Holidays & Occasions Easter Easter Recipes Easy Easter Recipes That'll Have You Volunteering To Host Again Next Year From simple appetizers to classic sides. By Mary Alice Russell Mary Alice Russell Mary Alice Russell is a Southern Living fellow who is starting her career in lifestyle journalism. Primarily focused on social media and digital production, Mary Alice is excited to hone her skills and dedicate her professional life to beautiful things, from homes to hearts.A recent graduate of Washington and Lee University, Mary Alice majored in journalism and art history. At W&L, she was co-editor-in-chief of her school paper, The Ring-tum Phi, with her best friend and interned for The Welcome Home Podcast. Now based in Birmingham, Alabama, Mary Alice is a Virginia native who is proud to hail from the land of ham and peanuts. Southern Living's editorial guidelines and Patricia S York Patricia S York Patricia was the assistant food editor at Southern Living and worked with the Southern Living food team from 2006-2022. She contributed to articles about food, gardening, and pets. Southern Living's editorial guidelines Updated on February 20, 2024 Trending Videos Close this video player Photo: Photographer: Jen Causey, Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle,Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn So, every seat at your Easter table is accounted for and you still have no idea what you're cooking? Don't fret—these quick and easy recipes will have your guests singing your praises until Thanksgiving dinner. From simple appetizers to classic sides to no-fuss mains and delicious desserts, this list of easy Easter recipes includes plenty of ideas to round out your Easter menu from start to finish.While all of these Easter recipes are easy to pull together, we promise they'll still deliver plenty of flavor that will leave every guests wanting seconds. Whether you're in charge of the whole Easter meal or simply need a side dish and dessert to bring along, everyone will be impressed by these easy Easter recipes that both beginners and experienced cooks can pull off. 01 of 30 Brown Sugar Bourbon-Glazed Ham Stacy K. Allen, Food Stylist: Torie Cox, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster Take a store-bought ham and jazz it up with our delicious (and easy) glaze. get the recipe 02 of 30 Classic Baked Macaroni and Cheese Photographer: Fred Hardy II, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Props Stylist: Christina Brockman No holiday meal is complete without homemade macaroni and cheese, and this classic recipe is easy to pull together. get the recipe 03 of 30 Oven-Roasted Asparagus Photo: Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox Roasted asparagus is quick, easy, and delicious. Plus, aside from the asparagus and slivered almonds, you most likely have all of the ingredients on hand in your kitchen. get the recipe 04 of 30 Classic Deviled Eggs Photography: Caitlin Bensel; Food Styling: Torie Cox Not only are Classic Deviled Eggs simple to pull together, but they can also be prepared a day in advance and stored in the refrigerator. You can then assemble them just before you're ready to serve. get the recipe 05 of 30 Tee's Corn Pudding Emily Laurae/Southern Living This recipe is as easy as stirring all of the ingredients together, pouring the mixture into a greased 13- x 9-inch baking dish, and baking until set. get the recipe 06 of 30 Hashbrown Casserole Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox If this is your first time making Hashbrown Casserole, it's guaranteed to become a staple every Easter. get the recipe 07 of 30 Bird's Nest Cookies Joy Howard These festive, no-bake treats come together in just 15 minutes and need just four ingredients. get the recipe 08 of 30 Creamy Broccoli Slaw Will Dickey; Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless; Food Stylist: Ali Ramee Simply stir the ingredients for this slaw together (including a store-bought mix!) and let in marinate in the refrigerator while you pull together the rest of the meal. get the recipe 09 of 30 Pineapple Casserole Photographer: Jen Causey, Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle,Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn Whether you think of it as a side dish or dessert, Pineapple Casserole has a short and simple ingredient list comprised of canned pineapple, cheddar cheese, Ritz crackers, sugar, flour, and butter. get the recipe 10 of 30 Crudités Platter Hector Manuel Sanchez; Styling: Katie Jacobs Guests will enjoy snacking on this pretty vegetable tray as soon as they walk through the door, which will buy you a little more time to put all of the finishing touches on the main meal. get the recipe 11 of 30 Skillet-Roasted Carrots Greg Dupree; Food Styling: Rishon Hanners; Prop Styling: Christina Daley As flavorful as they are colorful, these roasted carrots come together in just 10 minutes. get the recipe 12 of 30 Strawberry-Spinach Salad Greg Dupree; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall Whether served as an appetizer or as part of the main meal, this strawberry salad will add a nice touch of color to your Easter table. get the recipe 13 of 30 Roast Chicken Brittany Conerly; Prop Stylist: Christina Brockman; Food Stylist: Karen Rankin A handful of pantry staples will help you turn a whole chicken into a main dish that's worthy of being served on Easter Sunday. get the recipe 14 of 30 Easter Egg Cake Victor Protasio, Food Stylist Ruth Blackburn, Prop Stylist Heather Chadduck Thanks to boxed cake mix, this layer cake comes together a little easier than more time-intensive cakes with longer ingredients lists. get the recipe 15 of 30 Slow-Cooker Green Beans Stacy K. Allen; Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn; Prop Stylist: Christina Daley Leaving one side dish to your slow cooker will free up more space in your oven for the main dish. get the recipe 16 of 30 No-Bake Strawberry Pie Joy Howard This no-bake pie needs to chill in the refrigerator for at least 8 hours, so prepare it the day before so there's one less thing to cook on Easter Sunday. get the recipe 17 of 30 Shout Hallelujah Potato Salad Hector Sanchez Not only is this potato salad fairly simple to pull together, but it can also be made up to two days in advance of serving so you can focus on other dishes that can't be prepared early. get the recipe 18 of 30 Baked Pork Tenderloin Victor Protasio; Prop Styling: Mary Clayton Carl Jones; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall This impressive main dish comes together from start to finish in just 25 minutes. get the recipe 19 of 30 Coconut-Carrot Cake with Coconut Buttercream Photo: Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Torie Cox; Prop Styling: Heather Chadduck Hillegas Cooking this cake on a sheet pan not only makes it easier to frost, but also makes it easier to transport. get the recipe 20 of 30 Mini Cheese Grits Casseroles Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Torie Cox; Prop Styling: Heather Chadduck Hillegas Just 15 minutes of prep work, chilling overnight, and less than an hour baking the day of? That sounds pretty easy to us. get the recipe 21 of 30 Spinach-and-Vidalia Dip Photo: Greg Dupree This crudité spread is perfect for a casual Easter gathering. get the recipe 22 of 30 Broiled Lamb Chops Southern Living There's no need to be intimidated by cooking lamb chops. In fact, this recipe comes together in just 10 minutes. get the recipe 23 of 30 Hummingbird Bundt Cake Jennifer Davick Layered Hummingbird Cake is delicious, but time consuming. Skip the work and make it a Bundt cake that still captures all the delicious flavor of the original. get the recipe 24 of 30 Asparagus and Goat Cheese Mini Quiches Hector Manuel Sanchez If you're looking for easy Easter brunch recipes, you can use store-bought crust to speed up this quiche recipe. get the recipe 25 of 30 Carrot-Tahini Dip Hector Manuel Sanchez; Prop Styling: Caroline M. Cunningham; Food Styling: Marian Cooper Cairns This Easter appetizer only takes 20 minutes to prepare, but it will need to chill in the refrigerator for four hours before serving. get the recipe 26 of 30 Mini Strawberry Tarts Greg Dupree To make the filling, simply beat cream cheese, lemon zest, lemon juice, and granulated sugar until blended. Fold in whipped cream before adding to the pie shells. Chill for four hours. get the recipe 27 of 30 Potato Hash Hector Sanchez Cut potatoes into 1/2–inch pieces to speed up the cook-time. get the recipe 28 of 30 Beet Red Velvet Cupcakes Photo: Victor Protasio; Prop Styling: Missie Neville Crawford; Food Styling Torie Cox Skip the layer cake and make these pretty beet cupcakes instead. They’ll only require 25 minutes hands-on time, but be sure to plan for an hour and 35 minutes total. get the recipe 29 of 30 Resurrection Rolls Southern Living Not only do Resurrection Rolls require four ingredients, but they're a fun way to share the story of Easter with your youngest holiday guests. get the recipe 30 of 30 Hot Potato Salad Helen Norman Potato salad just got an upgrade. This casserole is cheesy, creamy, and everything delicious. get the recipe Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit