101 Best Easter Recipes Delicious Menu Ideas For 2022

So, whether you need easy Easter brunch inspiration or dinner recipes, you’ll find something for everyone in your family with these 101 delicious Easter recipes.

Maple-Bourbon Glazed Ham

Nothing beats a delicious ham on your Easter dinner menu. Here’s a tip for buying a great Easter ham in 2022: Hams are generally sold in halves—the shank end and the butt end. We recommend buying the shank end, because it’s much easier to carve than the butt end, which includes the hip joint. Enjoy! Get the recipe

Easter Candy Bark

Melted chocolate bars provide the base for this easy Easter candy bark that contains mini chocolate malted eggs and pastel sprinkles. After a few minutes in the freezer, the bark is ready to chop into bite-sized pieces. Get the recipe

Baked Ham With Glazed Apricots & Prunes

Get ready to take your Easter ham to the next level. Constant basting is the trick to a glistening baked ham. Do slice the meat thinly. This fruit-studded centerpiece of a main course is among the most popular recipes from the original Silver Palate Cookbook. Once you make it, you’ll see why. Get the recipe

Fiery Bacon Deviled Eggs

These deviled eggs from Iron Chef and Food Network celebrity chef Alex Guarnaschelli are a winning combo of sweet and heat, with cayenne pepper and caramelized bacon. Add them to your Easter menu in 2022. Get the recipe

Easter Cake

Shhhh….No one needs to know how easy this cute Easter cake is. Putting a show-stopping spring dessert on the table takes little effort with help from a box cake mix. Get the recipe

Spring Snap Pea Toss

Springtime celebrations deserve a brightly ﬂavored salad, packed with fresh veggies and herbs. Get the recipe

Herbed Deviled Eggs

What is Easter without deviled eggs? Jenny Park of spoonforkbacon.com likes to “give them a modern spin by brightening them up with fresh herbs and spices. They’re also fun for the holidays because they look so fancy.” Thanks to a little bit of hot sauce and dijon mustard, these go-to appetizers have a little extra kick. Get the recipe

Easter Bunny Cake

Easter and bunnies basically go hand in hand and this might just be the cutest cottontail (cake) ever! With a tie made of jelly beans and a coconut and vanilla frosted face, we’re pretty sure both your adult and little Easter guests will be coming back for more than one slice. Get the recipe

Pineapple Glazed Ham

If you buy a boneless ham, you’ll still have the same amount of meat to eat, about 10 to 12 pounds (because the bone accounts for about 4 pounds). The bottom line is that the recipe directions are the same, regardless of the cut of ham. Get the recipe

Parmesan Potato Stacks

Classic au gratin potatoes get a crispy makeover with a little help from a muffin tin. Get more tips and recipes for your easiest Easter ever. Get the recipe

3 Ways To Glaze Your Easter Ham

Try one of these easy glazes for a flavorful ham your guests won’t soon forget. Tip: Brush the ham with a thin coating of glaze before placing in the oven. Apply the rest 30 minutes before the end of the cook time. The sugars in a glaze may burn, so keep checking the ham. Get more tips and recipes for your easiest Easter ever. Get the recipe

Maple-Pistachio Carrots

A crunchy maple syrup topping makes these easy carrots a standout during Easter dinner. Also try this sweet ‘n’ nutty topping on green beans or cauliflower. Get the recipe

Blue Cheese & Walnut Roasted Green Beans

Are you ready for the best green bean recipe ever? Well, of course, you are. This recipe will completely change the way you eat (and want to eat) green beans. With Easter coming up, these might make the perfect side dish to your dinner, don’t you think? Get the recipe

Instant Pot Lamb for Easter or Passover

Leg of lamb is an Easter and Passover classic, and preparing it in an Instant Pot or other pressure cooker yields fast, succulent results. This recipe, courtesy of McCormick, is perfect for a holiday feast. It’s also easy enough to pull into your Sunday night supper rotation the rest of the year. Get the recipe

Spring Vegetable Strata

Celebrate Easter with a make-ahead family brunch. Get the recipe

Creamy Jalapeño Deviled Eggs

Host of PBS series Mexico: One Plate at a Time Rick Bayless gives deviled eggs a super creamy filling with Dijon mustard and mayonnaise, and a spicy finish with pickled jalapeños. Courtesy of McCormick. Get the recipe

Rustic Apple Pie With a Cinnamon Oat Crumble and Graham Cracker Crust

I call this a rustic pie because we kind of throw things together and don’t care if it looks messy. That’s the whole point. And the pie still came out looking beautiful! Get the recipe

Shaved Rainbow Carrot Salad

Give the Easter table mainstay a modern twist by shaving carrots into thin ribbons. Seek out rainbow carrots for more than just an extra splash of color—purple carrots contain inﬂammation-ﬁghting anthocyanin and yellow carrots contain lutein, which may help protect your eyes. Get the recipe Best Carrot Cake Recipe There’s nothing that says Easter dessert quite like Homemade Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting. Moist cake laced with finely shredded carrots, topped with velvety smooth cream cheese, whipped into frosted perfection… Those are the markings of the best carrot cake recipe and we happen to have one right here for you, courtesy of Chef Jon Ashton. Get the recipe

“Carrot” Carrot Cakes

Here’s a fun Easter dinner idea that your kids will love for dessert. It’s easy to turn a boxed mix (or bakery sheet cake) into a special dessert, with these simple steps. Get the recipe

Ham with Mango Jalapeño Glaze

A mango jalapeño glaze adds a unique kick to this spiral ham. Get the recipe

Easter Eggs, Made Ridiculously Easy!

A few years ago we began leaving the boxed kits at the store and discovered a new, fun, super easy way to get some of the most beautiful Easter eggs we had ever seen. Our magical secret? Kool-Aid! Get the recipe

Easter Bread with Colored Eggs

Every Italian holiday has baked goods specific for the occasion. At Easter, try this braid with colored Easter eggs on top. (The eggs do not have to be hard boiled because they will cook in the oven.) This pretty loaf looks like it was made by a bakery, but it is easy to pull off at home. Get the recipe

Rainbow Fruit Fluff

If you haven’t been paying close attention, it is now April and Easter is coming…fast! A good “fluff” can really add to any meal, holiday or not. Most of the ones I make are so simple you can have them any day of the week. This one happens to be as tasty as it is easy. As pretty as it is yummy. It looks and tastes like spring in a bowl! I’m sure it would be a great addition to your Easter menu! Get the recipe

Ham, Cheese and Onion Quiche

Just about any fillings will do in this quiche, so feel free to use whatever you have in the fridge. Making it a day in advance allows the quiche to set and the flavors to intensify. Get the recipe

Cake Batter Blondies

Cake mix gets a rich, chewy makeover in colorful bars perfect for Easter (or any spring celebration). Get the recipe

Post-Easter Breakfast Tacos

These egg, sausage, and veggie breakfast tacos are easy to whip up whether you’re cooking for just you or for an army of post-holiday houseguests. Get the recipe

Baa Baa Black Sheep

Have you any wool? No sir, no sir, just pound cake with mini marshmallows and a Milano cookie head. The black sheep’s color comes from a tasty dusting of cocoa powder. Get the recipe

Delicious Easter Egg-clairs

Creamy chocolate glaze melts in your mouth as you bite into a slightly sweet pastry dough. A luscious vanilla cream filling brings it all together. Who wants plastic Easter eggs when they could have these adorable Easter Egg Éclairs? Get the recipe

Strawberry-Banana Sheet Pan Pancakes

Breakfast for a crowd is fast and no-sweat with these easy-ﬁx pancakes that can be served right from the sheet pan. Fruit and fat-free yogurt add sweetness with no additional sugar. Get the recipe

Chocolate and Banana Mini Cups

This low-sugar treat is sweet enough to keep kids (and adults!) from raiding Easter baskets. Get the recipe

Lemon-Almond Strata with Fresh Raspberries

Take the stress out of serving something special next Sunday—or at any brunch—with this sweet, rich strata. Similar to a bread pudding, it easily comes together the night before. The Lemon Raspberry Sauce adds a spring-y punch of citrus, and it’s simple: Dump everything into a pot and boil. Get the recipe

Hop to It Bunny Cake

Celebrate Easter with this sweet bunny cake. Get the recipe

Bunny Rabbit Easter Tart Recipe

Spring is here. Easter or Resurrection Sunday is around the corner. In honor of this breathtaking time of year, we are going to make a sweet, spring bunny rabbit tart. Get the recipe

Easy Vegetable Pie for Easter

To add a healthy twist to Easter, we have some tricks up our sleeve and a few lightened-up recipes, including this Sunday brunch veggie-filled pie. Go heavy on the veggies: Springtime is the perfect time to add more fresh, local produce to your meals, especially your Easter brunch or dinner. Our Easy Veggie Pie fits that bill with three veggies: cauliflower, broccoli, and onion. Get the recipe

Pickled Onion Deviled Eggs

Los Angeles chef Timothy Hollingsworth, first winner of the Netflix global cooking competition show The Final Table, makes quick-pickled onions to add zing to his parsley and thyme-seasoned deviled eggs. Get the recipe

These Cute Hash Brown Nests Are Easier Than You Think

With only a few basic ingredients like frozen hash brown style potatoes, eggs, and basic seasonings and herbs, you can make these adorable Hash Brown Nests with Scrambled Eggs for the perfect centerpiece for an Easter brunch that will delight everyone! The best part is, these are naturally gluten-free, so nearly everyone can enjoy them! Get the recipe

Shrimp Salad Sub Sandwiches

Here is a simple sandwich supper perfect for a busy night, and Lent too! If you’re longing for the sand and surf like we are, I hope this helps just a little bit! Get the recipe

Bunny Peeps On A Race Car

I found this food craft project years ago. We had so much fun making this edible craft project that it’s now a tradition. Have fun with the kids and make a few yourself. Happy Easter! Get the recipe

Best Potato Gratin

This creamy potato casserole from the ‘Silver Palate Cookbook’ is as classic as they come. It is fit for an Easter feast. Get the recipe

Asparagus Salad with Creamy Dijon Mustard Sauce and Chopped Hard-Boiled Eggs

This springy salad of bright green asparagus spears and chopped hard-boiled eggs in a creamy Dijon sauce is perfect for Easter dinner. Get the recipe

Lamb & White Beans

It is best to cook this dish the day before it’s served so the flavors develop. When you’re ready to serve, just remove it from the fridge and heat through. Get the recipe

Spring Peas with Eggs and Ham

At my house, we kick off Easter morning with a rousing egg hunt that keeps everyone laughing. All the excitement revs up people’s appetites, so I like to have a meal ready that takes a minimum of cooking. This baked casserole makes the perfect brunch. It pairs peas, garlic, and basil with peppers, eggs, and serrano ham. Get the recipe

Easter Peeps Pretzel Rods

Use any kind of Peeps you like; however, the little chicks worked well for this recipe. They do come in all different colors. Same goes for the sprinkles. Use what you have in the house or find your favorites in stores and online. Happy Easter! Get the recipe

Carrot Pudding Cups

Candy-coated strawberries perch in chocolate pudding for this snack that looks like carrots ready to be pulled from the garden. Get the recipe

Roasted Asparagus

Roasting brings out the best of asparagus. It comes out tasting sweet and intense. Get the recipe

Crown Roast of Lamb

Made from two racks of lamb that are tied together, a crown roast is perfect for a holiday feast. With this dish, timing is everything! Get the recipe

Carrot Cake with Fresh Orange Cream Cheese Frosting

This is one scrumptious cake, ideal for Easter. Fresh orange juice and zest in the creamy frosting are the perfect partners for a spicy carrot cake. There’s even a little orange juice in the cake batter. Get the recipe

Crustless Bacon and Greens Quiche

This superfood-fueled main dish is a perfect savory complement to sweeter breakfast fare. No need to fuss with a crust (plus you’ll save on carbs). Subbing turkey bacon for pork means less fat and fewer calories without sacriﬁcing ﬂavor. Get the recipe

Cherry-Almond Orange Glazed Scones

Easter brunch is a time-honored tradition held by many people. It’s one of those occasions that calls for a departure from the ordinary. Scones fit that mold perfectly. These cherry almond scones are citrus laced with the bright sunny flavor of orange zest. They’re fresh and delicious when served slightly warm with orange marmalade, cherry preserves and a dollop of crème fraîche. Get the recipe

Chipotle Deviled Eggs

Chipotle chiles and fresh cilantro give the filling in these deviled eggs a flavorful kick—once you sample one, you may find yourself boiling another dozen eggs just so you can make them again. Get the recipe

Chocolate Honey-Nut Pie

With coffee, honey and chocolate, this pie makes a decadent dessert for Easter dinner or any of your spring gatherings. Get the recipe

Carrot Cake Sandwich Cookies

These fun sweets have all the flavors of carrot cake, in sandwich cookie form! Get the recipe

Asparagus & Snap Pea Salad

Lemon, dill and chopped egg bring a fresh twist to the season’s top veggies. Get the recipe

Maple-Peach Glazed Ham Steak

Let the glaze sit at room temperature to allow flavors to meld while the ham bakes for the first 20 minutes. Get the recipe

Lidia Bastianich’s Tomato, Pepper, Bread & Ricotta Frittata

The beauty of a frittata is that it’s a chameleon. The ingredients can change with the seasons. Just toss in whatever’s fresh at that time. It’s ideal for an Easter Sunday brunch. Get the recipe

The Easiest Hollandaise Sauce You’ll Ever Make to Take Your Eggs Benedict Game to the Next Level

What is Hollandaise Sauce? Hollandaise sauce is one of the five mother sauces in French cuisine. It is an emulsion of egg yolks, melted butter and lemon juice. It is usually seasoned with salt and a dash of cayenne pepper as well. This recipe is super easy, and great for entertaining, because you can have it waiting on the stove for you while you toast the muffins, and make those perfectly runny eggs. It’s perfect for an Easter brunch. Get the recipe

Fudge Pie

If you’re looking for a new dessert to add to your Easter menu, and you have some chocoholics at your dinner table, here is your answer! Get the recipe

Springtime Asparagus Soup

Parsnip and tarragon sweeten the soup, making it the highlight of the season. Get the recipe

A Naturally Sweetened Lemony Hazelnut & Blueberry Cake

I love cream, I love berries, and I love nuts. Here I have incorporated them all in one delicious cake. Get the recipe

Bunny Bark

This salty-sweet no-bake treat from blogger Kellie Tate of nestofposies.com can be made with white or milk chocolate. Better yet, make a batch of each! Get the recipe

Creamy Minted Sweet Pea Soup

For truly smooth texture, puree the soup, then strain it to remove any pea skins. Get the recipe

Slow Cooker Deviled Egg Potato Salad

Potato salad is a great springtime dish, especially for those serving ham on their Easter tables. For many, it is even a tradition. This version actually combines two traditional holiday sides into one. Get the recipe

Easter Hugs Pretzel Snaps are the Quickest, Cutest Recipe for Your Dessert Table

This quick and easy Easter Hugs Pretzel Snaps recipe is fun for the kids to help out with, especially when they’re bored at home or you need to keep them busy while preparing the rest of your Easter menu. There are only three ingredients for the whole recipe, so have fun and have a Happy Easter! Get the recipe

Super-Easy and Fun To Make: Easter Egg Hunt Cake!

Easter is almost here. Check out this super-easy cake recipe that starts with a cake mix. Create your own using your favorite toppings. We wanted ours to look like an Easter egg hunt. Have fun and enjoy baking and decorating with your family. Happy Easter! Look how colorful! Slice into this yummy cake! Cut a big piece for yourself and dig in! Get the recipe

Easter Candy Blondies

Use up leftover candy in this colorful treat from bloggers Kat Jeter and Melinda Caldwell of homemadeinterest.com. If using Peeps marshmallows, add them in the last ﬁve minutes of baking so they don’t burn. Get the recipe

Best Baked Pastel Donuts - For Easter!

Easter is almost here. How about some freshly baked, not-fried donuts?! These are so easy to prepare that you will want to make them all year round. Get the recipe

Orange-Scented Rack of Lamb

Asian flavors, which have an affinity for lamb, permeate the meat as it marinates. The orange juice and zest are a fresh approach. Remember to bring the rack to room temperature to ensure it cooks evenly. Get the recipe

Sparkling Honey Limeade

This pretty punch mixes citrus and sweet ﬂavors for a spring-fresh sip that’ll taste as good as it looks. Get the recipe

Maple-Orange Baked Ham

The freshness of spring demands a spectacular centerpiece, and few main courses surpass our ham, glazed with a blend of the season’s first maple syrup and orange juice. Slice the meat thinly and serve with a spring salad and baked pineapple slices. Get the recipe

This luscious lemon tart has a surprise chocolate crunch. Get the recipe

This Copycat KFC Coleslaw Recipe Brings the Colonel Straight to Your Kitchen Door

The one copycat recipe my family has enjoyed the most, hands down, is Copycat KFC Coleslaw. This would taste scrumptious next to your Easter ham. I use a bagged coleslaw mix for convenience, but if you want both the flavor and the texture of the original, you will want to chop the cabbage into finer pieces. Krista Marshall Get the recipe

Gavin Kaysen’s Midwestern Smoked Trout Deviled Eggs

James Beard Award-winning chef and executive chef of Spoon & Table in Minneapolis Gavin Kaysen adds elegance to deviled eggs with smoked trout and trout roe. Buy smoked trout at your local deli. Get the recipe

Sheila’s Apple Pie

There’s nothing like America’s favorite, and this recipe gives you the classic to keep forever. I prefer cornstarch to flour for thickening the filling, because it doesn’t cloud up the juice. Lemon juice heightens the flavor of the apples. Get the recipe

Vanilla Cupcakes

A basic vanilla treat that’s perfect for decorating during Easter. Get the recipe

Lemony New Potatoes

Try these delicious lemony new potatoes with your Easter ham. You won’t regret it. Get the recipe

Pineapple Cornbread Shortcake Trifle

Give this impressive, change-of-pace dessert a place at your Easter table and settle in for the compliments. Get the recipe

Welcome an Early Easter with Coconut Truffles!

If you haven’t been paying attention to the calendar, Easter is almost here. These are super simple, everyone from the kids to the adults will love them, and they just happen to look like bunny tails! Get the recipe

Raspberry Zinger Poke Cake

Add some razzle-dazzle to a white cake mix for a tasty treat that’s special enough for Easter. Get the recipe

Cinnamon Roll Pull-Apart Bread

Melted Peeps lend a colorful twist to this sweet brunch treat. TIP: Let each icing mixture cool about 3 min to thicken for easier drizzling. Get the recipe

Hugh Acheson’s Pimento Cheese Deviled Eggs

Restauranteur and Top Chef judge Hugh Acheson gives deviled eggs a Southern makeover with a simple pimento cheese filling. Get the recipe

Asparagus Brunch Egg Salad

Eggs and asparagus are a great combo. Late morning, the day after Easter, serve this egg salad on toasted country bread. Get the recipe

Ooey-Gooey Peeps Chocolate Chip Cookies

These cookies come out of the oven perfectly oozing from the Peep stuffed inside. What better way to celebrate Easter than with a fun and easy dessert? Get the recipe

A New Easter Classic Dessert: Heavenly HALO Olive Oil Cake with Brown Butter-Citrus Glaze

This olive oil cake recipe is a well-balanced blend of subtle, yet distinct, flavors: Honey, Almond, Lemon and Orange. I call it my Heavenly HALO Olive Oil Cake. This recipe is so simple to make that you don’t have to bring out the stand mixer; everything combines easily by hand in just a few mixing bowls. That’s heavenly for the cook! Get the recipe

Lemon Chiffon Cupcakes

No cupcake is more decadent than lemon chiffon topped with Italian buttercream. Get the recipe

Peep Trick: Make These Adorable Peeps Pops for Easter

Turn your favorite marshmallow creatures into adorable spring treats. Get the recipe

Pretzel Goat Cheesecake Bites Are the Cutest Dessert for Brunch this Spring

Pretzel Goat Cheesecake Bites are a sweet and salty treat that’s perfect for Easter brunch or any spring occasion. They can be made a day in advance and kept covered in the refrigerator until ready to serve. Get the recipe

Hearts of Palm Cakes

Hearts of Palm Cakes are a simple and crunchy cake served with delicious garlic aioli. Perfect as a vegetarian entrée for Easter dinner. Get the recipe: Hearts of Palm Cakes Get the recipe

Parmesan Garlic Lamb Chops

Parmesan Garlic Lamb Chops are an easy and tasty Easter dinner recipe made with just bread crumbs, lemon zest and pecorino romano! Get the recipe: Parmesan Garlic Lamb Chops Get the recipe

Brined Turkey

Turkey isn’t only for Thanksgiving! Make a brined turkey for Easter and everyone will be happy! Get the recipe: Brined Turkey Get the recipe

Steak Oscar

This Steak Oscar is the perfect surf and turf combination that everyone will love! A fancy meal that is perfect for Easter, easy to prepare and always garners a few jaw drops. Get the recipe: Steak Oscar Get the recipe

Maryland Crab Cakes

Maryland Crab Cakes are a labor of love that are perfect for sharing with your family and friends on Easter Sunday! Get the recipe: Maryland Crab Cakes Get the recipe

Easy Slow Cooker Sriracha Ham

A super easy, 3-ingredient holiday ham. The Sriracha gives it a spicy twist but you can leave it out if you want. Use the slow cooker this Easter so that you can free up oven space for other stuff! Get the recipe here! Get the recipe

Garlic Herb Roasted Potatoes

Garlic Herb Roasted Potatoes - the easiest and best roasted potatoes with olive oil, butter, garlic, herb and lemon. Great side dish for Easter! Get the recipe here! Get the recipe

Veal Ragu

Veal Ragù is the ultimate comfort food, giving your tummy a big hug. A great variation from the traditional ham Easter dinner! Get the recipe: Veal Ragu Get the recipe

Brined Pork Chops

Brining pork chops adds so much extra flavor! If you’re hosting an elegant dinner for Easter, Brined Pork Chops are perfect! Brining pork chops adds so much extra flavor! If you’re hosting an elegant dinner for Easter, Brined Pork Chops are perfect! Get the recipe: Brined Pork Chops Get the recipe

Easter Basket Cupcakes

Tap into your crafty side and create a DIY Easter basket cupcake wrapper for your delicious Easter cupcakes! This idea is just too cute, and the kids will love it! Get the recipe

Bechamel Baked Scallops

Scallops covered in a spicy, creamy bechamel sauce and topped with crunchy bread crumbs are a wonderful Easter dinner option! Get the recipe: Bechamel Baked Scallops Get the recipe

Carrot Cupcakes for Easter

Adorable and easy ‘carrot’ cupcakes are perfect for Easter. Carrot Cupcakes for Easter Get the recipe: Carrot Cupcakes for Easter Get the recipe

Squid Ink Pasta

Dark pasta and a white plate give Squid Ink Pasta with White Wine Cream Sauce a “black tie” effect, making it great for Easter dinner! Get the recipe: Squid Ink Pasta Get the recipe