80+ Recipes for Your Easter Dinner
Updated Apr 16, 2025
Get a jump start on your Easter Dinner Menu with appetizers, main dishes, sides, and desserts! These 33 recipes are perfect for planning!
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Check out these 80 Easter recipes for your dinner menu. With Easter being just around the corner, now is the time to start working on that Easter menu that will perfectly satisfy, impress, and nourish your family and friends. This mouthwatering collection of Easter dinner recipes has it all – from appetizers to mains and side dishes to finishing the night with decadent Easter dessert recipes! These easy Easter recipes are delicious and simple to make, ensuring that your Easter is a celebration filled with joy and lots of flavor!
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Easter is just around the corner, and what better way to celebrate than with some tasty food!? These easy Easter recipes are made with seasonal spring ingredients, all delicious and guaranteed to bring some flavor to your table.
Whether you are planning a big sit-down meal or just want to enjoy a few treats with your family, there’s lots of inspiration for you here! From appetizers to desserts, you’ll find something worth trying.
Tips for Cooking Easter Dinner Recipes
- Plan ahead. Make a shopping list and prepare dishes in advance, so you’re not scrambling on dinner day.
- Choose some make-ahead recipes. When planning your day, choose some recipes that can be made a day or two ahead of time so that you don’t feel like you are spending all your time cooking. Choose make-ahead dishes like soups and desserts to give yourself a break.
- Consider dietary restrictions. If you have guests with dietary restrictions or preferences, make sure you have options for them. Consider making a gluten-free side dish or a vegetarian main course.
- Ask guests to bring a dish. Don’t be afraid to ask guests to bring a dish or help with the cooking. This will take some of the pressure off you and bring everyone that much closer when they feel like they contributed to the meal.
- Use seasonal and fresh produce. If you can, buy your seasonal veggies, like carrots and asparagus, from your local farmers’ market. Seasonal vegetables also tend to be more budget-friendly as there is more availability.
- Variety is key! If you are planning food for the whole day, plan a mix of sweet and savory dishes with a variety of ingredients – not everything has to contain carrots.
- Finally, don’t stress too much! Easter dinner is about spending time with loved ones and enjoying delicious food. As long as you have a few crowd-pleasers on the menu, everyone will have a great time.
How to Plan an Easter Menu
Planning a dinner menu for Easter can be exciting and fun, but it can also feel overwhelming if you’re unsure where to start. Here are some steps you can take to plan a delicious Easter dinner menu:
- Decide on your main course. Lamb is a popular choice for Easter dinner, but you may also want to consider chicken, turkey, shepherd’s pie, or lasagna. You can also pick a vegetarian main dish for a lighter meal.
- Choose your sides. Consider traditional Easter side dishes like mashed potatoes, green beans, and glazed carrots. You can also add some seasonal flair with dishes that feature springtime vegetables, like asparagus and peas.
- Add some appetizers. Start the meal with easy and flavorful appetizers like deviled eggs, spinach artichoke dip, or a charcuterie board.
- Don’t forget about dessert. What better way to end your meal than with a sweet dessert? Try carrot cake, lemon bars, or a fresh fruit cocktail. There are so many options!
Traditional Easter Recipes
These traditional Easter recipes are always a favorite when planning your holiday dinner menu.
Dessert
Easy Carrot Cake
This carrot cake is so easy and needs just one baking pan! Plus, the cream cheese frosting is perfectly sweet and has just 4 ingredients.
55 minutes
Dinner, Entree
Roasted Leg of Lamb
Made with a fresh herb and garlic paste, this delicious roasted leg of lamb is rich with Mediterranean flavors you're sure to love.
2 hours 40 minutes
Side Dish
Oven Roasted Carrots Recipe
Simple roasted carrots recipe using olive oil, salt, and pepper, cooked in the oven until caramelized and fork-tender.
35 minutes
Side Dish
Homemade Dinner Roll Recipe
These classic homemade dinner rolls are made from scratch with instant yeast and come out light and fluffy, simple, and easy to make with pantry ingredients.
3 hours
Side Dish
Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes
Cheesy scalloped potatoes with gouda and parmesan cheese seasoned with fresh thyme and garlic. This is one potato side dish everyone is sure to love!
1 hour 40 minutes
Best Easter Recipes
Whether you’re throwing a big Easter dinner, celebrating with just a few guests, or having a small family gathering, you’ll find my favorite easy Easter recipes, including appetizers, main dishes, sides, and even a few desserts!
Appetizer
Deviled Egg Recipe
These classic deviled eggs made with 6 simple ingredients one of them being boiled eggs! The yolk becomes creamy and smooth!
35 minutes
Dips, Snacks
Homemade Ranch Dip
Homemade Ranch Dip made with Greek yogurt, dill and chives is perfect for dipping carrots, cucumbers or chips – healthier than store-bought!
5 minutes
Entree
Lamb Chop Recipe
This lamb chop recipe uses a simple marinade on the chops that are then flash-seared on each side and finished off with baking in the oven.
1 hour 15 minutes
Side Dish
Garlic Roasted Potatoes Recipe
These garlic roasted potatoes are made with red skin potatoes cut into cubes and seasoned with garlic, thyme, salt and pepper, and parmesan then baked in the oven!
1 hour
Dinner, Entree, Main Course
Vegetarian Shepherds Pie Recipe
Vegetarian Shepherd's Pie made with mushrooms and quinoa, simmered in vegetable broth with fresh thyme and topped with mashed potatoes.
1 hour 20 minutes
Entree, Side Dish
Baked Macaroni and Cheese Recipe
This classic Baked Macaroni and Cheese recipe is easy to make with sharp cheddar and gruyere mixed into a roux and tossed with elbow macaroni and baked with a panko topping.
45 minutes
Dessert
Vegan Lemon Bars
This Vegan Lemon Bars recipe is made with no egg and no butter. The filling is creamy and tart and the oatmeal walnut crust is nutty, chewy and so delicious
50 minutes
Appetizers for Easter Dinner
Appetizer, Brunch
Avocado Deviled Egg Recipe
5 Ingredient Avocado Deviled Eggs with lime and cilantro. A lightened up spin on the classic deviled egg recipe, made with avocado instead of mayo.
52 minutes
Appetizer
Vegan Spinach Artichoke Dip
Dairy-free and Vegan, this spinach artichoke dip is absolutely creamy and cheesy while still being dairy free. Made with cashews and delicious!
35 minutes
Appetizer
Smoked Salmon Platter Recipe
This Smoked Salmon Platter makes an easy breakfast board with lots of different topping options, including cream cheese, capers, everything bagel seasoning, boiled eggs, and, of course, smoked salmon!
15 minutes
Appetizer
Vegetarian Stuffed Grape Leaves
These Vegetarian Stuffed Grape Leaves are a Mediterranean classic recipe made with short grain rice, parsley, tomatoes and onions – my favorite appetizer!
3 hours 30 minutes
Appetizer, Snack
Beet Pickled Eggs
These colorful beet pickled eggs are easy to make and perfect for your Easter table. Made with all natural ingredients. A great appetizer or salad addition
10 minutes
Appetizer
Avocado Hummus
This avocado hummus is a modern twist on classic hummus and guacamole. It's an easy vegan snack or appetizer that tastes great with pita or veggie chips!
15 minutes
Appetizer, Snack
Bruschetta Recipe
This Bruschetta recipe is made with fresh, ripe Roma tomatoes, fresh basil, and garlic, which is then marinated in an olive oil and balsamic sauce. Serve on top of toasted French bread.
25 minutes
Appetizer
Vegetable Spring Rolls
These Vegetable Spring Rolls are full of colorful veggies rolled up in Vietnamese rice paper and served with a creamy peanut sauce for a fun appetizer idea!
15 minutes
Appetizer
Cucumber Sushi Rolls
These gluten-free cucumber sushi rolls are so easy to make and they are such a colorful and pretty appetizer. Filled with fresh veggies and a seasoned cream cheese.
15 minutes
Easter Dinner Main Entrees with Chicken
Entree, Main Dish
Lemon Rosemary Roasted Whole Chicken
This Lemon Rosemary Roasted Whole Chicken has the best crispy, buttery skin and juicy meat cooked over shallots for an easy chicken dinner prepared in one pan.
2 hours 20 minutes
Entree
Browned Butter Honey Chicken
This sticky sweet, savory Browned Butter Honey Chicken recipe has the best nutty, garlicky flavor, crispy skin, and tender, juicy meat, perfect for a weeknight dinner.
30 minutes
Main Course
Pesto Pasta with Chicken Recipe
This pesto pasta with chicken is made with spaghetti noodles and seared chicken breasts tossed in a pesto sauce and is ready in 20 minutes.
20 minutes
Entree, Main Course, Main Dish
Chicken Piccata Recipe
This chicken piccata recipe is easy to make with chicken cutlets, in a lemon caper sauce that is pan seared and takes under 30 minutes to make.
28 minutes
Beef and Lamb Easter Dinner Mains
Entree, Main Dish
Grilled Lamb Chops
This simple grilled lamb chops recipe features a zesty mint and lemon marinade and is ready to take off the grill in just 8 minutes!
1 hour 13 minutes
Main Course
Grilled Lamb Kabob Recipe
These lamb kabobs are made with lamb loin or leg skewered together with onions, marinated in a Mediterranean-style sauce, and grilled medium rare.
1 hour 18 minutes
Appetizer, Dinner, Entree
Lamb Meatball Reciipe
Oven-baked lamb meatballs made with feta, warm spices, and fresh herbs, served with an easy mint tzatziki sauce.
25 minutes
Entree, Main Course, Main Dish
Beef Tenderloin Roast Recipe
This slow-roasted beef tenderloin gets seared on the stove, coated in herb butter, and roasted to medium-rare with a rich beef pan gravy.
3 hours 10 minutes
Entree, Main Course, Main Dish
Garlic and Herb Crusted Prime Rib Roast
This Garlic & Herb Crusted Prime Rib is a great recipe for special occasions and is super easy to make! The oven does all the work and you get all the credit!
1 day 23 hours 30 minutes
Seafood Easter Dinner Mains
Entree, Main Dish
Pan Seared Salmon
This Pan Seared Salmon recipe is quick and easy to make with the best golden brown crust and crispy skin. Ready in about 10 minutes, this makes for a delicious weeknight dinner.
15 minutes
Entree
Pan Seared Halibut Recipe
This pan-seared halibut is made with skin-on fillets seasoned with salt, pepper, and garlic, and gently seared for a golden crust with a flaky, moist interior.
15 minutes
Entree, Tutorial
Herb Butter Lobster Tail
Learn how to make this herb butter lobster tail recipe four ways: baking, grilling, air-frying, and steaming. Use my easy step-by-step guide!
25 minutes
Entree, Main Dish
Roasted Salmon in Butter
Simple, yet full of flavor this oven roasted salmon is baked in a butter herb sauce with asparagus. It's ready in under 20 and sure to be a winner!
20 minutes
Vegetarian Easter Main Dishes
Main Course
Mushroom and Pea Risotto Recipe
Arborio rice makes this Mushroom and Pea Risotto recipe creamy, and soaking the rice beforehand keeps the cooking time down.
35 minutes
Main Course
Eggplant Lasagna Recipe
An easy eggplant lasagna recipe made with sliced eggplant, whole milk ricotta, marinara sauce, and melted mozzarella cheese.
1 hour
Entree
Feta Spaghetti Squash
This baked feta spaghetti squash is a lighter twist on the viral feta pasta! The roasted squash strands mix with creamy baked feta, garlic, and tomatoes for a cozy, low-carb dinner full of flavor.
1 hour
Dinner, Entree, Main Course
Quinoa Stuffed Peppers Recipe
Easy, vegetarian quinoa stuffed peppers have 20g of protein per serving and are made with white quinoa, black beans, corn, fire-roasted tomatoes, and simple spices, topped with cheese and baked in the oven.
1 hour 10 minutes
Dinner, Entree, Main Course, Main Dish
Lentil Shepherd’s Pie Vegan Recipe
Vegan Lentil Shepherd's Pie made with brown lentils, mixed veggies, and simmered in a tomato and veggie stock, topped with mashed potatoes and baked.
1 hour 20 minutes
Entree, Main Dish, Pastas
Spinach Lasagna Roll Ups
Spinach Lasagna Roll Ups are filled with the best ricotta spinach filling all rolled up and baked with marinara and melty cheese for a delicious family dinner and a new fun way to enjoy a classic.
57 minutes
Dinner, Entree, Pastas
Baked Feta Pasta
Baked feta pasta is a simple recipe made by oven roasting a block of feta cheese with cherry tomatoes to create a salty and cheesy sauce!
40 minutes
Easy Easter Casserole Recipes
Dinner, Entree
Ground Beef Casserole
This comforting ground beef casserole (aka hamburger casserole) is a family favorite made with simple ingredients for an easy weeknight dinner.
40 minutes
Entree
Lebanese Potato Souffle
Lebanese Potato Souffle is the ultimate comfort food with whipped mashed potatoes, spiced beef filling, and crispy breadcrumbs on top!
1 hour 35 minutes
Entree, Pastas
Macarona Bechamel
Macarona Bechamel is a baked comfort food favorite with layers of pasta, creamy bechamel & a Middle Eastern spiced ground beef tomato sauce.
1 hour
Entree
Chicken and Rice Casserole Recipe
Chicken and rice casserole made with chicken breast simmered in a creamy sauce with mushrooms and onions, poured on a bed of rice, and baked in the oven.
1 hour 20 minutes
Entree
Easy Baked Spaghetti
This Baked Spaghetti Recipe is a cheesy vegetarian pasta casserole dish that's simple to make, requiring only one pan in the oven, and a family favorite meal.
1 hour 5 minutes
Main Course
Eggplant Pasta Casserole
This Vegetarian Eggplant Pasta Casserole is an easy delicious pasta recipe with added vegetables for variety in texture, nutrition and flavor
40 minutes
Easter Dinner Sides
Side Dish
Crispy Smashed Potatoes Recipe
These roasted garlic and Parmesan smashed potatoes are crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. It's like eating mashed potatoes and roasted potatoes in one!
50 minutes
Side Dish
Air Fryer Green Beans
These Air Fryer Green Beans are a simple side dish that takes minimal time and effort. Perfect for cooking fresh green beans in 10 minutes!
20 minutes
Side Dish
Roasted Brussel Sprouts Recipe
Oven Roasted brussel sprouts made with fresh sprouts tossed in olive oil with simple seasonings.
35 minutes
Main Course, Pastas
Lemon Pasta Recipe
This lemon pasta recipe is made with spaghetti, fresh lemon, garlic, Parmesan cheese, and pasta water for a creamy lemon sauce without cream.
25 minutes
Side Dish
Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes
Try these Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes for your holiday spread – they cook in under 10 minutes and come out perfectly creamy, fluffy and rich!
23 minutes
Side, Side Dish
Potato Galette
Potato galette layers thinly sliced potatoes coated with roasted garlic ghee and herbs that are pressed and baked for a golden, crispy crust.
2 hours 40 minutes
Dinner
Air Fryer Vegetables
This air fryer vegetable recipe is full of brussel sprouts, bell peppers, squash & onions – an easy veggie side dish to pair with any protein!
25 minutes
Side Dish
Oven Roasted Asparagus Recipe
Quick oven roasted asparagus tossed with olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper. Simple, crisp-tender, and ready in under 10 minutes.
15 minutes
Side Dish, Tutorial
Risotto Recipe
Creamy risotto with Parmesan made with the classic arborio rice, fresh bay leaves, garlic, onions, and stock. Only 5 minutes to prep.
35 minutes
Side, Side Dish
Roasted Broccoli
Roasted broccoli that’s crispy, caramelized, and totally snack-worthy—seriously, I could eat the whole pan! It’s a great side dish to add flavor and greens to any meal.
25 minutes
Delicious Salads for Easter Dinner
Salad
Spinach Strawberry Salad
Spinach Strawberry Salad is a perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors with crumbled feta, crunchy almonds, and a fresh basil vinaigrette.
10 minutes
Dessert, Snacks
Grape Salad
This sweet and creamy grape salad is made with Greek yogurt, cream cheese and honey! Topped with crunchy pecans and a sprinkle of brown sugar.
10 minutes
Salad, Side Dish
Garden Salad Recipe
Garden salad recipe made with lettuce and veggies, extremely easy to mix and match ingredients, and I've added a homemade vinaigrette.
10 minutes
Salad, Side Dish
Broccoli Salad Recipe
This creamy broccoli salad recipe is made with fresh, blanched broccoli so it's tender crips and tossed in a creamy homemade dressing made with Greek yogurt.
1 hour 20 minutes
Salad
Waldorf Salad
This Waldorf Salad recipe combines tender chicken, crisp apples, grapes, celery, and walnuts in a creamy Greek yogurt dressing. Perfect on a bed of greens!
15 minutes
Salads
Creamy Cucumber Salad Recipe
This Creamy Cucumber Salad is made with fresh dill, sour cream, and onions and is ready in 5 minutes!
5 minutes
Salad, Side Dish
Red Cabbage Slaw Recipe
Red cabbage slaw recipe with red cabbage, shredded carrots, red onions, and cilantro in a homemade vinaigrette dressing that is mayo-free.
18 minutes
Salad, Side Dish
Macaroni Egg Salad Recipe
This macaroni egg salad recipe is made with yogurt instead of mayo, with chopped hard-boiled eggs, celery, red onions, and pickle all tossed with elbow noodles in a creamy dressing.
27 minutes
Pastas, Side Dish
Italian Pasta Salad Recipe
Italian pasta salad with tri-color rotini pasta, a homemade creamy dressing made with Greek yogurt and fresh veggies, including cucumber, bell peppers, and tomatoes.
25 minutes
Salad
Kale Caesar Salad Recipe
This kale Caesar salad is essentially the same as the traditional recipe, with kale used instead of lettuce. The homemade dressing is easy to make, and the addition of croutons and parmesan cheese makes it complete.
28 minutes
Salads
Chopped Green Goddess Salad Recipe
This chopped green goddess salad recipe is made with homemade green goddess dressing with chopped cabbage, cucumbers, and green onions.
10 minutes
Easter Dessert Recipes
Dessert
Vanilla Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe
This simple vanilla cupcake recipe with cream cheese frosting is easy to make and only needs 15 minutes to bake, and you can make the frosting during that time.
25 minutes
Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Carrot Banana Bread Recipe
Carrot banana bread made with fresh shredded carrots, pecans, and ripe bananas. Mix everything together and bake in the oven.
1 hour 5 minutes
Dessert
Carrot Cake Cookie Recipe
Carrot cake cookies are made with freshly grated carrots and an easy cream cheese icing to drizzle over the top. Bakes in 10 minutes.
50 minutes
Dessert
Pistachio Cake Recipe
This pistachio cake uses real pistachios (no extracts or puddings), olive oil, and yogurt, baked into a sponge-style cake with a homemade cream cheese frosting.
50 minutes
Dessert
Peanut Butter Eggs
Homemade Chocolate peanut butter eggs with puffed rice are easy and fun to make, and perfect for Easter or any sweet craving.
1 hour 2 minutes
Dessert
Matcha Cookie Recipe
These matcha cookies are made with culinary-grade matcha for the best matcha flavor. They come out soft and chewy and easy to eat!
1 hour 22 minutes
Dessert
Classic Vanilla Cake
Try this simple and irresistibly delicious classic Vanilla White Cake recipe with a tender, moist crumb and best vanilla flavor perfect for special occasions.
55 minutes
Dessert
Pistachio Baklava Recipe
Easy Lebanese-style pistachio baklava! Use phyllo dough for a shortcut and simple syrup, with finely chopped pistachios in between layers.
3 hours 15 minutes
Dessert
Easter Chocolate Nests
These Chocolate Nest are an adorable treat to make with your kids for Easter or spring. They are super cute, fun to make and very delicious!
15 minutes
Dessert, Snacks
Healthy Rice Krispie Treats
These healthy marshmallow-free Rice Krispie treats use almond butter, honey, and brown rice cereal. They're light, crispy, and so good!
50 minutes
Dessert
Olive Oil Cake Recipe
Olive oil cake made with high-quality olive oil, Greek yogurt, fresh lemon, and a few pantry staples mixed in one bowl and in the oven in 10 minutes!
45 minutes
Dessert
Cream Cheese Fruit Dip
This Cream Cheese Fruit Dip is made with only 4 ingredients and has the best light, fluffy texture! Perfect for dip fresh fruit.
10 minutes
Tutorial
How to Dye Easter Eggs
Learn how to dye Easter Eggs with natural ingredients as a eco-friendly, creative, and fun activity for the whole family to enjoy!
4 hours 15 minutes
How to Keep Food Warm During Easter Dinner
- Oven: As long as you’re not cooking anything in the oven, you can set it to 200°F and store dishes in there to keep them warm.
- Aluminum Foil: If your oven is not free, you can simply use aluminum foil, which has reflective properties that protect the food from light and oxygen. The foil reflects the thermal energy to the food, which maintains the moisture, flavor, and texture.
- Crock Pots and Instant Pots: Think of recipes that can be made in your crock pot or instant pot that will keep warm during your Easter dinner. You can use these appliances to keep foods warm even if you don’t cook in them.
- Insulated coolers: You can use a cooler to keep food hot as well as cold. The insulation technology that keeps out the heat to maintain cold foods also works to trap heat in and keep food hot for hours at a time. You can even line the cooler with aluminum foil for even better results.
- Chafing buffet set: You can use disposable chafing dishes to keep everything warm. Set up a table to display all the hot dishes for easy access and maintain temperature throughout your meal.
How to Store the Leftovers
- Follow the recipe instructions. Some dishes require refrigeration immediately, while others can be safely stored at room temperature. Always consider the recommended storage guideline provided in the individual recipe post to maintain freshness and ensure food safety.
- Divide into smaller portions. That way you’ll have ready-to-go individual servings that can easily be reheated or incorporated into other recipes, streamlining your meal prep.
- Store dry and wet foods separately. If possible, keep the salads undressed and have salad dressing on the side to maintain freshness and proper textures.
- Freeze for longer storage. Following the individual recipe recommendations, many recipes are freezer-friendly. Not only does this extend the lifespan of your leftovers, it also provides the convenience of having ready-made meals on hand for busy weeknights.
- Pack a complete meal for your guests. Using compartmentalized containers, create a well-balanced complete meal for your guests to take home with them. This way, they can enjoy a little bit of all their favorite Easter dinner recipes when they’re home.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are traditional Easter foods?
Traditional American Easter recipes depend on family traditions but some of the more popular recipes include deviled eggs, roast lamb, macaroni and cheese, green beans, and carrot cake for dessert.
Can I make recipes ahead of time?
You can prepare casseroles, Easter dessert recipes, and many of the side dishes beforehand, which will save you some time and stress on the big day. Plus, you can also chop up any vegetables and make appetizers the day before to make things even easier.
How can I include seasonal produce in my Easter menu?
There are so many ways to incorporate fresh seasonal produce into your Easter dinner menu. Many of the Easter dinner sides use a single seasonal produce as the entire dish, like fresh asparagus or green beans. But you could also make a spring salad with peas, radishes, and strawberries. Rhubarb and strawberries are another excellent ingredient for a dessert, like a strawberry rhubarb crisp or pie.
Have you tried coloring Easter eggs with homemade dyes? Check out my fun and creative tutorial for dyeing eggs with natural dyes made from fresh produce and spices! Each ingredient is combined with vinegar, baking soda, and hot water to give you the best rustic hues! Plus, they make an amazing center piece!
Well, there you have it! Easter is almost here, and it’s the perfect time to start planning your menu. With these easy Easter recipes and tips, you can make a delicious and diverse menu to impress your family and guests. Get creative and have fun! After all, Easter is a time for celebration, family, and most importantly, food. So let’s get cooking and enjoy the flavors of spring this Easter season!
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