Easter Menu Ideas
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Easter is one of my favorite times to cook—fresh spring flavors, classic comfort food, and a little extra sweetness for good measure.
Whether you’re hosting brunch, dinner, or just showing up with a dish to share, these Easter dishes have everything you need to celebrate deliciously. From savory sides to show-stopping desserts, these kitchen-tested recipes are easy to make (“no fuss food” is our motto) and even easier to love.
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Appetizers & Nibbles
Slow Cooker Spinach Artichoke Dip
Creamy, cheesy, and always a crowd favorite, spinach artichoke dip is a must-make for me every Easter. In this simple recipe the slow cooker does all the work while you get everything else ready. This dip is perfect for spreading on crackers, bread, or just scooping with a spoon (we won’t tell).
Strawberry Jam Baked Brie
This gooey, golden baked brie topped with sweet strawberry jam and all wrapped up in buttery crescent rolls is the ultimate mix of creamy and fruity. It’s elegant enough for a more formal Easter gathering but easy enough to throw together in minutes and pop in the oven before your guests arrive.
Cream Cheese Sausage Balls
Savory sausage, spicy Rotel, and creamy cheese come together in these crowd-pleasing little bites. They’re rich, satisfying, and always the first thing to disappear from the appetizer table. No holiday is complete without them in our house!
Garlic Knots
Fluffy, buttery, and loaded with garlicky goodness—these homemade garlic knots are irresistible. They are also deceptively easy to make. They make the perfect side for your Easter dinner (or any time of year!)
Carrot Crescent Rolls
These adorable carrot-shaped stuffed crescent rolls aren’t just cute—they’re filled with an herb cream cheese mixture that’s oh-so-creamy and delicious! Plus they are so cute, perfect for Easter brunch or dinner.
Sides & Veggies
Bacon-Wrapped Brussels Sprouts
Everything is better with bacon, am I right? These little bundles are smoky, savory, and roasted until the edges are just crispy—total flavor bombs in one bite. Best of all you can pop them in the oven right along with your ham to free you up for other meal preparations.
Brown Sugar Brussels Sprouts
More bacon? Yes please! A little sweet, a little savory, and a whole lot of delicious. These Brussels sprouts are caramelized with brown sugar and savory bacon for a flavor combo even veggie skeptics will love.
Sautéed Green Beans
Simple, tender green beans tossed in garlic and butter. This shortcut recipe uses canned green beans, but no one will ever guess because they are seasoned perfectly!
Cheesy Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Creamy, fluffy mashed potatoes loaded with melted cheese and roasted garlic—comfort food doesn’t get better than this. This easy mashed potato recipe is the perfect balance of creamy and never bland.
Baked Mac and Cheese
This ultra-creamy, golden-topped mac and cheese is comfort food heaven. It’s rich, cheesy, and totally kid-approved (and adult-approved too!). This is another shortcut recipe that starts with boxed mac and cheese but with a twist to make it “semi-homemade.”
Egg Salad with Bacon
Creamy egg salad meets crispy, salty bacon for a protein-packed dish that’s great for brunch or using up leftover Easter eggs. Serve it on croissants, lettuce cups, or straight from the bowl!
The Main Course
Pineapple Ham
This ham is glazed with sweet pineapple juice and stuffed with pineapple rings, then baked until golden perfection. It’s juicy, flavorful, and practically melts in your mouth. It’s delicious but also a beautiful dish, making it the perfect centerpiece for your Easter table.
Bourbon Glaze for Ham
Not into pineapple? Take your ham to the next level instead with this sweet and smoky bourbon glaze. It caramelizes beautifully in the oven and adds a rich, irresistible flavor you’ll want to drizzle on everything.
Sweets & Treats
Cadbury Egg Cookies
These soft, chewy cookies are studded with chopped Cadbury Mini Eggs for the ultimate Easter treat. A perfect combo of chocolatey crunch and buttery cookie goodness. These are especially a hit with the kids each year.
Carrot Cake Cookie Cups
All the cozy spice of carrot cake in bite-sized cookie form—with a cream cheese frosting filling that takes them over the top. This simple dessert is fun to make and even more fun to eat!
Lemon Loaf Cake
Bright, tangy, and topped with a sweet lemon glaze, this loaf cake is a fresh and zesty way to finish your Easter meal. It’s light, springy, and just the right amount of sweet. Lemon loaf is my go-to spring dessert, but especially for Easter. Plus you can get away with enjoying a slice for breakfast too!
Cherry Fluff
This retro dessert salad is fluffy, fruity, and perfectly pink. A mix of cherries, pineapple, cool whip, and marshmallows—it’s sweet, fun, and always a hit with kids and adults alike. It’s a nice light dessert if you’re getting full from your Easter meal.
No matter how you’re celebrating this Easter, these recipes will help you serve up a meal that’s full of love, flavor, and a little fun. Pick a few (or make them all!) and enjoy a holiday filled with good food and great company.
Wishing you a joyful Easter and a delicious spring!
