Best Easter Recipes And Menu Ideas

Celebrate Easter in style with these delicious recipes and creative menu ideas that are all easy to make for friends and family!

Celebrate Easter in style with these delicious recipes and creative menu ideas! Each dish in this collection is easy to make and perfect for brunch, lunch, or dinner. No matter the size of your family or gathering, these recipes will surely please everyone around the table.

The best Easter recipes and menu ideas to make a wonderful spring celebration.
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Easter is a time of renewal and new beginnings, so it’s a perfect occasion to gather and enjoy good food with fresh produce and seasonal ingredients. It’s always been my favorite spring holiday. Not only do I love attending church with my family, but the beautiful springtime weather also adds to the enjoyment of this special time.

It’s a wonderful time to pull out all the stops and celebrate with a special meal. Whether you’re planning a traditional Easter lunch or having breakfast or bruch with friends, these recipes are the best way to celebrate the holiday. I’ve put everything in one place, so you can plan your menu and have some fun cooking.

Appetizers

Layered Shrimp Dip with cream cheese and homemade cocktail sauce is a delicious, easy-make appetizer perfect for any party of spur of the moment gathering.

Layered Shrimp Dip

Perfectly seasoned, juicy shrimp layered with cream cheese and cocktail sauce is the perfect easy-to-make appetizer for impromptu get-togethers and parties. Layered Shrimp Dip has all the flavors of a classic shrimp cocktail, now made into a dip served with your favorite cracker!

Stuffed deviled eggs on a white plate, sprinkled with paprika.

Creamy Southern Deviled Eggs

Extra creamy deviled eggs are a classic, crowd pleasing appetizer and a must for any southern holiday celebration. This deviled egg recipe is simple to make with no-frills or fancy extras. They are the perfect finger food for holidays, parties and gatherings anytime of the year.

Tomato Relish in a jar with a wooden spoon for serving.

Fresh Tomato Relish

Fresh Tomato Relish is full of bright, sweet, and tangy flavors making it irresistible! Serve it as an appetizer with crunchy bread and cheese or as a dip with chips. It's super versatile and makes the best topping for grilled burgers, sausages, chicken, and fish.

Mini Cheese Balls are easy to make with cream cheese, chopped pecans and seasoning. They are the perfect little bite for any party, celebrations and the holidays.

Easy Mini Cheese Balls

Delicious, versatile, and easy to make, Mini Cheese Balls are perfect for any occasion! They are a terrific finger food appetizer for parties, casual entertaining, or holiday gatherings with family and friends.

Strawberries and goat cheese with herbs on toast with balsamic drizzle.

Strawberry And Herb Goat Cheese Bruschetta

Fresh strawberries and herbs combined with creamy goat cheese on perfectly toasted bread with a sweet tangy balsamic reduction make an appetizer that's as delicious as it is beautiful!

Deviled Egg dip served with carrots, celery and crackers is the perfect spring appetizer.

Crudité Platter With Deviled Egg Dip

If you're looking to make a beautiful Crudité Platter then this savory, creamy, flavorful Deviled Egg Dip is a must-have! This simple 6 ingredient recipe is ready in just 10 minutes and perfect to serve for any occasion! Whether you're casually entertaining friends, attending a potluck, or hosting a holiday feast, Deviled Egg Dip is sure to be the talk of the party!

Spoon in Crab Dip cooked in cast iron.

Easy Hot Crab Dip

Rich, creamy Hot Crab Dip cooked in a cast-iron skillet is the ultimate appetizer for any party! Loaded with fresh crab meat and seasoned perfectly, your friends and family will be begging for this easy-to-make recipe.

Salads

Ripe tomatoes and mozzarella pearls make the Best Caprese Pasta Salad.

Best Caprese Pasta Salad (Fresh and Easy)

This fresh and easy salad combines all the classic flavors of a Caprese Salad with pasta! Perfect for a simple family meal or when feeding a crowd this make-ahead recipe for the best Caprese Pasta Salad delivers a burst of flavor everyone will love.

Ambrosia salad made with oranges, cherries, pineapple and marshmallows is tossed in a light fluffy mixture of fresh whipped cream with a touch of sour cream for extra flavor.

Easy Ambrosia Salad

Ambrosia Salad is a classic recipe that's hard to resist. Make with pineapple, cherries, oranges, coconut, pecans and grapes all wrapped up in fresh whipped cream and marshmallows, is a fruit salad that dreams are made of!

Fresh spinach, sliced red onion, crispy cooked bacon and boiled egg tossed in a warm bacon dressing tossed with wooden thongs.

Spinach Salad with Warm Bacon Dressing

 Spinach Salad has a great combination of flavors and textures, making it so delicious and satisfying. Drizzle on warm bacon dressing, which is sweet and savory all at once, for a nutritious salad or main dish.

Broccoli Apple Salad with cheese and almonds on a wooden spoon.

Broccoli Apple Salad

Fresh broccoli, apples, cheese and a light, bright dressing made into one awesome salad. There’s a reason why this broccoli salad is a favorite at covered dish suppers and holiday celebrations!

Tomato cucumber red onion salad in a light citrus dressing.

Tomato Cucumber Salad

Tomato Cucumber Salad is a refreshing dish that packs a punch of fresh flavor. It's simple to make with a bright dressing full of herbs. This is one delightful salad that's like a burst of summer on your plate!

Grape Salad in a white bowl with a handle.

Grape Salad

Delicious Grape Salad is amazingly fresh, sweet, and creamy with a crunchy topping that’s irresistible! Served as a side dish or a dessert, this easy-to-make recipe is always a favorite at the holidays, potluck suppers, or when you’re entertaining.

Strawberry Caprese Pasta Salad made with fresh ingredients is the perfect summer salad to serve at any family gathering or as a side dish for grilled meats and fish.

Strawberry Caprese Pasta Salad

Ripe, juicy strawberries, tender pasta twirls, and creamy mozzarella, all tossed in a bright dressing, make a fresh, easy-to-make salad that's like a pop of summer in every bite.

Spinach Pear Salad with balsamic dressing served with wooden tongs for the prefect fall salad.

Pear And Spinach Salad With Balsamic Vinaigrette

Fresh pears, spinach, toasted pecans, red onion, and Parmesan cheese are all tossed in a homemade dressing to make a fall salad masterpiece! It's the perfect combination of crunchy, creamy, salty, and sweet.

Pesto Pasta Salad with tomatoes and mozzarella cheese is easy to make and delicious.

Pesto Pasta Salad With Tomatoes And Mozzarella

Tender pasta, juicy tomatoes, creamy mozzarella cheese, and fresh basil all tossed in a "short-cut" pesto sauce make a salad that is seriously delicious! This easy pasta salad recipe is perfect for parties, cookouts, potlucks, and a must-make when you're feeding a crowd.

Carrot Apple Salad with fresh parsley in a white bowl.

Carrot Apple Salad Recipe

Carrots and apples take center stage in this fresh salad that's so easy to make! Carrot Apple Salad is a classic, feel-good recipe perfect for serving in the Fall or whenever you need a pop of bright flavor. It's the ideal side dish for busy weeknight meals and is great for family get-togethers.

Classic Pea Salad

Classic Pea Salad is a cool, delicious side dish perfect for serving any time of year. Made with frozen, sweet peas, bacon, cheese, onion, and a bright, creamy dressing, this salad is ideal for cookouts, potlucks, and holiday buffets. Don’t let this simple dish fool you, it’s loaded with yummy flavors that you’ll fall in love with after just one bite!

Main Dishes

Honey Baked Ham cooked in a sweet glaze is a copycat recipe that's easy to make and over the top delicious.

Copycat Honey Baked Ham Recipe

Honey Baked Ham with a sweet, caramelized glaze is the star of the show on any holiday table! There's no need to spend extra time and money ordering this popular main dish when you can make this delicious, impressive copycat baked ham recipe at home.

Slow Cooker Balsamic Brown Sugar Glazed Pork Roast

Sweet, tangy balsamic vinegar, rich brown sugar, a few herbs and spices covering a lean pork roast, all cooked low and slow for a few hours.

Ham and Cheese Croissant Breakfast Casserole dusted with powdered sugar for serving.

Ham and Cheese Croissant Breakfast Casserole

Buttery croissants, smokey ham, and gooey cheese are all baked together for the ultimate breakfast casserole. Inspired by the French classic, Croque Monsieur, this is an easy-to-make recipe that's heavenly served with powdered sugar, jam and perfect for breakfast, brunch, and a must for the holidays.

Brown Sugar Mustard Baked Ham

Baked ham cooked low and slow is loaded with flavor from brown sugar, mustard and cola.

Easy to make Three Cheese Quiche made with cheddar, mozzerella and Parmesan is a great main dish for breakfast, brunch or a weeknight meal.

Three Cheese Quiche

Easy to make Three Cheese Quiche with cheddar, mozzarella and Parmesan is a great main dish for breakfast, brunch or a weeknight meal. It’s an excellent make-ahead recipe that freezes beautifully, to help save time and reduce

Homemade Sausage Gravy served over hot biscuits is a breakfast made in heaven. Made with only 3 ingredients, this classic recipe is delicious, filling, and a time-honored tradition.

Best Homemade Sausage Gravy

Homemade Sausage Gravy ladled over warm biscuits is a classic Southern recipe that's the ultimate breakfast comfort food. This simple, delicious dish, made with just 3-ingredients, in 20-minutes is a great way to start the day and is delicious for dinner!

Crock Pot Sweet & Savory Ham is cooked in the slow cooker with pineapple juice, apricot preserves and whole gain mustard. It's the perfect dish to serve on any holiday and great for covered dish supper, picnics and makes wonderful sandwiches!

Crock Pot Sweet and Savory Ham

With only three ingredients and your crockpot, you can turn a ham into something truly amazing! It’s sweet from an easy to make glaze and tender from being cooked low and slow. This Easter, give yourself a break and make this ham in the slow cooker for a show-stopping dish everyone is sure to love.

ham and cheese quiche recipe

Ham and Cheese Quiche

Ham and Cheese Quiche is an easy to make recipe that full of smokey ham, melted cheese, and tons of flavor. While this recipe is great to serve at brunch or breakfast, it's also hearty enough for a quick weeknight dinner. Ready to serve in just 30 minutes, this family favorite dish is the perfect way to show someone a little love or say thank you!

BEST Roasted Pork Tenderloin

Perfectly seasoned, then roasted with butter and fresh herbs in a cast-iron skillet, this is the BEST Pork Tenderloin ever! Juicy, tender pork tenderloin is super simple to make for a weeknight meal, Sunday supper and is special enough for entertaining.

Sausage and Egg Breakfast Bake served with fresh fruit for breakfast.

Egg & Sausage Breakfast Casserole

Breakfast casserole with sausage, egg and cheese is super easy to make and delicious to eat.

Easy to make orange pepper jelly glazed ham for the holidays.

Orange and Pepper Jelly Glazed Ham

Baked ham slathered with a sticky, sweet, and savory glaze will be the center of attention on your holiday table! Turn any meal into a celebration with this easy recipe for Orange and Red Pepper Jelly Glazed Ham and watch the rave reviews come in.

Sloce of Bacon Cheddar Quiche on a plate with a fork.

Bacon Cheddar Quiche Recipe

Bacon Cheddar Quiché is a classic dish that's a welcome sight on any breakfast, brunch table, or supper table! It's made with three kinds of cheese, smokey bacon all baked in a buttery, flaky pie crust. Whether served for a weeknight meal, lazy weekends, or the holidays, everyone will be smitten with this recipe after just one bite.

Side Dishes

Southern Pineapple Casserole

Pineapple Casserole has become a classic, southern dish, and for good reason. It's sweet, savory, and has a buttery topping that makes it totally addictive!

Bowl of lemon pasta salad with green peas and asparagus.

Asparagus Pea Pasta Salad

Asparagus Pea Pasta Salad, with its tender pasta, crunchy asparagus, and sweet peas all tossed in a zesty lemon dressing, is the perfect easy dish for any day of the week. This delicious make-ahead pasta salad with spring veggies is also great for dining outdoors, picnics, and potlucks!

Cinnamon Apples cooked in a cast iron skillet using a wooden spoon.

Skillet Cinnamon Apples

Simple, easy Skillet Cinnamon Apples makes an amazing side dish, or dessert and is perfect for breakfast. Sauteed in butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon your favorite fall apples are turned into a decedent creation that's hard to resist!

Southern Fried Corn made in a cast iron skillet with butter, a little bacon grease, salt and pepper.

Southern Fried Corn Recipe

Buttery, Fried Corn is a classic Southern side dish that's a pure delight. It's simple, made in minutes with fresh corn, and is destined to shoot to the top of the list of your favorite recipes after the first time you make it!

Spinach Strawberry Salad

Beautiful, delicious, and easy to make, Spinach Strawberry Salad is like a burst of spring in every bite! Then with a sprinkle of feta cheese, candied pecans, and a drizzle of homemade dressing, you've got a next-level salad to make any time of the year.

Beautifully golden and perfectly cooked Scalloped Potatoes in a casserole dish.

Easy Scalloped Potatoes Recipe

Beautiful, perfectly cooked Scalloped Potatoes are a classic that you'll fall in love with after just one bite! Tender, thinly sliced potatoes are baked in a rich, creamy sauce for a side dish that's excellent to serve alongside any main course and is a must-make for the holidays.

Cranberry Pecan Slaw is a side dish or easy to make salad.

Cranberry Pecan Slaw

Take your coleslaw to a whole new level with sweet, tangy cranberries and crunchy pecans. Mix in an apple and some savory, green onions then toss them all in a creamy dressing for a dish that will be a favorite at any gathering!

Southern style green beans being scooped out of a white serving dish. You can see the bacon hanging off the sides as-well.

Southern Style Green Beans

Green beans cooked low and slow in bacon are a Southern tradition.

Wooden spoon serving cheesy hash brown casserole.

Cheesy Hashbrown Potato Casserole

Cheesy Hashbrown Potato Casserole is pure comfort food that's easy to make and is always a crowd-pleaser at family gatherings, potlucks, and a must for breakfast or brunch.

Easy to make glazed carrots served on a wooden spoon.

Honey Glazed Carrots

Beautiful, glazed carrots with honey and butter are easy to make yet special enough to make a statement on any holiday table! They are so hard to resist, you'll make them all year round.

Bowl of Pimento Cheese Grits topped with red pimento, pepper and slicked green onions.

Easy Pimento Cheese Grits

Two Southern classics are combined to make creamy, luscious Pimento Cheese Grits, and the result is outstanding! This recipe is simple, versatile, and perfect for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and a must for any holiday brunch.

Air Fryer Green Beans (Quick And Easy)

Learn the secret to making the best Air Fryer Green Beans. This quick and easy recipe using fresh green beans is easy to master and is the perfect way to add a delicious side dish to any meal.

Southern Candied Yams

Candied yams are a classic holiday side dish that's an outstanding addition to Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners, but they are also terrific to serve year-round. Sweet potatoes cooked with brown sugar, butter, and warm spices are the star of the show and downright irresistible!

Desserts And Bread

Slice of lemon pound cake being taken out with a nice drizzle of lemon icing on top of it.

Best Lemon Pound Cake

This Lemon Pound Cake is made with fresh, squeezed lemon juice and zest for a cake that tastes like summer with every bite. If you love classic pound cake, you’ll be head over heels for this citrus-loaded version!

Slice of Million Dollar Pound Cake on a white plate along with sliced of cake served for dessert.

Million Dollar Pound Cake

Million Dollar Pound Cake is buttery, soft, has rich flavors of vanilla and almond, and is a dessert that's worthy of its name! This classic recipe not only looks impressive but also tastes amazing and, believe it or not, is very simple to make with just 7 ingredients.

Sliced Maple Bourbon Pecan Pie on cooling rack and on plate.

Maple Bourbon Pecan Pie

Decadent Maple Bourbon Pecan Pie is pure perfection and so easy to make! This no corn syrup recipe combines rich maple syrup with smokey bourbon and pecans to make a pie that's sure to be the star of any holiday gathering.

Easy Banana Nut Bread

Prepped in just 10-minutes and in one bowl, this quick bread is a family favorite that disappears quickly!

No-Bake Birds Nest Cookies are the perfect Easter and spring treat on a platter for a holiday centerpiece.

No-Bake Birds Nest Cookies

Get ready for the BEST 10 minute recipe you will ever find! These No Bake Bird Nest Cookies are a delightful sweet and salty treat that's easy to make with only 5 simple ingredients. This fun, adorable dessert is a perfect recipe for a baking day with the kids, and a must-make sweet treat for Easter!

Slice of Southern Pound Cake with berries on a plate with fork ready to be enjoyed.

Southern Pound Cake

Southern Pound Cake is beautiful, rich and a classic worth raving about! It's buttery and soft on the inside with a thick crumbly top that makes it totally irresistible. This cake made with simple ingredients is the star of any meal and perfect for the holidays and family celebrations.

Classic Sweet Potato Pie with fresh whipped cream is an easy to make desssert.

Best Southern Sweet Potato Pie

Sweet Potato Pie is a classic southern dessert that’s irresistible! Made with simple ingredients and warm spices in a buttery crust, this pie is perfect for a weeknight meal and is a MUST on your holiday table.

No Bake Coconut Cream Pie In A Jar

No Bake Coconut Cream Pie In Jars

This post and recipe was created for #SummerDessertWeek! I was sent samples by some of the sponsor companies but as always opinions are 100% mine. Make this luscious, creamy coconut pie with a graham cracker crust in

Lemon Poppy Seed Cake on a white board with lemon slices.

Lemon Poppy Seed Cake Recipe

This cake has bright, fresh lemony flavors swirled into a sweet batter loaded with poppy seeds. Sure, you can pick up a piece of poppy seed cake at the coffee shop but one bite of this homemade deliciousness and I’ll never make that mistake again.

Loaf of spinach artichoke stuffed bread.

Spinach Artichoke Pull-Apart Bread

Warm, crusty bread, loaded with creamy, rich spinach artichoke dip is the ULTIMATE stuffed bread! Spinach Artichoke Pull-Apart Bread is a crowd-pleasing appetizer and makes a great all-in-one side dish for weeknight meals.

Blueberry Buttermilk Cake

This yummy cake is perfect for weekend mornings, brunch or holiday gatherings. Juicy blueberries along with buttermilk create a light, fluffy cake and add a tangy sweetness. Blueberry Buttermilk Cake is the perfect, breakfast coffee cake!

Slice of Chocolate Chess Pie with pecans on a white plate with a fork.

Chocolate Chess Pie Recipe

Chocolate Chess Pie is rich and fudgy with a signature crackly top that's seriously delicious! This simple recipe, made in just one bowl, is a classic Southern treat that's every chocolate lover's dream.

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  1. YOur EAster ham picture – where is the salad in the picture net to the ham??
    looks like something with apples, etc? like a Waldorf salad?

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