Planning Easter dinner doesn’t have to feel overwhelming. This collection of 30 Easter Dinner Ideas includes all the classics you know and love, from tender glazed ham and roasted beef to creamy potato dishes, fresh spring sides, soft dinner rolls, and beautiful Easter desserts. Whether you’re hosting a big family gathering or keeping things simple, these recipes will help you create a festive and memorable Easter holiday meal that’s simple enough for anyone to make!
Easter dinner is all about tradition and comfort. Classic mains like baked ham, or a simple roast chicken or beef set the tone for the meal, while creamy potatoes, spring-inspired vegetables, and homemade rolls round out the menu. Fresh flavours like lemon, herbs, carrots, beans, and asparagus make this holiday feel lighter and brighter than winter holiday celebrations.
Dessert is just as important, of course! Think carrot cake, lemon desserts, cheesecakes, and festive treats that celebrate the season. A mix of traditional favourites (like classic carrot cake!) and a few fresh additions keeps everybody happy and makes the meal feel extra special.
Hosting an Easter meal is much easier with a little bit of planning. Here are a few simple ways to keep things organized and manageable for you, even if you’ve never hosted before:
- Choose make-ahead sides like casseroles, baked veggies, and desserts that can be prepared the day before and stored in the fridge.
- Make any appetizers ahead of time so they’re ready to serve right when guests arrive (think deviled eggs you can store in the fridge!)
- Prep vegetables in advance by washing, chopping, and storing them in the fridge until you’re ready to cook them.
- Balance hot and cold dishes so you’re not competing for oven space. Pair a warm main with fresh salads, rolls, or chilled desserts.
- Use your fridge strategically for dishes like scalloped potato casserole or roasted veggies that reheat beautifully.
- Write out a simple cooking timeline so you know exactly what goes in the oven and when.
- Set the table early to avoid last-minute rushing.
1
Maple Glazed Ham
The perfect holiday ham recipe, this Maple Glazed Ham is baked to perfection with a simple sweet and tangy glaze made with Dijon mustard, maple syrup, and fresh herbs.
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2
Homemade Scalloped Potatoes
Homemade Classic Scalloped Potatoes are the perfect simple from-scratch potato side dish! Potatoes & onions baked to perfection in an easy cheese sauce!
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3
Garlic Butter Roasted Carrots
These Garlic Butter Roasted Carrots make the perfect side dish for your holiday dinner! They’re on the table in under 30 minutes with only 4 ingredients!
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4
Best Deviled Eggs Recipe
This Best Deviled Eggs recipe is perfect for Easter! Ultra creamy filling with traditional egg filling flavours. Make it in under 30 minutes!
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5
Carrot Cake Roll
This Carrot Cake Roll recipe is the perfect spring dessert – a moist and tender carrot sponge cake with cinnamon and spice, filled with a soft and fluffy cream cheese frosting.
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Quick Dinner Rolls
This Quick Dinner Rolls Recipe is the easiest yeast dinner roll recipe that's ready in one hour or less. Fluffy & delicious rolls & pro-tips!
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Easy Cranberry Maple Glazed Ham
This Easy Cranberry Maple Glazed Ham is a simple main dish for the holidays with an easy 3-ingredient maple glaze and fresh cranberries!
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8
Roasted Green Beans with Cherry Tomatoes
These Roasted Green Beans with Cherry Tomatoes are the perfect easy side dish for the holidays! Under 30 minutes & only 5 ingredients!
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9
Best Mashed Potatoes
Ultra creamy and smooth with no lumps, this Best Mashed Potatoes recipe is the ultimate guide to homemade restaurant-quality mashed potatoes made the easy way!
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10
Roasted Brussels Sprouts
Roasted Brussels Sprouts are on the table in under 30 minutes making them an easy and healthy side dish that's perfect for the holidays!
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Easy Carrot Cake
The perfect classic carrot cake that's simple to make in one bowl, this Easy Carrot Cake recipe is made with fluffy cream cheese frosting. It's the best carrot cake recipe for beginners!
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Easy No Bake Mini Eggs Cheesecake
This Easy No Bake Mini Eggs Cheesecake is the perfect Easter dessert that’s easy to make and fun to eat, featuring everybody’s favourite Easter candy! Plus tips for a perfectly set no-bake cheesecake every time!
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13
Mini Eggs Brownie Parfaits
A super easy-to-make Easter-themed dessert that everyone will love!
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14
Lemon Garlic Roasted Asparagus
This Lemon Garlic Roasted Asparagus is a super easy and totally delicious side dish for spring and summer! Only a few ingredients and 15 minutes stand between you and this fresh, flavourful dish!
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Roasted Potatoes and Carrots
This Roasted Potatoes and Carrots recipe is the perfect easy side dish that's delicious enough for the holidays and easy enough for a weeknight meal!
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Crunchy Broccoli Salad
This Crunchy Broccoli Salad is a classic summer side dish made with fresh broccoli, bacon, sweet onion, and a creamy dressing! Easy to make!
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Asian-Style Honey Glazed Carrots
These Asian-Style Honey Glazed Carrots are the perfect side dish pan fried to perfection with a sticky honey soy glaze, garlic & ginger.
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18
Easy No Bake White Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake
This Easy No Bake White Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake is the best no bake dessert for white chocolate lovers! Made with simple ingredients and no gelatine!
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19
Rosemary Dill Roasted Potatoes
These Rosemary Dill Roasted Potatoes are the perfect side dish for any family meal! Make them in about 30 minutes with only a few basic ingredients!
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20
Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting is simple and delicious. This homemade carrot cake recipe is one that anyone can make and everyone will love!
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21
Salad with Fruits
This Salad with Fruits recipe is beautifully fresh and colourful – sweet fruit and berries, mixed greens, goat cheese and a simple lemon poppyseed dressing!
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22
How to Make Rotisserie Chicken
This Easy Homemade Rotisserie Chicken recipe is an easy to make alternative to a supermarket favourite! Easy juicy roast chicken with crispy skin in under an hour!
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23
Best Ever Carrot Cake Cupcakes
These Best Ever Carrot Cake Cupcakes are a perfect Easter dessert! A simple one-bowl carrot cake recipe with fluffy cream cheese frosting & cinnamon spice!
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24
Pomegranate Salad with Kale and Quinoa
This Pomegranate Salad with Kale and Quinoa is both festive and healthy, and it makes the perfect holiday side dish or winter salad.
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25
Wrapped Asparagus with Bacon
This Wrapped Asparagus with Bacon makes the perfect easy make-ahead side dish for holiday dinners or weeknight meals. Only a few simple ingredients, and ready in under 25 minutes!
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26
Marinated Beef Tenderloin
This marinated Beef Tenderloin recipe is perfectly tender & juicy and packed with flavour. It's easy to make with a simple marinade and great for the holidays served with horseradish sauce!
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Best Ever Cheddar Bacon Ranch Deviled Eggs
These Best Ever Cheddar Bacon Ranch Deviled Eggs are perfect for Easter! Made with sharp cheddar, crispy bacon and ranch – they’re so easy to make!
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28
Broccoli Cauliflower Casserole
The perfect comfort food side dish for the holidays, this Broccoli Cauliflower Casserole is made with an easy homemade cheese sauce and crispy topping.
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29
Garlic Parmesan Roasted Broccoli
This Garlic Parmesan Roasted Broccoli is a quick and easy side dish that’s healthy and delicious, and made with only 4 simple ingredients! It’s a family favourite recipe that’s the perfect holiday side dish, but it’s delicious any time of the year!
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Easy No Bake Lemon Raspberry Cheesecake
This Easy No Bake Lemon Raspberry Cheesecake is the perfect easy-to-make cheesecake dessert that's ultra creamy and delicious and packed with raspberries and lemon!
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31
Rainbow Carrots
These Rainbow Carrots are the perfect simple side dish with an easy honey glaze – on the table in 25 minutes and only 5 ingredients!
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Easy Homemade Garlic Butter Dinner Rolls
These Easy Homemade Garlic Butter Dinner Rolls are the perfect for your Sunday dinner or holiday table! Made from simple dough, garlic butter and sea salt!
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