I make this every single Christmas, and let me tell you… it has become such a problem in my house that I literally have to make it in the middle of the night and hide it from my own family 😅
I’m not exaggerating when I say that if anyone finds out it’s ready, it will be half gone before morning. I’ve caught people “just taking a small bite,” sneaking back for seconds, and somehow the container magically gets lighter every time I check on it.
This recipe has turned into a full-on holiday tradition. The smell alone brings everyone out of their rooms, asking questions, hovering in the kitchen, and pretending they’re “just looking.” It’s rich, comforting, and one of those dishes that instantly makes the house feel warm and festive.
Every year I tell myself I’ll make extra… and every year it still disappears faster than I expect. It’s the kind of recipe people ask for over and over, and once they taste it, they understand why I guard it like treasure until Christmas Day 😂
If you have a dish that makes your family go absolutely feral, you already know the struggle. Some recipes aren’t just food — they’re memories, traditions, and the reason we laugh around the holidays.
Would you sneak a bite if you knew this was hiding in the fridge?
