Festive Easter Dinner Ideas & Easy Recipes!

Spring beckons, and with it comes the joyous spirit of Easter! It’s a time for gathering loved ones, sharing laughter, and indulging in a celebratory feast with these Easter Dinner Ideas.

For those who love the classics, there’s the succulent caramelized ham… But, Easter welcomes adventurer too, with juicy roast beef beckoning or perhaps a bronzed turkey, eager to grace the table. This trusted recipes with tips will perfect your Easter Table.

Easter Meat Dishes

Aromatic roasts, gorgeous glazes, and the clinking of forks against plates – Easter’s table overflows with a love language of mouthwatering meats.

These dishes aren’t just for feasting; they’re tradition… Symbolizing abundance and the triumph of Easter’s message! Whether you’re a believer or just savoring the spirit of the season, Easter’s meaty masterpieces invite everyone to gather, share, and create memories that linger long after the last bite.

Traditional Easter Dinner Recipes

Easter dinner feast with classic masterpiece main dishes for generations of shared joy.

At the heart of the traditional Easter table, glazed ham is the go to main dish on Easter… Its sticky-sweet glaze caramelizes into a sticky sweet flavor that perfectly compliments the salty ham roast!

For those wanting something different for their main course, a fresh ham roast, or classic roast beef goes wonderfully with traditional Easter sides like, Candied Yams, roast asparagus and strawberry salad.

And for those who favor fowl, a golden-roasted turkey, crowned with cranberry sauce, is always a great option!

Modern Easter Dinner Menu Ideas

1. Apricot-Glazed Pork Tenderloin: This sweet and savory pork tenderloin is a modern take on the traditional Easter ham. The apricot glaze gives the meat a tangy and fruity flavor that pairs well with roasted vegetables.
2. Herb-Roasted Whole Chicken: If you’re looking for a lighter and more budget-friendly meat dish for Easter, herb-roasted chicken is a great option. It’s simple to prepare and can be seasoned with your favorite herbs and spices.
3. Smoked Salmon: For a non-traditional Easter meat dish, smoked salmon can be a delicious and elegant choice. It can be served with cream cheese and bagels for a brunch-style meal or with roasted vegetables for a more savory dinner.
4. PRIME RIB Roast! I’ve got the best prime rib recipe here for you!

Slow Cooker & Instant Pot Easter Meats

Instant-pot Pork Shoulder Roast: This delicious pork roast is made easy in the instant pot and is perfect as pulled pork served on soft sourdough rolls with a drizzle of BBQ sauce and sauerkraut!

Slow Cooker Rump Roast: This easy recipe makes a meal in and of it’s self with potatoes, carrots and fall apart roast beef!

Slow Cooker Pork Roast: A slow-cooked pork roast can be a delicious and budget-friendly Easter meat dish. Add your favorite seasonings and vegetables to the slow cooker along with the pork roast and let it cook on low for several hours until it’s tender and juicy.

Easter Side Dishes

1. Sourdough Easter Bread: This sweet bread is the star of the show! It’s a beautiful festive loaf that goes great with any meal!
2. Candied Yams – Super Easy to make in the oven. Caramelized slices of sweet potatoes in a delicious buttery sauce, is the perfect side dish for easter dinners! .. Everyone loves these!
3. Soft Sourdough Rolls or simple Yeast Dinner Rolls are a staple at most Easter Dinners and they go wonderfully with roasts! They’re the perfect vessel for mopping up that homemade gravy!
4. Creamy Mashed Potatoes and homemade gravy! – Super simple to make, and they go great with all the easter meat recipes! Only a few simple ingredients, that you probably already have, and they cook pretty fast too!
5. Green Bean Casserole! You can make this with canned or fresh green beans! This is a super popular side dish that my family LOVES. If you used canned cream of mushroom soup and premade French fired onions, it’s a snap!
6. Maple Roasted Butternut Squash! Butternut squash is a beautiful side that’s bright orange, tender, and sweet… One of my all-time favorites!
7. How Cross Buns – Hot cross buns are a traditional Easter dinner side dish that symbolizes the resurrection of Jesus and is often enjoyed as a sweet and spicy treat.
8. Roasted Asparagus: Spring vegetables like asparagus are traditional and perfect for easter! Seasonal Asparagus is tender, flavorful, and easy to prepare, roasted asparagus is a classic Easter side dish that’s always a hit…. One of the most popular easter sides!
9. Creamy Scalloped Potatoes: These rich and decadent potatoes are a perfect complement to any Easter meat dish. Layer thinly sliced potatoes with cream, cheese, and seasonings, and bake in the oven until bubbly and golden.
10. Deviled Eggs… Need I say more?

Easter Desserts Ideas

These are 2 of my favorite desserts perfect for your Easter Dinner, Easter Brunch, and easter table! They are easy recipes to follow:

Moist Lemon Layer Cake – Moist lemon cakes with fresh lemon juice, hearty lemon curd filling, lemon buttercream frosting, and candied lemons atop!

Sourdough Carrot Cake! _ Moist and hearty carrot cake made with sourdough, whole grain flour, carrots, cinnamon, and cream cheese frosting!

Easter Sugar Cookies: These soft sourdough sugar cookies are perfect for decorating like easter eggs… And they’re delicious so kids and adults love them!