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Whether it’s ham or pork chops that you love for Easter, this collection is a delicious list of all the most popular Easter dinner ideas.

A collage of Easter dinner ideas.

Everyone has different ideas of what they want for dinner when gathering for Easter.

As popular as turkey is for Thanksgiving, ham is the same for Easter, but that doesn’t mean you HAVE to have ham. There is a myriad of options your family can enjoy for the Easter holiday!

From ham to pork chops to chicken to roast, we have several dinner choices available! All of these simple recipes would make great additions to your Easter dinner menu. Whether you are cooking for a crowd, or just a few, we have plenty of recipes to help you complete your dinner spread.

No matter what main dish you choose, we hope you get to enjoy it with family and loved ones!


5 from 41 votes

Crockpot Ham Recipe

Crockpot ham has a quick prep and requires minimal effort. Covered with a brown sugar glaze, it's our favorite way to make a holiday ham!
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5 from 31 votes

Honey Glazed Ham

Tender and juicy honey glazed ham is smothered in our simple 5-ingredient glaze creating our favorite recipe for holiday ham!
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4.99 from 120 votes

Crock Pot Pot Roast

This crock pot pot roast recipe is tender and flavorful. It takes only 3 minutes of prep time and then the slow cooker does the rest!
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5 from 14 votes

Roast Chicken Recipe

This simple and delicious roast chicken recipe tastes like you spent all day cooking it, but only needs 10 minutes of prep!
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4.99 from 594 votes

Parmesan Crusted Pork Chops

With less than 10 minutes of prep work, these Parmesan Crusted Pork Chops are simple, delicious and the best way to enjoy pork chops.
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5 from 11 votes

Instant Pot Ham

Instant pot ham is the easiest entree – just 15 minutes for the tastiest juiciest ham you'll ever try, perfect for holidays!
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5 from 38 votes

Chicken Pot Pie Recipe

This easy chicken pot pie recipe is the definition of comfort food! It's warm, rich with flavor, and has the best flaky crust.
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4.97 from 82 votes

Steak Marinade

Our all-time favorite steak marinade requires only four ingredients and makes mouth-watering steak that tastes amazing!
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5 from 22 votes

Easy Prime Rib Recipe

This perfect prime rib recipe is cooked in the oven with a secret trick that gives you the most tender meat ever!
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5 from 304 votes

Crock Pot Brisket

Try this effortless crock pot brisket recipe for delectably juicy and tender meat that will melt in your mouth.
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4.95 from 454 votes

Creamy Swiss Chicken Bake

Indulge in cheesy comfort with creamy swiss chicken bake, an easy weeknight dish smothered in decadent creamy goodness.
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5 from 6 votes

Chicken Cordon Bleu Recipe

Easy Chicken Cordon Bleu is deliciously breaded chicken filled with ham and cheese. It's a family favorite recipe baked to perfection!!
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5 from 1 vote

Lemon Pepper Chicken Recipe

Flavorful and tender Lemon Pepper Chicken is simple and requires just a few ingredients. Served on its own or over rice, this buttery chicken dish is perfect any night of the week for a simple, quick dinner idea.
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4.91 from 40 votes

Baked Ranch Chicken

Our flavorful baked ranch chicken preps in 5 minutes for an easy, healthier take on crispy chicken. It's a kid-approved favorite!
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5 from 18 votes

Parmesan Crusted Chicken Recipe

Baked parmesan crusted chicken is crispy on the outside, and tender on the inside, with the perfect hint of lemon!
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4.97 from 96 votes

Ritz Cracker Chicken Recipe

Ritz Cracker Chicken is coated in sour cream, cheddar cheese, and Ritz cracker crumbs and then baked to crispy perfection.
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5 from 17 votes

Fried Chicken Breast Recipe

This crispy fried chicken breast recipe is topped with arugula, shaved parmesan cheese, and a delicious lemon vinaigrette!
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4.72 from 53 votes

Lemon Chicken with Veggies Recipe

Roasted Lemon Chicken with Veggies including green beans and red potatoes. One of the easiest and yummiest dinner recipes!
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4.87 from 45 votes

Chicken Drumsticks in Oven

These perfectly seasoned chicken drumsticks in oven are a healthier alternative to fried chicken and are finger-licking good!
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5 from 50 votes

Buttery Baked Chicken Recipe

Creamy Buttery Baked Chicken is simple and full of flavor. It is another great dinner idea for any occasion!!
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5 from 15 votes

Chicken Piccata Recipe

With surprisingly few ingredients, this best chicken piccata recipe is bright, flavorful, and ready in under 30 minutes!
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5 from 26 votes

Lemon Garlic Chicken Recipe

This flavorful lemon garlic chicken is ready in 15 minutes or less! It's a great weeknight chicken dinner.
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5 from 17 votes

Baked Salmon Recipe

Bake a delicious and healthy pan of salmon for the whole family! Flavored with lemon, garlic, and parsley for a tasty dinner everyone will enjoy.
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5 from 324 votes

Crock Pot Roast with Potatoes and Carrots

Tender, savory crock pot roast with potatoes and carrots takes 15 minutes to prep for easy go-to comfort food!
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5 from 17 votes

Crock Pot Pork Roast

This ultra-tender, "fall off the bone" crock pot pork roast only takes a handful of ingredients to make, including the complimentary gravy.
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5 from 19 votes

Crock Pot Ribs Recipe

Juicy BBQ Crock Pot Ribs is the best and easiest dinner idea! Great for a small family, big family, or cooking for a crowd!
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5 from 20 votes

How to Make Baby Back Ribs

Learn how to cook baby back ribs! Slathered in both a dry rub and sauce for a flavor explosion, they are tender and utterly delicious.
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4.89 from 18 votes

Fried Pork Chops Recipe

Simple pan fried pork chops in lemon butter sauce are crunchy on the outside and perfectly tender and delicious on the inside!
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5 from 12 votes

Best Slow Cooker Pork Chops

These Simple and delicious Slow Cooker Pork Chops are sure to become a family favorite. They are so tender and juicy and are topped with an amazing gravy that we love to serve over the chops and mashed potatoes!
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4.91 from 31 votes

Dr. Pepper Ribs Recipe

Pork ribs cooked in Dr. Pepper, grilled to perfection, and smothered in BBQ Sauce. These Dr. Pepper ribs are fall off the bone delicious!
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5 from 13 votes

Smothered Pork Chops Recipe

This creamy Lemon & Thyme Smothered Pork Chops recipe always gets rave reviews. It's flavorful and ready in 35 minutes or less.
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5 from 7 votes

Breaded Pork Chops

Crispy breaded pork chops are made with just a handful of ingredients and cook in 30 minutes for a go-to family favorite!
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Instant Pot Pot Roast Recipe

With this instant pot pot roast you'll have the same fall apart inviting flavor on the table in under 2 hours!
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5 from 1 vote

Flat Iron Steak Recipe

This flat iron steak recipe is marinated and grilled for a sweet and savory flavor explosion and a perfectly tender steak. 
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11 Comments

  1. Jessica says:

    5 stars
    Wow I love all these ideas for regular Sunday dinners too! Can’t wait to make my way through them!

  2. April says:

    5 stars
    So many great options here! Everything looks delicious, it’s going to be hard to narrow down the list!

  3. Sarah Skaggs says:

    5 stars
    This list is so helpful! I am going to try the roast chicken this year!

  4. Julia says:

    5 stars
    This is the perfect go-to for all the best Easter recipe ideas! I literally got my whole menu from here. Thank you for sharing this with us!

  5. Delane Terrell says:

    5 stars
    I love the Funeral Potatoes. Your recipe is very good.

  6. Kristina says:

    5 stars
    This recipe turned out great and I love that it utilizes the crock pot. In my opinion its the best way to cook on a busy holiday.

  7. Amy L Huntley says:

    5 stars
    This Easter dinner looks so amazing! I love this time of year to get with family and friends!

  8. Joy says:

    5 stars
    I sure love Easter dinner!! We used your ham recipe last year & it was a hit!! Juicy & delicious & wasn’t hard to make, which is a bonus! Excited to add some more of these recipes to our Easter menu!

  9. Olivia says:

    5 stars
    The perfect place to suit all your Easter needs. The recipes are delicious and help you in preparing for special food and time with your family!

  10. Virginia says:

    Thank you so much for the wonderful ideas and recipes for Easter dinner. So much to choose from but am sure dinner will be delicious.

    1. LilLunaTeam says:

      You are so welcome! I hope you have a wonderful Easter dinner this year!