From fresh spring salads to cheesy casseroles and roasted veggies, I’m sharing all my go-to Easter Side Dish Recipes in one spot. These are the recipes I come back to year after year—easy to make, full of flavor, and perfect for a holiday table. I hope you find a few new favorites to add to your celebration!
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There’s just something about Easter that makes side dishes shine. Whether you’re serving a big glazed ham or keeping things simple with roasted veggies and rolls, it’s the sides that bring the whole meal together.
I’ve gathered my favorite Easter side dishes, which are tried-and-true family favorites. From fresh spring salads to creamy casseroles and easy vegetable dishes, these are simple to make, full of flavor, and sure to make your holiday table feel extra special.
How To Build A Balanced Easter Menu
Before you start cooking, here are a few quick tips for planning your Easter menu:
- Mix textures – Pair creamy dishes with something crunchy or fresh.
- Think color – Bright salads or roasted carrots make your table pop.
- Make ahead where you can – Prep salads and casseroles the day before.
- Don’t forget the classics – A cozy potato dish or buttery roll is always welcome.
Tips for Prepping Ahead
- Salads can usually be made a day ahead — just keep dressing separate until just before serving.
- Casseroles can be assembled the night before and baked the day of.
- Roasted veggies can be prepped and seasoned ahead, then roasted fresh for best texture.
Southern Classics
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.
Mom’s Macaroni Salad
Macaroni Pasta Salad For A Crowd is an easy-to-make recipe that's ideal for potlucks, covered dish suppers or entertaining. This simple recipe with pasta, onions, celery and a creamy dressing is always the first to disappear on the buffet table!
Classic Creamy Pea Salad
Sweet peas, bacon, cheese, and onion, tossed in a vibrant creamy dressing, this sweet and savory salad recipe is a fantastic choice for cookouts, potlucks, and holiday buffets.
Baked Tennessee Onions: A Southern Classic Side Dish
Sweet, buttery, and oh-so-cheesy, Tennessee Onions are a comforting side dish perfect for any occasion! This simple recipe combines the natural sweetness of Vidalia onions with a rich blend of melted cheeses and herbs, making it an irresistible addition to your table.
Southern Candied Sweet Potatoes
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!
Make-Ahead Salad Recipes
Waldorf Salad (Crunchy And Fresh)
This Classic Waldorf Salad combines crisp apples, juicy grapes, crunchy celery, and toasted walnuts in a smooth, creamy dressing perfect for serving any time of the year. Whether you're making it for lunch, as a side dish, sharing it at a potluck, or during the holidays, this traditional recipe is always a favorite.
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.
Simple Green Bean Salad
Fresh green beans tossed in a bright, lemony dressing with tomatoes, onions, and feta cheese make an irresistible Green Bean Salad! This clean and simple recipe is ideal served as a side dish for a weeknight meal and is always welcome on a holiday buffet.
Tomato Cucumber Salad (Fresh And Easy)
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!
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!
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.
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!
Best Salad For A Crowd
When it comes to feeding a crowd, salad is an excellent choice for its versatility and ease of preparation. Whether you're hosting a party, potluck, or gathering, serving up a delicious salad has something for everyone.
Southern Grape Salad
Delicious Grape Salad is amazingly fresh, sweet, and creamy with an irresistible crunchy topping! 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.
Creamy Cucumber Salad
Creamy Cucumber Salad is a cool, refreshing side dish that can be made in minutes! Fresh veggies and dill tossed in a light dressing make this salad perfect for any summer party, weeknight meal, or backyard BBQ.
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.
Delicious Potato Side Dishes
Scalloped Potatoes with Creamy Cheese Sauce
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.
Stuffed Baked Potatoes
Creamy, stuffed baked potatoes loaded with cheese and bacon are a showstopping side dish perfect for any meal! Regular baked potatoes are turned into the BEST twice-baked, decedent, delicious potatoes and are easier to make than you think.
Twice-Baked Potato Casserole
Get ready to experience the ultimate comfort food with a delightful Southern twist in this easy-to-make baked potato casserole recipe. Packed with all the flavors and textures of loaded baked potatoes, this dish is sure to satisfy even the heartiest appetites.
Air Fryer Baby Potatoes
Air Fryer Baby Potatoes tossed in butter, salt, pepper, and parsley are totally irresistible! Crispy on the outside and soft on the inside these easy to make potatoes are great served for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Don't let this simple recipe fool you. These potatoes will become your new family favorite side dish in no time.
Crock Pot Baked Potatoes
Whether you’re looking for a delicious side dish or an easy way to feed a crowd, Crock Pot Baked Potatoes are sure to be a family (and friend) favorite. Forget turning on the oven and use this easy method to make delicious potatoes, with only 3 ingredients!
Southern Potato Salad
With tangy mustard and hard-boiled eggs, this Southern Potato Salad is the perfect easy side dish for family gatherings and a must for holiday celebrations. Loaded with a flavor and a creamy texture, after just one bite, you'll know why this cherished recipe is a crowd favorite!
Crushed Potatoes with Ranch Dressing
Creamy, crispy, crushed potatoes, topped with homemade ranch dressing, are the perfect side dish for any dinner and make great small bites for entertaining. These smashed potatoes are easy to make and deliciously addictive!
Air Fryer Baked Sweet Potatoes
Sweet Potatoes cooked to perfection in the Air Fryer is a side dish that takes very little effort to make yet yields amazing results! They're tender and creamy on the inside with crispy skin on the outside for sweet potatoes that you'll be craving time and time again.
Quick and Easy Vegetable Sides
Southern Pineapple Casserole
Pineapple Casserole is a classic, Southern dish, that's sweet, savory, and has a buttery topping that makes it totally addictive! Served as a side dish for the holidays or as a dessert, this surprising recipe brings together contrasting flavors and textures, making it incredibly delicious.
Southern Green Beans and Potatoes
My classic Southern Green Beans and Potatoes recipe is all about cozy, down-home goodness. It’s got fresh string beans, tender red potatoes, and just the right touch of savory bacon, all cooked in butter and a rich broth. This comfort food side dish is a can’t-miss favorite at any holiday or Sunday supper table.
Crock Pot Creamed Corn
Rich, creamy Crock Pot Creamed Corn, with a hint of sweetness, might be the ultimate side dish. It's easy to make since the slow cooker does all the work! Free up your stove top or oven space during the holidays or busy weeknights with the Crock Pot.
Best Creamed Spinach Recipe: Fresh and Easy
Creamed Spinach is a quick, comforting, and absolutely delicious homemade side dish. It's easy to make with simple ingredients, whether pulling together a last-minute weeknight meal or hosting unexpected guests. This recipe brings out the classic, rich flavors of creamed spinach in a lighter, fresher way and is perfect for adding a little extra flair to any meal!
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!
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.
Easy Broccoli Casserole Recipe
Broccoli casserole that’s creamy and cheesy in the center with a buttery, crunchy topping is a family favorite and perfect for any covered dish supper.
Southern Pimento Cheese Grits
Made with quick-cooking grits and rich, gooey pimento cheese, Southern Pimento Cheese Grits are as easy as they are delicious. Whether serving them up for a holiday gathering or a laid-back weekend meal, these creamy grits bring the perfect touch of Southern comfort to your table.
Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts
Super crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts are out of this world delicious! With just four simple ingredients and the magic of the air fryer, this easy to make recipe will be your new favorite way to cook this yummy veggie.
Cozy Breads and Buttery Rolls
Creamed Corn Cornbread Muffins
These cornbread muffins are bursting with corn flavor and are great served alongside your favorite chili, soup, or stew. Creamed Corn Cornbread Muffins, made in less than 30 minutes, are amazing right out of the oven slathered with butter, and great to serve at any meal, any time of the year.
Fresh Strawberry Bread
Fresh Strawberry Bread is a delectably moist and simple quick bread that’s incredibly easy to make and stunningly delicious! Fresh, sweet strawberries and rich vanilla are mixed into a quick batter, making this a great option for brunch, an afternoon snack, or dessert.
Sour Cream Cornbread
Sweet cornbread with creamed corn and sour cream is so easy to make! This moist cornbread starts out with a boxed mix then taken to a whole new level with just a few simple ingredients. It's perfect served alongside soups, chilis, and stews or any dish you're serving this fall.
Zucchini Cheese Quick Bread
Warm, savory Zucchini Cheese Bread is super delicious and so easy to make. This no-yeast, quick bread is loaded with cheddar cheese and tender zucchini with just the right amount of garlic. Slather on some butter or just enjoy it plain. Either way, you'll be smitten with this simple recipe!
Southern Cornbread in Cast Iron
There is nothing more delicious or classic than Southern Cornbread in Cast Iron. What sets this cornbread recipe apart is a combination of stone-ground cornmeal and buttermilk. It's moist and buttery with a crispy golden edge, perfect for serving with fried chicken, chili, or a big bowl of soup.
Garlic Parmesan Skillet Rolls
Garlic Parmesan Rolls baked in a skillet are perfectly crispy on the outside and soft and fluffy on the inside. The golden brown rolls are the perfect side dish to just about any meal and are ready to hit the table in just 30 minutes!
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