60 Easter Dinner Ideas for Last-Minute Planners Who Still Want To Impress Guests

Citrus-Molasses Glazed Ham

Sweet-smoky molasses and bright citrus make this ham the perfect showstopper for your Easter table.

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Coconut Roasted Carrots

Only a handful of ingredients are needed for this unique and tasty side dish.

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Simple Oven Roasted Asparagus

This springtime veggie is best roasted in a hot oven.

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Creamy Mashed Potatoes

The creamiest, smoothest mashed potato recipe to keep in your recipe box for Easter and beyond.

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Sweet and Simple Apricot Glazed Ham

Apricot preserves and brown sugar give this ham a sweet glaze that’s basically life-changing.

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Related: 25 Best Ham Glaze Recipes

Lemony Chicken and Snow Peas

Springy green veggies make this easy low-carb recipe a seasonal superstar. Lemony Chicken and Snow Peas is a quick, nutritious dish with only five main ingredients, plus the basics like salt, pepper and oil.

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Ruth’s Cris Sweet Potato Casserole

Put away the marshmallows, this sweet potato casserole has a brown sugar pecan crust.

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Ina Garten’s Orange-Marmalade Glazed Ham

Leave it to Ina Garten to come up with a holiday-worthy ham recipe that is both super simple and impressive.

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Pappardelle alla Lepre

Pappardelle alla Lepre is the Easter pasta dish that will impress ham haters.

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Slow Cooker Creamed Corn

Save some stovetop space this year with a great slow cooker side dish.

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Instant Pot Scalloped Potatoes

You can save some oven space too, preparing this classic recipe in a whole new way.

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Related: 50 Best Instant Pot Side Dishes

Orange Raisin Sauce

The perfect condiment for ham, this easy recipe can easily be doubled or even tripled if you’re cooking for a crowd.

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Skillet Creamed Corn

If canned creamed corn is all you’ve ever had, you’re in for a real treat.

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Crock Pot Apricot-Dijon Glazed Ham

Yes, you can make a big, juicy, glazed ham right in your Crock Pot.

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Copycat Red Lobster Biscuits

Red Lobster’s Cheddar Bay Biscuits are beloved and now you can make them at home.

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Braised Lamb Shank

An elegant Easter dinner with a restaurant-quality dish easily made at home.

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Cajun Collard Greens

This classic dish gets an extra kick with some Cajun seasoning.

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Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Lemon and Parmesan

You’ve never had Brussels sprouts as bright and flavorful as these.

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Prosciutto-Wrapped Asparagus with Gruyere Sauce

This springtime veggie gets a major flavor boost with prosciutto and a cheese sauce.

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Stouffer’s Macaroni and Cheese

If macaroni and cheese is a staple on your Easter table, make it this stellar copycat recipe.

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Related: 20 Best Instant Pot Mac and Cheese Recipes

Slow Cooker London Broil

If you’re looking for something different than ham or lamb, this tender, juicy and flavorful beef roast would be perfect.

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Herb-Crusted Rack of Lamb

Don’t be intimidated by a rack of lamb, you can do it!

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Easter Bunny Spinach Dip

This is one fun Easter appetizer! Hot, melty, cheesy spinach dip is surrounded by crescent roll bites that are perfect for scooping up the dip.

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Bacon-Wrapped Pork Tenderloin

See how easy it is to make this delicious bacon-wrapped pork tenderloin for Easter dinner or any time of year. This a great alternative to ham!

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Crispy Hasselback Potatoes

These crispy Hasselback potatoes are super easy to make, have insanely crispy skins with tender soft interiors, and are flavored with fragrant garlic and fresh parsley!

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Prosciutto Asparagus Puff Pastry Bundles

These prosciutto asparagus puff pastry bundles are an easy and elegant appetizer! Perfect for Easter, Mother’s Day or any other spring meal!

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Duchess Potatoes

This easy duchess potatoes recipe is an elegant potato recipe that is perfect for the holidays. They can even be made ahead of time and frozen to save you time on the day of your dinner party!

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Rosemary Focaccia Bread (Gluten-Free, Vegan)

Crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside, this beautiful no-knead rosemary focaccia bread is super easy to make and deliciously addictive. Perfect for serving alongside this extra virgin olive oil! Gluten-free and vegan too.

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Roasted Rainbow Carrots

Rainbow carrots roasted until tender and soft, coated with fragrant rosemary and fresh chopped parsley.

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Twice Baked Sweet Potato Puffs

Savory mashed sweet potato puffs make an elegant, healthy side dish for your family dinner. These sweet potato swirls are often called duchess potatoes.

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Related: 30 Must-Have Sweet Potato Recipes

Slow Cooker Ham

Quick and easy slow cooker ham recipe (crockpot ham) with simple ingredients. Tender and juicy. Loaded with pineapples, brown sugar, ginger and garlic.

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Easy Cheesy Potatoes

Whether you’re looking for a simple side dish for a weeknight dinner or a classic to serve on a special occasion, this cheesy potato casserole fits the bill! Made with diced potatoes and a made-from-scratch cheese sauce, these rich and creamy potatoes are always a crowd-pleaser.

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Bacon Parmesan Beans

These parmesan bacon beans are so easy to make and they taste absolutely amazing. Enjoy your veggies!

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Creamy Scalloped Potatoes

These easy scalloped potatoes are baked till tender in a creamy sauce packed with flavor. Gluten-free, dairy-free and vegan.

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Hot Cross Buns

Traditional hot cross buns with cream cheese icing brushed with sweet syrup and filled with juicy raisins. Soft, fluffy, sweet and sticky, a must-have for Easter brunch.

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Easter Egg Cheese Ball

This Easter egg cheese ball is an adorable Easter appetizer that is easy to make and super delicious. Start with a classic cheeseball and decorate for a unique Easter-themed appetizer to serve at your Easter dinner party!

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Creamy Garlic Mushrooms

These creamy garlic mushrooms are incredible and is by far one of the easiest mushroom side dishes you’ll make!

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Honey Garlic Roasted Carrots

Roasted carrots infused with honey and garlic that are tender, sweet and savory and hands down the easiest side dish ever with only 10 minutes prep!

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Asparagus, Pancetta and Puff Pastry Bundles

These little bundles of springtime are perfect for Easter dinner—asparagus, pancetta and parmesan cheese wrapped in flaky puff pastry.

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Honey Butter Thyme Crock Pot Glazed Carrots

Honey butter thyme crockpot glazed carrots are an easy and delicious side dish, perfect for holidays and special dinners. Sweet, buttery and perfectly tender, these keep your oven free and practically make themselves!

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Related: 30 Crock Pot Veggie Side Dishes

Oven Roasted Root Vegetables

These easy oven-roasted root vegetables are a healthy and delicious side dish. They are perfect for a simple dinner or a holiday feast. Try adding this easy and colorful vegetable side dish to your next meal.

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Easy Slow Cooker Sriracha Ham

A super easy, three-ingredient holiday ham. The Sriracha gives it a spicy twist but you can leave it out if you want. Use the slow cooker this Easter so that you can free up oven space for other stuff!

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Garlic Butter Roasted Carrots

Ridiculously easy, yet tender and so incredibly delicious roasted carrots with garlic butter.

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Garlic Herb Roasted Potatoes

Garlic herb Hasselback potatoes—baked potatoes filled with garlic, herb, olive oil, butter and lemon (AKA the best homemade roasted potatoes recipe ever!).

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Honey Sriracha Chicken

Honey sriracha chicken—crazy delicious chicken with honey sriracha marinade. 

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Thai Salmon

Enjoy this clean-eating baked Thai salmon recipe. It’s only three ingredients to get this out-of-this-world healthy dinner.

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Rack of Lamb with Herb and Mustard Crust

Coated with a simple herb crust, the rack of lamb makes a dramatic presentation, especially when cut into double chops for serving. Serve alongside simply roasted seasonal vegetables and you’re prepared for an elegant dinner party with minimal effort.

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Asparagus Gruyere Tart

This asparagus gruyere tart is gorgeous and impressive. Makes for a delicious appetizer or main dish. It’s also super easy to make! You’ve got to try this!

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Cheesy Potato Gratin Stacks

These mini potato gratin stacks are cheesy, creamy and ridiculously irresistible.

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Creamy Asparagus Soup

This creamy asparagus soup is rich and bright with a mix of cream and lemon.

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Related: 60 All-Star Asparagus Recipes

Cucumber Tomato Salad

This cucumber tomato salad seasoned with dill and fresh basil in a homemade vinaigrette is an easy, healthy and flavorful side salad!

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Bacon and Herbs Creamy Mashed Potatoes

Smooth, creamy, delicious mashed potatoes loaded with crispy bacon bits and fresh herbs. This side is made with golden potatoes for a creamy texture and slight sweetness to the flavor.

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Caprese Stuffed Garlic Butter Portobellos

Garlic butter smothered portobello mushrooms are stuffed with fresh mozzarella cheese and grape tomato slices. Drizzle with a rich balsamic glaze for the best stuffed mushrooms recipe!

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Parmesan Broccoli

Parmesan roasted broccoli is a delicious and healthy side dish recipe, perfect for any meal!

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Lemon Butter Chicken Breasts

This lemon chicken s a quick-cooking skillet dinner perfect for weeknights. The zesty seasoning combined with a buttery lemon sauce makes a delicious dish you’ll want to serve with just about everything. Serve with rice, pilaf or pasta to round out your chicken dinner.

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Crispy Garlic Smashed Potatoes

These four-ingredient Crispy Garlic Smashed Potatoes are a simple side you won’t be able to stop eating. Each crispy, garlic-infused bite will get you hooked on this recipe.

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Glazed Spring Vegetables with Mint Dressing

This easy roast side dish is brimming with delicious spring flavors and combines radishes, Tendersweet carrots and baby broad beans with a sweet mint dressing—the perfect side dish for a celebratory Easter lunch.

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Veggie Pasta Primavera

Loaded with a rainbow of springtime vegetables and lots of Parmesan, this garden-fresh pasta primavera is a delicious and healthy spring side dish!

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Tomato Mozzarella Salad with Balsamic Reduction

Have this tomato mozzarella salad with balsamic reduction as an appetizer or serve it alongside your favorite entree (or on top of a crusty slice of bread for a light meal). Any way is awesome.

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Easy Crustless Spinach Quiche (Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free)

An easy crustless spinach quiche that’s tasty, low-carb and delicious. Perfect for a quick brunch, simple lunch or a light dinner, this quiche is ready in 45 minutes so you can enjoy it in almost no time at all! Gluten-free, dairy-free and paleo.

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