Looking for Easter Dinner Menu Ideas? These Are Our Tastiest Recipes (2024)

Whether you're looking for traditional recipes or something more casual, we've got you covered.

By Christopher Michel
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Easter is officially here! If you haven't started planning your feast, the time is now. Keep in mind that many grocery stores close their doors on Easter Sunday (March 31 this year), so you'll want to have your shopping list buttoned up in advanced of the spring holiday.

But don't stress! We're here to help you get ready, whether you're hosting the special day or simply looking for a dish to take to someone's house. After decorating eggs and planning some traditional activities, you'll want to make the feast. We have plenty of Easter dinner ideas to help.

This year we have an absolutely delicious take on ham (the most popular Easter dish), with a bourbon-pineapple sauce that guests will want to drizzle over everything. We also have a ton of ideas if you want to switch things up, from delightful fish, to over-the-top beef, chicken, pasta and more. We've also got ideas for every other part of the meal, from appetizers, to side dishes, to desserts, and drinks!

More ideas for your Easter menu:

  • Easter Appetizers to Serve a Crowd
  • Best Easter Cake Ideas
  • Easter Side Dishes to Complete Any Menu
  • co*cktails for Easter Brunch

1

Brown Sugar-Bourbon-Pineapple-Glazed Ham

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This ham recipe is our absolute favorite. We glaze it with our most delectable glaze and roast it until the outside is practically candied and crisp. You won't believe just how good this is.

Get the recipe for Brown Sugar-Bourbon-Pineapple-Glazed Ham.

2

Roasted Asparagus with Herb-Lemon Vinaigrette

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Springy asparagus is a perfect Easter side, and this recipe is exactly what you want: tangy and simple.

Get the recipe for Roasted Asparagus with Herb-Lemon Vinaigrette.

3

Spring Salad with Pickled Vegetables

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This luscious, crunchy, flavorful salad gets a big kick from quick-pickled veggies, but it's the pine nuts and goat cheese that really makes it extra special.

Get the recipe for Spring Salad with Pickled Vegetables.

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4

Date-Carrot Cake

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An Easter cake doesn't need to be over-the-top to be tasty. The elegant carrot flowers are enough to let you know this is an ideal way to end a feast.

Get the recipe for Date-Carrot Cake.

6

Classic Beef Wellington

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If you're looking for a centerpiece dish that's more red meat, give this Beef Wellington a try! It's a classic dish that is so rich and delicious you'll wonder why you haven't made it before.

Get the recipe for Classic Beef Wellington.

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7

Creamed Spinach

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This easy recipe makes a classic, hard-to-stop-eating side that goes perfectly with almost any Easter dinner!

Get the recipe for Creamed Spinach.

8

Butter-Braised Cabbage with Cream and Garlic

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Cabbage is another can't-miss veggie for the table. We cook it in plenty of cream and garlic, and then top with sesame seeds for just a touch of nutty flavor.

Get the recipe for Butter-Braised Cabbage.

9

Easter Nest Cupcakes

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These Easter cupcakes are topped with our favorite chocolate eggs, making them a hit with adults and kids.

Get the recipe for Easter Nest Cupcakes.

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10

Easter Bunny Champagne Garnish

Add some bling to your co*cktail coupes with an oh-so-cute strawberry bunny. Use it for a Champagne toast or to garnish sparkling cider.

To make: Cut very small rabbit ears from watercolor paper. Use a pink colored pencil to fill in the pink interior of the ear. Cut the top 1/4 to 1/3 off a strawberry. Thinly slice, discarding (aka eating) the outer pieces so that you are left with a piece that is flat on both sides. Use a paring knife to cut two small slits in the top of the berry, on either side of the point; insert the ears. Cut a small slit in the center of the bottom of the berry, slide onto the rim of the glass.

11

Skillet Angel Biscuits with Spicy Honey Butter

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If you prefer your biscuits lighter than air, give this recipe a try.

Get the recipe for Skillet Angel Biscuits with Spicy Honey Butter.

12

Brussels Sprouts with Bacon Lardons and Chestnuts

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Pair this side dish with a honey-baked ham and you'll have the happiest family on Easter weekend.

Get the recipe for Brussels Sprouts with Bacon and Chestnuts.

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13

Asiago Cheese Biscuits with Prosciutto

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Kick the meal off with ham-biscuits as an appetizer. The only think you have to worry about is everyone saving enough room for the main course!

Get the recipe for Asiago Cheese Biscuits with Prosciutto.

14

Rhubarb Custard Pie

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Spring is peak rhubarb season. This tart-sweet custard pie is the perfect way to cap off the feast!

Get the recipe for Rhubarb Custard Pie.

15

Chocolate Mini Easter Egg Cookies

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Add these to any dessert buffet and they will be the first thing to disappear!

Get the recipe for Chocolate Mini Easter Egg Cookies.

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16

Baked Halibut with Snap Pea and Toasted Sesame Gremolata

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If you've got a small gathering for Easter this year, this recipe needs to be on the menu! A mild topping of chopped snap peas, garlic, lemon zest, and toast sesame adds just enough flavor without getting in the way of the fish.

Get the recipe for Baked Halibut with Snap Pea and Toasted Sesame Gremolata.

17

Strawberry-Lemonade Angel Pie

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This classic mid-century American dessert is, as Jocelyn Delk Adams puts it, "like a reverse lemon meringue pie." Instead of a traditional crust, the sweet meringue, baked until crispy, takes its place. This makes it exceedingly light and sweet—and also gluten-free!

Get the recipe for Strawberry-Lemonade Angel Pie.

18

Salt-Cured Egg Yolks over Steamed Asparagus

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Want to really wow guests? Spend a couple minutes the weekend before Easter prepping egg yolks to cure, then grate them over fresh asparagus. It's both striking and delicious!

Get the recipe for Salt-Cured Egg Yolks over Steamed Asparagus.

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19

Spring Gin Flip

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Welcome Easter dinner guests with this relaxing, flavorful, chamomile-infused co*cktail.

Get the recipe for Spring Gin Flip.

20

Chicken and Snap Pea Pasta with Creamy Garlic-Basil Sauce

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If you're looking for a fast, vegetarian pasta dish to serve for Easter, then look no further. Snap peas and fresh basil flavor an easy white sauce in this tasty, 20-minute dish that's also a keeper for weeknight dinners.

Get the recipe for Chicken and Snap Pea Pasta with Creamy Garlic-Basil Sauce.

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FAQs

What is a popular Easter menu? ›

The main dish for an Easter meal varies, but some typical dishes include honey-baked ham, pot roast, pork chops, and fish. Some popular side dishes include scalloped or mashed potatoes, spring vegetables, and dinner rolls.

What is the most eaten food on Easter? ›

Lamb is a popular main dish on Easter in the U.S. and throughout Europe, such as the roast lamb common in the U.K. and Greece, or the French gigot d'agneau pascal, a rich, slow-cooked lamb stew often served with spring vegetables.

What do Americans have for Easter dinner? ›

However, some common dishes that are often served on Easter include: Ham: Ham is a traditional Easter dish in many parts of the United States, particularly in the South. It is often glazed with a sweet sauce and served with sides such as mashed potatoes, green beans, or sweet potatoes.

What is a traditional Polish Easter dinner? ›

Easter is a feast of smoked meats and ham, where biała kiełbasa ('BYA-wah KEEW-basa') takes centre stage. This white sausage is made of unsmoked minced pork, with the addition of beef and veal, covered in a thin layer of pork casings and seasoned with salt, pepper, garlic and marjoram.

Why do we eat ham on Easter? ›

Not only were hogs cheaper to raise than sheep, but the farmers could slaughter the hogs in the fall and let the meat cure throughout the cold winter months. By spring, the cured meat was ready to eat—just in time to prepare for the Easter feast. The best part of the holiday ham may just be the leftovers.

What did Jesus eat for Easter dinner? ›

Local experts believe that Jesus ate simple meals of bread and locally caught fish. Aside from simple meals of bread and locally caught fish, local experts believe that Jesus also ate olives. Local experts believe that Jesus drank wine with his meals.

What can't you eat during Easter? ›

Another reason explains that we avoid eating meat during Holy Week to start the reflection process by remembering Jesus' sacrifice for all creations on Earth.

What meat do most people eat on Easter? ›

Ham is the most traditional Easter meat. Although it's also popular at Christmas and many Thanksgiving tables include ham as an additional meat entree, Easter is when ham fully occupies the spotlight. Most conventional hams are cured with sugar or honey, which significantly raises the sugar levels of the final product.

What do Jews eat for Easter? ›

What does one usually eat for Easter dinner, and how can one make it kosher for Passover? For one thing, lamb chops. Totally traditional and easy to find kosher in Manhattan. Sweet potatoes, zucchini, carrots.

What foods do Christians eat on Easter? ›

After the many weeks of Lent, Easter, which marks the resurrection of Christ, is usually celebrated with a big family meal. It often includes eggs, hot cross buns, and lamb or ham. Eggs symbolize rebirth and rejuvenation.

What foods do Christians eat during Easter? ›

Lamb, which commemorates Jesus' sacrifice, is often served as the main course, as a leg, roast or stew. In France, lamb is sometimes replaced by pork, especially in rural areas. Pork can be served in the form of smoked ham or sausages and eaten as the starter or the main course of the festive meal.

What meat can you eat on Easter Sunday? ›

Roast lamb or roast ham is the traditional meat for the main meal on Easter Sunday. Read on for more on what to serve with your traditional Easter roast. Hot cross buns, which are spiced tea cakes, are traditionally served on Good Friday.

How do you host an Easter dinner? ›

Ten Simple Ways to Instantly Be a Better Host
  1. Greet guests. Yes, at the door. ...
  2. Start with a drink. Or at least offer one. ...
  3. Add a seasonal decoration on the table. Keep it simple: spring flowers, seasonal fruit or vegetables, painted eggs, etc. ...
  4. Warm plates. ...
  5. Change the butter dish. ...
  6. Add ice. ...
  7. Light candles. ...
  8. Assign seating.
Apr 1, 2011

What are the most popular Easter treats? ›

Here are the top-ordered Easter candy choices nationwide, according to DoorDash's 2023 ordering data:
  • Reese's Milk Chocolate Peanut Butter Eggs Candies.
  • Cadbury Creme Egg Milk Chocolate Easter Candy.
  • Starburst Jelly Beans Original.
  • Hershey's Kisses Milk Chocolate Candy Share Pack.
Mar 28, 2024

What food do you eat on Easter Friday? ›

On Good Friday, it's tradition to eat fish rather than meat. According to Christians, Jesus sacrificed his flesh on what is now known as Good Friday. This is why traditionally, people abstain from meaty flesh on Good Friday. Fish is viewed as a different kind of flesh, and so is favoured over meat on Good Friday.

How to make an Easter charcuterie board? ›

Start building your board by putting your cheeses down first, I like to put them across from each other in quadrants. Add meats next to the cheese. Fill in with crackers, then your small jars of honey and jam. Place berries into open areas, and the deviled eggs or pickled eggs.

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