Updated for 2024
Show off your cooking skills this year when you make an Easter Dinner for family and friends they won’t soon forget. These recipes will give you plenty of options to choose from when you’re deciding what you have on the menu.
We’ve chosen 30+ of the best, most delicious, and easiest Easter Dinner recipes from the most popular food bloggers on the Internet and shared them here with you. We’ve included Easter Dinner main dishes, side dishes, and desserts. And we made sure to include vegetarian and vegan options, too.
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Of course we think these recipes are amazing, and we think you can make them any time you want!
Recipes to Make and Enjoy for Easter Dinner
Beef Wellington Recipe
From House of Nash Eats
Are you itching for something a little different for your main course this Easter? Check out this delicious recipe for Beef Wellington. It doesn’t take too long to make this fancy-looking dish — and you can do some of the prep work ahead to make it go faster the day of.
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Honey Roasted Baby Carrots and Brussels Sprouts
From Cooking with Carlee
If you’re looking for a side dish to go with your main course for Easter dinner, we think this one will be a hit! Roasted with honey and a few spices they have a bit of sweetness your family will love.
Creamy Mashed Potatoes
From Joyous Apron
Smooth, creamy, rich, mashed potatoes just might be the perfect side dish at any dinner, including Easter. Add gravy, found farther down in this post, and your family will thank you over and over for making a marvelous meal.
Roasted Whole Carrots
From Joyous Apron
Do you need something for your table that’s as colorful as it is yummy? Look no further than this recipe for roasted whole carrots. They’re easy, fast, and can be made ahead to save you time in the kitchen.
Baked Asparagus
From A Sweet Alternative
When you’re looking for another side dish that will pair with just about any main course, baked asparagus is a great choice. It’s simple to make, good for you, and takes very little time to prepare and bake.
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Kid Friendly Cheesy Easy Scalloped Potatoes Recipe
From Two Kids and a Coupon
Finding something your kids will actually eat can be challenging at the best of times, and when it’s a holiday with all of the candy and other distractions? Well, it can border on the impossible! But we think your kids might just agree to sit down and clean their plates when presented with this dish.
Easy Instant Pot Duck Confit Recipe
From All Ways Delicious
Why cook the same thing every Easter holiday when you could make something new, like this Instant Pot Duck Confit? This recipe does take some time to prepare and cook, so read the directions thoroughly so you can allow plenty of time to make this for your main holiday course.
Lamb Kofta Kebabs with Fresh Herbs
From All Ways Delicious
These Middle Eastern lamb kofta kebabs can be made slightly differently depending on your taste preferences. But we think they look wonderful!
Paula Deen Green Bean Casserole
From Simply Scrumptious
Casseroles are a terrific way to save time in the kitchen. Many can be at least partially, if not fully, made ahead, and this one is no exception.
Air Fryer Frozen Broccoli
From Ambitious Foodie
When you need a fast meal that isn’t prepared in the oven, this air fryer broccoli is a great choice. It only takes a few spices and a few minutes to prepare and then you can let your air fryer do all of the hard work.
The Best Strawberry Spinach Salad Ever
From Sweet Tea + Thyme
If you’re craving a green salad but also kind of want fruit to go with your meal, why not combine both? This strawberry spinach salad will give you the best of both in one delightful dish.
Lemony Brown Butter Salmon and Rosemary Potatoes with Garlic Asparagus
From Sweet Tea + Thyme
Sheet pan meals, like casseroles, are another good way to save time in the kitchen. Just prepare your meat and veggies, arrange them on the pan, pop them in the oven, and go do something else while your food cooks.
Sourdough hot cross bun recipe
From The Flavor Bells
Warm, soft buns are a must for most holiday gatherings, and these rolls would fill that role nicely. This particular recipe calls for spices and candied fruits to be added, but we think they’d probably be great on their own too.
Grammi’s Carrot Pineapple Jello Salad (Sunshine Salad)
From The Good Hearted Woman
A good jello salad is nearly always welcome at a potluck or holiday occasion. This one is a traditional favorite for many people.
Braised Short Rib Risotto with Mushrooms
From Lauren from Scratch
While there are several steps to this recipe, don’t let it intimidate you! Everything is spelled out so nearly anyone can make this hearty dish.
Dutch Oven Turkey Breast with Garlic Herb Butter
From Lauren from Scratch
You don’t have to cook and debone a huge turkey for every holiday gathering — especially if you won’t be feeding a crowd. Instead, you could make this dutch oven turkey breast with garlic herb butter. We think it looks mouth-watering!
Easy Lemon Bars with Graham Cracker Crust
From Midwestern HomeLife
No holiday dinner would be complete without dessert. These lemon bars are a great choice for spring with their sweet yet tart flavor.
Looking for more dessert ideas? Try this list of Easter Treats for Kids (we’re sure the whole family will love!)
Strawberry Rhubarb Cupcakes with Coconut Frosting
From The Healthy Epicurean
These cupcakes are another tasty way to end an Easter or springtime meal. They’re light, fruity, and delicious!
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Grilled Lamb Chops
From Delicious Table
When the weather cooperates, grilling outdoors is a good way to cut down on the mess that cooking indoors sometimes creates. And these lamb chops are a yummy way to do that.
Vegan Cauliflower Lentil Loaf
From Strength & Sunshine
If you need a recipe that’s gluten-free and unlikely to stir up your allergies, take a look at this recipe for Vegan Cauliflower Lentil Loaf. It has tons of protein and includes no nuts or soy products.
Easter Fruit Salad
From Foxes Love Lemons
A colorful fruit salad will add some sweetness to your Easter meal but is healthier than a sugary dessert would be. Plus, these fruit salad cups are adorable, convenient, and even have a delicious dip!
Spring Salad (Easter Salad Idea or Mother’s Day)
From Foxes Love Lemons
We think green salads are like spring in a dish! And they can include so many different vegetables, meats, and toppings. This one would be great for any occasion.
Cast Iron Roast Chicken with White Wine Pan Sauce
From foodworthfeed
One pan is all you really need for this great chicken recipe. However, you might choose to add a couple of sides to make your meal even better.
Lasagna al Forno (with Fresh Pasta and Bechamel)
From foodworthfeed
Are you craving an Italian dish? If so, this lasagna recipe is for you. It’s full of beef, cheese, pasta, and sauce and will probably make your family ask for seconds!
Sheet Pan Chicken, Potato, and Green Bean Bake
From Yummy Addiction
Another trip to pull together a meal when you’re pressed for time is to use a sheet pan with a sheet pan-compatible recipe like this one. And if you prefer, you can probably sub out some of the veggies for other ones and still come away with an incredible meal.
Vegan Mushroom Gravy
From Homemade in the Kitchen
If you’re struggling to find a good Vegan gravy recipe that can be made either fresh or ahead of time, this recipe might fit the bill. It’s light but still full of flavor and can be poured over vegetables or meat dishes.
Blue Ribbon Carrot Sheet Cake
From I Heart Eating
Are you making Easter dinner for a crowd this year? What could be easier than making a simple sheet cake for dessert? This one has several steps, but we feel you won’t be disappointed with the results.
Farro Salad with Spring Vegetables
From The Copper Table
This salad is as pleasing to the eye as it is to the stomachs of those who eat it. It’s full of brightly colored delicious veggies as well as grain with a vinaigrette dressing.
Lemon Fettuccine with Garlic Shrimp
From Chocolates & Chai
Here’s an easy dish that will wow your family or guests at any holiday gathering. One of the best things about it is that you can make it pretty quickly when you’re pressed for time.
Best Poached One Pot Soy Sauce Chicken
From GreedyGirlGourmet
If you’re craving Chinese food, give this soy sauce chicken recipe a try. It’s not difficult to make and you might just give up Chinese takeout altogether!
Easter Colored Deviled Eggs
From Wabi Sabi Life
These festive, pretty-colored deviled eggs are perfect for an Easter meal. They’re also a great appetizer before the main course is set out.
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Jeanne Sloan is a farm wife, mother of two, and grandmother of two who was born in Las Vegas, Nevada but was transformed into a country girl at the age of eight when her parents moved the family to Kansas. You can read more from Jeanne Sloan at mid-lifemusings.com where she writes about whatever strikes her fancy, including advice, recipes, and more.
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