Easter Recipes

This collection of Easter recipes will fill your table with some of the very best dishes to celebrate the season.

Easter is one of my favorite holidays, especially for the food. From beloved family traditions like my Gigi’s baked beans and potato salad to all the irresistible desserts, including German Chocolate Carrot Cake and carrot cake cupcakes, it’s a menu full of flavors I look forward to every year.

Seriously. Lemon, lime, carrot, orange, and bright, gorgeous cakes make my mouth water. While chocolate is my favorite to-go-to ingredient, there is nothing like a lemon cake or cookies.

And the Easter table is always stunning. Even I don’t get much into that sort of thing. But I love something about the simplicity of Easter and spring.

Today, we are sharing our favorite Easter recipes with you. I have noted below our family traditions and then, of course, included some recipes we have had before.

I have too many to count, including fruit and green salads. So I had to narrow them down, but if you want a specific recipe, just let me know. I am happy to send you one.

I would love to know your favorite Easter recipe, so comment below and share your Easter recipes.

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Easter Recipes: Main Dish

Crock Pot Ham

This easy and delicious Crock Pot Ham Easter recipe is great for saving time in the kitchen and enjoying the holiday with family & friends. The ham from the slow cooker is moist, flavorful, and ready to be the star of your Easter meal.

egg salad

This Egg Salad Recipe is made with Chick-fil-A sauce, green onion, and a hint of paprika for the best egg salad sandwich ever!

Grilled Chicken & Lemon Butter Sauce

Grilled chicken with lemon butter sauce is a crowd-pleasing dish that is perfect for Easter dinner. The tangy and savory flavors of the lemon butter sauce pair perfectly with the smoky flavor of grilled chicken, making it a unique and tasty addition.

Slow Cooker Chipotle Barbecue Chicken

Impress your Easter guests with the simple and delicious slow cooker barbecue chicken recipe. Enjoy hands-off cooking and quality time with loved ones. Tender chicken with a rich barbecue flavor for a casual yet festive Easter gathering.

Easter Side Dishes

Sweet Dinner Rolls

Hot and fresh rolls are a staple at many Easter gatherings.

Chick-Fil-A Sauce Deviled Eggs

Add a touch of creativity to your Easter menu with these delicious and unique Chick-Fil-A Sauce Deviled Eggs.

Easy Pasta Salad

Easy Pasta Salad is one of my go-to spring and summer recipes—quick to make, full of fresh flavor, and always a hit at barbecues and potlucks. With just seven simple ingredients like tomatoes, cucumbers, olives, cheese, and salami, it comes together in only 25 minutes for an effortless, crowd-pleasing dish.

Slow Cooker Baked Beans

Baked beans may not be the first thing that comes to mind when planning an Easter menu, but they can make a great addition to the meal. The hearty and comforting flavors of baked beans pair well with ham or lamb and add a touch of warmth to any plate. Plus, they’re easy to prepare in advance and can be served hot or at room temperature.

Grandma’s Potato Salad

Potato salad is a classic and beloved dish for many Easter gatherings.

Lemon Poppy Seed Fruit Salad

Brighten up your Easter brunch with this refreshing Lemon Poppy Seed Fruit Salad. This colorful and flavorful salad is the perfect balance of tangy and sweet, featuring a variety of fresh fruits tossed in a zesty lemon poppy seed dressing.

Kale Super Salad

A simple yet essential addition to any Easter meal is a classic green salad. Not only does it add some much-needed freshness and crunch to the plate, but it also balances out heavier dishes with its light and flavorful dressing.

Strawberry Fluff Salad

For a light and refreshing Easter side dish or dessert, consider making a strawberry fluff salad. This creamy, fruity dish is easy to make and can be prepared in advance.

Watergate Salad

Another classic Easter dessert is the Watergate salad. This unique dish combines pistachio pudding mix, crushed pineapples, marshmallows, and cool whip for a sweet and creamy treat.

Easter desserts

Carrot Cake with Maple Brown Sugar Buttercream & Candied Pecans

This Carrot Cake with Maple Brown Sugar Buttercream & Candied Pecans features rich maple syrup, brown sugar, and crunchy pecans for a flavor combination that’s simply irresistible.

Lemon Poppyseed Cake

For a more sophisticated Easter dessert, consider making a lemon poppyseed cake. This light and airy cake is bursting with bright citrus flavor and the crunch of poppyseeds.

German Chocolate Carrot Cake

This delicious mashup combines the flavors of moist carrot cake with the rich, coconut-pecan filling of German chocolate cake.

Carrot Cake Cupcakes

If you want to offer your guests a variety of desserts, consider making carrot cake cupcakes. These mini cakes are the perfect bite-sized treat and can be decorated with cream cheese frosting and some festive Easter sprinkles.