60 Brilliant Easter Dinner Ideas for Last-Minute Planners
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Easter is coming up this Sunday, and in between cleaning for company, visiting friends and family and church, it can be hard to plan (and execute) the perfect Easter dinner recipes. When coming up with your Easter menus, there are so many different approaches to take, but we made it easy for you by rounding up the best, most delicious Easter dinner ideas to impress your guests.
From a yummy Tomato Mozzarella Salad with Balsamic Reduction that would make a superb Easter appetizer, to a spring-inspired Veggie Pasta Primavera, your guests will love your Easter feast if you include these dishes. We've also included a recipe for Roasted Lemon Parmesan Broccoli, which is a great healthy choice for a side dish, and our favorite Lemon Chicken Skillet recipe that only takes 30 minutes to make! Plus, it's gluten-free—you're welcome.
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Need more ideas? We've got a scrumptious Creamy Asparagus Soup recipe, and a super easy, three-ingredient holiday ham. Even better—you can use the slow cooker this Easter so that you can free up oven space for other dishes!
For a dramatic presentation, try the Rack of Lamb with Herb and Mustard Crust. Your family will remember it for years to come. Or, how about Garlic Butter Roasted Carrots? They are ridiculously easy, yet tender and SO incredibly delicious.
So, without further ado, get ready to start menu planning with these 60 best Easter dinner ideas and recipes.
Best Last-Minute Easter Dinner Recipes & Ideas
Taste of Home
Sweet-smoky molasses and bright citrus make this ham the perfect showstopper for your Easter table.
Get the recipe: Citrus-Molasses Glazed Ham
Jessica Merchant
Only a handful of ingredients are needed for this unique and tasty side dish.
Get the recipe: Coconut Roasted Carrots
Pam Beth
This springtime veggie is best roasted in a hot oven.
Get the recipe: Simple Oven Roasted Asparagus
Jon Ashton
The creamiest, smoothest mashed potato recipe to keep in your recipe box for Easter and beyond.
Get the recipe: Creamy Mashed Potatoes
Jocelyn Ruggeiro
Apricot preserves and brown sugar give this ham a sweet glaze that's basically life-changing.
Get the recipe: Sweet and Simple Apricot Glazed Ham
Related: 25 Best Ham Glaze Recipes
Teresa Blackburn
Springy green veggies make this easy low-carb recipe a seasonal superstar. Lemony Chicken and Snow Peas is a quick, nutritious dish with only five main ingredients, plus the basics like salt, pepper and oil.
Get the recipe: Lemony Chicken and Snow Peas
The Girl Who Ate Everything
Put away the marshmallows, this sweet potato casserole has a brown sugar pecan crust.
Get the recipe: Ruth's Cris Sweet Potato Casserole
Quentin Bacon
Leave it to Ina Garten to come up with a holiday-worthy ham recipe that is both super simple and impressive.
Get the recipe: Ina Garten's Orange-Marmalade Glazed Ham
Chefs Luciana Giangrandi & Alex Meyer
Pappardelle alla Lepre is the Easter pasta dish that will impress ham haters.
Get the recipe: Pappardelle alla Lepre
Krista Marshall
Save some stovetop space this year with a great slow cooker side dish.
Get the recipe: Slow Cooker Creamed Corn
Audrey Johns
You can save some oven space too, preparing this classic recipe in a whole new way.
Get the recipe: Instant Pot Scalloped Potatoes
Related: 50 Best Instant Pot Side Dishes
Krista Marshall
The perfect condiment for ham, this easy recipe can easily be doubled or even tripled if you're cooking for a crowd.
Get the recipe: Orange Raisin Sauce
John Kernick
If canned creamed corn is all you've ever had, you're in for a real treat.
Get the recipe: Skillet Creamed Corn
Nettie Moore
Yes, you can make a big, juicy, glazed ham right in your Crock Pot.
Get the recipe: Crock Pot Apricot-Dijon Glazed Ham
Krista Marshall
Red Lobster's Cheddar Bay Biscuits are beloved and now you can make them at home.
Get the recipe: Copycat Red Lobster Biscuits
Julio Genao
An elegant Easter dinner with a restaurant-quality dish easily made at home.
Get the recipe: Braised Lamb Shank
Melissa Sperka
This classic dish gets an extra kick with some Cajun seasoning.
Get the recipe: Cajun Collard Greens
Jon Ashton
You've never had Brussels sprouts as bright and flavorful as these.
Get the recipe: Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Lemon and Parmesan
Shea Goldstein
This springtime veggie gets a major flavor boost with prosciutto and a cheese sauce.
Get the recipe: Prosciutto-Wrapped Asparagus with Gruyere Sauce
Christopher Testani
If macaroni and cheese is a staple on your Easter table, make it this stellar copycat recipe.
Get the recipe: Stouffer’s Macaroni and Cheese
Krista Marshall
If you're looking for something different than ham or lamb, this tender, juicy and flavorful beef roast would be perfect.
Get the recipe: Slow Cooker London Broil
Curtis Stone
Don't be intimidated by a rack of lamb, you can do it!
Get the recipe: Herb-Crusted Rack of Lamb
It's Always Autumn
This is one fun Easter appetizer! Hot, melty, cheesy spinach dip is surrounded by crescent roll bites that are perfect for scooping up the dip.
Get the recipe: Easter Bunny Spinach Dip
Finding Zest
See how easy it is to make this delicious bacon-wrapped pork tenderloin for Easter dinner or any time of year. This a great alternative to ham!
Get the recipe: Bacon-Wrapped Pork Tenderloin
Dish by Dish
These crispy Hasselback potatoes are super easy to make, have insanely crispy skins with tender soft interiors, and are flavored with fragrant garlic and fresh parsley!
Get the recipe: Crispy Hasselback Potatoes
Fox and Briar
These prosciutto asparagus puff pastry bundles are an easy and elegant appetizer! Perfect for Easter, Mother’s Day or any other spring meal!
Get the recipe: Prosciutto Asparagus Puff Pastry Bundles
Homemade Interest
This easy duchess potatoes recipe is an elegant potato recipe that is perfect for the holidays. They can even be made ahead of time and frozen to save you time on the day of your dinner party!
Get the recipe: Duchess Potatoes
Dish by Dish
Crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside, this beautiful no-knead rosemary focaccia bread is super easy to make and deliciously addictive. Perfect for serving alongside this extra virgin olive oil! Gluten-free and vegan too.
Get the recipe: Rosemary Focaccia Bread (Gluten-Free, Vegan)
Dish by Dish
Rainbow carrots roasted until tender and soft, coated with fragrant rosemary and fresh chopped parsley.
Get the recipe: Roasted Rainbow Carrots
Tastes of Lizzy T
Savory mashed sweet potato puffs make an elegant, healthy side dish for your family dinner. These sweet potato swirls are often called duchess potatoes.
Get the recipe: Twice Baked Sweet Potato Puffs
Related: 30 Must-Have Sweet Potato Recipes
One Pot Recipes
Quick and easy slow cooker ham recipe (crockpot ham) with simple ingredients. Tender and juicy. Loaded with pineapples, brown sugar, ginger and garlic.
Get the recipe: Slow Cooker Ham
Neighborfood
Whether you’re looking for a simple side dish for a weeknight dinner or a classic to serve on a special occasion, this cheesy potato casserole fits the bill! Made with diced potatoes and a made-from-scratch cheese sauce, these rich and creamy potatoes are always a crowd-pleaser.
Get the recipe: Easy Cheesy Potatoes
Six Sisters' Stuff
These parmesan bacon beans are so easy to make and they taste absolutely amazing. Enjoy your veggies!
Get the recipe: Bacon Parmesan Beans
Dish by Dish
These easy scalloped potatoes are baked till tender in a creamy sauce packed with flavor. Gluten-free, dairy-free and vegan.
Get the recipe: Creamy Scalloped Potatoes
Jo Cooks
Traditional hot cross buns with cream cheese icing brushed with sweet syrup and filled with juicy raisins. Soft, fluffy, sweet and sticky, a must-have for Easter brunch.
Get the recipe: Hot Cross Buns
Frugal Momeh
This Easter egg cheese ball is an adorable Easter appetizer that is easy to make and super delicious. Start with a classic cheeseball and decorate for a unique Easter-themed appetizer to serve at your Easter dinner party!
Get the recipe: Easter Egg Cheese Ball
Cakes Cottage
These creamy garlic mushrooms are incredible and is by far one of the easiest mushroom side dishes you'll make!
Get the recipe: Creamy Garlic Mushrooms
Carlsbad Cravings
Roasted carrots infused with honey and garlic that are tender, sweet and savory and hands down the easiest side dish ever with only 10 minutes prep!
Get the recipe: Honey Garlic Roasted Carrots
Completely Delicious
These little bundles of springtime are perfect for Easter dinner—asparagus, pancetta and parmesan cheese wrapped in flaky puff pastry.
Get the recipe: Asparagus Pancetta Puff Pastry Bundles
Savory Nothings
Honey butter thyme crockpot glazed carrots are an easy and delicious side dish, perfect for holidays and special dinners. Sweet, buttery and perfectly tender, these keep your oven free and practically make themselves!
Get the recipe: Crock Pot Glazed Carrots
Related: 30 Crock Pot Veggie Side Dishes
Brendid
These easy oven-roasted root vegetables are a healthy and delicious side dish. They are perfect for a simple dinner or a holiday feast. Try adding this easy and colorful vegetable side dish to your next meal.
Get the recipe: Oven-Roasted Root Vegetables
The Food Charlatan
A super easy, three-ingredient holiday ham. The Sriracha gives it a spicy twist but you can leave it out if you want. Use the slow cooker this Easter so that you can free up oven space for other stuff!
Get the recipe: Easy Slow Cooker Sriracha Ham
Diethood
Ridiculously easy, yet tender and so incredibly delicious roasted carrots with garlic butter.
Get the recipe: Garlic Butter Roasted Carrots
Rasa Malaysia
Garlic herb Hasselback potatoes—baked potatoes filled with garlic, herb, olive oil, butter and lemon (AKA the best homemade roasted potatoes recipe ever!).
Get the recipe: Garlic Herb Roasted Potatoes
Rasa Malaysia
Honey sriracha chicken—crazy delicious chicken with honey sriracha marinade.
Get the recipe: Honey Sriracha Chicken
ifoodreal
Enjoy this clean-eating baked Thai salmon recipe. It's only three ingredients to get this out-of-this-world healthy dinner.
Get the recipe: Thai Salmon
Williams Sonoma
Coated with a simple herb crust, the rack of lamb makes a dramatic presentation, especially when cut into double chops for serving. Serve alongside simply roasted seasonal vegetables and you're prepared for an elegant dinner party with minimal effort.
Get the recipe: Rack of Lamb with Herb Mustard Crust
Hip Foodie Mom
This asparagus gruyere tart is gorgeous and impressive. Makes for a delicious appetizer or main dish. It’s also super easy to make! You’ve got to try this!
Get the recipe: Asparagus Gruyere Tart
RecipeTin Eats
These mini potato gratin stacks are cheesy, creamy and ridiculously irresistible.
Get the recipe: Cheesy Potato Gratin Stacks
Real House Moms
This creamy asparagus soup is rich and bright with a mix of cream and lemon.
Get the recipe: Creamy Asparagus Soup
Related: 60 All-Star Asparagus Recipes
The Blond Cook
This cucumber tomato salad seasoned with dill and fresh basil in a homemade vinaigrette is an easy, healthy and flavorful side salad!
Get the recipe: Cucumber Tomato Salad
Will Cook for Smiles
Smooth, creamy, delicious mashed potatoes loaded with crispy bacon bits and fresh herbs. This side is made with golden potatoes for a creamy texture and slight sweetness to the flavor.
Get the recipe: Bacon and Herbs Creamy Mashed Potatoes
Cafe Delites
Garlic butter smothered portobello mushrooms are stuffed with fresh mozzarella cheese and grape tomato slices. Drizzle with a rich balsamic glaze for the best stuffed mushrooms recipe!
Get the recipe: Caprese Stuffed Garlic Butter Portobellos
The Cookie Rookie
Parmesan roasted broccoli is a delicious and healthy side dish recipe, perfect for any meal!
Get the recipe: Parmesan Broccoli
Better Homes and Gardens
This lemon chicken s a quick-cooking skillet dinner perfect for weeknights. The zesty seasoning combined with a buttery lemon sauce makes a delicious dish you'll want to serve with just about everything. Serve with rice, pilaf or pasta to round out your chicken dinner.
Get the recipe: Lemon Butter Chicken Breasts
Uproot Kitchen
These four-ingredient Crispy Garlic Smashed Potatoes are a simple side you won’t be able to stop eating. Each crispy, garlic-infused bite will get you hooked on this recipe.
Get the recipe: Crispy Garlic Smashed Potatoes
Tesco Real Food
This easy roast side dish is brimming with delicious spring flavors and combines radishes, Tendersweet carrots and baby broad beans with a sweet mint dressing—the perfect side dish for a celebratory Easter lunch.
Get the recipe: Glazed Spring Vegetable with Mint Dressing
Whole and Heavenly Oven
Loaded with a rainbow of springtime vegetables and lots of Parmesan, this garden-fresh pasta primavera is a delicious and healthy spring side dish!
Get the recipe: Veggie Pasta Primavera
Little Broken
Have this tomato mozzarella salad with balsamic reduction as an appetizer or serve it alongside your favorite entree (or on top of a crusty slice of bread for a light meal). Any way is awesome.
Get the recipe: Tomato Mozzarella Salad with Balsamic Reduction
Dish by Dish
An easy crustless spinach quiche that’s tasty, low-carb and delicious. Perfect for a quick brunch, simple lunch or a light dinner, this quiche is ready in 45 minutes so you can enjoy it in almost no time at all! Gluten-free, dairy-free and paleo.
Get the recipe: Easy Crustless Spinach Quiche (Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free)
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