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    The Bossy Kitchen > Recipes > Recipe Collections

    Traditional Easter Recipes

    Published by: Gabriela April 16, 2019 · Last modified: August 4, 2023 3 Comments
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    This is a collection of Easy American Traditional Easter Recipes that many of you might be familiar with if you live in the United States. 

    Easter is one of the most important celebrations in  Christianity. It doesn’t matter if you’re following the Catholic, Orthodox, or any other teachings of the Christian religion; we all celebrate Easter, although in a slightly different manner.

    No matter the size or style of your Easter feast, these party-ready recipes will please everyone at your table. 

    These are Easy Traditional Easter Recipes that many of you might be familiar with, if you live in United States. For the ones who are wondering what Americans eat for Easter, though, this list might look interesting.

    However these recipes might be popular for Easter, but many of them can be made all year round when you entertain. 

    Classic Glazed Ham

    Ham is popular because it is accessible and easy to cook. It is used traditionally for most holiday meals, and it is usually already cooked.

    I have here a few ham recipes that you will like. All of them are easy to put together and delicious.

    Baked Ham With Brown Sugar Glaze- Cooked by Julie

    Bourbon Brown Sugar Glazed Ham- What A Girl Eats

    Spiral-cut, bourbon and brown sugar glazed ham.

    Best Instant Pot Ham- Sweet And Savory Meals

    Slow cooker Ham With Honey Marmalade Mustard Glaze- Good Life Eats

    Lamb

    Lamb is not as popular in America as you might think, but plenty of people enjoy having it once in a while. Most lamb meat comes from Australia or New Zeeland; therefore, it is more expensive and less available.

    Easy Lamb Chops Recipe For The Oven- Eating Richly

    Easy Lamb Chops in Oven Recipe

    One Pot Lamb Stew- Curry Trail

    Roasted Lamb Chops- Pinch And Swirl

    Pork

    Roasted Bacon Wrapped Pork Tenderloin- The Bossy Kitchen

    Roasted Bacon Wrapped Pork Tenderloin1

    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

    Cheesy potatoes, cheesy hash browns, or funeral potatoes are shredded or cubed potatoes baked with cheese and creamy ingredients. More popular in the Midwest because of the colder climate, this dish is always present for gatherings.

    The Best Cheesy Potatoes- Pinch And Swirl

    Cheesy Potatoes being served

    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

    Extremely popular and loved. There are millions of versions of these deviled eggs, so here you have some options to choose from.

    Deviled Eggs- Beyond the Chicken Coop

    Classic Deviled Egg made with mayonnaise and mustard

    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

    Green Bean And Potato Salad11

    Other vegetables

    Green Peas With Mint- The Bossy Kitchen

    Super Easy Green Peas With Mint in a white plate with spoon

    Easy Creamy Spinach- The Bossy Kitchen

    Easy Creamy Spinach1

    Bread Rolls

    Homemade Dinner Rolls- Beyond The Chicken Coop

    Homemade Dinner Rolls made into a fan shape.

    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

    Hot Cross Buns with Chocolate

    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

    Easy Lavender Citrus Pie

    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

    And there is more. Here you can find another collection of recipes that might interest you for this Easter. 

    Easy American Traditional Easter Recipes

    Easy Easter recipes that everyone loves.

    Photo Credit: 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!

    Photo Credit: 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.

    Photo Credit: 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.

    Photo Credit: 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.

    Photo Credit: 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.

    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.

    Photo Credit: 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.

    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.

    Photo Credit: 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!

    Photo Credit: 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.

    Photo Credit: 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.

    Photo Credit: 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!

    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!

    Photo Credit: 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!

    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.

    Photo Credit: 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!

    Photo Credit: 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.

    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.

    Photo Credit: 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.

    Photo Credit: 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!

    Photo Credit: www.sandraseasycooking.com

    Carrot Cake Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting

    Simple and Delicious Recipe for the Carrot Cake Bars

    Photo Credit: 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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    1. Cynthia | What A Girl Eats says

      April 16, 2019 at 6:51 pm

      I want to try all of these! I love traditional recipes, especially for a holiday meal! Thank you for including my bourbon ham!

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      • The Bossy Kitchen says

        April 16, 2019 at 6:54 pm

        Cynthia, you are very welcome!

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    2. Snack Rules says

      April 16, 2019 at 7:46 pm

      Thanks for including my recipe. Great list! Sharing to social media.

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