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 typical Easter dinner menu? ›

What's a traditional Easter menu include? 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's the most popular food to eat on Easter? ›

Here in the United States, one of the most traditional Easter foods is a big glazed ham. In fact, Ree Drummond says, "In Oklahoma, ham is everything on Easter!" The popularity of eating ham started in part because pigs were butchered in the fall, cured over the winter, and ready to eat come springtime!

What is a good alternative to ham for Easter dinner? ›

30 Easter Dinner Ideas That Aren't Ham
  • 02 of 30. Chef John's Grilled Lamb with Mint Orange Sauce. View Recipe. ...
  • 05 of 30. Juicy Roasted Chicken. View Recipe. ...
  • 08 of 30. Asparagus Carbonara. View Recipe. ...
  • 11 of 30. Mint Crusted Rack of Lamb. View Recipe. ...
  • 14 of 30. Chele's Halibut. View Recipe. ...
  • 17 of 30. Garlic Herb Grilled Pork Tenderloin.
Mar 20, 2021

What do most Americans eat for Easter dinner? ›

40 Traditional Easter Dinner Recipes
  • Lamb Chops. "This was quick, easy and darn near foolproof. ...
  • Ham with Pineapple-Honey Glaze. ...
  • Greek-Style Lemon-Butter Parmesan Roast Potatoes. ...
  • Maple-Glazed Ham Steak. ...
  • The Best Carrot Cake. ...
  • Oven-Baked Sea Bass. ...
  • Creamy Garlic Penne Pasta. ...
  • Roasted Lemon Chicken.

What do Catholics eat for Easter dinner? ›

Traditionally, the baskets are filled with: decorated hardboiled eggs (representing Christ's Resurrection); lamb-shaped butter or sugar (representing Christ as the “Lamb of God”); bread (reminding us that Jesus is the “Bread of Life”); meats, such as ham (symbolic of great joy and abundance), sausage (symbolic of God's ...

What not to eat on Easter Sunday? ›

For ages, Christians have avoided eating meat on Easter Sunday. Many individuals, devout or not, continue to eat solely fish on this day. Every year, millions of people around the world observe the tradition of eating fish on Easter.

What food 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 kind of ham is best for Easter? ›

What most American cooks procure for Easter dinner is a wet-cured, lightly smoked, prebaked ham, what neighborhood butchers called a city ham, when there were still neighborhood butchers. There is nothing particularly urban about city ham, the meat expert Bruce Aidells said, but the name took hold as shorthand.

Are you supposed to eat ham on Easter? ›

Ham is also popular at Christmas, and some people even serve a ham as an additional entrée on Thanksgiving. Still, Easter is when this delectable dish really takes center stage. One reason ham became the meat of choice for Easter dinner is because it was available.

What is the best tasting ham for Easter? ›

  • Editor's Choice. Market Pantry Hickory Smoked Spiral-Cut Bone-In Ham. ...
  • A Delicious Second Choice. Appleton Farms Spiral Cut Double-Glazed Ham (Bone-In) ...
  • A Popular Pick. Kirkland (Costco) Applewood Smoked Spiral Sliced Ham (Bone-In) ...
  • An Expensive Dud. The HoneyBaked Ham Company Half Ham (Boneless) ...
  • One to Skip.
Dec 2, 2023

What is normal Easter food? ›

Usually Ham, sometimes a nice slow-roasted Pork shoulder…. potatoes, broccoli or Brussels sprouts, and a dessert of some kind. What is a traditional Easter dinner menu? Herbed Leg of Lamb, with roasted potatoes, roasted carrots with lime and honey, and green beans almondine or asparagus, please.

Are you allowed to eat chicken on Easter Sunday? ›

Under current law, the only days that Catholics are required to abstain from meat are Ash Wednesday and all the Fridays in Lent (which already includes Good Friday). That leaves 6 out of every 7 days that chicken can be eaten.

What is the traditional roast on Easter Sunday? ›

Easter is a great time to gather together friends and family to enjoy the very best food and wines. Make Sunday lunch something special by following our classic menu plan – start with a fresh veg soup, then enjoy roast lamb with all the trimmings, followed by a decadent chocolate tart.

What food is traditionally eaten on Good 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.

Can you eat meat on Easter Sunday? ›

Can you eat meat on Easter Sunday? Yes. Easter is a day of celebration, and with Lent over, Christians can eat meat. However, some still abstain from certain foods, like red meat, depending on their religious practices and personal beliefs.

Why is ham a traditional Easter dinner? ›

Martie Duncan: According to some of my food history resources, before there was refrigeration, ham was always cured and available year-round; it was likely all that was left in the larder before spring thaw and spring harvest. It is said to have typically been put up in the fall so it was ready to eat by Easter.

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