Easter dinner ideas dont typically get too wild.
Or maybe youre attending a potluck Easter dinner and would like to surprise everyone with an impressive new recipe.
What is included in a traditional Easter dinner?
Sue Moran viaThe View From Great Island
Traditional Easter foods vary based on your culture and where you live.
Why is ham an Easter tradition?
Over the years, its become a time-honored tradition.
Plus, lambs wouldve been one of the first available sources of fresh meat after a long winter.
What do you eat on Easter Sunday?
Many countries and cultures have their own special Easter recipes, for instance.
In Paraguay, Easter often involves chipa, a dense and chewy cheese bread, perSaveur.
Fish or chicken instead of ham?
A fresh take on some classic sides?
And theresalwayssome room on the table to try some delicious new Easter recipes.
Here are 60 Easter dinner menu ideas, from appetizers to desserts.
Classic Deviled Eggs with BaconfromJoyful Healthy Eats
Can you really have Easter without deviled eggs?
And these ones are even better than the classic, thanks to rich, salty bacon.
And the fresh herb decoration looks super impressive (even though its also super easy).
Adding some cream cheese to the filling makes it extra creamy and decadent.
These would make good Easter dinner sides.
But on a major holiday?
Its totally worth it.
And even though its rich and creamy, the artichokes and spinach give it spring vibes.
Sheet Pan Easter DinnerfromDamn Delicious
Sweet pineapple ham?
Thisonerecipe has the whole thing covered.
Yup, definitely says youre pulling out all the stops for a fancy Sunday dinner.
Serve the creamy yogurt dill dressing in a pretty pitcher on the side to let guests help themselves.
Garlic Roasted ChickenfromA Cookie Named Desire
Forget feverishly Googlinghow to roast a turkeythe night before Easter.
Plus its less intimidating to make than a turkey, and will still feed a crowd.
Heck, you could even bring this beautiful pan of Easter goodness straight from the oven to the table!
But its also really easy, because the whole thing comes together in one pan.
Ham and Cheese Slidersfromthe Cookie Rookie
Looking for some more casual and cheap Easter dinner ideas?
Make these cuties when you want to do a get-together thats more, Come hang out!
than, Check out my ironed tablecloth!
The warm, hammy goodness definitely says Easter, and really, everyone looks forward to sandwich leftovers anyway.
Shrimp ScampifromCulinary Hill
Literally anyone who eats shrimp would devour this garlicky, buttery concoction.
You get individual lasagnas that are both seriously impressive and majorly delicious, thats what.
Easy Broiled Lamb Chops with Mint ChimichurrifromCotter Crunch
Heres a fresh take on the classic lamb-and-mint combo.
Especially since all it’s crucial that you round out the meal is a salad and some crusty bread.
Green Chicken EnchiladasfromDamn Delicious
Because why not?
Oh, and bonus: it’s possible for you to prep the meatballs ahead of time.
When that happens, grab a cardigan (or your parka) and make this hearty pot pie.
Serve them with some herb-flecked rice and youre set.
Pile it onto a big platter and prepare for all the ooohs and aaahs.
are comforting and familiar.
add a deliciously unexpected contrast.
All you need with it is a crunchy green salad.
Vegetable PaellafromCookie + Kate
Paellas definitely a party dish.
Whole Roasted Cauliflower Enreathed in HerbsfromCardamom and Tea
Found: A plant-based centerpiece thats truly celebration-worthy.
Savory Chickpea Pancakes with Leeks and MushroomsfromMinimalist Baker
Veggie-filled crepes are unexpected and elegant.
These are totally vegan.
Carrot Cavatelli with Dill and RicottafromNaturally Ella
Ooh!
But the real stars are the pesto flavors in the filling, roasted asparagus, and sliced radish topping.
Loads of fresh spring herbs plus homemade cashew cream infused with more garlic and tangy dijon.
Moroccan Spiced Carrot and Radish SaladfromMeiko and the Dish
Carrots and radishes scream spring.
Sharp red onion and salty feta cheese keep things from getting too sweet, though.
Instant Pot Steamed Artichokes with AiolifromCotter Crunch
People really love plucking leaves off a whole steamed artichoke.
In other words, it basically ticks all the boxes.
This quick saute takes less than 10 minutes to prep but delivers big flavor thanks to the toasted garlic.
Kick it off with this creamy-tangy version, packed with big flavors from mustard and scallions.
If youve got some whipped cream to dollop, all the better.
Who knows, this fruity delight might just replace your favoriteapple pie recipe!
The candied lemons take the whole thing over the top visually, while also adding sweet-tart crunch.
Well let you decide.
Gluten-Free Strawberry Rhubarb GalettesfromThe Bojon Gourmet
Who doesnt love their own individual dessert?
Especially when its packed with juicy spring fruit and a flaky, buttery crust?
(That happens to be gluten-free.)
Orange Olive Oil CakefromSimply LaKita
Olive oil cake is like the little black dress of cakes.
Its simple, elegant, and works for any occasion.
It can also showcase all kinds of delish flavors, like fresh-squeezed orange.
Brownie PiefromWell Plated
Chocolate is usually more of an inside-the-Easter-basket thing, sure.
But no ones going to refuse a slice of this fudgy pie just because its not traditional!
