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.
These are Easy American Traditional Easter Recipes that many of you might be familiar with, if you live in United States.
No matter the size or style of your Easter feast, these party-ready recipes will please everyone at your table.
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 few recipes of ham 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
Best Instant Pot Ham- Sweet And Savory Meals
Brown Sugar Glazed Ham- Family Food And Travel
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 of the 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
One Pot Lamb Stew- Curry Trail
Roasted Lamb Chops- Pinch And Swirl
Pork:
Roasted Bacon Wrapped Pork Tenderloin- The Bossy Kitchen
Scalloped Potatoes: Comforting and delicious, the scalloped potatoes are a wonderful side dish that everyone loves.
Easy Scalloped Potatoes in Instant Pot- Recipes From A Pantry
Mashed Potatoes: Who doesn’t love those? With bacon or without, with 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
Sweet Potatoes:
Sweet Potato Casserole- The Food Hussy
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 Eggs- Sue Bee Homemaker
Classic Deviled Eggs in the pressure cooker- A Nerd Cooks
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 breads- 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
Snow White Coconut Layer Cake- Baking Sense
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
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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Roast rack of lamb with a crunchy garlic fennel crust makes a beautiful addition to your holiday table.
Continue ReadingRed Wine Marinated Prime Rib with Potatoes
his 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 flavors of prime rib.
Continue ReadingDeviled 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.
Continue ReadingLawry's Famous Creamed Spinach
Creamed spinach is a steakhouse favorite side dish that pairs perfectly with any good cut of beef. This recipe is the one made famous by Lawry’s.
Continue ReadingScalloped 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, of for festive events as a side dish.
Continue ReadingTangy 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.
Continue ReadingBest Cheesy Potatoes(Aka Funeral Potatoes) Recipe
Cheesy potatoes are a staple for holidays potlucks, funeral and parties in the Midwest. Found on every table especially during Thanksgiving, Christmas or Easter, this recipe is easy to make, delicious and comforting.
Continue ReadingCreamy 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!
Continue ReadingCheesy 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.
Continue ReadingRoasted 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.
Continue ReadingSimply 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!
Continue ReadingNo 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!
Continue ReadingGrain-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 included, too!
Continue ReadingRomanian Traditional Sweet Bread With Walnuts- Cozonac
Romanian Traditional Sweet Bread With Walnuts- Cozonac is a recipe that is made every year for the holidays. Flour, sugar, eggs, milk and yeast are the main ingredients.
Continue ReadingPink Ambrosia Salad
You just 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!
Continue ReadingBest 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.
Continue ReadingEasy 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.
Continue ReadingCherry 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.
Continue ReadingGreat-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 would also be a fun summer side dish!
Continue ReadingCarrot Cake Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting
Simple and Delicious Recipe for the Carrot Cake Bars
Continue ReadingCoconut 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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Cynthia | What A Girl Eats says
I want to try all of these! I love traditional recipes, especially for a holiday meal! Thank you for including my bourbon ham!
The Bossy Kitchen says
Cynthia, you are very welcome!
Snack Rules says
Thanks for including my recipe. Great list! Sharing to social media.