23 Best Easter Dinner Ideas
on Sep 23, 2022, Updated Nov 19, 2023
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Treat your family and friends to a delicious Easter dinner this year! We’ve collected tried and true classics and new recipes you’ll want to try. From a succulent Mississippi pot roast that cooks low and slow in a crock pot to a refreshing Easter salad, here are 23 of the best Easter dinner ideas.
Oven Baked Bone-In Ham
Baked ham is always a treat on holidays and special occasions. Follow the steps in this recipe for a succulent bone-in ham topped with a sweet brown sugar glaze.
Mississippi Pot Roast
You’ll need just 10 minutes of prep time to get this delicious pot roast started. It cooks low and slow in the slow cooker and turns out incredibly tender and juicy every time.
Rosemary Garlic Sous Vide Lamb Chops
Preparing these lamb chops using the sous vide method guarantees tender and flavorful results. Watch the video included in the recipe for useful tips and tricks.
Oven Baked Prime Rib
This juicy prime rib will be the star of your Easter meal! It’s super juicy, loaded with flavor, and easy to make.
Roasted Honey Sriracha Brussels Sprouts
These honey sriracha brussels sprouts are the perfect combination of sweet, spicy, and savory flavors. They pair well with poultry, pork, beef, and fish, and take just 20 minutes to make.
Deviled Eggs
Start your get-together off right with these scrumptious deviled eggs. Crisp bacon adds delicious smoky flavor and minced jalapeno brings a hint of spicy heat.
Scalloped Potatoes and Ham
Your guests will love the flavors of this cheesy casserole. It features potatoes, ham, and 2 kinds of cheese in a creamy sauce.
Easter Salad
This refreshing Easter salad is a delicious combination of slivered almonds, sliced strawberries, crumbled goat cheese, and fresh spring greens topped with a tangy lemon honey vinaigrette. It comes together easily in just 20 minutes.
Ham Glaze
This sweet and tangy ham glaze can be made with orange or pineapple juice. Dijon mustard adds a peppery tanginess that pairs well with the smoky flavor of the ham. It comes together in just 5 minutes!
Pineapple Raisin Sauce
Serve this sweet pineapple raisin sauce alongside ham at your next holiday meal. It features pineapple juice, crushed pineapple, brown sugar, dijon mustard, warm spices, and raisins. You’ll love the flavor!
Homemade Crescent Rolls
These homemade crescent rolls are so much better than store-bought! They bake up light and flaky and are delicious served with butter or fruit preserves.
Glazed Carrots
These sweet glazed carrots will add color and flavor to your holiday meal. You’ll only need 5 ingredients and they’re incredibly easy to make.
Lamb Meatballs
Serve these savory lamb meatballs as an appetizer or a main course! They’re perfectly seasoned with salt, pepper, onion powder, cumin, and cilantro, and are ready to eat in about 30 minutes.
Roasted Asparagus
Serve this perfectly roasted asparagus alongside poultry, beef, pork, or fish! Add a spritz of lemon juice or sprinkle the asparagus with parmesan cheese, fresh mint, or red pepper flakes for extra flavor.
Gravy
This delicious gravy takes just 5 minutes to make! It’s the perfect gravy to serve with roasted chicken or turkey.
Turnips Au Gratin
Serve this delicious turnips au gratin at your next holiday get-together. It features 2 kinds of cheese, heavy cream, tender turnip, and seasonings. It’s a great alternative to potatoes!
Savory Palmiers
Make a batch of these savory palmiers and serve them as appetizers before a holiday meal. They’re made with puff pastry, fig preserves, and grated cheddar. You’ll love the combination of sweet and savory flavors.
Caramelized Onion and Butternut Squash Tart
This caramelized onion and butternut squash tart is rich, creamy, and perfect for an autumn meal. Serve it with a fresh garden salad for a delicious meal.
Whipped Sweet Potatoes
These whipped sweet potatoes add flavor and color to holiday meals. They’re creamy, smooth, and have a hint of cinnamon and nutmeg.
Mushroom and Leek Tart
This mushroom and leek tart is delightfully crisp and features a creamy cheesy filling. It comes together easily and is delicious served with mashed potatoes or a crisp garden salad.
Pineapple Upside Down Cake
Serve this sweet and tender pineapple upside down cake as an after dinner dessert! Boxed cake mix makes it super easy and it’s delicious served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Leek and Kale Galette
This savory leek and kale galette is bursting with flavor. The pastry dough is crisp and flaky, and the filling is perfectly seasoned and cheesy. Serve it with a fresh green salad!
Key Lime Cake
Enjoy the flavors of key lime pie in a cake! This cake is a gorgeous shade of green and is topped with a sweet cream cheese icing.
Best Easter Dinner Baked Bone-in Ham
Ingredients
- 1 bone-in ham , fully-cooked
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- ¼ cup pineapple juice
Brown Sugar Glaze
- ½ cup pineapple juice
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
Instructions
- Remove the ham from the fridge 1 hour ahead of time to sit at room temperature.
- Preheat the oven to 325°F, placing the oven rack in the lower middle of the oven. Set aside a roasting pan fitted with a rack or trivet.
- Place the ham fat-side up on a work surface. Remove the plastic disk if there is one on the bone.
- Using a sharp knife, score the fat about ¼-inch deep in a criss-cross pattern spaced 1-inch apart.
- Mix the Dijon mustard and pineapple juice in a cup. Then brush over the top of the ham.
- Place the ham flat-side down in the prepared roasting pan. Bake for 1 to 1 ½ hours using the general rule of 12 to 15 minutes per pound. The internal temperature should reach 110°F before the next step.
- About 15 minutes before it’s done, it’s time to glaze the ham. Remove the ham from the oven and raise the temperature to 400°F.
- Place a small saucepan over medium heat and add the pineapple juice, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, ginger and cornstarch. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to a simmer, letting it bubble for a minute or two until the sugar is fully dissolved.
- Remove the foil from the ham and brush all over with the glaze until used up.
- Put the ham back in the oven uncovered and bake for 10 to 20 minutes until caramelized and the internal temperature of the ham reaches 140°F if the ham was fully cooked already (or 150°F if it was partially cooked).
- Serve immediately. To slice a bone-in ham, you can start by cutting around the bone. Then use a chef’s knife or ham slicer to cut slices from around the bone.
Nutrition information provided is an estimate only and will vary based on ingredient brands and cooking methods used.
