PART OF Easter

Top 100 Easter Recipes

Serve up a colorful feast that is both pleasing to the eyes and the palette. From Easter egg desserts for kids to spinach-stuffed chicken breasts for the adults, everyone will be happy around your table! Looking for something specific? Check out our top traditional Easter dinner recipes and classic desserts.

Easy Breakfast Casserole

"This is great. I’ve made it two times now, once as written and again by adding chopped onions and green bell pepper. Very easy!”

-Enobmah

Deviled Eggs With Lemon

“The lemon really brightened up these eggs! It was my first time making deviled eggs and they were easier than I thought! I just had to be careful getting the yolks out. I only broke on half of an egg, but that just meant I could eat it!”

-anniesnomsblog

Italian Easter Egg Baskets

“Such a fun treat for the kids! The dough is really easy to work with, and it didn’t stick much to my counter when I was rolling it out which I really liked. The flavor of the cookie is great! I was skeptical if this was gonna work, but it was way easier than it looks!”

-frostingnfettuccine

Spring Green Risotto

“Such a winning combination of flavors! I loved how creamy this was, especially with the mascarpone and extra sprinkling of parmesan. The lemon is the perfect touch, don’t skip it!”

-frostingnfettuccine

Danish Easter Cake

“This recipe is very light, and delicious for Easter. It can be used as a Christmas cake as well. As for most yeast breads, it tastes best when it’s still luke warm!”

-Scandigirl

Hot Cross Buns

“I made a half batch of these for Easter Sunday. They turned out beautifully. The only thing wrong with these is that they’re so delightful, you may end up eating too many!”

-wedrinkteaere

Southern Sweet Iced Tea

“This tea is exactly what I was looking for and exactly what the title says! I made it for the first time the other day, and have made it daily ever since. So refreshing on a hot day!”

-GaramMasala1968

Ham Salad Sandwiches

“We just had a shower for a friend at work and I made this. Everyone loved them and went back for seconds and thirds! It’s a good thing I tripled the recipe.”

-FriendlyChefy

Alpaca Carrot Cake Cupcakes

“Carrot cake is hands-down my favorite cake, and these cupcakes could easily go head to head with the best slices I’ve ever had. I included all of the add-ins - toasted pecans, fresh pineapple, raisins and of course, tons of carrots for a moist cake that’s full of flavor. It’s deliciously addictive.”

-luxeandthelady

Easy Lemon Pound Cake

“This cake had a good flavor and texture! I especially liked the drizzled lemon glaze. I’m not sure how it would be at room temperature seeing it was all gone before it cooled!”

-SharleneW

So-Easy Salmon Patties

“These are nice and tender! I’ve made salmon patties many times before, but these were great! I served them with fresh green beans and roasted potatoes.”

-PaulaG

Easy Crepes

“This is a great recipe. The crepes are really soft with a nice, creamy taste. They’re perfect to eat with both a sweet or savory filling. I’ve always used the same recipe in the past, but I’m switching to this one from now on!”

-May I Have That Rec

Honey Baked Ham

“Yummy! Using my blowtorch was fun. This was my first ham and we all thoroughly enjoyed it!”

-TattooedBaker

Easter Bunny Cupcakes

“This was such a cute idea! I used candy eyes, a pink skittle and colored the split marshmallows with a pink food coloring marker. I also used a homemade lemon buttercream instead of canned frosting!”

-DianaEatingRichly

Homemade Angel Food Cake

“This is a wonderful cake! I took it to work for a special person’s birthday, and it was a huge hit. I filled the tunnel with peaches and whipped cream, iced it with whipped cream and placed some peach slices around the top.”

-Derf2440

Deviled Eggs

"I made these for a neighborhood get together and they were gone in 60 seconds! These were absolutely delish.”

-Ann Cecile

Spanakopita

“An excellent taste and texture! I used frozen spinach instead of fresh. I let it thaw and then squeezed all of the water out before using.”

-ironchefmarcya

The Ultimate Lemon Meringue Pie

“This pie turned out so beautiful! The guests I served it to thought so too, and loved how it tasted. It's so lemony with quite a creamy texture in the filling. Excellent!”

-Izy Hossack

Simple Oven-Baked Sea Bass

"Really, really delicious. This created a beautiful sauce as the fish juices and wine reduced.”

-spudsy512

Easter Cheesy Breakfast Casserole

“Wow, that’s all I can say! I made this for Easter brunch and it was a hit. The flavors are so good. I used sharp cheddar cheese to give it more flavor. It was delicious with the leftover chunks of ham in it from the night before.”

-heather_werner

Lemon Poppy Seed Cake

“This was incredibly easy and tastes great! I’ve also tried it without the poppy seeds, adding fresh blueberries instead. I kept the lemon glaze, poured half the batter into a bundt pan, layered one pint of fresh blueberries, and topped it with the remaining batter. Delicious!”

-Estella L.

Chocolate Cream-Filled Easter Eggs

“These were seriously so tasty! I’m not kidding when I say that I nearly ate the entire batch by myself. My mouth waters every time I think about these eggs.”

-ILikeSweets

Patti Labelle's Macaroni & Cheese

“The absolute best macaroni and cheese ever! I’ve never had leftovers of this because it disappears. I add seasoned breadcrumbs to the top before baking!”

-torres s.

Waldorf Salad

“A deluxe Waldorf salad! This was amazing. I added dried cranberries, but followed the recipe otherwise! This is a delightful and scrumptious recipe.”

-JOY1998

Peach Bellini

“I bought a large can of canned peaches, drained off the syrup and froze them. They were perfect! For brunch, I made them as is with the canned peaches. For a hot afternoon chilling by the lake, I threw in some vodka. You can't miss with this one!”

-katindallas

Rack of Lamb Persillade

“This crust was so good! Perfectly cooked with a delicious breading on a tender, medium rare lamb. We chose this last minute and it really was easy, with minimal prep work.”

-kelly in TO

Scalloped Potatoes

“Probably the best scalloped potatoes I’ve ever made. I made this for Easter brunch this year, and it was a giant hit! The only change I made was adding 1/4 cup finely chopped onion to the sauce while it was cooking!”

-nkcassese

Easter Bunny Racers

“A genius idea! These are so darn cute! I enjoyed making them, and they were also a fantastic decoration to the house! I’m totally saving this recipe and making them again.”

-SharonChen

Pizza Gain

“Finally, a recipe that my grandmother’s grandmother who came from Naples used to make has surfaced! We made this on Easter. We’ve tried others, but this is almost exact to the original. A bit time consuming and costly, but totally worth it!”

-jacz219

Jamie's Coconut Cake

“I went to a small gathering and the host made this cake. This is one of the best homemade cakes I’ve ever tasted. I threw some in the freezer, and it was even better frozen! Super moist and not sickeningly sweet!”

-Mehtalalady

Creamy Parmesan Leeks

“Really tasty! I cooked it for the first time and served it with crispy bread!”

-Chris D.

Muffin-Tin Crab Cakes

“These were excellent! I loved the fact that you don’t have to fry them, reducing all the excess grease. I cut the recipe in half and made six little cakes. I used regular breadcrumbs, and added some Italian seasoning. I’ll make these again for sure!”

-nemokitty

Surprise Easter Cupcakes

“These were so fun to make with my seven year old! He did all of it himself, and I frosted them. I thought they were really good.”

-Chef Kelly Bug

Pan-Fried Asparagus

“We’re asparagus lovers, so we adored this simple and easy recipe! For the timing, I think it just depends on how thick your asparagus spears are. I only needed six minutes to cook mine since they were thin. The flavor was delicious!”

-frostingnfettuccine

Easter Bunny Cake

“Don’t be intimidated by the look of this cake! It takes little time to make, and if you follow the diagram on the picture gallery, you’ll fine it to be surprisingly easy and a lot of fun to make! A great activity to do with the kids.”

-May I Have That Rec

Split Pea & Ham Chowder

“Delicious! My husband said the house smelled so good when he came home, and even had seconds! I made it pretty much as written except I used an entire fresh onion instead of onion flakes.”

-Maven in the Making

Lemon Poppy Seed Scones

“This one is a 10! I made these for breakfast this morning, and wow! The texture is incredible and the flavor is almost unbearably good! As I sit here nibbling and waiting for the coffee to brew, it’s all I can do to contain myself and not scarf the entire thing down.”

-Karen..

Creamy Garlic Penne Pasta

“Yum! This was very good. I added some cooked grilled chicken bits, along with cayenne pepper. Definitely a repeat recipe!”

Lamb Chops

“This was delicious! My husband and I don’t eat a lot of lamb, mostly because while on our honeymoon we had it almost every night. But, we loved this! We served it with buttered corn and scalloped potatoes. Fantastic!”

-Bean5286

Ooey Gooey Cinnamon Rolls

“What's not to love about these? The sticky topping with pecans, plus the cinnamon filling with some more crunchy walnuts - heaven! The dough was really easy to work with as well.”

-Izy Hossack

Grilled Lemon Salmon

“This was fantastic! We served it with pineapple rice and fresh green beans. A very satisfying meal!”

-patsch

Elbows & Ham Bake

“I used my leftover Easter ham to make this yummy and creamy casserole. I was so pleased with the taste, and especially when both my son and husband said ‘boy, that was good!’”

-Aunt Paula

Easter Egg Nest Treats

"I made these for our Easter gathering this year, and they were pretty easy to make! Just a note: if you're using medium or small muffin cups, you'll end up with about 18 instead of 16. There was no Rice Krispie mixture left over, exactly enough! This recipe is definitely being saved!"

-spxceoddity

Old-Fashioned Strawberry Shortcake

“If I could give this 10 stars, I would! It was fabulous. They were huge shortcakes, but the bigger the better! The recipe was so easy to follow, and the shortcakes were lovely, flaky and soft.”

-anniesnomsblog

Awesome Baked Pork Chops

“Oh my god, so good! I had this over whole wheat egg noodles with steamed veggies, and it was fantastic! Definitely a repeat per my husbands request.”

-AmaJoy

Sesame Greek Easter Cookies

“I started making these wonderful cookies with my next door neighbor way back in the 1970’s! Theodora was a loving Greek lady and taught me how.”

-Jill C.

Slow-Cooker Ratatoille

“Wow, what a great recipe! I cleaned out the kitchen sink with this. It made a lot. I froze quit a bit of the leftovers for future us. So far I’ve had this with pasta, as a pizza base and on a toasted baguette as an open-faced sandwich. This recipe is so versatile, you can do so much with it. It’s delicious!”

-toohot4u

Carrot Cake

"Bye-bye bakery carrot cake, hello homemade! This recipe is amazing as written, and we’re so happy to have found it! This got me out of the bakery and into the kitchen for outstanding carrot cake.”

-gardeningRI

Pineapple, Ham & Basil Pizza

“So good! Everyone in the family enjoyed this. An interesting and delicious combination of ingredients. There’s not enough pineapple to make it too sweet, and I was hesitant about the walnuts but they add another layer of flavor along with an interesting crunchiness!”

-LonghornMama

Moist & Delicious Banana Bread

“This is my go-to recipe for banana bread. I’ve used it multiple times as is and it comes out perfect and moist every time!”

-Sabrina V.

Perfect Pork Tenderloin

“Wow, I’m at a loss for words but this will be the only recipe for pork tenderloin I’ll use! I marinated my pork overnight with a little olive oil, herbs and spices. We couldn’t get enough of it!”

-Leigh-Ann Louden

Ham, Zucchini & Pumpkin Risotto

“This dish is very tasty, easy to make and is always enjoyed in our home.”

-SandraMK

Crumbly Peach Cobbler

"I've made this twice now for potlucks and it has received raves each time. I never have self-rising flour, so I added 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder and 1/2 teaspoon salt. This is an effortless recipe that is welcome at summer potlucks."

-LaJuneBug

Rice Krispie Easter Treats

“This recipe is quick, easy to make and perfect as a sweet Easter gift. You can create various shapes depending on the cookie cutters you use. I made one large duck from the entire recipe, but if you use smaller cookie cutters you’ll get a much greater yield. Have fun!”

-Lalaloula

Deviled Egg Chicks

"These were a hit! I found that trying to cut the eggs in a zigzag pattern was close to impossible, so I cut them straight across and they looked just fine!”

-Axe1678

Cheesy Ham & Penne Casserole

“My whole family loved this! I followed the recipe exactly and we gobbled it up. We barely had leftovers for lunch the next day! Awesome.”

-tiger7lady

Basic Quiche

“This was very easy to make and came out perfect! I used fresh steamed broccoli, chopped pastrami and freshly shredded cheese. I wish I would’ve added onion, but I can always add that next time!”

-pray2gether

Fresh Fruit Tart

“A very easy recipe if you follow the instructions carefully! The dough is a bit crumbly, but I had no problem rolling it out between wax paper. The directions for the custard didn’t mention when to add vanilla, so I added it before I let it cool. I made mine with all strawberries on top and it looked and tasted great!”

-linedaly

Hashbrown Casserole

“I added an extra can of cream of chicken soup. It made it perfect, just like Cracker Barrel! I reheated the leftovers the next day and it was even better than the day before.”

-Debra M.

Traditional Fruity & Spiced Hot Cross Buns

“These are my first time making hot cross buns. Wow, we were so impressed! They’re so tasty and light. I increased the spices the second time around as we like a little extra flavor.”

-eggfrog

Pineapple Upside-Down Cake

“This cake was an absolute hit with my family! The only thing I did differently was using yellow cake mix instead of pineapple cake mix. With the addition of pineapple juice in the batter and slices for the topping, you get plenty of pineapple flavor without it being overpowering! Moist, yummy and a definite keeper.”

-jrusso9_11879344

Rack of Lamb With a Cherry Reduction

“This was such a show-stopper! It took longer than mentioned to make the reductions and glaze, but that was fine with me because the amount of taste and flavor was outstanding! Even a non-lamb eater was digging this.”

-Meghan

Ham Salad Sandwich

“This recipe is fabulous! I stirred together the mayo and dijon mustard in a big bowl, and the food processor did the rest of the work. In hardly an time at all, I had an amazing salad ready! This is the quintessential classic ham salad!”

-Phat and Sassy

Ham Hocks & Beans

“This was fabulous, and just what the doctor ordered on a cold day! I used one huge smoked ham hock and a package of boneless country-style pork ribs, along with the 15 bean mix. I loved the combinations of meaty flavor. I served this with freshly sliced baguettes. Yum!”

-Jan Marie

Chicken & Asparagus Salad with Strawberry Dressing

“I’m pretty picky with salads, but this was a huge hit! I loved all the flavors. The strawberries added the perfect sweetness! The only change I made was adding a bit more vinegar to the dressing. It turned out fabulous!”

-anniesnomsblog

Soft Peanut Butter Cookies

“What fantastic cookies! I haven’t made peanut butter cookies for at least a year, and upon tasting one of these I just kept going until I had eaten three. They’re slightly crisp on the edges, and soft in the middle. Just perfect!”

-diner524

Baked Eggs in Bacon Wraps

“This recipe was absolutely great! I made it for a breakfast at church for 22 people, so I made 48 muffins in four muffin tins. Everyone thought they were incredible. I added Herbs de Provence to the top!”

-tomgossard99

Roasted Carrots

“We enjoyed the carrots prepared this way. They were quick and easy to make, tender and delicious!”

-Baby Kato

Cucumber Tea Sandwiches

“A simple yet classic sandwich! Perfect for a tea-time snack, and I really loved the addition of cream cheese.”

-Izy Hossack

Marinated Veggie Crunch

“I made this to have a healthy snack, or add veggies to round out a quick meal. It was so good, I tripled the recipe! I used whatever fresh veggies I had on hand, so I added mushrooms, chopped asparagus and fresh green beans. What a yummy pick me up!”

-Baby Chevelle

Winter Fruit Salad With Lemon Poppy Seed Dressing

“This is so very yummy! I took this to a small birthday party this weekend, and it was a huge hit! The dressing is awesome, to say the very least. I used a combination of romaine and spinach. I’ll be making this again, that’s for sure!”

-Sassy Sandra

Brown Sugar Glaze for Ham

“What an easy recipe! I even made extra. Usually I just use the packaged glaze, but not anymore!”

-Skieast

Roasted Asparagus

“Asparagus takes a whole new significance when you roast it like this! I put the stalks in a zip bag and toss to avoid getting my fingers dirty, then turn them onto a baking sheet. I bake it for seven minutes and have found it to be just perfect. I’ve passed this recipe onto many friends and family, and it’s now the only way I eat asparagus!”

-Geema

The Original Potato Salad

“This is a great, classic potato salad that we enjoy very much. I change it up from time to time for variety, but love it as it is! It’s been around for a long time, and I never have any left when I bring it anywhere. That should say it all!”

-Lindas Recipes

Oven-Roasted Sweet Potatoes

“I’ve only had sweet potatoes a handful of times, and they were almost always sweet. We’re trying to eat healthier and since sweet potatoes are better for you than white potatoes, I decided to try this recipe. I’m sure glad I did! We’ll definitely be making this again.”

-Kerry G

Fresh Green Bean Casserole

“Sensational bean casserole, and oh-so-easy to make! This recipe is perfect for larger, less-than-perfect beans which is what I had on hand. There were seven of us, and everyone smacked their way through this! Much loved by all. I’ll make this often when I have beans and mushrooms on hand.”

-Leggy Peggy

Greek-Style Oven-Roasted Lemon-Butter Parmesan Potatoes

“I loved these super flavorful potato wedges. I did exactly what this recipe says and served the potatoes with homemade Swiss steak. Absolutely wonderful! I also loved that it’s so easy to make. Definitely a keeper!”

-SharonChen

Garam Masala Deviled Eggs

“My family will be expecting traditional deviled eggs for Easter dinner. They’re going to be surprised! I garnished these with a tiny bit of fresh thyme. This recipe is perfect as is!”

-Miss Fannie

Amanda's Cheese Pound Cake

“The addition of cream cheese really does make the texture of this pound cake amazing. I served it with some yogurt and fresh fruit for a summery dessert. So good!”

-Izy Hossack

Easter Egg Egg Dye

“I was so glad to find this! I love making stuff from scratch. The color was intense and done in only three minutes. I was also using an old tablet of the store-bought stuff, and it didn’t do nearly as well.”

-Chef Tweaker

Spinach & Feta-Stuffed Chicken Breast

“I’ll definitely make this again. The breading came out crunchy, and the chicken was moist. I used bail and tomato-flavored feta, which worked perfectly. I baked it on parchment paper, saving me the extra clean-up!”

-manrat

Peeps S'mores

“I made these for an Easter egg hunt party. They were a huge hit with both the kids and adults!”

-Farflight8

Spicy Sausage-Stuffed Monterey Mushrooms

“These were simply great. We used baby Bella mushrooms, pecorino Romano cheese and my favorite breakfast sausage. The flavor mixture was well-balanced with the portobellos. What a wonderful delight!”

-2Bleu

Strawberry Cheesecake Trifle

“This was a huge hit at our Easter get together! We used two angel food cakes and a huge box of strawberries. We still had quite a bit of cream cheese leftover. So, so good!”

-roweena

Pasta Carbonara

"I made this for my husband who is super picky, and he enjoyed it. Be prepared, it makes a lot!”

-DenaMac

Beer Bread

“This bread is the bomb! I followed the recipe exactly as written. It always gets rave reviews. Just delish!”

-emcooks48

Buttery Yeast Rolls

“Absolutely delicious! Both as dinner rolls and cinnamon rolls. Everyone loves these!”

-bcaldwell3001

Grandma's Egg Custard Pie

“Awesome! I used light brown sugar instead of granulated. My guy loved it! He said only his great Aunt knew how to make it, but his jaw dropped when he tasted this! It set up perfectly from my convection oven.”

-Amanda R.

Chicken Noodle Soup

“This was my very first time making chicken noodle soup! It was delicious, we all had two bowls. I made this for my husband as he is recovering from surgery, and he said it was just perfect! My daughter wanted some for lunch today, too.”

-Dana-MMH

Cheesecake Factory Carrot Cake Cheesecake

“The moistest and most amazing dessert ever. Where has this been all my life?”

-Anonymous

Eggstatic Egg Salad

“Definitely my new favorite egg salad recipe! We really liked the balsamic vinegar addition. I never thought to do that, it gave it such great flavor! I’ll definitely be making this over and over again!”

-frostingnfettuccine

Delicious Chicken Pot Pie

“This is without a doubt the best chicken pot pie I’ve ever made or eaten! My boys said ‘it was the bomb!’ I had to double the recipe to make a big 9x13 pie to feed my gang. Oh, so delicious!”

-kfinkle

Cheddar-Garlic Oven-Fried Chicken Breast

“This definitely isn’t the healthiest recipe, but it sure was delicious! We used this on shrimp as well as chicken. Be sure not to cook the shrimp as long. No tweaks are needed, this recipe is great as is!”

-sugrmag78

Oven Crisp Chicken Wings

"This is a great recipe! You can shake some extra seasonings on the wings once they are coated, or add to the bag. I have used regular flour, garbanzo bean flour and almond flour - all with great results. I have made this recipe many times and I have to say, you can use cooking spray alone, and it works wonderfully.”

-Lisa V.

Sauteed Collard Greens

“Such a great and fast recipe. My daughter enjoyed it so much! Next time I will serve it as a side dish with chicken or meat.”

-alenafoodphoto

Easter Peeps Pots De Crème

“What a cute and tasty dessert! I love anything lemon, and this was no exception. I like the idea of making these the day before. This is one I will be making again."

-Calee

Banana Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting

“Yum yum, this recipe is delicious! I’ve made it several times and every time it’s turned out great. This is such a versatile cake. You won’t be disappointed.”

-danica.crystal

Grilled Shrimp Kabobs

“I made this tonight and served it over a big salad. My family loved it! My husband got called into work short after dinner and he took leftovers. He just called to say everyone he works with is coming over for dinner!”

-MoeMax

Macaroni Salad

“I’ve made this salad many times and I’ll definitely give it two thumbs up! It hasn’t failed to impress others.”

-Anonymous

Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes

“Delish! I didn't have time to roast garlic, so I sauteed crushed garlic in butter and added the potatoes with extra sour cream, and more butter.”

-FoodPornDiaries

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