The Best Easter Recipes Collection

Looking for easy, crowd-pleasing Easter recipes that feel like home?

Whether you're planning a big family celebration or a relaxed Sunday meal, this collection of easy traditional American Easter recipes has you covered. From juicy glazed ham and creamy mashed potatoes to deviled eggs and sweet holiday breads, these dishes bring comfort and flavor to your Easter table.

Some of these recipes are from my kitchen, and others come from food bloggers I trust and admire. Each one is festive, delicious, and perfect not only for Easter but for any time you're entertaining.

Let’s dive into the classics!

Main Dishes for Easter

Ham is a classic Easter main dish, easy to cook and always a hit.

• Baked Ham With Brown Sugar Glaze- Cooked by Julie
• Bourbon Brown Sugar Glazed Ham- What A Girl Eats
• Best Instant Pot Ham- Sweet And Savory Meals
• Slow cooker Ham With Honey Marmalade Mustard Glaze- Good Life Eats

Lamb is traditional for Easter in many parts of the world, so here are few ideas:

• Easy Lamb Chops Recipe For The Oven- Eating Richly
• One Pot Lamb Stew- Curry Trail
• Roasted Lamb Chops- Pinch And Swirl

Pork: Roasted Bacon Wrapped Pork Tenderloin- The Bossy Kitchen

Side Dish

Scalloped Potatoes: Comforting and delicious, the scalloped potatoes are an excellent side dish everyone loves.

• Easy Scalloped Potatoes in Instant Pot- Recipes From A Pantry

Mashed Potatoes: Who doesn't love those? With bacon or without garlic or cheese, mashed potatoes are loved and desired on every table.

• Pancetta Cheddar Mashed Potatoes- Live Your Life Wild And Free
• Easy Creamy Mashed Potatoes- Plating Pixels

Cheesy potatoes: The Best Cheesy Potatoes- Pinch And Swirl

Sweet Potatoes:

• Sweet Potato Casserole- The Bossy Kitchen
• Savory Sweet Potato Casserole- The Bossy Kitchen

Glazed Carrots: Brown Butter Honey Glazed Carrots- A Gouda Life

Deviled Eggs are extremely popular and loved. There are millions of versions of these deviled eggs, so here are some options:

• Deviled Eggs- Beyond the Chicken Coop
• Classic Deviled Eggs- Sue Bee Homemaker
• Classic Deviled Eggs in the pressure cooker- A Nerd Cooks
• Deviled Eggs- The Bossy Kitchen

Green Beans: Because we need some vegetables on the table, something that is not a potato.

• Healthy Green Bean Casserole- Whole New Mom
• Green Bean and Potato Salad- The Bossy Kitchen

Other vegetables:

• Green Peas With Mint- The Bossy Kitchen
• Easy Creamy Spinach- The Bossy Kitchen

Bread Rolls

• Homemade Dinner Rolls- Beyond The Chicken Coop
• Best Homemade Dinner Rolls- Of Batter And Dough

Hot Cross Buns and other sweet bread recipes

These types of bread are traditional Easter breads all over the world. In my house, there is no Easter unless we have some form of sweet bread on the table.

• Hot Cross Buns With Chocolate-Sandra Easy Cooking
• Sweet Keto Challah Bread Recipe (Braided)- Low Carb- No Carb

Dessert 

What kind of Easter meal would this be without a dessert?

• Gluten-Free Cheesecake- Dr. Davinah Seats
• Banana Pudding Cheesecake-Serena Bakes Simply From Scratch
• Easter Cupcakes-Cookie Named Desire
• Easy Lavender Citrus Curd Pie- The Bossy Kitchen
• The Best Carrot Cake Recipe-Sugar Spun Run
• Moist Carrot Cake With Pineapple- Cup Cake Project
• Classic Lemon Bars With  Shortbread Crust- Renee Nicole's Kitchen

🎁 Bonus Easter Recipes to Save or Print

Looking for even more inspiration? This bonus roundup includes a separate set of Easter recipes that didn’t appear above—but are just as perfect for your holiday table.

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www.theseasonedmom.com

Virginia Brown Sugar Baked Ham

This easy Virginia Brown Sugar Baked Ham looks like a fancy holiday meal — but it only requires 5 ingredients and about 5 minutes of prep! A rich, sweet, and savory glaze turns a simple smoked ham into a decadent entree that’s perfect for Easter, Christmas, or your next Sunday brunch!

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sweetandsavorymeals.com

Best Instant Pot Ham

Juicy and tender Instant Pot Ham with brown sugar, honey, and pineapple glaze takes 10 minutes to prep and 5 minutes to cook!

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reneenicoleskitchen.com

Garlic Fennel Roast Rack of Lamb

A roast rack of lamb with a crunchy garlic fennel crust makes a beautiful addition to your holiday table.

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4

www.platingpixels.com

Red Wine Marinated Prime Rib with Potatoes

This Red Wine Marinated Prime Rib with Potatoes makes a unique holiday dinner that’s easy to make on one sheet pan. Marinated in a simple red wine, garlic, and herb mixture to bring out the prime rib's flavors.

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sweetandsavorymeals.com

Deviled Eggs with Old Bay Shrimp Recipe

Deviled Eggs with Old Bay Shrimp are easy to make and the perfect finger food for parties, potlucks, or Easter. They require a few simple ingredients and are ready in about 30 minutes.

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whatagirleats.com

Lawry's Famous Creamed Spinach

Creamed spinach is a steakhouse's favorite side dish that pairs perfectly with any good cut of beef. This recipe is the one made famous by Lawry’s.

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Scalloped Potatoes with Hard Boiled Eggs

This recipe of scalloped potatoes with hard-boiled eggs is an awesome recipe that uses hard-boiled eggs. Layers of potatoes and boiled eggs, smothered in a sour cream and cheese sauce, then baked, the dish is considered an easy option for lunch or dinner or festive events as a side dish.

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8

juliassimplysouthern.com

Tangy Green Bean Bundles

Green bean bundles wrapped in bacon and finished with a tangy sauce are an easy and elegant side dish recipe. A vegetable dish easy enough for weeknight meals and fancy enough for company and holiday gatherings.

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9

Best Cheesy Potatoes(Aka Funeral Potatoes) Recipe

Cheesy potatoes are a staple for holiday potlucks, funerals, and parties in the Midwest. Found on every table, especially during Thanksgiving, Christmas, or Easter, this recipe is easy to make, delicious and comforting.

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10

www.thekitchenismyplayground.com

Creamy Broccoli Casserole

Creamy Broccoli Casserole is a family favorite, indeed. With its cheesy broccoli goodness and buttered cracker crumb topping, what's not to love? It's a perfect side for the holidays or any day!

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11

snackrules.com

Cheesy Cauliflower Gratin Casserole

His Cheesy Cauliflower Gratin Casserole is easy to make and is a great low-carb side dish. Cauliflower is one of the unsung heroes of the vegetable kingdom. This elegant crown has a subtle flavor that makes it easy to pair with other flavors. But it has plenty to offer all on its own, with 1 cup providing well over half your daily requirement for Vitamin C.

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12

sunkissedkitchen.com

Roasted Vegetables (My Favorite Spring Version!)

Roasted Vegetables are a favorite in our house. This combination of spring vegetables has been happening a lot in our house lately! The perfect healthy side dish for any protein.

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13

numstheword.com

Simply Delicious Rolls

These Simply Delicious Crescent Rolls are my family’s favorite rolls. Perfect for Christmas, Thanksgiving, Easter, or any family gathering, they will not disappoint. Easy to make and perfect for any new baker!

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14

No Bake Cheesecake with Berries

This No-Bake Cheesecake with berries is a wonderful recipe suited for all kinds of events all year long. Quick dessert, made in no time. Enjoy!

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15

allthenourishingthings.com

Grain-Free & Low Carb Maple Carrot Cake (with cultured maple cream cheese frosting!)

This Grain-Free & Low-Carb Maple Carrot Cake with cultured maple cream cheese frosting is flavorful without overpowering sweetness. This healthy spring carrot cake needs to be on your must-make list for Easter or Mother’s Day. Don’t want low-carb? Whole sweetener options are included, too!

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Romanian Traditional Sweet Bread With Walnuts- Cozonac

Romanian Traditional Sweet Bread With Walnuts- Cozonac is a recipe made every year for the holidays. Flour, sugar, eggs, milk, and yeast are the main ingredients.

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www.theseasonedmom.com

Pink Ambrosia Salad

You need 5 ingredients and 5 minutes for this easy Pink Ambrosia Salad recipe! Made with sweet fruit, fluffy marshmallows, and creamy Cool Whip, the simple side dish is perfect with any holiday meal!

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18

www.apinchofhealthy.com

Best Carrot Cake (Mom's Recipe)

This is the best carrot cake recipe I have ever tasted, and it is my mom’s recipe that my family has enjoyed for many years.

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19

Easy Creamy Lemon Bars

Are you looking to make some delicious easy creamy lemon bars? Look no further, my friends! These bars are the bomb! They might remind you of the key lime pie preparation style, and you are not mistaken. This recipe is made with condensed milk, and it is creamy and heavenly delicious.

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www.couponclippingcook.com

Cherry Pineapple & Mandarin Orange Ambrosia

This ambrosia tastes as good as it looks and is sure to be a crowd-pleaser with people coming back for seconds and even thirds.

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21

www.cookingwithcarlee.com

Great-Grandma's Frozen Fruit Salad

Frozen fruit salad is a blast from the past. This vintage recipe is a cool and delicious way to eat your fruit. It is at home at all of our holiday meals, but it would also be a fun summer side dish!

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22

www.sandraseasycooking.com

Carrot Cake Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting

Simple and Delicious Recipe for the Carrot Cake Bars

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23

entertainingwithbeth.com

Coconut Cream Pie with Coconut Milk

If you are looking to celebrate the flavors of spring, try my Coconut Cream Pie with Coconut Milk! This is a great recipe for Easter or Mother’s Day!

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