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Make this Easter dinner the most memorable yet.

By Sienna Livermore and Camille Lowder

Feb 17, 2022

cheesy asparagus casserole topped with bacon and crushed ritz crackers

PARKER FEIERBACH

If you’ve been abstaining from red meat for Lent or are just looking for a way to regale the return of fresh green veggies, there’s no better way to celebrate spring than with the perfect Easter dinner. From classic ham and lamb recipes to cheesy potato casseroles and one-pot pasta dishes, these recipes will appeal to everyone at your table. Whether it’s your first time making holiday dinner or you’re an old pro, our list of 60+ Easter dinner mains is sure to inspire!

An Easter ham is a classic, and we’ve got 4 solid recipes for you to try (including one in your instant pot!) If you’re looking to branch out, check out our recipes for other meaty holiday showstoppers like lamb, pork, and beef. Not a big red meat fan? Don’t fret, we’ve got chicken and fish dishes that’ll be just as impressive on your dinner table. Vegetarians, we’ve got you covered too. Dishes like moussaka (with lentils instead of beef!) or scalloped mushrooms are just as special as their meat counterparts. Going solo this holiday and want something more lowkey? Stick with the traditional, but aim at meals you can reheat throughout the week. Perhaps something like our Greek avgolemono soup soup that’s a lemony play on comfort chicken noodle, or our Italian pizza rustica that’s a quiche served great warm or cold!

To be honest, all our Easter dinners make great leftovers— check out our top things to do with leftover ham here. To fully round out your holiday meal, get inspired by our Easter side dishes and desserts too!

Parker Feierbach

Best-Ever Glazed Spiral Ham

An Easter Sunday must!

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Parker Feierbach

Pizza Rustica

An Italian Easter pie that, despite its name, doesn't have anything to with pizza! Think of it as better, more decadent version of quiche.

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Parker Feierbach

Garlic Rosemary Pork Roast

We LOVE this one—and we're confident that you will, too.

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Parker Feierbach

Lemony Asparagus Pasta

The key to acing this dish is to cook the asparagus until its tips are crispy and stalks slightly blistered.

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Parker Feierbach

Braised Lamb Shank

Braising lamb shanks might sound a little intimidating, but honestly, it couldn't be easier—we swear.

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ETHAN CALABRESE

Mushroom Risotto

This risotto is so springy!

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Parker Feierbach

Roast Chicken

You can't beat a classic roast chicken.

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asparagus bacon casserole in a red baking dish

PARKER FEIERBACH

Cheesy Bacon-Asparagus Casserole

The spring version of Green Bean Casserole!

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Parker Feierbach

Prime Rib

The perfect dinner table centerpiece!

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Crock-Pot Chicken and Dumplings

Is there anything more comforting than chicken and dumplings?

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Ethan Calabrese

Potatoes Au Gratin

Cheesy potatoes are the best potatoes.

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Ethan Calabrese

Best Rack of Lamb

Yet another show stopper.

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tuscan chicken with spinach and tomatoes in a yellow sauce in a black cast iron pan

EMILY HLAVAC GREEN

Creamy Tuscan Chicken

You're going to want to drink this sauce!

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Bryce Johnson

Air Fryer Pork Chops

These get coated in Parmesan and plenty of spices for the perfect crust, and the quick cooking time in the air fryer ensures they don't dry out. It's Easter dinner in an instant!

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Parker Feierbach

Lemon Ricotta Pasta

Fresh and light, this is the perfect spring dish.

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Ethan Calabrese

Beef Wellington

This will impress EVERYONE at your dinner table this Easter.

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Parker Feierbach

Air Fryer Steak

This might be the BEST way to cook steak.

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ETHAN CALABRESE

Eggplant Parmesan

Vegetarian comfort food at its best.

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Ethan Calabrese

Baked Ham With Brown Sugar Glaze

Perfect every time.

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Kat Wirsing

Perfect Roast Beef

This is the epitome of a holiday meal.

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Parker Feierbach

Instant Pot Pork Tenderloin

This pork tenderloin is SO succulent.

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sausage and white bean soup topped with parmesan in a bowl on a plate with a bitten roll on it

Parker Feierbach

Slow-Cooker Sausage and White Bean Soup

Pro tip: smash some of the white beans for a velvety, more substantial soup!

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Ethan Calabrese

Perfect Roast Lamb

This classic (and gorgeous!) lamb recipe takes just 15 minutes to prep.

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Erik Bernstein

Avgolomeno Soup

This Greek lemon chicken soup is an Easter staple!

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cherry bourbon glazed ham spiral cut on a black plate next to a steak knife

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Cherry Bourbon-Glazed Baked Ham

Tart cherries and bourbon work together to bring a slight sour and oaky tartness to the spiral ham, and the glaze has just enough cayenne pepper to bring a smoky subtle heat. This isn't your grandma's ham!

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