Our Favorite Traditional Easter Dinner Recipes
Planning Easter dinner doesn’t have to be overwhelming. Whether you’re hosting a full holiday gathering or keeping things simple with family, this Easter dinner recipe roundup brings together classic favorites and comforting sides to help you build the perfect menu.
With traditional ham recipes and must-have sides, these dishes are designed to mix and match so you can create an Easter dinner for everyone to love.
Classic Easter Mains
These traditional Easter mains are the heart of a classic holiday dinner. Perfect for feeding a crowd and steeped in familiar flavors, these recipes make planning your Easter table easy and delicious.
Honey Baked Ham
Sweet, sticky, and beautifully glazed, this honey baked ham is a timeless Easter centerpiece that pairs perfectly with classic sides.
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Slow Cooker Ham
Tender, juicy, and practically hands-off, this slow cooker ham frees up oven space while delivering incredible flavor.
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Garlic Honey Mustard Ham
Savory garlic, sweet honey, and tangy mustard come together in this flavorful twist on a traditional Easter ham.
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World’s Best Brown Sugar Ham
A rich brown sugar glaze creates a caramelized crust and classic sweet-savory flavor that’s perfect for Easter dinner.
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Ham Dipping Sauces
From sweet to savory, these easy ham sauces add extra flavor and give guests delicious options at the table.
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How to Carve a Spiral Ham
A step-by-step guide to carving a spiral ham the right way, making serving easier and presentation effortless.
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The Best Sides to Complete Your Meal
No Easter dinner is complete without a table full of irresistible sides. These recipes balance comfort, freshness, and crowd appeal, making them perfect companions to any main dish.
Classic Deviled Eggs
A true Easter classic, these deviled eggs are creamy, flavorful, and always the first thing to disappear.
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Cheesy Potato Casserole
Rich, creamy, and loaded with cheese, this potato casserole is pure comfort food and always on our Easter table.
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Scalloped Potatoes
Thinly sliced potatoes baked in a creamy sauce that are elegant enough for Easter and loved by everyone.
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Unleavened Bread
Simple, symbolic, and delicious, this bread is perfect for Easter meals and meaningful traditions.
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Crispy Skin Baked Potatoes
Crispy on the outside and fluffy inside, these baked potatoes add texture and versatility to your Easter menu.
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Elote Mexican Street Corn
Creamy, tangy, and packed with flavor, this street corn brings a fun, unexpected twist to the Easter table.
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Southern Baked Mac & Cheese
Ultra-creamy and baked to perfection, this mac and cheese is a must-have side dish for any holiday gathering.
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Greek Pasta Salad
Light, fresh, and colorful, this pasta salad adds balance and brightness to heavier Easter dishes.
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Lemon Orzo with Peas
Fresh lemon, tender orzo, and salty Parmesan create a spring-forward side that pairs beautifully with ham or beef.
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Potato Rolls
Soft, fluffy, and perfect for soaking up sauces, these rolls are an Easter dinner essential.
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With these Easter dinner recipes, building a memorable holiday menu becomes simple and stress-free. If you’re sticking with classic ham and loading the table with comforting sides, this roundup gives you everything you need to create a meal that feels both special and approachable.
Not a fan of ham? No worries! We have a roundup of non-traditional main dishes for Easter as well, and if you need some ideas for Easter brunch or Easter dessert, check out those roundups too!
Last thing…use up all your leftover ham by making some of our favorite ham recipes. We collected them all in our ways to leftover ham roundup!
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Best Slow Cooker Ham
Course All of the Best Pork Recipes on the Internet, Over 100 Easter Recipes for Spring, Over 300 Christmas Recipes and Ideas to Bring the Christmas Spirit
Keyword christmas breakfast, easter, glaze, ham, slow cooker
Prep Time 2 minutes minutes
Cook Time 4 hours hours
Total Time 4 hours hours 2 minutes minutes
Servings 10 -12 servings
Calories 988kcal
Author Sweet Basil
Place half of the pineapple and juices into the bottom of a slow cooker, then add the ham.
2 Cans Crushed Pineapple, 7-10 Pounds Spiral Ham
Add the brown sugar, honey and mustard to a bowl and mix to combine.
1 ½ Cup Brown Sugar, 1/4 Cup Dijon Mustard, 2 Tablespoons Honey
Rub the brown sugar all over the spiral ham.
Add the remaining pineapple with juice to the bottom and cook on low for 4 to 5 hours or high for 2-3 hours.
2 Cans Crushed Pineapple
Remove the ham and pour the juices into a saucepan over medium heat. Once boiling, whisk in the Cornabys Sure Gel. This is a much better option than cornstarch as you absolutely cannot taste it, no slurry is needed and it works very quickly. Serve the ham with the pineapple sauce and dipping sauces if desired.
3 Tablespoons Sure Gel, Ham Dipping Sauces
If you don’t have Cornaby’s Sure Gel, mix 2 tablespoons of cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of water and slowly whisk into the boiling sauce.
Serving: 0.5pound | Calories: 988kcal | Carbohydrates: 54g | Protein: 71g | Fat: 54g | Saturated Fat: 19g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 25g | Trans Fat: 0.001g | Cholesterol: 197mg | Sodium: 3852mg | Potassium: 1104mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 52g | Vitamin A: 61IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 73mg | Iron: 3mg