40 Delicious Easter Dinner Ideas for Your Sunday Feast
Including glazed ham, banana pudding and deviled eggs!
If you're ready to plan your Easter Sunday menu, you're in the right place. We've rounded up dozens of our triple-tested recipes to help you create a meal worth celebrating. From showstopping mains and crowd-pleasing sides to next-level desserts, we've got the best Easter dinner ideas right here.
Whether you're looking for healthy options, vegetarian dishes, or the classics, you'll find plenty of inspiration here. Think timeless favorites like deviled eggs and hot cross buns alongside fresh twists like harissa-spiced carrots and sheet pan carrot cake. One thing is for certain: Everyone will leave the table happy (and very full).
Cherry Bourbon-Glazed Ham
Cherry juice, jam, bourbon and spices come together for a sweet glaze with a serious kick. It gets brushed on ham and broiled with scallions.
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Braised Lamb
This slow-braised lamb is transformed into melt-in-your-mouth perfection. It gets warm, aromatic flavors from baharat, a Middle Eastern spice blend.
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Dill Dip
Loaded with fresh herbs, scallions and lemon, this easy dip is the perfect recipe to get in the spring spirit—and kick off your Easter dinner in a nice, light way.
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Harissa-Roasted Chickpeas and Carrots
This showstopping side deserves a spot on the Easter menu. Sweet roasted carrots, creamy tahini, crunchy chickpeas and aromatic harissa offer a balanced flavor profile that's sure to impress.
Banana Pudding
Don't forget dessert! This creamy no-bake dessert is what dreams are made of. It brings together layers of homemade vanilla custard, Nilla wafers, and sliced bananas.
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Best-Ever Deviled Eggs
Not to brag, but we do think these deviled eggs are the best. The trick is to ensure you start with perfect hard-boiled eggs. Don't be afraid to get creative with the toppings!
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Cucumber Radish Salad
This salad is practically the epitome of spring. It's colorful and crunchy, thanks to a few different types of radishes, cucumbers and basil.
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Roasted Asparagus Salad with Feta Vinaigrette
Roasted asparagus gets a creamy complement from a feta, shallot and mint vinaigrette.
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Lemon Pudding Cake
Dust a layer of powdered sugar over this custardy lemon cake for a totally adorable—and sugary sweet—look.
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Roasted Asparagus and Ricotta Tart
Asparagus season is basically a holiday in our book, so double up on the celebrations with this pared-down veggie tart.
Crispy Smashed Potatoes with Caper Gremolata
A stellar side to pork, lamb or any other Easter protein, these crispy broiled potatoes are halfway to homemade fries.
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Beet-Pickled Deviled Eggs
Give this Easter classic a flavor (and color) upgrade with a beet-infused brine. The creamy filling also packs a punch, thanks to the infusion of horseradish and Dijon.
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Air Fryer Parmesan-Thyme Artichokes
Running out of oven space? Switch on your air fryer for this 20-minute app or side dish.
Lavender Shortbread Wedges
Skip scooping individual shortbread cookies and bake up one big party-ready piece that's sliceable.
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Roasted Carrots and Red Onions
Loaded with tangy flavor from the homemade dressing, this colorful side dish with jammy roasted onions and sweet carrots is perfect for any celebration.
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Pineapple-Glazed Ham
Pineapple slices and maraschino cherries add a fresh, fruity twist to your classic Easter ham.
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Carrot Sheet Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
Crowd-friendly sheet cake is one of our favorite ways to eat carrots. Fold grated fresh carrot into the frosting for a pop of orange.
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Spring Herb Frittata
Loaded with herbs, this lovely frittata makes a perfect app or light main on Easter. It’s also similar to the dish kuku sabzi, often served during Nowruz, the Persian holiday celebrating the beginning of spring.
Get the Spring Herb Frittata recipe.
Hot Cross Buns
With a warm spice mix, apricot glaze, and sugary icing, these pecan-studded buns are truly something special. Serve them for Good Friday or any time over the weekend.
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Spring Panzanella
There may be bread in this recipe, but there's also plenty of crisp veg tossed in a bright vinaigrette—so yes, it's a salad.
Get the Spring Panzanella recipe.
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