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 is the most eaten food on Easter? ›

Lamb is a popular main dish on Easter in the U.S. and throughout Europe, such as the roast lamb common in the U.K. and Greece, or the French gigot d'agneau pascal, a rich, slow-cooked lamb stew often served with spring vegetables.

Which meat is traditionally eaten for dinner on Easter Sunday? ›

Roast lamb or roast ham is the traditional meat for the main meal on Easter Sunday. Read on for more on what to serve with your traditional Easter roast. Hot cross buns, which are spiced tea cakes, are traditionally served on Good Friday.

What do most Americans eat for Easter dinner? ›

Traditional Easter Food. Food is an essential part of the Easter celebration in the USA. Traditional dishes include ham, which is often served with sweet potatoes, green beans, and deviled eggs.

What is the classic Easter dinner? ›

A traditional Easter dinner includes ham, side dishes, salads, and, of course, desserts. As an added bonus, check out our sample Easter menu plan below (including recipes).

What can't you eat on Easter? ›

According to the Catholic religion, fasting and abstinence from red meat consumption are a form of sacrifice, however, this practice is not entirely closed since the faithful can choose how they approach this tradition.

What did Jesus eat for Easter dinner? ›

He ate honeycomb, fish, bread, lamb and beef. At the last supper, we know from scripture that He shared a meal of lamb for the Passover. Jesus drank water and grape juice. In the Bible wine comes in two formats.

What people don't eat on Easter? ›

Lenten fasting requires strict abstinence from meat. According to the USCCB, you shouldn't eat meat from chickens, cows, sheep, ham, pigs, or birds. It's also common practice to avoid alcohol, sweets and desserts, and fast foods made from chicken and beef.

What is a common Easter food? ›

Lamb is eaten in many countries, mirroring the Jewish Passover meal. Eating lamb at Easter has a religious meaning. The Paschal Lamb of the New Testament is in fact, for Christianity, the son of God Jesus Christ. The Paschal Lamb, in particular, represents the sacrifice of Jesus Christ for the sins of humanity.

What do Christians eat at 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.

Can you eat pork on Easter Sunday? ›

Christians celebrate Easter with some traditional foods but seem to have more regional and family favorites rather than religiously dictated foods. Ham is often served at the Easter table, which may seem odd since Jesus was Jewish and wouldn't have eaten pork.

What day do you not eat meat at Easter? ›

Abstaining from meat on Good Friday is a tradition steeped in history serving as a reminder of Jesus' sacrifice and a call for personal reflection. Christians don't just observe the Friday fast at Easter, throughout Lent it is observed.

When not to eat meat on Easter? ›

A summary of current practice: On Ash Wednesday, Good Friday, and all Fridays of Lent: Everyone of age 14 and up must abstain from consuming meat. On Ash Wednesday and Good Friday: Everyone of age 18 to 59 must fast, unless exempt due to usually a medical reason.

Which five food items are eaten on Easter? ›

  • Hot cross buns. Symbolises: The cross on top symbolises the crucifixion, the spices may also symbolise spices used to embalm Jesus after the crucifixion. ...
  • Simnel cake. Symbolises: The eleven who went to heaven. ...
  • Roast lamb. ...
  • Easter bread. ...
  • Easter bunny bakes. ...
  • Carrots. ...
  • Cooked ham. ...
  • Pretzels.
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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. Fish is viewed as a different kind of flesh, and so is favoured over meat on Good Friday.

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.

How do you host an Easter dinner? ›

Ten Simple Ways to Instantly Be a Better Host
  1. Greet guests. Yes, at the door. ...
  2. Start with a drink. Or at least offer one. ...
  3. Add a seasonal decoration on the table. Keep it simple: spring flowers, seasonal fruit or vegetables, painted eggs, etc. ...
  4. Warm plates. ...
  5. Change the butter dish. ...
  6. Add ice. ...
  7. Light candles. ...
  8. Assign seating.
Apr 1, 2011

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