36 Easy Easter Dinner Ideas

Let your slow cooker take the wheel with this easy glazed ham recipe. Spiral cut ham is gently cooked for hours over low heat in a sweet and tangy glaze made from brown sugar, orange juice, maple and garlic. The end result is a totally scrumptious holiday ham worthy of your Easter table!

Ham in the air fryer is just one more way to simplify your life this Easter. Follow this recipe for the most perfect warm and golden, brown sugar-basted, savory ham that’s ready in under an hour!

Your entire Easter menu sorted, all in a single pan? Better believe it! This easy sheet pan dinner features sugared ham, tender scalloped potatoes and asparagus – even deviled eggs! Talk about streamlining your family dinner.

This is one fab pineapple-glazed ham that looks pretty as a picture and tastes even better! Cooked in an oven bag, this baked ham is full of flavor and ready to go after a stint in the oven. Don’t forget the garnish of caramelized pineapples!

Zesty citrus really brightens up this tender and succulent ham covered in a glaze mixture of orange marmalade and honey. It’s definitely an unexpected sweet-savory twist on your classic roast ham!

Lamb is a classic Easter dish, and this insanely delicious recipe will have guests marveling at the flavor! Juicy rack of lamb is roasted and enrobed in a garlic and fennel crust, for the ultimate Easter entree.

A stunner of a main, this boneless leg of lamb is roasted to perfection alongside a bevy of tender root vegetables. This is an all-in-one dinner that’s beautifully seasoned and ready to be the centerpiece of your meal.

This juicy slow roasted lamb shoulder is coated in a saucy mixture of sundried tomatoes, mint, herbs and spices. Easy to make and packing tons of springtime-inspired flavor!

Another sheet pan dinner, this time with tender roasted lamb accompanied by smashed potatoes, carrots and crisp green beans. Have your Easter family dinner prepared all in one go (not to mention, one pan)!

Take a shortcut to flavor in the form of these savory baked pork chops stuffed with spinach and bold bleu cheese. This rustic recipe takes less than an hour to prepare, and always comes out tasting amazing!

An easy recipe for juicy, tender-cooked pork loin rubbed with aromatic garlic and herbs that’s then roasted in the same pan as your favorite veggies! It’s the perfect no-fuss and all-flavor main dish for your Easter feast.

Aromatic, fresh citrus infuses this roast chicken with all kinds of vibrant flavors! Mouths will be watering at the sight of the perfectly crispy skin and unbelievable aromas of rosemary and seasonings.

Guests are going to love this delicious and comforting chicken dinner. Best of all, it pretty much cooks itself in the crock pot! Steeped in rich and zesty garlicky lemon flavor, perfect to serve with your most loved sides.

If you’re seeking fish options this Easter, this is one perfect recipe. The whole family is going to get a kick out of this flaky salmon covered in honey garlic sauce. This stunner of a salmon main dish is cooked easily in the air fryer in only 20 minutes!

Salmon and vegetables, cooked all in one pan? Don’t mind if we do. An easy salmon dinner that cooks up easily while sharing the pan with tender broccoli and roasted potatoes. Save on cleanup, and go large on flavor this Easter!

Rich and creamy, this easy shrimp and saffron risotto is elegant without even trying. Earthy fresh asparagus, parmesan cheese, and dry wine mingle into an impressive and comforting seafood risotto. A perfect unconventional main!

A classic mushroom risotto makes for an excellent vegetarian Easter main. And this one just so happens to be vegan, too! Classic arborio rice blends together with a creamy, silky sauce and caramelized mushrooms in this easy vegan risotto recipe.

Classic hot cross buns have stood the test of time (since the 12th century, no doubt!). These sweet and spiced buns are a steadfast symbol of Easter with their distinctive white “crosses” across the top. Learn how to make your own at home with this easy recipe!

You won’t want to pass over these homemade popovers! These light and fluffy, doughy popovers are perfect for mopping up the remnants of juicy roasts and savory sauces.

Sauteed delicata squash and crispy fried bacon combine in this perfect fresh-meets-cozy, easy salad recipe. Fresh parsley and crumbly bleu cheese bring just the right amount of sharpness, while an apple cider vinaigrette brightens and lightens the flavors.

This creamy pea salad with bacon and bleu cheese just smacks of spring. This recipe is even made with fresh peas, for something truly special! A unique and easy side salad that you’ll look forward to serving at Easter dinner, and beyond.

Are you ready for the best green beans side dish ever? This recipe with green beans sauteed with crumbled bacon, dressed in bacon fat and cajun seasoning, is destined to be a highlight at your Easter table.

A cheesy homemade cauliflower casserole that can’t be beat in terms of flavor. This is a low-carb, easy side dish made from cauliflower florets, bacon, and creamy melted cheddar cheese.

These garlic roasted new potatoes are a savory side dish dream: crispy on the outside, creamy on the inside, and all around delicious. An easy oven roasted potato recipe to have in your arsenal for Easter and then some.

What starts as layer upon layer of potato slices sprinkled with parmesan cheese ends in something truly delectable! All those layers get soaked in a savory cream and baked in the oven until the cheese is gooey and the potatoes could melt in your mouth. Your Easter menu needs this potatoes au gratin recipe!

Classic, old fashioned mashed potatoes is where it’s at. All the delicious silky texture and creamy, buttery flavor gets locked in for the long haul with this recipe! The resulting side dish is sheer potato perfection.

Sweet potatoes make the ideal accompaniment to just about any Easter dish! Their caramelized flavor and versatility are put to good use in this easy recipe for twice baked sweet potatoes. Inspired by the classic casserole, these sweet potatoes are decked out with cinnamon and mini marshmallows.

This ultra creamy, super simple sweet potato soup recipe is easy to make when you roast the veggies on a sheet pan first! Packed with flavor, serve up this soup as a satisfying side or starter.

Garlicky Brussels sprouts transform into all sorts of crispy deliciousness after a quick stint in the air fryer! Top them off with parmesan cheese for an effortless side dish that’s ready in less than 15 minutes.

A classic recipe for sweet honey glazed baby carrots, this veggie side dish is perfect with just about every meal. This recipe cooks up in one skillet and gets sprinkled with crunchy cashews. A light and fresh springtime dish!

For an elevated and quick vegetable side dish, it doesn’t get better than these easy steamed carrots sautéed in rich brown butter, tossed with crisp green peas. This recipe only takes a few minutes and the payoff is unmatched!

Make the perfect roasted honeynut squash that’s simple and sweet, with a warm sprinkle of cinnamon. A classic side dish you’ll have on repeat for Easter, and many holidays to come!

This cheesy pasta recipe is a flavorful and filling side that ticks all sorts of Easter boxes. Fit for the holidays? Check. Ready in minutes? Check. This version is made with creamy homemade mac and cheese tossed with juicy chunks of ham and green peas.

Aromatic garlic and onion meets the nutty flavors of parmesan cheese in this easy orzo recipe! This dish is somewhere between a rich, savory pasta and a creamy risotto. One scoop of this tender orzo pasta with bacon and you’ll be in side dish heaven!

These light and airy, savory sweet potato muffins are filled with cheddar cheese, and are always met with stellar reviews! These delicious homemade muffins pair perfectly with smoky ham.

Savvy a side of soft, homemade cornbread with your Easter mains? This hearty yet fluffy cornbread recipe is made with fresh zucchini and buttermilk for an unbelievably moist texture and ever so slightly tangy flavor.