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
Roasting carrots brings out their sweet & caramelized flavor for a delicious, healthy side that complements many main dishes.
35 minutes
Side Dish
Homemade Dinner Rolls
Simple and easy to make, for non bakers, these classic homemade dinner rolls are made from scratch and come out perfectly light and fluffy!
2 hours 45 minutes
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
Main Course
Vegetarian Shepherds Pie Recipe
Vegetarian Shepherd's Pie is a meatless take on a classic comfort dish. Swap the meat for mushrooms and quinoa & it all gets smothered in a rich gravy sauce
1 hour 5 minutes
Entree, Side Dish
Baked Macaroni and Cheese
This classic Baked Macaroni and Cheese recipe is easy to make & topped with crispy panko breadcrumbs. It’s a kid favorite but sophisticated enough for adults!
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
This smoked salmon platter is the perfect appetizer! The presentation is jaw-dropping and the accompaniments are delicious! Great for holidays and potlucks!
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 plain hummus and guacamole – a healthy, vegan, easy snack or appetizer with pita or veggie chips!
15 minutes
Appetizer, Snack
Tomato Basil Bruschetta Recipe
This Bruschetta recipe is made with fresh, ripe tomatoes, fresh basil, and balsamic. Serve on top of toasted French bread with a drizzle of balsamic glaze for the full experience.
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
Lemon Chicken Piccata
This Lemon Chicken Piccata is a quick and easy healthy version of the original recipe, that's grain-free, Whole30 and Paleo, but with the same great taste!
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
These Lamb Meatballs are made with ground lamb and are full of Mediterranean flavor. Serve with an easy mint tzatziki sauce!
25 minutes
Entree, Main Course, Main Dish
Beef Tenderloin Roast
Beef Tenderloin Roast is a stunning holiday centerpiece, seared on the stove, coated in herb butter, and roasted to perfection with a rich pan gravy.
3 hours 10 minutes
Entree, Main Course, Main Dish
Garlic and Herb Crusted Prime Rib Roast
The easy Garlic & Herb Crusted Prime Rib recipe is a perfect mid-rare and 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
This easy pan seared halibut dinner recipe is ready in 15 minutes. It's crispy on the outside and tender and flaky on the inside!
15 minutes
Entree, Tutorial
How to Cook Lobster Tail
Learn how to cook lobster tail four ways: steam for tenderness, bake for simplicity, air fry for a crispy kick, or grill for a smoky char.
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
Simple to make and delicious to eat, this vegetarian gluten-free low carb eggplant lasagna is a tasty dinner that's loaded with flavor.
1 hour
Entree
Feta Spaghetti Squash
This feta spaghetti squash is a perfect low-carb twist on my viral Tik Tok pasta! Enjoy this vegetarian meal any night of the week.
1 hour
Main Course
Quinoa Stuffed Peppers
These Vegetarian Quinoa Stuffed Peppers are loaded with lots of plant-based protein and gluten-free quinoa and topped with melted cheese- hearty and healthy
55 minutes
Dinner, Entree, Main Course, Main Dish
Lentil Shepherd’s Pie
Lentil Shepherd's Pie is a delicious vegan version of the classic dish. Made hearty with lentils, veggies, spices, and mashed potatoes.
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
Ground beef pasta is a favorite family meal and is easy to make in just a few steps. You can't go wrong with meat, sauce, pasta, and cheese!
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
This easy chicken and rice casserole is made from scratch, without canned soup, and tastes amazing! It's a great make-ahead chicken casserole as well!
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
Rosemary Garlic Smashed Potatoes
Rosemary Garlic Smashed Potatoes are a best of both worlds recipe – mashed and roasted potatoes! They are soft on the inside and crispy on the outside
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 Brussels Sprouts
Oven Roasted Brussels Sprouts are an easy sheet pan side dish. They're simplistic in flavor with garlic, salt & pepper, letting the sprouts shine through!
35 minutes
Main Course, Pastas
Lemon Pasta Recipe
This fresh lemon pasta is simple to make with just a few basic ingredients garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, zest, and reserved pasta water.
35 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
Cheesy Oven Roasted Asparagus
Cheesy Oven Roasted Asparagus is a simple side dish that is perfect for any meal. Quick & easy with just three main ingredients!
13 minutes
Side Dish, Tutorial
How to Make Risotto
Follow this technical recipe for How to Make Risotto with my easy step-by-step guide and pictures and you'll be making restaurant-quality creamy risotto in no time
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
Fresh Garden Salad
Enjoy a delicious, simple, and fresh garden salad with a light vinaigrette dressing customized with your favorite veggies.
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
This simple red cabbage and carrot slaw has an even simpler vinaigrette! Mayo-free and full of flavor, it's an easy summer side.
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
This simple Greek Goddess Salad uses green cabbage, cucumbers, and a simple homemade Green Goddess salad dressing! Easy cabbage salad recipe!
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 is made with real pistachios and has a beautiful green color without the addition of food coloring. Topped with a homemade cream cheese icing.
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 match 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
Simple Lebanese-style pistachio baklava. If you love pistachios and crispy phyllo dough, this pistachio baklava is amazing. Perfect for any occasion!
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
Healthy Rice Krispie Treats skip the marshmallows by using almond butter, honey, and brown rice cereal. They're light, crispy, and so good!
50 minutes
Dessert
Olive Oil Cake
This olive oil cake has a light and fragrant sponge texture with a hint of zesty lemon. Made in one bowl, it's a great beginner cake recipe!
1 hour 5 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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