The BEST Easter Recipes from appetizers to sides to ham to dessert – all in one place!
Easter is just around the corner which means it’s time to gather all of my Easter Recipes in one easy-to-find post so you can plan your whole menu right here! Whether you’re having a small family dinner or hosting extend family and friends, I hope to make your life easier – and more delicious – with Easter Brunch, Easter Appetizers, Easter Dinner – and of course Easter Dessert recipes! This Easter recipes collection will WOW your guests and hopefully you’ll find some new favorites to start repeat-delicious-traditions.
There are a quite a few Easter recipes, but I’ve tried to narrow each category down to my absolute favorites- which is HARD – but you can rest assured, anything you pick from this post will be worthy of your time – and your guests. And whatever Easter recipes you don’t have time to make, hopefully they will still find their way onto your table at some point this spring!
I’ll be adding new Easter recipes as I post them leading up to Easter, like Garlic Butter Pork Tenderloin and Parmesan Roasted Asparagus, so make sure to check back! I can’t wait to hear what you are making this year!
Easter Dinner Recipes
Easter Dinner recipes are all centered around the ham – it’s the prized centerpiece that’s worthy of this special occasion – or should be! I’ve include three phenomenal baked ham recipes that you CANNOT go wrong with!
Baked Ham with Apple Cider Maple Glaze
What can I make for Easter dinner besides ham?
If your family isn’t a fan of ham – no problem! What about a beautiful roasted turkey for Easter instead? Or crazy tender pot roast? beef tips and gravy? Here are some fabulous Easter dinner recipes that are every bit as delicious as ham!
Perfect Turkey with Herb Butter
Buttery Garlic Herb Baked Pork Tenderloin
Slow Cooker Beef Tips and Gravy
Sheet Pan Chili Dijon Pork Tenderloin
Lemon Garlic Shrimp Fettuccine
Slow Cooker Mississippi Pot Roast
Baked Lemon Garlic Butter Salmon with Crispy Panko
Slow Cooker Honey Balsamic Beef
Pan Seared Steak with Balsamic Herb Cream Sauce
The BEST Baked Pork Tenderloin with Herb Butter – coming soon!
WHAT SHOULD I BRING TO EASTER DINNER?
If you’re not in charge of the Easter ham, then it’s likely you’re going to want to bring an appetizer or side – and to me, the intoxicating plethora of sides is just as important as the Easter ham. Here are some of my favorite Easter recipes for side dishes:
Million Dollar Macaroni and Cheese
Garlic Butter Smashed Potatoes
Creamy Company Mashed Potatoes
One Pot Pea Bacon Pasta in Mascarpone Parmesan Sauce
Perfect Soft and Fluffy Dinner Rolls
Roasted Asparagus with Balsamic Brown Butter
Award Winning Moist Sweet Cornbread
Creamy Mushroom Orzo in Asiagio Thyme Sauce
Easter Salads
One of my favorite parts of spring are the salads! I was originally going to clump the salads with the side Easter recipes, but decided they needed their very own section. Unlike Easter sides that are warm and comforting, Easter Salads are cool and refreshing – everyone balances out their Easter feast with a fresh fruit salad or green salad.
I’ve also included a few phenomenal pasta salads as well that might sound intriguing (Strawberry Pasta Salad I’m looking at you) – and they are! You can never have too many Easter recipes when its’ SALAD!
Strawberry Avocado Broccoli Salad with Creamy Poppy Seed Dressing
Creamy Grape Salad with Vanilla Yogurt Dressing
Creamy Bacon Pea Pasta Salad with Lemon Parmesan Dressing
Spinach Berry Salad with Creamy Strawberry Poppy Seed Dressing
BLT Pasta Salad with Lemon Chive Dressing
Berry Salad in Honey Mascarpone
Wedge Salad with Creamy Blue Cheese Ranch and Balsamic Reduction
Perfect Fruit Salad with Honey Citrus Poppy Seed Dressing
Corn Salad with Cilantro Lime Dressing
Creamy Classic Kicked Up Potato Salad
Strawberry Avocado Pasta Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing
Easter Appetizers
Easter appetizers are the “fun” Easter recipes – they get the party started! How many times have you filled up just on appetizers because they are plain lick-your-fingers delicious! I have tons of appetizer recipes, you can see them all HERE, so here is just a sampling:
Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms With Sun-dried Tomatoes and Basil
Strawberry Goat Cheese Bruschetta
Salsa Verde Honey Lime Chicken Taco Cups
Crab Cakes with Tomatillo Jalapeno Dip
Whipped Roasted Red Pepper Feta Dip
Easter Cake Recipes
Just like Thanksgiving is known for pie, Easter is known for cake! I love making cake recipes because they are SO easy! Simply mix the batter, pour, bake and frost – without having to frost a bunch of cupcakes! I also love making cakes because they often taste even better the next day for stress free dessert! I have included every flavor of Easter Cake you can dream up from carrot cake to lemon cake to strawberry cake and more!
Carrot Cake with Pineapple Cream Cheese Frosting
Coconut Cake (Triple Coconut!)
Chocolate Covered Strawberry Pound Cake
Banana Cake with Nutella Cream Cheese Frosting
Strawberry Shortcakes with Lemon Curd Whipped Cream
Cream Cheese Stuffed Carrot Cake
Toffee Pecan Caramel Pound Cake
More Easter Dessert Recipes
I couldn’t just limit you to Easter Cake recipes when there are so many amazing Easter Pie and Cheesecake recipes too! Now you are GUARANTEED to find a new favorite dessert whether you are a cake, pie or cheesecake lover!
Almost No Bake Nutella S’mores Pie (MY FAV PIE)
Banana Coconut Cream Pie with Vanilla Wafer Cocont Crust
Almost No Bake Ultimate Mud Pie
Chocolate Covered Strawberries
Happy EASTER!
SEE ALL EASTER RECIPES AT A GLANCE HERE
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Karen says
Always a little bit giddy when I receive your emails with titles that say “The Very Best….” as I know it contains YOUR favorite recipes for the holiday. And, you’ve never steered me wrong. Little secret just between us gals: I have often prepared your recipe for the first time and served it at holidays to the family. And you never disappoint!
The biggest challenge with your recipes is deciding which one(s) to make! Thank you Jenn and have a wonderful holiday!
Jen says
Awe, thank you so much Karen! I’m honored you look forward to my recipes and that they never disappoint! I hope you had a very Happy Easter!
Toni says
Hi Jen,
I LOVE your blog; I follow many food blogs, but yours is by far my favorite and your food is always SO good! I love the voice in your writing and your gorgeous colorful photos, too. I have recommended your blog to so many people! Just felt compelled to leave a comment today. THANK YOU for all the great recipes!
Toni
Jen says
Thank you for making my day Toni! I am honored and humbled you love my blog and recipes so much! Thanks for making my recipes, sharing the word and making my day! xo
sandy says
i will be cooking foratleast 6 months from the list o recipes you listed i can’t wait to get to the store and get started thank you
Jen says
You are so welcome! Happy Easter!