If you’re looking for some delicious Easter dinner ideas, you’ve come to the right place!
To help you plan this year’s Easter menu, I’ve compiled the best ideas that celebrate the best foods of spring.
Whether you need scrumptious Easter main courses or outstanding side dishes, these family-ready recipes will impress everyone at your table. I even threw in a few desserts to complete your dinner!
With these ideas, you are sure will know what you want to make this year. Enjoy!
26 Delicious Easter Dinner Ideas
1. Braised Lamb Shanks
Whether you choose to cook them in a slow cooker, instant pot, in the oven, or on the stove, you will get this delicious meal with a scrumptious red wine gravy. These ones will become a family tradition that you’ll break out year after year. (Via Cafe Delites)
2. Vegan Nut Roast
Want to serve something different yet flavorful? You will like this vegan nut roast. Not only it’s packed with veggies and nuts, but this satisfying dish is super filling and hearty. A perfect dish for a special occasion! (Via Loving It Vegan)
3. Copycat Honey Baked Ham
It’s well-known that ham is one of those recipes that is always being served during the Easter holiday. And nothing can beat this sticky sweet and smoky glazed ham with a delicious sugary crust. With just simple ingredients, this dish is easy as can be. (Via The Chunky Chef)
4. Pork Crown Roast with Whiskey Glaze
Wow your holiday guest and make their Easter dinner amazing with this delicious pork crown roast. The Whiskey glaze makes this dish extra special. A perfect dish if you’re bored with the typical hams and turkey. (Via The Cookie Rookie)
5. Keto Jalapeno Popper Hasselback Chicken
Instead of making those boring Hasselback potatoes again why not make fun twits of them, like this easy chicken? The best part is you only need cream cheese, cheddar cheese, slices of cooked bacon, jalapeno, and chicken breasts to make this keto dish. (Via Wholesome Yum)
6. Baked Pork Tenderloin
Not a fan of lamb? This pork tenderloin is your best alternative. Rubbed with seasoning, seared until golden, slathered with lemon juice, butter, and herbs, then baked enclosed in foil until perfection. This totally juicy, buttery tender dish is a must-try! (Via Carlsbad Cravings)
7. Vegan Scalloped Potatoes
Made with potatoes, onions, canned coconut milk, raw cashews, ground black pepper, dijon mustard, onion and garlic powder and takes 15 minutes to prep, this yummy potato recipe is about to be your new favorite side dish. (Via Loving It Vegan)
8. Asparagus Casserole
Make asparagus to the next level by making this awesome yet simple casserole. A combination of all sorts of delicious spring ingredients makes this dish yummy and beautiful. They’re super easy to make and will totally wow your guests! (Via Homemade Interest)
9. Easter Savory Pie (Pizza Rustica)
If you’re looking for the perfect main course for a special occasion then this savory pie ticks all the boxes. Loaded with ham, pepperoni, salami, provolone cheese, ricotta cheese, eggs, prosciutto, and pecorino romano. This yummy Easter pie is out of this world! (Via Tasty)
10. Slow Cooker Leg of Lamb
Start things off on an easy note with this slow cooker dish. This recipe is perfect if you don’t time to spend time in the kitchen but still want to serve a delicious dish. What an easy and fabulous dish! (Via Dinner then Dessert)
13. Chocolate Easter Cake
Nothing says Easter more than this festive cake topped with a nest in the center and colorful candy eggs. This beautiful chocolate cake will be a stunning dessert at your Easter dinner. (Via Baked By An Introvert)
12. Vegetable Casserole
Layered with broccoli, cauliflower, bean sprouts, water chestnuts, and topped with mozzarella and cheddar cheese make this casserole gooey on the outside, but yummy on the inside. This side dish is pure magic! (Via Julie’s Eats & Treats)
13. Roast Chicken
Looking for a fail-proof dish? I strongly recommend this tasty whole chicken slathered in garlic butter. Roasted to juicy, tender perfection, and is zapped with some lemon, your whole family will love this recipe! (Via House of Nash Eats)
14. Empty Tomb Rolls
You can make this delicious sweet treat with just marshmallows, granulated sugar, ground cinnamon, melted butter, and Rhodes rolls. These ones are sticky and sweet and will absolutely melt in your mouth. (Via Oh Sweet Basil)
15. Chicken Pot Pie
Creamy, rich, flavorful, filling, and a golden-brown buttery-soft, flaky pie crust is the ultimate comfort food that you need to bring to your Easter gathering. This crowd-pleasing holiday classic will have everyone reaching for second—and third. (Via Craving Tasty)
16. Herb-Roasted Tri-Colored Carrots
If your family always serves carrots on the holiday table then you will love these rainbow carrots. Lightly caramelized and seasoned with thyme, parsley, and rosemary, you sure will be making this side again and again! (Via Averie Cooks)
17. Classic Spanish Easter Stew
Have you ever had stew for Easter dinner? If not, then you need to make this classic Spanish dish. Easy to make and packed with many great flavors, your family will soon be licking the bowl clean. (Via Spain on a Fork)
18. Asparagus Salad
If you like your salads super crunchy, you’ll love this one filled with roasted asparagus, garlicky couscous, feta cheese, and cherry tomatoes. The homemade balsamic vinaigrette is also amazing. Don’t be shocked if it becomes your new go-to salad on the holiday table. (Via Chelsea’s Messy Apron)
19. Morrocan Meatballs with Cardamom and Lemon
Egg, onion, breadcrumbs, pine nuts, feta cheese, the zest of two lemons, freshly ground cardamom, and fistfuls of fresh herbs are what you will need to make these light and delicious meatballs that are sure to be a crowd-pleaser. (Via The View From Great Island)
20. Broccoli Goat Cheese Stuffed Chicken
Jazz up those boring chicken breasts by making this scrumptious stuffed chicken. Easy to make and tase impressive, the goat cheese and broccoli really take this roasted chicken to the next level! (Via Recipe Runner)
21. Easter Cheese Ball
Looking for a perfect crowd-pleasing starter? This Easter cheese ball is your perfect option. The good news is you only need 6 simple ingredients and take 10 minutes to prep. Definitely will be a hit! (Via Family Fresh Meals)
22. Roasted Beet, Quinoa, and Carrot Salad
Packed with healthy and good-for-you ingredients, these garden-fresh vegetables are full of flavor. The lemon dressing makes this combination delicious. They’re the perfect addition to any meal. (Via The Recipe Critic)
23. Grilled Lamb Kofta Kebabs
Ground lamb, onion, spices, and parsley are the ingredients that you will need to make this grain-free and paleo entrée. These totally delicious kebabs will straight up transport you from your kitchen to the Middle East! (Via Healthy Seasonal Recipes)
24. Beef Wellington
Your holiday guests will be beyond impressed with this beef wellington that is sure will be the star of the holiday table! I have a feeling this is going to become your new favorite meal! (Via House of Nash Eats)
25. Banana Pudding Eclair Cake
Looking for something that’s both sweet, light and crispy, and yummy? Look no further than this easy no-bake dessert. This is so soft, fluffy, and practically melts in your mouth. Plus, it can be made ahead. (Via Plain Chicken)
26. Oaxacan Lamb Barbacoa
Have a lot of people coming but don’t want to make a time-consuming dish? I’ve got you covered. This excellent recipe is easy to prep and juicy, and tender falling-off-the-bone lamb. Your guest is sure will be impressed! (Via Feasting at home)
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