Easter Side Dishes

Enjoy this roundup of all the most popular Easter Side Dishes. From veggies, to salads, to healthy options and more, we are sharing all the best sides for your holiday.

For more Easter collections, check out: Easter Brunch Ideas, Easter Appetizers, Easter Dinner Ideas

Collage of Easter Side Dish Recipes

FAVORITE Easter Dinner Side Dishes

Yes, Easter Ham is a staple at Easter dinner, just as much as Carrot Cake, but you also can’t have the meal without some tasty side dishes.

Today, we are rounding up all of our favorite Easter side dishes that would be perfect for your Easter meal.

From rolls to veggies to salads, there are so many options to choose from. And what’s great is you can pick and customize any of them to your family’s liking.

As a family, we also like to make food assignments so one person isn’t left doing it all. Divvy up the work and your Easter dinner will be simple and delicious.

We hope you enjoy this list of tasty sides for your Easter holiday meal!

Dinner rolls on a sheet pan as a side dish for Easter dinner.

tips for CHOOSING RECIPES

When hosting a dinner party you want every course to be delicious. This includes the often underestimated Easter Dinner sides.

Planning the menu. First, choose the main dish, then start planning the sides.

  • Different than the main dish. This may seem obvious, but what I mean by this is that if you’re serving ham as the main dish stay away from sides that also include ham as an ingredient. 
  • Use seasonal ingredients, they’re often fresh and cost-effective. 
  • Variety. Complete the meal using at least one of each of the following: vegetables, starch, and salad.
  • Make it easy. Include sides that can be made or prepped ahead of time.
  • Mix in new and unique with tried and true. Once you have the traditional starch, veggie, and salad recipes picked out go ahead and add something new. 
  • How much to make. For 6 or fewer guests have 3-4 different sides, add one more side for every 8 guests. 
Easter Side Dishes - fresh Brussel sprouts cut in half on a wooden cutting board.

What’s in Season during Easter?

Seasonal vegetables and produce make good Easter sides.

In today’s world, you can get almost any vegetable at any time of the year. Buying in season is often preferred because the produce is fresher, there’s more to choose from, and it is less expensive.

Your location will determine what is in season where you live. In general, the following vegetables can be harvested in springtime and make wonderful side dishes for your Easter meal. 

  • Artichoke, asparagus, broccoli, cauliflower, brussels sprouts, mushrooms
  • Snap peas and green beans
  • Herbs like parsley, chives, cilantro, dill, basil, rosemary, thyme
  • Assorted lettuce, collard greens, kale, spinach
  • Root vegetables: baby carrots, beets, onions, shallots, young radishes, garlic
  • A spritz of lemon or lime juice can brighten up vegetables or add to a vinaigrette
Deviled eggs sprinkled with paprika on a grey speckled plate with a silver rim.

How Much to Make?

You do NOT want to run out of food, nor do you want loads of leftovers. The following information can act as a guide when planning.

  • Potato dish: 6 oz per person
  • Vegetable dish: 4 oz per person
  • Rice: 1½ oz per person
  • Rolls: plan 1½ per person 
  • Pasta dish: 2 oz for a side dish per person
  • Salad: ½ cup per person
Scalloped potatoes with a wooden serving spoon.

How to Keep Sides Hot

Whether making dishes ahead of time or the day of, at some point, many dishes will need to get heated and kept hot until it’s all ready to serve.

Here are a few ideas to help keep food hot:

  • A cooler: Not just for keeping food cold. Its insulation will help retain heat.
  • Use the grill. A gas grill, with a thermometer, will work to keep foods warm. Keep the internal temp around 200°F.
  • A crock pot set to low or warm. 
  • Use an insulated food carrier.
  • Chafing dishes.
Fresh green bean casserole in a glass baking dish.

Side dishes for easter ham

Because Ham is the most popular main dish that people serve at Easter, we wanted to make sure we shared all of the sides that pair well with it.

Pair any of these Easter side dishes with ham!

Funeral Potatoes

Cheesy and delicious Funeral potatoes (aka Cheesy potatoes, Party Potatoes). This simple casserole is a potato lovers dream. With cheesy, sour cream, butter, cream of chicken and born, these potatoes are perfect for any meal or holiday.

1 Funeral Potatoes Recipe

Side Dish Funeral Potatoes Recipe
Total Time: 50 minutes
5 from 339 votes
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Baked Beans

This Homemade Baked Beans recipe is a must-have at all of our BBQ’s.  It’s such a simple and easy recipe, requires only FIVE ingredients, and cooks in the crock pot. 

2 Baked Beans Recipe

Side Dish Baked Beans Recipe
Total Time: 4 hours 5 minutes
4.98 from 34 votes
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Roasted Brussel Sprouts

Oven roasted Brussel sprouts have a perfectly crispy outside, and a melt-in-your-mouth center. With only 5 minutes of prep time, you’ll want to make this delicious and healthy side dish every night!

3 Roasted Brussel Sprouts Recipe

Side Dish Roasted Brussel Sprouts Recipe
Total Time: 40 minutes
5 from 101 votes
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Best Mashed Potatoes

My FAVORITE mashed potatoes recipe! These Buttery smooth mashed potatoes are our Go-To potato side dish recipe for every dinner and holiday get together.

4 Best Mashed Potatoes Recipe

Side Dish Best Mashed Potatoes Recipe
5 from 99 votes
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Bacon Wrapped Asparagus

Asparagus Bacon Bundles – this is one of our favorite appetizer recipes! So much flavor and so delicious.

5 Bacon Wrapped Asparagus Recipe

Appetizer, Side Dish Bacon Wrapped Asparagus Recipe
Total Time: 22 minutes
5 from 8 votes
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Brown Sugar Glazed Carrots

If you need a go-to side dish, these Brown Sugar Glazed Carrots are perfect for you! The tastiest candied carrots recipe!! Even better, it takes less than 10 minutes to make and only requires 4 ingredients!

6 Brown Sugar Glazed Carrots Recipe

Side Dish Brown Sugar Glazed Carrots Recipe
Total Time: 20 minutes
5 from 809 votes
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Homemade Dinner Rolls

These are our ALL-TIME FAVORITE dinner rolls! They are soft, butter-y and always the hit for any dinner or holiday get together. It’s so hard to eat just one!

7 Dinner Rolls Recipe

Bread Dinner Rolls Recipe
Total Time: 2 hours 40 minutes
5 from 239 votes
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Green Bean Bundles

These Green Bean Bundles make for the ultimate side dish. Bacon wrapped green beans drizzled in butter, brown sugar, and garlic salt – the flavor can’t be beat!!

8 Green Bean Bundles Recipe

Side Dish Green Bean Bundles Recipe
Total Time: 30 minutes
5 from 15 votes
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Deviled Eggs

Nothing better than a smooth deviled egg appetizer! You’ll be surprised with how easy these are to make. Tons of flavor, super delicious and perfect for parties and holidays.

9 Deviled Eggs Recipe

Appetizer Deviled Eggs Recipe
Total Time: 35 minutes
5 from 48 votes
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Fresh Green Bean Casserole

Fresh green bean casserole is bright and flavorful. It is easy to make and takes this beloved classic to a new level of yum!!

10 Fresh Green Bean Casserole Recipe

Side Dish Fresh Green Bean Casserole Recipe
Total Time: 45 minutes
5 from 83 votes
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Homemade Mac And Cheese

The cheesiest, CREAMIEST homemade mac n cheese you’ll ever make! Macaroni pasta covered in sharp cheddar cheese, melted into a warm cream sauce, and topped with a perfect panko crust. The whole family will definitely approve!

11 Homemade Mac and Cheese Recipe

Main Course Homemade Mac and Cheese Recipe
Total Time: 40 minutes
4.99 from 122 votes
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Honey Glazed Carrots

Easy and Delicious Honey Glazed Carrots that are the perfect side dish to any meal! They’re quick to make and are coated in a butter-y honey glaze that everyone loves. 

12 Honey Glazed Carrots Recipe

Side Dish Honey Glazed Carrots Recipe
Total Time: 15 minutes
5 from 9 votes
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EASTER VEGETABLE SIDE DISHES

Vegetables are a MUST at holiday meals. It’s the same for your Easter dinner menu. From roasted veggies to crock pot vegetables, we have a variety to choose from.

Balsamic Brussel Sprouts

Crispy roasted Brussel sprouts that are seasoned with balsamic vinegar, garlic, and olive oil! These Brussel sprouts are life-changing delicious!

13 Balsamic Glazed Brussel Sprouts

Side Dish Balsamic Glazed Brussel Sprouts
Total Time: 40 minutes
5 from 14 votes
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Easy Green Bean Casserole

Green Bean Casserole is a classic side dish, especially at holiday meals! This savory casserole is simple, delicious and requires only 4 ingredients, which makes it the perfect addition to your holiday menu!

14 Green Bean Casserole Recipe

Side Dish Green Bean Casserole Recipe
Total Time: 30 minutes
5 from 25 votes
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Baked Parmesan Asparagus

This Parmesan Baked Asparagus is the easiest and yummiest way to eat the veggie! It takes just minutes to prep and is the perfect side dish to any meal!

15 Baked Parmesan Asparagus Recipe

Side Dish Baked Parmesan Asparagus Recipe
Total Time: 25 minutes
5 from 2 votes
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Asparagus Roll Ups

Asparagus wrapped in Puff Pastry, filled with cream cheese and topped with parmesan. So simple and delicious, it’s the perfect side for any meal.

16 Asparagus Roll Ups

Appetizer, Side Dish Asparagus Roll Ups
Total Time: 20 minutes
4.84 from 18 votes
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Brussel Sprouts With Bacon

Brussel sprouts with bacon has a delicious flavor that will make you come back for second and third helpings! Adding bacon is the perfect addition to this side dish recipe that is simple and loved by all.

17 Brussel Sprouts and Bacon Recipe

Side Dish Brussel Sprouts and Bacon Recipe
Total Time: 35 minutes
5 from 6 votes
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Roasted Green Beans

Roasted Green Beans are the easiest and most delicious healthy side dish that goes perfect with any dinner. Plus, they’re quick and great for holiday meals too.

18 Roasted Green Beans Recipe

Side Dish Roasted Green Beans Recipe
Total Time: 17 minutes
5 from 12 votes
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Parmesan Brussel Sprouts

These Parmesan Brussel Sprouts are a new favorite side dish. The roasted parmesan makes a wonderful crunchy texture and adds a delicious layer of flavor!

19 Parmesan Brussel Sprouts Recipe

Appetizer, Side Dish Parmesan Brussel Sprouts Recipe
Total Time: 25 minutes
5 from 11 votes
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Creamed Corn

A smooth and creamy side dish filled with cream, butter and cheese. Anyone who likes corn will love this recipe! This creamed corn is also a perfect side dish for holiday meals.

20 Creamed Corn Recipe

Side Dish Creamed Corn Recipe
Total Time: 20 minutes
5 from 58 votes
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Roasted Broccoli

Delicious, tender Roasted Broccoli coated in olive oil and lemon juice and drizzled in Parmesan cheese. We love this recipe!

21 Roasted Broccoli Recipe

Side Dish Roasted Broccoli Recipe
Total Time: 25 minutes
5 from 16 votes
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Crock Pot Green Bean Casserole

Crispy, creamy crock pot green bean casserole is beyond easy and delish. It’s just as tasty as the original oven-baked classic.

22 Crockpot Green Bean Casserole Recipe

Side Dish Crockpot Green Bean Casserole Recipe
Total Time: 4 hours 5 minutes
5 from 14 votes
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Grilled Asparagus

Grilled asparagus is the best side dish alongside almost any dinner recipe! Sprinkled with salt, pepper, and a little parmesan cheese—this recipe is incredible!

23 Grilled Asparagus Recipe

Side Dish Grilled Asparagus Recipe
Total Time: 8 minutes
5 from 6 votes
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POTATO SIDE DISHES

Who doesn’t love potatoes? The starchy vegetable is a favorite at all of our holiday meals. We love it so much, that we have dozen and dozens of potato recipes here on Lil’ Luna.

From potato casserole dishes to cheesy potatoes to roasted potatoes, we’ve got them all. Pick and choose which ones your friends and family will love most for Easter.

Herb Roasted Potatoes

Easy Lemon Herb Roasted Potatoes – A yummy side dish!! Golden potatoes in lemon juice, olive oil, and lots of seasonings!!

24 Herb Roasted Potatoes Recipe

Side Dish Herb Roasted Potatoes Recipe
Total Time: 30 minutes
5 from 11 votes
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Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes And Ham

Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes with Ham ~ a comforting side dish or main course, and a great way to use up leftover holiday ham! 

25 Scalloped Potatoes and Ham Recipe

Main Course, Side Dish Scalloped Potatoes and Ham Recipe
Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
5 from 7 votes
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Crockpot Cheesy Potatoes

Crockpot Cheesy Potatoes are the perfect easy side dish to your next family dinner. Just dump, cook, and enjoy some cheesy tender potatoes for your next meal or holiday gathering.

26 Crockpot Cheesy Potatoes Recipe

Side Dish Crockpot Cheesy Potatoes Recipe
Total Time: 4 hours 5 minutes
5 from 235 votes
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Parmesan Potatoes

Simple and delicious baked parmesan potatoes are the perfect side dish, made from cubed potatoes coated in parmesan and a few simple seasonings.

27 Parmesan Potatoes Recipe

Side Dish Parmesan Potatoes Recipe
Total Time: 30 minutes
4.91 from 10 votes
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Easy Twice Baked Potatoes

After having these Twice Baked Potatoes, you’ll never want regular baked potatoes again! These super easy potatoes are loaded with sour cream, cheese, bacon, and seasonings! For being such a delicious side, they are SO simple!

28 Twice Baked Potatoes Recipe

Side Dish Twice Baked Potatoes Recipe
Total Time: 1 hour 40 minutes
5 from 7 votes
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Potatoes Au Gratin

These cheesy Au Gratin Potatoes are the perfect side dish for any meal! With a homemade cream sauce and layers of parmesan and cheddar cheese, this Potatoes Au Gratin recipe is SO rich and creamy!

29 Potatoes Au Gratin Recipe

Side Dish Potatoes Au Gratin Recipe
Total Time: 1 hour 55 minutes
5 from 12 votes
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Oven Roasted Red Potatoes

Oven roasted red potatoes are the perfect addition to any dinner! This crispy, seasoned side dish will add flavor and color to your meal.

30 Roasted Red Potatoes Recipe

Side Dish Roasted Red Potatoes Recipe
Total Time: 35 minutes
5 from 48 votes
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Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes

Sweet and savory Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes – no matter how they’re filled or topped, these delicious sweet potatoes will be the perfect side dish at your dinner or holiday meal.

31 Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes Recipe

Side Dish Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes Recipe
Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
5 from 12 votes
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Candied Sweet Potatoes

Delicious Candied Sweet Potatoes – a simple and tasty side dish that will be a family favorite! Soft sweet potatoes mixed with butter, brown sugar, water, salt and pepper.

32 Candied Sweet Potatoes Recipe

Side Dish Candied Sweet Potatoes Recipe
Total Time: 18 minutes
5 from 17 votes
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Asparagus And Potatoes Medley

Delicious potatoes and asparagus mixed together with bacon, butter and more. This vegetable medley is a great side dish to any meal!

33 Potatoes and Asparagus Recipe

Side Dish Potatoes and Asparagus Recipe
Total Time: 20 minutes
5 from 6 votes
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Baked Sweet Potato Cubes

Baked Parmesan Sweet Potatoes- soft sweet potatoes coated with parmesan cheese and all kinds of spices!! It’s a new favorite side dish that is quick and delicious.

34 Baked Parmesan Sweet Potatoes Recipe

Side Dish Baked Parmesan Sweet Potatoes Recipe
Total Time: 30 minutes
4.96 from 92 votes
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Twice Baked Potato Casserole

Twice Baked Potato Casserole – the classic potato dish in casserole form filled with red potatoes, cheese, sour cream, bacon and more. It’s the perfect side dish to any holiday meal or dinner.

35 Twice Baked Potato Casserole Recipe

Side Dish Twice Baked Potato Casserole Recipe
Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
5 from 30 votes
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Easy Sweet Potato Casserole

Delicious Sweet Potato Casserole – creamy sweet potatoes topped with a butter-y, brown sugar and pecan topping!

36 Sweet Potato Casserole Recipe

Side Dish Sweet Potato Casserole Recipe
Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
5 from 71 votes
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Cheesy Hashbrown Casserole

Easy Cheesy Hashbrown Casserole is the perfect side dish to any dinner or holiday meal. It takes just 5 minutes of prep work and is hearty and delicious!

37 Hashbrown Casserole Recipe

Side Dish Hashbrown Casserole Recipe
Total Time: 48 minutes
4.99 from 82 votes
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Tater Tot Casserole

A simple, quick and delicious casserole with a tater tot base, creamy cheesy center and topping of Fried Onions.

38 Cheesy Tater Tot Casserole Recipe

Side Dish Cheesy Tater Tot Casserole Recipe
Total Time: 55 minutes
4.98 from 42 votes
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Cheesy Mashed Potato Casserole

Creamy cheesy Mashed potato casserole is like no other. This AMAZING side dish takes mashed potatoes to a whole new level!

39 Mashed Potato Casserole Recipe

Side Dish Mashed Potato Casserole Recipe
Total Time: 55 minutes
5 from 68 votes
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Mashed Potato Gravy

This creamy mashed potato gravy is smooth and seasoned to perfection. It is creamy, delish, beyond simple and can be made without drippings!

40 Mashed Potato Gravy Recipe

Dressing Mashed Potato Gravy Recipe
Total Time: 10 minutes
5 from 54 votes
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EASTER ROLLS + BREAD SIDES

It’s hard for us NOT to have bread at our holiday functions. Whether they’re rolls, garlic bread, or biscuits, it’s a MUST-HAVE.

Here are our most popular bread sides that would go great with your Easter dinner.

Resurrection Rolls

Resurrection rolls are a special Easter tradition. They are a simple and sweet lesson of love.

41 Resurrection Rolls Recipe

Bread Resurrection Rolls Recipe
Total Time: 25 minutes
5 from 40 votes
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Cheesy Garlic Bread

This is by far our favorite Garlic Bread recipe. It takes minutes to put together and is SO cheesy and delicious. It’s the perfect side dish for any meal, but especially for pasta and Italian dishes!

42 Garlic Bread Recipe

Bread Garlic Bread Recipe
Total Time: 20 minutes
4.86 from 27 votes
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Homemade Dinner Rolls

These are our ALL-TIME FAVORITE dinner rolls! They are soft, butter-y and always the hit for any dinner or holiday get together. It’s so hard to eat just one!

43 Dinner Rolls Recipe

Bread Dinner Rolls Recipe
Total Time: 2 hours 40 minutes
5 from 239 votes
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Crescent Rolls

These flaky crescent rolls are soft and tender. Whether you’re making them for Sunday dinner or for a holiday gathering, everyone will love how delicious and simple these rolls are.

44 Crescent Rolls Recipe

Bread Crescent Rolls Recipe
Total Time: 2 hours 32 minutes
5 from 112 votes
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Copycat Texas Roadhouse Rolls

Copycat Texas Roadhouse Rolls are so soft they melt in your mouth!! They are huge, buttery, and SO good!

45 Texas Roadhouse Rolls Recipe

Bread Texas Roadhouse Rolls Recipe
Total Time: 2 hours 35 minutes
5 from 7 votes
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Homemade Biscuits

Flaky, buttery homemade biscuits that are to die for. These delicious biscuits are not only simple and soft, but make the perfect side dish for any meal.

46 Easy Homemade Biscuits Recipe

Side Dish Easy Homemade Biscuits Recipe
Total Time: 25 minutes
5 from 14 votes
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Yeast Dinner Rolls

Homemade Dinner Rolls Recipe that are delicious and perfect for any meal. They’re soft, delicious and a hit at every meal!

47 Yeast Rolls Recipe

Bread Yeast Rolls Recipe
Total Time: 2 hours 12 minutes
5 from 15 votes
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Italian Bread

It is so easy to make Italian Bread at home with just a few simple ingredients. Nothing beats a soft and crusty bread warm from the oven!

48 Italian Bread Recipe

Bread Italian Bread Recipe
Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes
4.94 from 47 votes
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French Bread Recipe

The BEST Homemade French Bread recipe – so soft and tasty!! Serve with butter or turn it into a delicious appetizer. Everyone loves this recipe!

49 French Bread Recipe

Bread French Bread Recipe
Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
4.99 from 182 votes
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Potato Rolls

Potato rolls are soft, chewy and buttery. The mashed potatoes make the rolls very pillow-y and add that little extra something to make them melt in your mouth!

50 Potato Roll Recipe

Bread, Side Dish Potato Roll Recipe
Total Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
4.96 from 45 votes
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Easter Salad recipes

Whether sweet or savory, we always like to include a few Easter salads in the Easter menu planning.

Fortunately, most of these are very simple and dressings can be made ahead of time to make your Easter Sunday a little less busy, starting with the sweet salads.

Snicker Apple Salad

Delicious Apple Snickers Salad that is so good and so easy to make! Layers of apples, snickers, and caramel in a creamy topping made from cool whip, milk, and vanilla pudding mix.

51 Snicker Apple Salad Recipe

Dessert Snicker Apple Salad Recipe
Total Time: 5 minutes
5 from 89 votes
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Strawberry Pretzel Jello Salad

Strawberry Jello Pretzel Salad is the ultimate combination of sweet and salty. This classic treat is always a crowd pleaser!!

52 Strawberry Jello Pretzel Salad Recipe

Dessert Strawberry Jello Pretzel Salad Recipe
Total Time: 4 hours 20 minutes
5 from 18 votes
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Strawberry Harvest Salad

Strawberry Harvest Salad – tastes just like the salad at Zupa’s! It’s topped with apples, strawberries, chicken, candied pecans, cheese and a homemade Strawberry Vinaigrette dressing.

53 Strawberry Harvest Salad Recipe

Salad Strawberry Harvest Salad Recipe
Total Time: 10 minutes
5 from 8 votes
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Cheesecake Fruit Salad

This Cheesecake Fruit Salad is the perfect combination of creamy, light, and fresh! Fresh berries tossed in a cream cheese pudding mixture—it’s the perfect side, or crepe filling!

54 Cheesecake Fruit Salad Recipe

Dessert Cheesecake Fruit Salad Recipe
Total Time: 1 hour 7 minutes
4.80 from 20 votes
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Waldorf Salad

Waldorf Salad is filled with texture and flavor. Tossed in a homemade poppyseed dressing, it’s perfect for any lunch, dinner or appetizer.

55 Waldorf Salad Recipe

Salad Waldorf Salad Recipe
Total Time: 10 minutes
5 from 21 votes
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Ambrosia Salad

This ambrosia salad will take your straight back to your childhood. The best creamy fruit salad with mini marshmallows mixed in!

56 Ambrosia Salad Recipe

Salad, Side Dish Ambrosia Salad Recipe
Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
5 from 7 votes
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Quick Caprese Salad

Simple and Quick Caprese Salad is easy and delicious with pops of mozzarella, tomatoes, avocados and drizzled with a balsamic glaze!

57 Quick Caprese Salad Recipe

Salad Quick Caprese Salad Recipe
Total Time: 5 minutes
5 from 2 votes
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Chicken Caesar Salad

Ultimate Caesar Salad with grilled chicken, croutons, tomatoes, bacon, hard-boiled eggs, Parmesan cheese and tomatoes.

58 Chicken Caesar Salad Recipe

Salad Chicken Caesar Salad Recipe
Total Time: 10 minutes
5 from 19 votes
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Asparagus Salad

Filled with mozzarella cheese, and cherry tomatoes, seasoned with basil, and covered in a light balsamic vinaigrette, this asparagus salad is bursting with flavor! Best of all, it comes together in less than 10 minutes!

59 Asparagus Salad Recipe

Salad Asparagus Salad Recipe
Total Time: 10 minutes
5 from 9 votes
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Broccoli Salad

This Sunny Broccoli Salad is a simple, tasty and hearty broccoli salad served with bacon, cranberries, sunflower seeds, and mixed with a delicious, homemade mayonnaise-vinegar based dressing that is perfect for BBQs and get togethers.

60 Broccoli Salad Recipe

Salad Broccoli Salad Recipe
Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes
4.97 from 59 votes
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Arugula Salad

Fresh Arugula salad is loaded with healthy greens, juicy tomatoes, and parmesan shavings with pine nuts and creamy avocado on top!

61 Arugula Salad Recipe

Main Course, Salad, Side Dish Arugula Salad Recipe
Total Time: 10 minutes
5 from 5 votes
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Easy Coleslaw

This quick and Easy Coleslaw makes the perfect side dish for any picnic or BBQ. It takes just minutes to put this classic coleslaw recipe together, and it can easily be customized with the spices and flavors you love most.

62 Easy Coleslaw Recipe

Side Dish Easy Coleslaw Recipe
Total Time: 10 minutes
5 from 20 votes
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Lemon Poppy Seed Dressing

A delicious salad with tomatoes, chicken, craisins, sunflower seeds and a delicious homemade lemon poppy seed dressing. The dressing only requires 4 ingredients and takes minutes to make!

63 Lemon Poppy Seed Dressing Recipe

Salad Lemon Poppy Seed Dressing Recipe
Total Time: 10 minutes
4.86 from 7 votes
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Broccoli Cauliflower Salad

Flavorful and simple cauliflower salad with a creamy crunch! Filled with veggies, onions, bacon, sunflower seeds and cheese, this salad is sure to be a hit at any BBQ or get together.

64 Broccoli Cauliflower Salad Recipe

Salad, Side Dish Broccoli Cauliflower Salad Recipe
Total Time: 20 minutes
5 from 30 votes
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Pea Salad

Pea salad is made with a creamy mayo dressing, bacon, cheese, and bright pops of peas. It only requires a handful of ingredients and is easy to make!

65 Pea Salad Recipe

Salad, Side Dish Pea Salad Recipe
Total Time: 45 minutes
5 from 6 votes
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Kale Salad

Sweet Kale Salad is topped with chunks of apple, candied pecans, dried cranberries, and bacon, served with a homemade sweet Dijon vinaigrette!

66 Kale Salad Recipe

Salad Kale Salad Recipe
Total Time: 15 minutes
5 from 7 votes
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Easter Pasta Salads

Another type of side salad is pasta salad. Typically, these can be made in advance and are great additions to an Easter dinner or even an Easter brunch or lunch. And you can never go wrong with pasta, am I right?

Easy Pasta Salad

Easy and delicious Italian Pasta Salad recipe that includes Rotini pasta, olives, tomatoes, & cheese in Italian dressing! It takes minutes to make and is perfect for any get together including BBQs and holidays.

67 Pasta Salad Recipe

Side Dish Pasta Salad Recipe
Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
5 from 85 votes
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Layered Pasta Salad

A dish that is appealing to both your taste buds and your eyes! This beautiful Layered Pasta Salad is filled with your favorite ingredients including pasta, chicken, peas, lettuce, celery, and more.

68 Layered Pasta Salad Recipe

Salad, Side Dish Layered Pasta Salad Recipe
Total Time: 13 minutes
5 from 6 votes
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Asian Pasta Salad

Easy & Delicious Asian Pasta Salad topped with a sweet and tangy dressing is packed with veggies and flavor!

69 Asian Pasta Salad recipe

Salad Asian Pasta Salad recipe
Total Time: 15 minutes
5 from 2 votes
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Cashew Chicken Salad

Cashew Chicken Pasta – a creamy pasta recipe with chicken, grapes, cashews and more tossed in a delicious homemade dressing.

70 Cashew Chicken Salad Recipe

Side Dish Cashew Chicken Salad Recipe
Total Time: 5 minutes
4.93 from 13 votes
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Spinach Tortellini Salad

This cold tortellini salad is the ultimate side dish for bbq and potlucks! With tortellini, spinach, tomatoes, olives, and parmesan tossed in Italian dressing, this Tortellini Spinach Salad is packed with all the best flavors!

71 Spinach Tortellini Salad Recipe

Salad Spinach Tortellini Salad Recipe
Total Time: 20 minutes
4.85 from 19 votes
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Greek Orzo Salad

Orzo Salad is a Greek pasta salad loaded with Orzo, veggies, and feta topped with a Greek dressing. It’s a perfect side dish or light lunch entree!

72 Greek Orzo Salad Recipe

Main Course, Salad Greek Orzo Salad Recipe
Total Time: 20 minutes
5 from 11 votes
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Greek Pasta Salad

This delicious Greek Pasta Salad is filled with rotini pasta, tomatoes, cucumber, olives, and feta cheese and is covered in a tasty Greek dressing! It’s our new go-to pasta salad and is perfectly light and refreshing.

73 Greek Pasta Salad Recipe

Salad Greek Pasta Salad Recipe
Total Time: 20 minutes
5 from 3 votes
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Fresh Mozzarella Pasta Salad

Easy & Fresh Mozzarella Pasta Salad is light, delicious and flavorful. This simply dressed salad is a new favorite!!

74 Mozzarella Pasta Salad Recipe

Salad Mozzarella Pasta Salad Recipe
Total Time: 15 minutes
5 from 10 votes
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Chicken Pasta Salad

Creamy chicken pasta salad is quick, easy, and SO tasty. It is packed with hearty ingredients for a filling side or main dish!

75 Chicken Pasta Salad Recipe

Salad, Side Dish Chicken Pasta Salad Recipe
Total Time: 20 minutes
5 from 10 votes
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Steak And Tortellini Salad

Delish Steak and Tortellini Salad is hearty and refreshing. Tortellini, sirloin & romaine in a creamy pesto dressing is a must-have!

76 Steak and Tortellini Salad Recipe

Salad Steak and Tortellini Salad Recipe
Total Time: 25 minutes
5 from 7 votes
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MAKE AHEAD EASTER SIDE DISHES

When it’s a busy day, it’s nice to have Easter Side Dishes that can be made ahead of time. Fortunately, most bread and salads fall under this category.

We just recommend prepping salads in advance and waiting to add the dressing so it doesn’t get soggy. Here are some of our favorite recipes to make the day before:

Tater Tot Casserole

A simple, quick and delicious casserole with a tater tot base, creamy cheesy center and topping of Fried Onions.

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Side Dish Cheesy Tater Tot Casserole Recipe
Total Time: 55 minutes
4.98 from 42 votes
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Twice Baked Potato Casserole

Twice Baked Potato Casserole – the classic potato dish in casserole form filled with red potatoes, cheese, sour cream, bacon and more. It’s the perfect side dish to any holiday meal or dinner.

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Side Dish Twice Baked Potato Casserole Recipe
Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
5 from 30 votes
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Dill Vegetable Dip

The perfect go-to veggie dip for parties and snacking. Use it for vegetables, chips, or whatever you feel like! Even if you don’t like dill pickles, you’ll love this Dill Vegetable Dip.

79 Dill Veggie Dip Recipe

Appetizer, Snack Dill Veggie Dip Recipe
Total Time: 7 minutes
5 from 32 votes
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Cream Cheese Fruit Dip

This Cheesecake Fruit Dip is one of the best fruit dip recipes you will ever try! It takes just 5 simple ingredients – cream cheese, vanilla, sugar, marshmallow fluff, and cool whip – and ALWAYS vanishes in minutes! Definitely a crowd favorite!

80 Fruit Dip Recipe

Dessert, Snack Fruit Dip Recipe
Total Time: 10 minutes
4.98 from 74 votes
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Hashbrown Casserole

Easy Cheesy Hashbrown Casserole is the perfect side dish to any dinner or holiday meal. It takes just 5 minutes of prep work and is hearty and delicious!

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Side Dish Hashbrown Casserole Recipe
Total Time: 48 minutes
4.99 from 82 votes
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French Bread Recipe

The BEST Homemade French Bread recipe – so soft and tasty!! Serve with butter or turn it into a delicious appetizer. Everyone loves this recipe!

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Bread French Bread Recipe
Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
4.99 from 182 votes
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Strawberry Pretzel Jello Salad

Strawberry Jello Pretzel Salad is the ultimate combination of sweet and salty. This classic treat is always a crowd pleaser!!

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Dessert Strawberry Jello Pretzel Salad Recipe
Total Time: 4 hours 20 minutes
5 from 18 votes
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Green Bean Bundles

These Green Bean Bundles make for the ultimate side dish. Bacon wrapped green beans drizzled in butter, brown sugar, and garlic salt – the flavor can’t be beat!!

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Side Dish Green Bean Bundles Recipe
Total Time: 30 minutes
5 from 15 votes
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Cheesy Mashed Potato Casserole

Creamy cheesy Mashed Potato Casserole is like no other. This AMAZING side dish takes mashed potatoes to a whole new level!

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Side Dish Mashed Potato Casserole Recipe
Total Time: 55 minutes
5 from 68 votes
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Healthy Easter Side Dishes

With all the food that ISN’T healthy that is typical for Easter, like ham and carrot cake, it’s sometimes nice to have a few healthy side dishes to go with the meal.

Parmesan Crusted Zucchini

Delicious and Healthy Baked Parmesan Zucchini. These spears are crusted in Parmesan cheese and baked to perfection, making them a great side dish for any meal. 

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Appetizer, Side Dish Parmesan Crusted Zucchini Recipe
Total Time: 16 minutes
4.91 from 11 votes
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Veggie Cup Appetizers

Quick and Easy Veggie Cup Appetizers – filled with dressing and veggies, this mess-free snack is great for so many occasions.

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Appetizer Veggie Cups Recipe
5 from 3 votes
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Zucchini Chips

If you’re looking for a tasty side, these Baked Zucchini Chips are your answer! Sliced zucchini baked to perfection with a bread crumb and parmesan crust. These bite-sized veggies taste amazing and are a great alternate to the classic fried zucchini recipe.

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Side Dish Zucchini Chips Recipe
Total Time: 40 minutes
5 from 9 votes
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Roasted Brussel Sprouts

Oven roasted brussel sprouts have a perfectly crispy outside, and a melt-in-your-mouth center. With only 5 minutes of prep time, you’ll want to make this delicious and healthy side dish every night!

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Side Dish Roasted Brussel Sprouts Recipe
Total Time: 40 minutes
5 from 101 votes
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Balsamic Brussel Sprouts

Crispy Roasted Brussel Sprouts that are seasoned with balsamic vinegar, garlic, and olive oil! These Brussel sprouts are life-changing delicious!

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Side Dish Balsamic Glazed Brussel Sprouts
Total Time: 40 minutes
5 from 14 votes
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Roasted Broccoli

Delicious, tender Roasted Broccoli coated in olive oil and lemon juice and drizzled in Parmesan cheese. We love this recipe!

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Side Dish Roasted Broccoli Recipe
Total Time: 25 minutes
5 from 16 votes
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Broccoli Slaw

Broccoli slaw is layered with green onions, oriental ramen noodles, peanuts, and sunflower seeds in a delicious dressing!

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Salad, Side Dish Broccoli Slaw Recipe
Total Time: 10 minutes
5 from 8 votes
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Roasted Green Beans

Roasted Green Beans are the easiest and most delicious healthy side dish that goes perfect with any dinner. Plus, they’re quick and great for holiday meals too.

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Side Dish Roasted Green Beans Recipe
Total Time: 17 minutes
5 from 12 votes
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Oven Roasted Vegetables

Simple, flavorful, and healthy roasted vegetables that take less than 10 minutes of prep work! Nothing beats yummy veggies roasted in the oven!

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Side Dish Oven Roasted Vegetables Recipe
Total Time: 35 minutes
4.96 from 22 votes
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Brussel Sprout Salad

Full of shredded Brussel sprouts, pomegranate seeds, sliced almonds, and a little bit of shaved parmesan, this colorful salad has the perfect amount of crunch!

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Salad Brussel Sprout Salad Recipe
Total Time: 25 minutes
5 from 9 votes
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An Easter Classic!

What’s an Easter meal without the sides?!

We sure love some Funeral Potatoes and Mashed Potatoes, but another favorite is these Easter Scalloped Potatoes.

They are made in the slow cooker and are very simple. They end up soft and cheesy and so delicious!

Here is the recipe:

90+ Easter Side Dishes – Easter Potatoes + MORE

5 from 7 votes
Creamy slow cooker scalloped potatoes are a perfect side dish to any meal – especially Easter!
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings 8 servings
Calories 333 kcal
Author Lil’ Luna

Ingredients

  • 5 russet potatoes large
  • 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 3 cloves minced garlic
  • 1 Tbsp dry minced onion
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese freshly grated
  • 1 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions
 

  • Peel potatoes and slice to be 1/8" thick.
  • Arrange a third of the potatoes in the bottom of a crock pot that has been sprayed with non-stick spray.
  • Drizzle about a third of the cream evenly over the potatoes. Sprinkle a third of the garlic, minced onion, Parmesan, salt, and pepper over the potatoes. Repeat two more times.
  • Put lid on slow cooker. Cook potatoes on HIGH for 4-5 hours or until tender. 
  • Sprinkle cheese on top of potatoes. Cook for about 5 more minutes or until cheese is melted. Serve hot and garnish with any chopped parsley, chives or green onions.

So Many to Choose From!

Whether you’re looking for the perfect vegetables, breads, salads, or more – there is definitely something on this list for everyone! With so many easy and delicious recipes to choose from, your Easter celebration is sure to be a special event!

We hope this list helps you in planning a stress-free and delicious Easter. Be sure to divvy up the work with friends and family. 😉

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  1. 5 stars
    I love this list!! I refer to it often, year-round! The potatoes are some of our favorites!! They are always a crowd favorite, too!

  2. I love having so many recipes to choose from. I can almost always find what I’m looking for when I come on here. I’ve never not found what I’m looking for, actually.