I’ve gathered up some of my best Easter recipes from our favorite Easter dinners and put together a menu planning guide just for you! I’ve included 2 complete dinner menus you can choose from, plus a few extra main and side dish ideas and spring desserts for you to choose from.
Whether you’re just looking for a few new things to round out your tried and true menu or need inspiration for the whole meal, everything you’re looking for is right here!
Every year, I look forward to celebrating Resurrection Sunday with a big Easter dinner with family and friends. We always have the traditional southern Easter recipes that everyone looks forward to (We don’t want anyone to be disappointed!) mixed in with a few seasonal dishes to really show off the flavors of spring!
It’s fun. It’s bright. And it’s a dinner that creates Easter memories to cherish year after year.
In addition to just helpful recipe lists, this year, I’ve included the full menus to 2 of our very favorite Easter dinners. One is more traditional, and the other is full of picnic favorites. Both are treasured menus my whole family loves. And I hope they inspire you create a meal you and yours will treasure too!
But if you’re looking for my complete lists of recipes to choose from, then the links below will take you there:
Our Easter Dinner Menu This Year
- Classic Wasabi Mayo Dip– We’re starting off our meal with a tray of spring veggies ready to dip in this easy Wasabi Mayo Dip recipe. Addictively creamy with a horseradish-like kick, it’s the perfect partner for crisp asparagus, blanched green beans, cherry tomatoes, snap peas, carrots and baby potatoes.
- Louisiana Shrimp & Crab Deviled Eggs– No Easter is complete without deviled eggs. This recipe takes that tradition up a notch with the addition of a little Creole flavor.
- Southern Pecan Crusted Ham– This show stopping Easter ham bakes up golden brown with a rich brown sugar, molasses, apple juice glaze and buttery pecan crust.
- Easy Carrot Souffle– Full of warm spices, stunning color, this is the perfect side dish for Easter. You won’t believe how easy it is to make this simple recipe, and everyone is guaranteed to love it’s light, melt-in-your mouth texture.
- Strawberry Asparagus Salad– This fresh and vibrant Strawberry Asparagus Salad is loaded with spinach, feta, pecans, red onions, plump strawberries and blanched asparagus topped with an easy balsamic vinaigrette.
- Green Bean Casserole– Rich and creamy Green Bean Casserole is even better without canned soup! Fresh vegetables, cream, bacon and a crispy onion topping make this classic side dish a star.
- Pepper Jack Mac n Cheese– This easy homemade macaroni and cheese recipe is one of the creamiest, cheesiest recipes around! And you’re going to love how easy it is to make- no flour, no roux, just simple cheesy goodness.
- Brown Sugar Roasted Pineapples– Warm pineapple tossed in just the right amount of caramelized brown sugar and pecans is hard to resist! They’re the perfect partner for ham.Â
- Homemade Carrot Cake– Lightly spiced with the warm flavors of cinnamon and ginger, this Homemade Carrot Cake is what simple, delicious classic recipes are all about! Made with 3 cups of freshly grated carrots, applesauce, brown sugar, plenty of buttery pecans and topped with a fluffy cloud of whipped cream cheese frosting, this cake makes everyone a carrot cake lover!
Our Favorite Picnic Easter Menu
When we want to take a break from holiday classics, we celebrate with some of our very favorite picnic recipes. Growing up, this is how my family celebrated Easter, so it has a soft spot in my heart! Here’s our go-to Easter picnic menu if you want to celebrate the beginning of al fresco dining season.
- Homestyle Deviled Eggs– Mixed with the expected mayo, they are topped with a sliced sweet pickle, chives, and chopped smoky bacon. It’s these picnic toppings that earn these eggs their homestyle name.
- Crispy Southern Fried Chicken– Golden crispy outsides, juicy, tender insides and loads of mouthwatering flavor from all the right seasonings, this Southern Fried Chicken recipe has easy-to-follow steps soanyone can serve up this Sunday dinner classic just like a pro.
- Southern Deviled Egg Potato Salad– One of the dreamiest, tastiest side dishes around, this potato salad combines all the flavors of deviled eggs with red onion, pickles and tender potatoes to create a fluffy, tangy salad.
- Classic Pea Salad– A long time classic made with sweet peas, cheddar cheese, bacon and onion, you’ll love the tasty additions of toasted pecans, diced bell pepper and a sprinkle of lemon zest all wrapped in a creamy dressing.
- Southern Banana Pudding– Homemade Southern Banana Pudding made from scratch uses simple ingredients to create a rich, creamy custard-like pudding layered with sweet, ripe bananas & addictive vanilla wafer cookies.
More Easter Main Dish Ideas
Looking for additional traditional main dishes for Easter dinner? These 3 classics never disappoint. Plus, I’ve got easy to follow instructions and tips in each recipe post so Easter dinner will be a snap, even if it’s your first time!
- Pepper Crusted Pork Tenderloin– This easy-to-follow Pepper Crusted Pork Tenderloin recipe uses a simple, wonderfully aromatic cracked peppercorn rub, plus Dijon mustard, to create a delightful main dish that is perfect for Easter!
- Classic Southern Pot Roast– Cooked low and slow with beef broth, red wine, savory seasonings, aromatic herbs and plenty of dinner vegetables, this traditional comfort food has been gathering friends and families around the dinner table for more years than we can count!
- Pineapple Mustard Glazed Ham– This Pineapple Mustard Glazed Ham recipe with its golden coat of pineapple, mustards, brown sugar and horseradish offers a kick of flavor that will soon become your go-to favorite!
Easter Side Dishes
There can never be too many side dishes on the holiday table. If you’re looking for a few extra ways to round out your meal, these flavor-packed recipes are just what you need.
- Ultimate Scalloped Potatoes
- Southern Chicken & Dressing
- Cheesy Broccoli Rice Casserole
- Garlic Honey Glazed Carrots
- Southern Macaroni Salad
- Layered Pea Salad
Easter Dessert Recipes
No holiday dinner is complete with a stunning dessert or a favorite sweet or two! These 5 desserts or any of my cake or pie recipes are the perfect way to end your holiday evening.
- Triple Lemon Layer Cake with Lemon Curd Buttercream
- Old Fashioned Ice Box Coconut Cake
- Fresh Strawberry Pie
- Orange Creamsicle Poke Cake
- Old Fashioned Coconut Cream Pie
I hope this list of Easter dinner recipes and menus inspires you this to share your table with family and friends.
I can’t wait to hear which dishes you’re making! Happiest Easter!
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