There are plenty of delicious Easter foods that can turn your holiday from ordinary to eggtraordinary, from easy ideas that can be whipped up in a pinch to traditional dishes like ham, roast and lamb. But where to begin when you're planning your Easter menu? Right here!
We have quick meal solutions that will help you recycle some of the candy the bunny left behind in those Easter baskets (like a Peeps inspired sweet treat) and a few options that will help you sneak some veggies in (like roasted carrots with citrus vinaigrette). The best part is that all of these Easter foods, even the classic ones, are totally easy to make, allowing you to have time to kick back and enjoy an Easter co*cktail.
These best Easter recipes will work for everything from casual to formal gatherings. With different ideas for appetizers, mains, sides and desserts, there’s sure to be something on this list to please everyone — no matter how you celebrate the Easter holiday!
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1
Root Beer Glazed Ham
Ree Drummond's recipe includes adding a can of root beer, Dr. Pepper, or cola to the glaze.
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2
Rainbow Waffle-wiches
Treat the kiddos in your life to a feast of ice cream waffles. Serve them up as a special breakfast treat or dessert — or both! We doubt you'll get any objections!
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3
Cereal Easter Egg Treats
Kick off Easter morning with a different kind of egg hunt with these egg shaped cereal balls.
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4
Fresh Fruit Cheesecake Pie
Your oven will be doing a lot of heavy lifting on Easter, so why not try a no-bake recipe for your guests. This pie has enough fruit and protein that you may even want to eat it for breakfast.
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5
Easter Egg Surprise Cake
Thrill your guests by whipping up this easy-to-make surprise cake (the real surprise is that how many different things you can hide inside).
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6
Spring Animal Cupcakes
Give the Easter Bunny a break, and invite over some of his spring friends for this adorable after dinner treat.
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7
Mâche, Beet, and Orange Salad
This vibrant salad is perfect for the spring season. As an added bonus, it would look gorgeous in an Easter table setting.
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8
Spinach-and-Pine-Nut-Stuffed Leg of Lamb
Complement this delicious leg of lamb with sweet golden raisins and buttery pine nuts. And if you want the perfect side dish, try these candied carrots.
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9
Maple, Bacon, and Pecan Sticky Buns
Combine two breakfast favorites for these mouthwatering Easter brunch must-haves that make for a dreamy sweet and savory option.
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10
Deviled Egg Sailboats
Eggs and Easter go hand in hand. These little sailboats made from deviled eggs, veggies, and chips are so adorable, you'll want to have them year-round.
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11
Lemon Curd Egg Cookies
Not only are these cookies the ideal combination of sweet and tart, but they also make for a super fun edible Easter craft.
SHOP EGG SHAPED COOKIE CUTTERS
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12
Buttermilk Waffle, Bacon and Egg Sandwich
With this perfect brunch sandwich, you'll never have to choose between waffles and eggs again.
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13
Easter Egg Cookie
If you're looking for a recipe that screams "Happy Easter," you've found it. It doesn't get more Easter than pink pastels, chicks, and spring-time butterflies.
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14
Peeps S'mores Skillet
You can't have Easter without Peeps! And this drool-worthy dessert takes the beloved holiday favorite to the next level.
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15
Roasted Broccoli and Lemony Ricotta Flatbread
This fresh, bright, and veggie-filled pizza option doesn't skimp on flavor and is a great upgrade to any holiday meal.
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16
Apple Pie Pancakes with Maple Walnuts
Bring a little fall flavor into your home this spring with these pancakes, complete with diced apple pieces, toasted maple walnuts, and, of course, syrup.
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17
Roasted Broccoli-Artichoke Dip
You can never have too much dip. Give your typical artichoke dip a tasty makeover with this recipe that only takes 30 minutes or less.
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18
Cookie Dough Pops
Edible cookie dough and adorable animal decorations? What more could you possibly want from an Easter treat?
SHOP FOOD GRADE POPSICLE STICKS
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19
Smoky Red Pepper Hash Browns
These individually baked hash browns are a great alternative to frying one big casserole. You can even make them up to two hours before you need them and simply reheat in the oven for 10 minutes.
Get the Smoky Red Pepper Hash Browns recipe.
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20
No-Bake Lemon Tarts
If you're going for the ultimate tangy treat, look no further. These gorgeous mini tarts are easy and absolutely delicious.
Get the No-Bake Lemon Tarts recipe.