Happy Easter! Here's All Our Best Recipes for Your Sunday Menu (2024)

It's all here: Ree's glazed ham, sides, appetizers, and even dessert.

By Erin Cavoto and Kara Zauberman
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Easter is a time to break out your best spring recipes whether it's those beloved family dishes or something totally brand new. Sitting down to a Sunday feast is one of the best Easter traditions around so we've rounded up a comprehensive list of Easter recipes for the occasion. Of course, it wouldn't be Easter without the classics like ham recipes, deviled eggs, and scalloped potatoes (they're a Drummond family favorite). But if you want to try something new, we have lots of ideas! In fact, we have recipes for both your Easter brunch and Easter dinner. Plus, a few new Easter treats that are worth a try—the homemade peanut butter eggs are sure to be a hit!

Pick and choose from these Easter recipes to create a feast your family will love. Just be sure to include some seasonal dishes to the mix. (Candied carrots are a must!) If you want to save time and effort, try a make-ahead casserole recipe, like the Easter breakfast casserole, or a no-bake Easter dessert, like Rice Krispie Treats in the shape of eggs! You'll also find lots of easy Easter appetizers, family-friendly Easter drinks, and Easter sides. Plus, we sprinkled in a few Easter desserts like the pretty rhubarb cake recipe, that even the Easter Bunny will want to try. So what are you waiting for? Let's starting planning your Sunday menu.

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Easter Breakfast Casserole

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Fuel up before the egg hunt with this casserole dish that's loaded with ham and cheese. You can assemble it the day before so all you need to do on Easter morning is spread a layer of bechamel sauce over the top, sprinkle with cheese, and pop it in the oven.

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Pasta with Peas

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There's something about this creamy pasta recipe that's so comforting and springy at the same time! The crispy bits of pancetta will please everyone at the table, but if you can't find it at the store, you can always use bacon.

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3

Roast Leg of Lamb

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Talk about an Easter showstopper! This leg of lamb is juicy and flavorful thanks to an herbaceous crust made with mustard, garlic, rosemary, parsley, and capers. If that weren't enough, the white wine pan sauce takes things over the top.

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Paska Bread

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This beautiful braided bread is a tradition in many Eastern European countries. If you know how to make a three-strand braid, you're well on your way to this holiday loaf.

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5

Homemade Peanut Butter Eggs

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Calling all Reese's lovers! This copycat recipe is so easy to make at home. You can even get creative with the decorations and sprinkles on top.

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Asparagus Quiche

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Packed with spring veggies, feta cheese, and fresh herbs, this quiche is the perfect dish to make for Easter. It's also great for making ahead and serving at room temperature.

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Ham Tettrazini

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Don't forget the holiday leftovers! This creamy spaghetti casserole is a great way to use up that extra ham. It's also just darn right delicious.

Get the Ham Tettrazini recipe.

8

Carrot Cake Trifle

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Looking for something completely new this Easter? Try carrot cake like you've never seen it before! Here, the boxed cake mix is doctored up into an impressive trifle with whipped cream, pudding, and crushed speculoos cookies.

Get the Carrot Cake Trifle recipe.

9

Root Beer-Glazed Ham

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Ree's holiday ham is worth waiting for all year! The sweet and savory glaze made from root beer, mustard, apple cider vinegar, and plum jelly is always a hit.

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Deviled Eggs

A classic deviled egg recipe like this one is the perfect appetizer or snack on Easter. You can pass them around while the kids are out searching for their own Easter eggs.

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Sautéed Asparagus

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When fresh asparagus is in season, you don't need much to make it shine. This recipe simply sautés the veggie with olive oil, butter, garlic, and lemon juice.

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12

Creamy Potatoes with Chives

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This recipe combines sliced potatoes and a creamy sauce for the most comforting side dish to your holiday roast. Top it off with fresh chives for a pop of spring flavor.

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Candied Carrots

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Easter candy has nothing on this seasonal side dish. The sweet and tangy recipe is ready in just 20 minutes and it's guaranteed to satisfy both family members and Easter bunnies alike.

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Asparagus Pasta

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Looking for an alternative main course for your holiday meal? Try a comforting pasta that's packed with spring veggies. Don't worry, there's still plenty of creamy, lemony sauce and bits of bacon.

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15

Honey-Mustard Glazed Ham

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Five ingredients is all it takes to make this savory ham recipe. Just be sure to look for a bone-in ham that's not spiral cut, so it stays moist and juicy while cooking.

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Spinach Quiche

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The holidays can be stressful, but this quiche recipe keeps things easy by starting with a store-bought pie crust. Then, it's filled with a creamy custard that's packed with fresh spinach, peppers, onions, and two types of cheese.

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Bunny Cake

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Here's a fun idea that'll make you hop with joy! Grab a box of cake mix, some shredded coconut, and sprinkles to make this adorable bunny cake. The kids will get a kick out of decorating it, too.

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Pizza Rustica

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If you're a fan of quiche, you'll love this traditional Italian dish. It has a double crust and a filling that's loaded with smoked ham, soppressata, prosciutto, and cheese.

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Rack of Lamb

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Don't be intimidated by rack of lamb. It's one of the easiest main courses that cooks up in the oven in 30 minutes or less. The best part, though? That garlicky, herbaceous crust.

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Easter Bread

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This sweet yeasted bread will sit beautifully at the center of your table. It's adorned with colorful eggs, a sugary glaze, and rainbow sprinkles for good measure.

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FAQs

What is the most common Easter dinner? ›

A traditional Easter dinner includes ham, side dishes, salads, and, of course, desserts.

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.
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What food is traditionally eaten 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 did Jesus eat for Easter dinner? ›

Local experts believe that Jesus ate simple meals of bread and locally caught fish. Aside from simple meals of bread and locally caught fish, local experts believe that Jesus also ate olives. Local experts believe that Jesus drank wine with his meals.

What is the Easter prayer for meals? ›

Blessed are you, Lord our God, maker of heaven and earth and Father of all your people: we give you glory for your goodness and for your loving care for us. Bless this food [this bread] and grant that all who eat it may be strong in body and grow in your love. Blessed are you, Lord our God, for ever and ever.

What is a nice Easter dinner prayer? ›

God, please bless this delicious food, along with the hands that harvested and prepared it. May it nourish our bodies and souls and help lead us to the amazing heavenly banquet that Jesus's victory over death promises us. Amen.

Do you eat meat on Easter Sunday? ›

Yes. Easter is a day of celebration, and with Lent over, Christians can eat meat. However, some still abstain from certain foods, like red meat, depending on their religious practices and personal beliefs.

What is a traditional 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 meat do most people eat on Easter? ›

Ham is the most traditional Easter meat. Although it's also popular at Christmas and many Thanksgiving tables include ham as an additional meat entree, Easter is when ham fully occupies the spotlight. Most conventional hams are cured with sugar or honey, which significantly raises the sugar levels of the final product.

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.

What not to eat on Easter Sunday? ›

Every year, millions of people around the world observe the tradition of eating fish on Easter. Just like chocolate eggs and the Easter bunny, it's a staple of the holiday season, although the tradition dates back far further. In truth, many Christians, particularly Catholics, abstain from eating meat on Sundays.

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