Best Easter Recipes

Easter is a time for gathering with family and friends, and of course, a celebratory Easter meal is a must!

Whether you’re planning a casual Easter brunch or a traditional Easter dinner, this collection of Easter recipes includes everything you need to serve up a memorable holiday feast.

From appetizers and mains to sides and desserts, these recipes are ideal Easter Recipes and are also great overall spring recipes too.

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Easter Appetizers

• Mexican Deviled Eggs – These Mexican Deviled Eggs are a tasty take on a classic. They are easy to whip up and ideal as Easter appetizers, protein-packed snacks, or holiday side dish.
• Baked Chicken Tenders – Breaded chicken tenders are the perfect appetizer or even weeknight meal because they’re easy to prep and cook in about 20 minutes.
• Ranch Chicken Cheeseball – This Ranch Chicken Cheese Ball is a crowd-pleasing appetizer. It’s not just a dip; it’s a centerpiece, a conversation starter, and a guaranteed favorite at any holiday gathering. 
• Garlic Parmesan Chicken Wings – These oven baked garlic parmesan wings are crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside and coated with a buttery garlic parmesan sauce.
• Bacon Wrapped Asparagus – Bacon Wrapped Asparagus is the ultimate treat to serve at your next Easter gathering. Prepare up to 24 hours in advance, then bake the asparagus in the oven just before serving. 
• Pineapple Salsa – This zesty pineapple salsa is so easy to make with a few everyday ingredients. Enjoy it with chips. 
• Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Scallops. Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Scallops are an easy-to-make yet impressive and elegant appetizer.
• Cream Cheese Fruit Dip – This cream cheese dip for fruit is my go-to appetizer recipe because it’s quick, inexpensive, and can be made in advance.

Easter Brunch Recipes

• Pineapple Muffins – Pineapple muffins are an easy, tropical treat made in one bowl with simple pantry ingredients. Families love these for Easter brunches and breakfasts.
• Strawberry Avocado Pasta Salad – Sweet, tangy, colorful, and fresh Strawberry Avocado Pasta Salad with poppy seeds is ready in under 20 minutes and a great brunch dish or mains for Easter. 
• Cookie Dough Overnight Oats – These are a fun, prep ahead brunch made with simple ingredients you probably already own.
• Easter Biscuit Waffles – Biscuit waffles are a great hack for a simple breakfast or brunch that starts with biscuit dough. They are a quick, easy, and failproof meal the whole family is sure to love.
• Chocolate Hummus – These chocolate hummus is easy to make – with a few everyday affordable store cupboard staples. Creamy hummus with a gorgeous chocolate flavor accented by bits of dark chocolate in every bite.
• Buttermilk Waffles – They are easy to make with pantry staples and make nice fluffy waffles with crispy edges and a perfectly fluffy interior.
• Ham Waffle Casserole – Ham Breakfast Casserole is everything you love about breakfast tucked into one easy-to-make casserole. The perfect dish to serve for Easter breakfast, brunch or any time you crave a cozy meal.

Best Easter Mains

• Air Fryer Whole Chicken – This no-fail recipe is faster than the traditional oven method, and gives you a perfectly cooked chicken every time! 
• Asparagus Stuffed Chicken Breast – Asparagus stuffed chicken breast is easy to make with only a handful of ingredients. This one-pan dinner is a filling and satisfying chicken recipe that everyone will love! 
• Easy Baked Feta Pasta – 5 ingredient Baked Feta Pasta is a viral sensation! Creamy feta cheese and cherry tomatoes are seasoned with olive oil and baked into a simple yet elegant sauce that is bursting with flavor.
• Cinnamon Honey Glaze Picnic Ham – This ham is juicy, smoky, fragrant, and full of amazing flavor. Versatile and economical, picnic ham is ideal for serving at family holidays and gatherings.
• Salmon Wellington – This is a delicious an elegant restaurant-quality dish that’s easy to make at home! Bake it or make it in the air fryer in less than 30 minutes.
• Lamb Roast – Make this Lamb Roast the star of your holiday table! Juicy, tender and succulent, this recipe for roast boneless leg of lamb turns out perfect every time.
• Vegan Lasagna – This creamy dreamy vegan lasagna is the ultimate comfort food recipe! Loaded with vegetables and layers of cheese, it’s perfect for every day but also a great option for holidays and special occasions.
• Easy Roast Chicken – This roast chicken recipe is so simple to prepare and easy to cook. 
• Buffalo Chicken Mac and Cheese – Classic homemade mac and cheese is given a modern update when macaroni is mixed with tender chicken, spicy buffalo hot sauce and two kinds of cheese for a creamy, savory Buffalo Chicken Mac and Cheese.

Easter Sides

• Foil Pack Grilled Red Potatoes – These 4 ingredient Foil Pack Grilled Red Potatoes are a pantry staple, minimal prep Easter side dish that can be made on the grill or oven.
• Smothered Green Beans – You can quickly whip up this comforting side of easy Smothered Green Beans for your Easter meal in less than 25 minutes.
• Smothered Cabbage – Need a simple and comforting side dish you can quickly whip up for the holidays? This easy smothered cabbage ticks all the boxes and is ready in less than 25 minutes!
• Garlic Mashed Potatoes – These Creamy Garlic Mashed Potatoes are easy to make and ready in less than 30 minutes. A versatile side dish that’s equally perfect for weeknight dinners and serving at holidays like Easter.
• Instant Pot Baby Potatoes – Tender garlicky Instant Pot Baby Potatoes are easy to make with pantry staples and 5 minutes of cook time. This flavorful Easter side dish is good with any Easter meal, including meats and fish, and in salads or casseroles.
• Scalloped Corn Recipe – This creamy Scalloped Corn recipe is a delicious side dish that is a true family favorite. Perfect for holiday gatherings, Sunday suppers, and bringing to potlucks.
• Loaded Ranch Potato Salad – This loaded Ranch Potato Salad is an easy side dish for lunch, dinner, potlucks, and BBQs. It’s quick to put together with minimal ingredients and has a delicious dressing, including bacon and cheese that everyone will love.
• Easy Buttered Canned Carrots – These simple glazed carrots will become one of your favorite canned carrot recipes. They can be cooked on the stove, in the microwave, or oven for a simple, flavorful, and frugal side dish.
• Wedge Salad – Dive into this timeless wedge salad recipe and elevate your salad game! This wedge salad recipe features crunchy iceberg lettuce, cherry tomatoes, bacon, and chives, topped with classic blue cheese crumbles. 

Easter Desserts

• Easter Crack Candy – These easy to make Cracker Candy Bars combine your favorite Easter candy and saltine crackers into a fun, festive and delicious treat.
• Pineapple Upside Down Cupcakes – These Pineapple Upside Down Cupcakes let you indulge in everything you love about classic pineapple upside-down cake in an easy-to-make and easy-to-serve package!
• Easter Fruit Salad – This bright and colorful Easter Fruit Salad is a healthy way to balance chocolate eggs and peeps! 
• Easter Fruit Tray – An Easter Fruit Tray is the perfect appetizer for your Easter party or holiday brunch. Enjoy the colors and flavors of spring when you munch on fruit bunny shapes and juicy berries. 
• Texas Sheet Cake – You will swoon over this super easy, light, and moist Texas Sheet Cake recipe! Simple to make with basic pantry staple ingredients, this is a crowd-pleasing chocolate cake that’s perfect for entertaining.
• Crème Egg Brownies – You will love these Cadbury Crème Egg Brownies that are suitably decadent yet extremely easy to make. Fudgy, gooey and over-the-top delicious. You will not be able to stop at just one.
• Lemon Bread – This Easy Lemon Bread recipe is bursting with fresh blueberries and bright lemon flavor. Topped with a delicious lemon glaze, this blueberry lemon bread will be your new favorite quick bread recipe.

Tips

• Create a timeline: Whether it’s a dinner for 4 or brunch for 20, identifying when certain tasks need to be done helps ensure your meal comes together smoothly.
• Get a jump on the prep work: Defrosting, chopping, slicing, and assembling certain dishes in advance means you’ll have less work to do on the day of your event.
• Set your table in advance: Get your dishes, glassware, serving platters, and utensils set out the night before to make sure you have all you need and can check that task off your list.

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