We’re hosting Easter dinner this year, and I know I’ll need a few standout dishes to impress my guests. A beautiful main is a must, some crowd-pleasing sides, and of course, a few delicious desserts to end the meal. And let’s not forget appetizers! It’s all about making the day feel special with those classic Easter recipes that so many grew up with.
I’m excited to share some of my favorite dishes for this year’s Easter dinner menu! There’s a wonderful mix of delicious and easy ideas that will make your Easter spread truly magnificent. These recipes are sure to be a big hit with your friends and family, making the celebration even more special!
Easter Appetizers
1. Baked Brie with Nuts and Honey
We’re starting off our Easter Menu with one of my favorites, Baked Brie with Nuts and Honey.
Who doesn’t love some nice creamy brie? Take your favorite soft cheese to a new level with this fancy yet easy recipe. You are in for a cheesy spectacle!
2. Smoked Salmon Flatbread
How about this gorgeous flatbread as a cold appetizer?
It has a great combination of flavors: cold smoked salmon, dill infused cream cheese, capers, fresh tomatoes, arugula and a nice squeeze of lemon juice.
3. Loaded Layered Hummus Dip
Dress up your hummus like never before… Get that scooping going with this beautiful, bright and colorful Layered Hummus Dip.
This luscious loaded hummus is perfect for keeping your guests satisfied while the ham roasts.
4. Deviled Eggs
This classic cold appetizer NEVER gets old. Deviled eggs are always add delicious elegance to any table.
To make them even more festive, use up those colorful Easter eggs!
5. Baked Feta
Introducing: Heavenly Baked Feta Medley – cheese like you’ve never known before! Get ready for a game-changer appetizer!
Have you ever wondered what pure joy tastes like? Look no further than this sensationally creamy, astonishingly flavorful, Baked Feta!
6. Spinach Artichoke Dip
This spinach, artichoke cheese dip is surrounded by bread rolls all baked together in one skillet. Result? Gooey, cheesy center piece for your table.
This will be one of your favorite Easter appetizers.
7. Hot Crab Dip
This hot crab dip will be the star of your appetizer spread! It only takes a few minutes of hands on time, and can be prepared up to two days in advance!
Get the Recipe @ therecipecritic
Easter Mains
1. Kleftiko (Greek Lamb Cooked in Parchment)
Greek Kleftiko is a boldly marinated lamb roast that cooks ow and slow for hours, sealed in parchment paper for ultimate moisture and tenderness.
I’ve cooked this twice now for Easter supper, and it’s always a hit!
2. Glazed Ham
Another great Easter centerpiece is a nice ham.
A perfect main course for holiday spreads, this recipe is so good and so easy that you’ll want to have it all year long!
Get the Recipe @ dinneratthezoo
3. Roasted Leg of Lamb
Roasted Leg of Lamb is always a great meal for holidays and other special events, and this recipe is hard to beat.
Tender, succulent meat is coated in an herbed mustard glaze, and then baked to perfection. So good!
Get the Recipe @ tatyanaseverydayfood
4. The BEST Pot Roast
This classic Chuck Roast Recipe is a hearty comfort food meal perfect for Sunday dinner or holidays. Who doesn’t love that?
5. Cottage Pie
You’re going to love this cozy cottage pie. Tender lamb or beef and veggies in a hearty gravy, then all is topped off with mashed potatoes. Great comfort food!
6. Cornish Hens with Apple Cranberry Rice Stuffing
As with any poultry, Cornish game hens are fantastic when they’re stuffed before roasting.
Here’s an amazing recipe where your favorite hens are stuffed with a wild rice, cranberry, and apple stuffing. It tastes amazing.
They’re also a great option for solo or smaller gatherings.
Get the Recipe @ stripedspatula
7. Beef Wellington
Beef Wellington is a decadent meal made to impress! Beef tenderloin is covered in finely chopped mushrooms and wrapped in a flaky puff pastry, then roasted.
This is a great centerpiece for a holiday or special occasion.
Easter Side Dishes
1. Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecan Streusel
I absolutely love to pair this sweet potato casserole with my ham every single time. This is my number 1 side dish if ham is cooking in our kitchen.
Creamy sweet potatoes are already good, but adding crunchy, buttery, sweet, and salty pecans helps to diversify the flavors.
2. Green Beans Almondine
Green Beans Almondine!! Doesn’t it sound fancy?
Vibrant French style green beans tossed with brown butter, toasty almonds (that’s where almondine comes from), shallots, garlic and a squeeze of lemon to brighten it in the end.
3. Creamed Corn
After you try this easy Creamed Corn recipe, you will never, ever go back to canned. Made with fresh corn (though you can use frozen), it’s so creamy and full of flavor.
This side dish is addictively good.
4. Southern Squash Casserole
This classic yellow Squash Casserole is a versatile side dish that can go with any Easter centerpiece.
Mildly flavored sweet squash folded into a creamy, cheesy sauce and topped with buttery cracker topping… YUM!
5. Lazy Sweet Potato Mash
This recipe is so easy to make, we call it lazy. Sometimes, it’s okay to be lazy, and if you need all the time you can get, then this one’s for you.
The sweet potato is simply cooked in the microwave and mashed up, to make a dish that’s easy and delicious.
6. Butternut Squash Blossom
This gorgeous Butternut Squash Blossom will be the new star on your holiday spread or at your next get together.
Not only will it be the prettiest dish on the table, the flavors are absolutely amazing (psst, it has bacon!).
7. Creamed Peas with Pearl Onions
This is a simple, super easy, speedy side dish… A classic from your grandma’s generation.
Sweet peas slathered in creamy white sauce, sprinkled with pearl onions. This is a great side for ham.
8. Baked Mac and Cheese
You won’t be able to get enough of this Baked Mac and Cheese. It’s the perfect side dish for holidays, or any meal for that matter. The panko topping really takes it over the top!
9. Chili Maple Glazed Sweet Potatoes with Pecans
These chili maple glazed sweet potatoes with pecans have a nice kick due to being topped with a marvelous maple-chili glaze.
The maple syrup adds sweetness, and the chili adds spiciness to make for a great sweet and spicy combo.
10. Roasted Brown Butter Honey Garlic Carrots
These perfectly roasted carrots are very easy to make, and are caramelized to perfection. Serve this delicious side dish with any of your favorite protein mains.
Get the Recipe @ therecipecritic
11. Succotash
Sufferin’ succotash! This classic American side dish goes back centuries.
The main ingredients are corn kernels and lima beans, but regional variations include other vegetables and meats such as bacon or corned beef.
12. Goat Cheese Mashed Potatoes
Creamy, buttery, fluffy mash! Everybody’s favorite side dish. This time we are ramping up the flavor with goat cheese.
Your holiday spread has never been so tasty!
13. Fruity Nutty Crispy Brussels Sprouts
Who knew Brussels Sprouts could be THIS good. Well, ok… we added bacon, candied pecans, craisins, apples, onions and goat cheese. Your new holiday go-to!
14. Wedge Salad
How about this classic wedge salad. Fresh, crispy and delicious. This classic goes great alongside ham.
15. Corn Casserole
This easy 5 ingredient Corn Casserole is a great southern style side dish, and takes next to no effort. Seriously, just mix up the ingredients, then stick it in the oven.
16. Potatoes au Gratin (Dauphinoise)
THIS is the crème de la crème of all potato recipes!!
Also known as Dauphinoise Potatoes, this French classic is made with layers upon layers of finely sliced potatoes, cream, butter and cheese with a hint of fresh thyme.
Get the Recipe @ recipetineats
17. Maple Cinnamon Sautéed Apples
Ham and apple is such a great flavor combination. These sautéed apples are perfectly seasoned with butter, maple syrup and cinnamon and taste divine. You don’t want to miss this recipe!
Get the Recipe @ eatyourselfskinny
18. Green Bean Casserole with Crispy Fried Shallots
This green bean casserole with crispy fried shallots will make for an amazing dinner or holiday side.
It’s a simple dish, an easy-to-make casserole, and it’s made entirely from scratch. It’ll definitely elevate your Easter dinner!
Get the Recipe @ damndelicious
Easter Desserts
1. Apple Pie
Now here is the quintessential American dessert… Apple Pie! This recipe has a super flaky crust and a perfectly seasoned apple pie filling. All you need is a generous scoop of vanilla ice cream!
Get the Recipe @ natashaskitchen
2. Cranberry Orange Cookies
Want some delicious chewy cookies with bright, fresh flavors? You got it!! These Cranberries Orange Cookies are so festive and perfect to try on the Holidays.
Full of fresh cranberries and orange, they are also topped with delicious orange glaze. Yummm.
3. Carrot Cake
All the BEST things are there inside this carrot cake. It’s tender and melt in your mouth with moist crumbs. It has the perfect level of sweetness with plenty of finely shredded carrots.
And, of course, it’s finished with a decadent frosting. Cream cheese frosting is the only way to go here!
Get the Recipe @ cookingclassy
4. Pecan Pie Cheesecake
This cheesecake is perfect a center piece for the Easter table. Made with delicious pecan crust layered with cheesecake filling with brown sugar, and finally topped with your favorite pecan pie topping. Delicious.
Get the Recipe @ bakerbynature
5. Peanut Butter Blossoms
Now these Peanut Butter Blossoms are a real classic. Every bite is full of peanut butter and chocolate flavor. You probably gobbled them during holidays when grandma made a big tray of them.
Some of you might know them as Hershey Kiss cookies. These soft and chewy peanut butter cookies are topped with Hershey’s famous “kiss” chocolate, making them look like pretty blossoms.
Get the Recipe @ beyondthebutter
6. Chocolate Chip Cookies
Chocolate Chip cookies!! They look and taste exactly like they came fresh from the bakery. Thick, golden brown with chocolatey gooey centers. It’s a fun way to spend time with your kiddos, and you make them in about 30 minutes.
Just be prepared for cookie requests all the time once you make this yummy recipe for your family.
7. Apple Tart
This apple tart is loaded with the freshest of apples and then baked until it’s a perfect golden brown.
It’s buttery, nutty, and tart, and if you enjoy apple flavors, you’re sure to enjoy this tart.
Get the Recipe @ therecipecritic
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