I’ve pulled together 18 Easter dinner recipes I honestly want to eat on repeat, including showstopping mains and the coziest sides. These are the dishes that make a holiday meal feel slow, special, and just a little bit magical. Whether your table is packed with a crowd or it’s just you and someone you love, I think you’ll find something here to make the day delicious.
1. Spaghetti al Limone
If you’re in a pasta kind of mood, this Spaghetti al Limone is a lovely springtime recipe for your Easter dinner. It’s bright, zesty, creamy, and takes just 5 minutes of prep. When you want something simple yet special for the big meal, this is a wonderful option.
2. Apple and Brie Stuffed Chicken Breast
A little simpler but still incredibly delicious, this is the Easter dinner idea you want when you’re saving time but craving big flavor. It’s fresh, creamy, herby, zesty, and garlicky. Perfect for a cozy holiday meal.
3. Braised Lamb Shanks
I adore lamb shanks, so I would be thrilled to have this on my Easter table this year. They’re so tender, so flavorful, and they pair beautifully with just about any side you can dream up.
4. Creamy Carrot and Parsnip Soup
A soup course can make any meal feel extra special, and this creamy carrot and parsnip soup is absolutely perfect for Easter dinner. It’s totally on theme, so pretty to look at, and sounds super flavorful. A lovely way to start the feast.
5. Funeral Potatoes
I’d only ever heard of funeral potatoes before, but these look incredibly satisfying and cozy. After glancing at the ingredient list, I am fully on board. I would not be the least bit shy about digging into this comforting dish.
6. Praline Glazed Ham
When a glazed ham is done right, I am totally on board, and this praline version looks ridiculously good and absolutely done right. I can already imagine carrying this beauty to the Easter table and feeling everyone’s instant excitement.
Just 15 minutes of prep and it feeds 12 people, so it’s as simple as it is stunning. This one is absolutely getting made.
7. Southern Braised Pot Roast
I would be more than happy to have this as my Easter dinner centerpiece. It looks unbelievably rich and flavorful. If you’re on the hunt for a traditional favorite, this hearty, crowd pleasing pot roast is a wonderful pick for your holiday table.
8. Stuffed Pork Tenderloin With Balsamic Glaze
Pork can be an incredible main dish when it’s made with care, and this recipe looks like one you should definitely try on your family. It’s kind of impressive and so, so delicious looking. Serve it up and watch everyone swoon.
9. Split Pea Soup
I love split pea soup! It’s so deeply comforting and flavorful.
If the weather still has a little chill to it, this is a wonderful recipe to serve for Easter. With smoky ham, potatoes, thyme, and butter, I have a feeling it’ll become one of those beloved recipes you make on repeat.
10. Lemon Garlic Roasted Chicken
If you’re in the mood for a different spin on roasted chicken, this lemon garlic beauty is a springtime dream for Easter. It’s bright and fresh, and honestly, you can never go wrong setting a whole roasted chicken on the table.
11. Maple Glazed Ham
Here’s something a little more traditional if you want a straightforward maple glazed ham without any fuss. It’s simple with just 5 ingredients, but still packs a whole lot of flavor. I’m already dreaming about the leftovers and how amazing they’d be in sandwiches.
12. Frittata
Honestly, this frittata is such a champ for Easter brunch or dinner. It’s loaded with cheese and a bunch of simple, yummy ingredients, so it’s pretty hard to mess up.
With a 10 minute prep time and enough to serve 10, I think it’s one of the smartest holiday menu moves you can make. A quick pro tip: toss in some bacon for an extra punch of flavor.
13. Slow Cooked Lamb Shanks
I had to share another lamb shank recipe because, first of all, it looks amazing, and second, that red wine sauce is calling my name. If you want to be a little extra and serve fall off the bone tender lamb with a deeply delicious sauce, this is exactly what you need.
14. Honey, Thyme, and Lemon Glazed Carrots
Carrots aren’t always my favorite, but when they’re seasoned and cooked just right, I will happily scoop some onto my plate. These look exactly like spring on a plate, and if you want bright, fresh flavors on your Easter table, this dish needs to be on your menu.
15. Orange Herb Roasted Chicken
If chicken is on your mind for Easter dinner, I think you absolutely cannot go wrong with this one. It looks like it’s bursting with incredible flavor and feels just right for the warmer days ahead. A perfect meal as spring starts to settle in.
16. Easter Salad
If you’re looking for a fresh spring salad to brighten your Easter spread, this one will look gorgeous next to everything else. It honestly looks like it came straight out of a beautiful food magazine, and the ingredients sound absolutely delicious.
17. Roasted Beef Tenderloin
Now this looks like the ideal Easter main if you want a jaw dropping centerpiece. It’s so mouthwatering, and with just 4 ingredients (three of them probably already in your cupboard), it’s a stress free path to an amazing holiday dish.
18. Hard Boiled Egg Crostinis
If you’re craving those familiar eggy flavors but want to give them a pretty upgrade, this is the one I’m reaching for this Easter. It looks so mouthwatering, especially when you’ve got a houseful of guests. The recipe serves 10, and I bet doubling it for an extra big gathering would be hardly any extra work at all.