Yahoo Autos 75 Easter Dinner Ideas: Mains, Sides, And Desserts For The Holiday Feast
Get fresh recipe inspiration for every kind of Easter gathering.
Victor Protasio; Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn; Prop Stylist: Christine Keely
It's easy to find yourself boxed into making the same dishes for Easter every year. Even if you aren't sick of serving ham or lamb, you might want to mix up how you cook the centerpieces of the meal. Maybe a chicken is more appropriate for the size of your gatherings, especially if you don't want tons of leftovers. Perhaps it's the sides you need help with. These are our our favorite Easter dinner ideas, including carrots, glazed hams, cakes, and of course, plenty of casseroles
No matter the course or type of Easter feast, we have recipes for classic and new-school takes on all the staples. From casseroles to cakes, and everything in between, these are the Easter dinner recipes we reach for when entertaining.
Sweet Tea-Brined Ham With Lemon Glaze
Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox
We used sweet tea to make the ultimate Southern ham. Just make sure to use an unseasoned ham so you can fully enjoy the flavors of this recipe.
Corn Pudding Casserole
Courtney West
Corn pudding is easy to make, yet is still impressive enough to be on the menu for Easter dinner. Plus, you can assemble the casserole the day before and keep it in the refrigerator until you're ready to bake.
Classic Coconut Cake
Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox
Your Easter dinner guests just may be tempted to eat dessert before the main meal when they see this decadent dessert sitting on the cake stand.
Classic Make-Ahead Macaroni And Cheese
What's better than homemade mac and cheese? One that you can make ahead of time to make preparing the Easter meal a little easier.
Pull-Apart Butter Roll Loaves
While we sometimes rely on store-bought rolls, Easter Sunday is an occasion that deserves a homemade bread. Don't skip the flaky sea salt and fresh rosemary which add flavor and create a pretty presentation.
Classic Deviled Eggs
Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox
Of course it's not Easter without deviled eggs. You may even want to double this recipe.
Glazed Ham with Pineapple Chutney
If your go-to pizza order is Hawaiian, then this is the ham recipe for you. Even if it's not, this recipe will still impress.
Easy Bunny Cake
Caitlin Bensel; Food Styling: Torie Cox
Some cakes with 'easy' in the title still end up being a huge undertaking, but not this cake. It's as straightforward as it is cute, and it's a great recipe to get the kids involved with.
Spice-Rubbed Tenderloin with Mustard-Cream Sauce
A rosy-centered tenderloin is the perfect centerpiece to an Easter feast for those who don't eat or want ham.
Lemon Lush
Victor Protasio; Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn, Prop Stylist: Lydia Pursell
The best part about this layered dessert is that no oven is required. It can also be assembled well in advance and then sliced when everyone is ready for dessert.
Asparagus Gratin
The ideal way to eat veggies is blanketed in cream and cheese. Although you could give any vegetable this decadent treatment, we think asparagus is the perfect seasonal choice.
Roasted Carrot Soup
Morgan Hunt Glaze; Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer; Prop Stylist: Christine Keely
Warm up the dinner table for the main course by serving this carrot soup as an appetizer. Homemade croutons are the ideal finishing touch.
Slow-Cooker Green Beans
Stacy K. Allen; Food Stylist: Melissa Gray; Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle
Let your trusty slow cooker handle the green beans so there's plenty of room in the oven for the ham and casseroles.
Best Carrot Cake
Caitlin Bensel; Food Styling: Torie Cox
We're pretty sure the Easter Bunny will be happy to see carrot cake on the menu.
Brown Sugar Bourbon-Glazed Ham
Stacy K. Allen, Food Stylist: Torie Cox, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster
Though this recipe starts with a cooked ham, a decadent homemade glaze will transform it into a delicious Easter centerpiece. Basting throughout the cook time will ensure it stays tender and moist.
Resurrection Rolls
Victor Protasio; Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer; Prop Stylist: Lydia Pursell
The sweetest part of these rolls isn't the taste. It's the fact that the represent the true meaning of Easter.
Carrot Cake Bars
If you want to serve carrot cake on Easter Sunday but don't have the time to commit to a layer cake, these bars will deliver the same great flavors.
Pineapple Casserole
Robby Lozano, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall
The uniquely Southern combination of canned pineapple chunks, Cheddar cheese, and crispy Ritz crackers will always have a spot on our Easter dinner lineup.
Slow-Cooker Ham
Fred Hardy II; Food Stylist: Kelsey Moylan; Prop Stylist: Caleb Clarke
Don't monopolize oven space with a ham. Use our slow-cooker method and free up the oven for all sorts of sides and desserts.
Carrot Soufflé
Caitlin Bensel; Food Styling: Torie Cox
Everyone will love eating their carrots on Easter Sunday when you serve them up in soufflé form.
Lemon Meringue Cheesecake
Caitlin Bensel; Food Styling: Torie Cox
This twist on the flavors of the classic pie is an impressive way to finish Easter dinner.
Asparagus with Cheese Sauce and Herb Breadcrumbs
This refined looking side couldn't be easier to put together. Double the delicious breadcrumb mixture to use on top of pasta or casseroles later in the week.
Braised Lamb Shanks with Parmesan-Chive Grits
Instead of a leg of lamb, try serving braised lamb shanks this year. Served over cheesy grits, all you need is a green side salad to complete the meal.
Romaine Salad With Oranges And Radishes
Victor Protasio; Food Stylist: Melissa Gray; Prop Stylist: Christine Keely
Every holiday table needs something green, and this crunchy romaine salad with juicy orange segments is as colorful as it is flavorful.
Potato-And-Rutabaga Gratin
Victor Protasio; Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn; Prop Stylist: Christine Keely
For a healthier take on the classic cheesy side, we use rutabagas as well as potatoes and lean on nutty Gruyére cheese for added flavor.
Easter Egg Lemon Cake With Whipped Cream Topping
Victor Protasio; Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall; Prop Stylist: Mary Clayton Carl Jones
Everyone will be hunting for a second slice of this Easter egg sheet cake after dinner.
Grilled Lamb Chops with Green Garlic Chimichurri
Instead of slow roasting a ham, try these grilled lamb chops, which make just as delicious a main dish in half the time.
Shepherd's Pie Recipe
The base of this dish must be lamb in order to be called Shepherd's Pie, but that's perfect for an Easter feast.
Hummingbird Cake
Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox
There isn't an occasion in the South that a Hummingbird Cake isn't welcome to.
Lemon Roast Chicken With Rainbow Carrots
Victor Protasio; Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn; Prop Stylist: Christine Keely
A spring chicken for Easter? Sounds great to us.
Ginger Carrots
Victor Protasio; Food Stylist: Melissa Gray; Prop Stylist: Christine Keely
Orange juice, ginger, and butter make these carrot coins a great zesty side for ham, lamb, and chicken.
Roasted Lamb With Fresh-Herb Sauce
Victor Protasio; Food Stylist: Melissa Gray; Prop Stylist: Christine Keely
The herb-and-garlic mixture in this lamb recipe doubles as a marinade and serving sauce. With just the right amount of lemon, it’s a tangy, herby punch of flavor that balances the rich roasted lamb.
Chicken-And-Rice Bake With Broccolini
Victor Protasio; Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn; Prop Stylist: Christine Keely
A comforting casserole is welcomed on any holiday, and this quick chicken and rice bake happens to be as easy as it is cozy.
Prime Rib With Horseradish Dipping Sauce
Alison Miksch; Food Stylist: Karen Rankin; Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle
Swap lamb for beef this Easter with a prime rib roast that is bound to impress all your relatives.
Sautéed Sugar Snap Peas with Orange Zest and Buttery Almonds
Snap peas with added crunch from buttery almonds? Sign us up.
Creamy Spring Vegetable Slaw
Like colorful confetti, this salad is the festive addition to the Easter table you need.
Maple-Bourbon Glazed Ham
Maple and bourbon are a perfect flavor pairing, especially when used to glaze ham.
