 tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper
• 1 cup heavy cream
• ½ cup sour cream
• 2 1/2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded, divided
• 4 Tbsp chives, chopped, divided

Directions:

1. Add the cubed potatoes to a large pot of boiling water. Cook until fork-tender, about 20 minutes. Drain and lightly mash, then set aside.
2. In a large Dutch oven over medium heat, cook the chopped Wright® Brand Hickory Real Wood Smoked Steak Cut Bacon until crispy. Remove from the pan and aside.
3. Add the chopped onion and garlic to the pot. Cook for 3 minutes, or until softened.
4. Stir in the mashed potatoes, chicken broth, salt, and pepper.
5. Using an immersion blender, carefully blend the soup until creamy and smooth.
6. Stir in the heavy cream, sour cream, and 2 C shredded cheddar cheese. Cook over low heat, stirring often, until the cheese is melted.
7. Stir in half of the bacon and 2 Tbsp chives.
8. Ladle the soup into bowls. Top with remaining bacon, cheddar, and chives, and enjoy hot.
   
   

Cordon Bleu Holiday Pasta

Difficulty: Easy • 4 servings • Total Time: 5o minutes

Ingredients:

• 2 Tyson® Frozen Stuffed Chicken Breasts Cordon Bleu
• ½ cup unsalted butter
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1½ cups heavy whipping cream
• 2 cups Parmesan cheese, grated
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• ¼ tsp black pepper
• 8 oz dried spaghetti
• parsley, chopped, for garnish

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F.
2. Bake the Tyson® Frozen Stuffed Chicken Breasts Cordon Bleu for 30 minutes, or until golden and fully heated through. Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti and cook until al dente. Strain and set aside.
3. In a medium pan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
4. Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle boil.
5. Stir in the Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, and black pepper, mixing until smooth and creamy.
6. Add the cooked pasta to the sauce and toss to coat.
7. Slice the baked chicken.
8. To serve, top a portion of pasta with the chicken, garnish with parsley, and enjoy.

Pork Sausage and Butternut Squash Risotto

Difficulty: Easy • 4 servings • Total Time: 75 minutes

Ingredients: 

• ½ lb Jimmy Dean® Premium Pork Sausage Roll
• 1 medium butternut squash, peeled and cubed
• 1 Tbsp olive oil
• ½ tsp salt
• 1 ½ cups Arborio rice
• 1 medium white onion, diced
• 5 cups chicken broth, room temperature
• 3 Tbsp unsalted butter
• ½ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
• ½ tsp black pepper
• fresh basil, for garnish

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F.
2. On a lined baking sheet, spread out the cubed butternut squash. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle evenly with the salt. Bake 30 minutes, until soft and tender.
3. In a Dutch oven over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the Jimmy Dean® Premium Pork Sausage Roll and cook until browned.
4. Add the chopped onion and cook until translucent, about 2-3 minutes.
5. Stir in the rice and toast for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
6. Slowly add the chicken broth. Cover and cook on medium heat for about 30 minutes. Don’t lift the lid before then!
7. After 30 minutes, uncover and stir in the parmesan cheese and black pepper.
8. Top with the roasted butternut squash and fresh basil leaves. Serve warm and enjoy!