40+ Easter Dinner Ideas + Tips
40+ Easter Dinner Ideas + Tips
Whether you love Easter ham, chicken or pork chops, this collection is a delicious list of all the most popular Easter dinner ideas to help you plan your Easter menu.
For more Easter collections, check out: Easter Brunch Ideas, Easter Appetizers, Easter Side Dishes, Easter Desserts
Most Popular Easter Dinner Recipes
At an Easter party, everyone has a different idea of ââwhat they want for dinner. Turkey is popular at Thanksgiving and so is ham at Easter, but that doesn’t mean you have to eat ham.
Your family can enjoy a variety of options for the Easter break!
Today, we’re rounding up all the most popular Easter dinner recipes. From ham to pork chops to chicken to roasts – all these easy recipes will add plenty of flavor to your dinner menu.
Dinner Planning Tips
Prep and Cook:
- Create your menu beforehand. This is handy if a guest asks if they can help bring a dish. You already know what you need and where they can help.
- Go to the grocery store early. Not only will you skip a large group of people, but you won’t let them run out of items they need.
- Clear out the refrigerator to make room for ingredients and dishes that need to stay cool.
- What can be done ahead of time?
- What items need to be cooked/heated and in what order?
- Use the oven, stove and saucepan.
- Decide how to stay warm. Crock pots, fondue pots, and thermal coolers are all useful tools.
Presentation:
- Will you serve plated or buffet style dinners?
- Will you have tables and chairs for everyone, or will you provide chairs, sofas and other alternative seating? One tip I use when choosing a seat is: if someone needs a knife to cut food, then I provide a table and chairs. (No one likes to put a plate on their lap to try chopping)
- Will there be a separate children’s area? We often set up tables and chairs on the lawn for adults and picnic blankets for the kids.
- Use similarly themed dishes. Pastel colors and floral patterns are especially fun at Easter.
Tips for Young Guests
If you eat very little at Easter dinner, keep these tips in mind.
- Provide a space for baby care, such as a place where guests can change diapers.
- Depending on the time of dinner, consider having a nap space. When a child is grumpy, it’s worth the extra effort!
- Indoor and outdoor games for children. Such as these cute Easter printable games or outdoor egg hunts.
Also consider these easter egg hunters…
- Make a list for the kids to find certain types of eggs such as 1 bunny egg, 3 purple eggs, 2 glitter eggs, etcâŠ
- Get the big kids excited again: Drop Golden Tickets into a few select eggs for special prizes, and money is also great for getting big kids involved.
- Place coupons like skip chores, pick a home movie, pick an ice cream inside egg date.
- Glow in the dark egg hunt.
Easter Dinner Menu Ideas
You want to make sure everyone has enough food, so here are some tips. đ
Easter Appetizers: Plan to have 4 to 6 appetizers for each guest, just enough to satisfy their appetite as they mix, but not enough to fill their stomachs. In addition, a variety of hot and cold, salty and sweet, light and strong are available. Be sure to check out our Easter appetizer series.
easter side: Plan to serve 6 or less guests with 3-4 different sides. Add a side dish for every 5 additional guests. Once you’ve chosen a traditional recipe for starches, vegetables, and salads, add something new that you think your guests will love. Be sure to check out our collection of Easter side dishes.
main course: If you serve an entree, plan to serve 6 ounces per person. If you have more than one entree plan, total 8 ounces per person.
dessert: Plan to offer at least 2 dessert choices per 10 guests. I always have at least one chocolate dessert and one fruit dessert. After that, I just had some fun. The Easter-themed desserts are especially cute. Be sure to check out our Easter dessert collection.
Easter main course
Easter Main Dish Recipes
We’ve broken it down for you, hope you enjoy this list of delicious Easter dinner ideas. Here are some of the most popular recipes:
Main Dish Brown Sugar Ham Recipe
This crock pot ham is made entirely in the slow cooker for quick prep time and minimal effort. With a delicious sweet brown sugar glaze, this is our favorite way to make ham for the holidays!
Total time: 3 hours 10 minutes
Check out this recipe for Main Dish Crock Pot Ribs Recipe
Juicy BBQ Crock Pot Ribs are the best and easiest dinner idea! Perfect for small families, large families or cooking for a crowd!
Total time: 4 hours 5 minutes
Check out this recipe for Entree Easy Steak Marinade Recipe
This is our favorite steak marinade! It only takes four ingredients and makes our steak taste so good! Everyone always asks for this easy steak marinade recipe because it’s just so good! !
Total time: 5 minutes
Check out this recipe for Main Dish Tonkatsu Recipe
These delicious Lemon Sauce Tonkatsu are crispy on the outside and savory and tender on the inside! Everyone loves these delicious and easy pan-fried pork loins.
Total time: 25 minutes
Check out this recipe for Main Dish Honey Ham Recipe
Just place the spiral cut ham in the crock pot, cover with the 5-ingredient glaze, and in 4 hours, you’ll have a tender and juicy honey-glazed ham!
Total time: 4 hours 10 minutes
Check out this recipe for Main Course Parmesan Crusted Pork Chops Recipe
These Parmesan pork chops are delicious and easy to make. With less than 10 minutes of prep, you can make the most delicious grilled pork chops everyone will love.
Total time: 40 minutes
Check out this recipe for Main Dish Crock Pot Pork Roast Recipe
Prepare to be pleasantly surprised by this ultra-tender, off-the-bone crock roast pork. Made with just a handful of ingredients, including free gravy.
Total time: 8 hours 5 minutes
Check out this recipe for Main Dish Pot Roast Recipe
This crock pot roast recipe is one of our favorite Sunday dinners. It only takes 3 minutes of prep time and the slow cooker does the rest! The Chuck Roast ended up being so tender and full of flavors of brown gravy, Italian and ranch dressing!
Total time: 7 hours 5 minutes
Check out this recipe for Main Dish Pulled Pork Recipe
This delicious Easy Pulled Pork recipe is made in the slow cooker and ready in minutes. Use pork in any recipe, including pulled pork sandwiches, and you’ll love how easy and delicious it is.
Total time: 8 hours 5 minutes
Check out this recipe for Main Dish Crock Pot Brisket Recipe
Juicy and delicious meat that’s easy to make in the slow cooker! This crock pot brisket is so tender it just crumbles.
Total time: 8 hours 5 minutes
Check out this recipe for Main Dish Instant Ham Recipe
Instant Pot Ham is the easiest main dish! The Instant Pot is a great way to free up oven space when cooking an Easter meal, and it heats up a ham in record time.
Total time: 20 minutes
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Easter Chicken Recipe
Easter Chicken Recipe
Chicken is one of the most popular meats for the holidays and tends to be the first or second choice for most people’s holiday meals.
With that in mind, we wanted to share our most popular recipes. Some include pasta, some are fried, some are baked…if you want chicken for your Easter dinner, there are plenty to choose from.
Best Grilled Chicken Recipes for Entrees
Easy and delicious grilled chicken that tastes like you spent the day making it! This is the perfect dinner recipe.
Total time: 1 hour 20 minutes
Check out this recipe for Entree Swiss Chicken Roast Recipe
Delicious Creamy Swiss Grilled Chicken – An easy and delicious dinner recipe that includes Swiss and Parmesan cheese.
Total time: 1 hour 7 minutes
Check out this recipe for Main Dish Fried Chicken Breast Recipe
Crispy breaded chicken with arugula, shaved parmesan and a delicious lemon balsamic vinaigrette!
Total time: 15 minutes
Check out this recipe for Entree Chicken Cordon Bleu recipe
EASY Chicken Cordon Bleu Recipe – Delicious breaded chicken stuffed with ham and cheese. Serve with pasta, rice or vegetables for a delicious dinner.
Total time: 40 minutes
Check out this recipe for Main Dish Chicken Napkins
Easy Chicken Divan is filled with chunks of tender chicken and broccoli, and coated in a creamy sauce. This is perfect for freezing later!
Total time: 40 minutes
Check out this recipe for Entree Chicken Bruschetta
Grilled Chicken Bruschetta marinated in Italian dressing and topped with cheese. Simple and delicious! !
Total time: 4 hours 45 minutes
Check out this recipe for Main Dish Chicken Pot Pies
This chicken pie is the definition of comfort food! It’s warm, full of flavor, full of vegetables, and has the best flaky crust.
Total time: 1 hour 25 minutes
Check out this recipe for Entree Chicken Tetrazzini Recipe
Simple and Delicious Cheesy Chicken Tetrahedron – Chicken and pasta served in a creamy sauce for a rich flavor. This is a family favorite dinner!
Entree Lemon Pepper Chicken Recipe
Delicious and tender Lemon Pepper Chicken is easy and requires just a few ingredients. Serve alone or with rice, this butter chicken dish is perfect for an easy, quick dinner any night of the week.
Total time: 15 minutes
Check out this recipe for Entree Ranch Chicken Recipe
Chicken breast with potatoes and carrots, tossed with ranch seasoning and baked to perfection. This delicious dish is so easy, quick, and delicious that you cook meat and side dishes in one sitting!
Total time: 45 minutes
Check out this recipe for Main Dish Chicken Ritz Recipe
Crispy Cheddar Chicken is coated with sour cream, cheddar cheese and Ritz cracker crumbs and baked to crisp perfection. Top it with a creamy sauce and it’s to die for!
Total time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Check out this recipe for Entree Lemon Chicken with Vegetables Recipe
Roasted Lemon Chicken with veggies including green beans and red potatoes. One of the easiest and most delicious dinner recipes!
Total time: 1 hour 8 minutes
Check out this recipe for Entree Chicken Piccata recipe
Chicken Piccata is delicious and super easy to make! This delicious dish requires very few ingredients and is cooked in a lemon butter sauce topped with capers.
Total time: 30 minutes
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Easter Pork Recipe
Easter Pork Recipe
Pork is the most popular meat for Easter.
Behind the ham, there’s pork chops, also an Easter favorite. Here are some of the most popular pork recipes on the site that are perfect for your Easter menu.
Main Dish Brown Sugar Ham Recipe
This crock pot ham is made entirely in the slow cooker for quick prep time and minimal effort. With a delicious sweet brown sugar glaze, this is our favorite way to make ham for the holidays!
Total time: 3 hours 10 minutes
Check out this recipe for Main Course Parmesan Crusted Pork Chops Recipe
These Parmesan pork chops are delicious and easy to make. With less than 10 minutes of prep, you can make the most delicious grilled pork chops everyone will love.
Total time: 40 minutes
Check out this recipe for Main Dish Smothered Pork Chops Recipe
This Creamy Lemony Thyme Smoked Pork Chops recipe always gets rave reviews. It’s delicious and ready in 35 minutes or less.
Total time: 35 minutes
Check out this recipe for Main Dish Tonkatsu Recipe
These delicious Lemon Sauce Tonkatsu are crispy on the outside and savory and tender on the inside! Everyone loves these pan-fried pork loins, they…