I’ve got you covered with the BEST Easter recipes! Pick your favorites, mix and match, or go all out and make a full spread. You really can’t go wrong.
This collection of Easter recipes has everything you need to create a beautiful springtime menu, from timeless classics to fresh new favorites your guests will love. Whether you’re hosting a cozy brunch or a full holiday gathering, this roundup includes everything from light appetizers and vibrant seasonal sides to stunning main dishes and irresistible desserts. I’m sharing everything from fluffy cinnamon rolls to roasted vegetables, glazed ham, lemony cakes, and desserts bursting with berries and pastel charm!
The Best Easter Recipes for Your Holiday Table
Easter is a time to gather, celebrate, and enjoy the fresh flavors of spring. It’s one of my favorite holidays! I love the bright, seasonal ingredients, the cheerful table settings, the mix of sweet and savory dishes, and of course… the desserts. Whether you’re keeping things traditional or adding a few fun, modern twists, this list brings together my favorite tried-and-true recipes that always impress. Think of it as your go-to guide for creating a menu that feels fresh, festive, and effortlessly memorable.
Holiday Recipes for Easter
Easter Brunch Ideas
If you’re an Easter brunch person, you’re in the right place. I’ve created a whole section of Easter brunch recipes just for you. Whether you’re planning a full Easter brunch menu or looking for a few standout dishes, you’ll find plenty of sweet and savory Easter brunch ideas to mix and match. From crowd-pleasing classics to fresh, seasonal favorites, these easy Easter brunch recipes will help you create a spread that feels festive, flavorful, and perfect for celebrating.
The BEST Cinnamon Roll Recipe with Cream Cheese Frosting
Learn how to make the best cinnamon roll recipe with homemade cream cheese frosting, and you’ll never go back to store-bought again!
Homemade Biscuits and Gravy with Buttermilk Biscuits
This Homemade Biscuits and Gravy Recipe elevates a classic comfort food with flaky, buttery biscuits topped with savory, spicy sausage gravy that’s irresistibly delicious.
Homemade Home Fries with Garlic Aioli
Crispy and golden, this homemade home fries recipe is the perfect breakfast side dish, paired with savory, tangy garlic aioli for dipping!
Funeral Potatoes (Cheesy Potato Casserole)
Funeral Potatoes, or Cheesy Potato Casserole, is a creamy, cheesy comfort food made with layers of shredded potatoes, savory sauce, and gooey melted cheese.
Easy Cheese Danish Recipe
These delicious cheese danishes are incredibly easy to make, using store-bought puff pastry for a quick and stress-free process. The flaky layers paired with a rich, creamy cheese filling create a delightful treat that’s hard to resist.
Easy Buttermilk Biscuits Recipe
Flaky, buttery, and impossibly soft, these biscuits are the perfect starter for any Easter meal and great for pairing with honey butter or jam.
Easy Blueberry Biscuits Recipe
These delicious blueberry biscuits have a tender, flaky texture that perfectly complements the burst of juicy blueberries in every bite. Topped with a lemon-vanilla drizzle, each biscuit is a delightful blend of buttery richness and vibrant fruitiness, offering a comforting indulgence that elevates any morning.
Bacon Cheddar Biscuits with Scallions
Elevate classic biscuits with the soft, fluffy texture and smoky, cheesy, savory flavors of this bacon cheddar biscuits recipe with scallions!
Buttermilk Sausage Biscuits with Cheddar Cheese
Flaky sausage biscuits are made with sharp cheddar and a mild kick of spice for a comforting option for breakfast, brunch, or dinner!
Fluffy Chocolate Chip Pancakes with Buttermilk
Discover your new favorite breakfast with this easy chocolate chip pancake recipe! Made with buttermilk, they’re fluffy on the inside with perfectly crisp edges.
Delicious Buttermilk Pancakes
These fluffy buttermilk pancakes are a breakfast classic, featuring a light, airy texture with a subtly tangy and deliciously sweet flavor. Golden brown and deliciously soft, they’re perfect for stacking high and drizzling with your favorite syrup or toppings.
The Best Blueberry Pancakes Recipe
Give your favorite breakfast an upgrade with this sweet, fluffy blueberry pancakes recipe
Easy Bacon Quiche Recipe with Scallions & Gruyere
This bacon quiche with scallions and Gruyère offers a perfect blend of smoky, creamy, and savory flavors in a flaky crust.
Sausage Quiche Made With Homemade Turkey Sausage
Indulge in the savory delight of sausage quiche made with homemade turkey sausage, where juicy, savory turkey sausage meets creamy eggs and melty cheese, all nestled in a golden, flaky crust—perfect for a hearty brunch or a satisfying dinner any day of the week!
Easy Cinnamon Roll Casserole w/ Cream Cheese Frosting
Elevate your favorite breakfast treat with this easy cinnamon roll casserole made with frozen cinnamon roll dough and cream cheese frosting!
Ultimate Banana Bread Recipe
Not your average banana bread, this loaf is made with a cinnamon-sugar swirl and sliced bananas on top. Picture perfect, it’s a timeless treat everyone will always eat.
Easy Banana Pancake Recipe
Pancakes for dessert? Why not! Fluffy and sweet, kids love them, especially when they get to add their own toppings. Of course, they also make for a great breakfast before the big feast.
Easy Sausage Breakfast Casserole Recipe
This Easy Sausage Breakfast Casserole Recipe is a comforting dish featuring savory sausage, tender vegetables, cheese, and hearty potatoes. Delicious, simple, and incredibly flavorful, this casserole is your next go-to breakfast recipe!
Easter Appetizers, Sides, and Mains
If you’re planning your Easter menu, you’re in the right place. I’ve created a whole section of Easter appetizers, sides, and main dishes just for you. Whether you’re building a full Easter dinner menu or just need a few standout recipes, you’ll find plenty of options to mix and match. From delicious starters to flavorful mains and sides, these easy Easter recipes will help you create a spread that feels festive, balanced, and perfect for celebrating.
Rotel Dip with Cream Cheese
This Rotel Dip is the perfect blend of cheesy, spicy, and creamy that’ll have everyone asking for the recipe!
Hot Cheesy Collard Green Dip
This cheesy collard green dip is a crowd-pleasing appetizer made with tender collards, artichokes, and Calabrian peppers, perfect for holidays and parties
Creamy Baked Marry Me Chicken Dip
This Marry Me Chicken Dip is creamy, cheesy, and loaded with chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, and artichokes for an easy, crowd-pleasing appetizer!
Baked Ham with Brown Sugar Glaze
This Baked Ham with Brown Sugar Glaze is incredibly flavorful, with a sweet and tangy glaze that creates a moist, caramelized crust. Perfect for holidays, it’s easy to make and feeds a crowd.
Roasted Miso Glazed Carrots
These miso glazed carrots are roasted until caramelized and tossed in a sweet, savory miso glaze with ginger and sesame for an easy side dish!
Braised Short Ribs
Fall-apart tender braised short ribs are simmered in red wine and herbs, creating a rich, savory gravy perfect over mashed potatoes.
The Best Baked Mac and Cheese Recipe
A personal favorite, no Easter is complete without this rich, creamy, ultra-cheesy mac and cheese.
Southern Collard Greens with Smoked Turkey
The ultimate comfort food, these southern collard greens are smoky, tender, and flavorful with smoked turkey, aromatics, and spices!
Oven Baked Ribs with Blueberry BBQ Sauce
Coated in a sweet and tangy homemade blueberry BBQ sauce, these oven baked ribs are tender, juicy, and easy to make for a family-friendly dinner!
Cauliflower Au Gratin with Gruyère and Bacon
Add veggies to your table without sacrificing any flavor with this cheesy cauliflower recipe.
Cheddar Cornbread with Chives and Brown Butter
Elevate your average cornbread with brown butter, fresh chives, and sharp cheddar.
Crispy Buttermilk Fried Chicken
This buttermilk fried chicken is golden and crisp on the outside, tender and juicy in the center, and offers bold flavor in every bite!
How to Make Dirty Rice
Savory, seasoned, and full of aromatics, this dish is hearty enough to be a main but shines as a side.
The Best Candied Yams Recipe
Sweet, buttery, and caramelized with warm spices, these yams are a holiday essential everyone loves.
Roasted Brussel Sprouts with Bacon and Dates
Crispy on the outside with sweet and savory flavors, these sprouts turn even the biggest veggie haters into huge fans.
Roasted Green Beans with Mushrooms and Crispy Onions
Ditch the soggy green bean casserole, and make these tender green beans instead. Topped with crispy onions and Parmesan, they’re savory, smoky, garlicky, and so delicious.
Coriander and Turmeric Chicken
This turmeric chicken recipe features crispy skin, juicy meat, and bold coriander-spice flavor. A restaurant-inspired main dish perfect for gatherings!
Southern Black Eyed Peas Recipe
Slow-simmered, hearty, and full of rich flavor, this side is perfect for rounding out a Southern-style feast.
Southern Fried Cabbage with Bacon
Comforting, buttery cabbage cooked with smoky bacon for a simple but addictive side dish.
Asparagus Puff Pastry with Prosciutto and Gruyere
This recipe looks impressive but is secretly super easy to make. It’s guaranteed to impress everyone around the table.
The Best Southern Cornbread Recipe
With crisp edges, a moist center, and lightly sweetened, this is one side that never lasts long.
Southern Butter Beans with Smoked Turkey
Soul warming and SO tasty, these savory, smoky beans are a must-have on every table.
Easter Dessert Ideas
When it comes to wrapping up your holiday feast, Easter desserts are where the magic really happens. From timeless favorites like carrot cake and fruit-based cheesecakes to more creative Easter dessert ideas, there’s no shortage of sweet inspiration. Whether your guests love classic treats or enjoy trying something new, these bright, spring-flavored desserts are the perfect way to end your Easter celebration.
Pineapple Coconut Cake with Coconut Buttercream
This pineapple coconut cake recipe features fluffy cake layers, gooey pineapple filling, and creamy coconut buttercream finished with toasted coconut!
The Best Passionfruit Cheesecake Recipe
This Passionfruit Cheesecake is a perfect blend of creamy, velvety richness and tangy, bright passionfruit. This refreshing dessert promises an unforgettable tropical escape in every bite.
The Best Carrot Cake Recipe with Cream Cheese Frosting
Rich, moist, and perfectly spiced, this two-layer carrot cake is finished with tangy cream cheese frosting that complements every bite.
The Best Strawberry Cheesecake Recipe
This homemade strawberry cheesecake recipe is your key to happiness with its creamy cheesecake filling nestled on a buttery graham cracker crust, topped with luscious strawberry jam and fresh slices of ripe strawberries. Each bite promises a perfect balance of flavors and textures perfect for any occasion.
Frosted Sugar Cookie Bars with Strawberry Buttercream Frosting
These Frosted Sugar Cookie Bars with Strawberry Buttercream Frosting are chewy, mouthwatering, and absolutely addicting. I bet you just can’t eat one.
Lemon Pound Cake Recipe with Lemon Icing
This irresistible lemon pound cake with lemon icing is bursting with zesty lemon flavor and has a tender, moist crumb that melts in your mouth. This classic dessert, with its bright citrus notes and perfectly balanced sweetness, is the perfect treat for any occasion. Easy to make and even easier to love, one bite of this cake will have you hooked!
Lemon Sugar Cookies with Lemon Sugar Topping
Give your favorite dessert a springtime twist with the sweet, citrusy flavor of these soft and chewy lemon sugar cookies with a lemon sugar topping!
Blueberry Cookies
These blueberry cookies are soft, chewy, and packed with juicy blueberries. With a golden-brown exterior and a tender center, they offer the perfect balance of tart and sweet in every bite.
Key Lime Cookies with a Sugar Topping
Enjoy two of your favorite desserts in one showstopping recipe with these easy key lime cookies, complete with a lime and sugar coating!
Easy No Bake Key Lime Pie
This Easy No Bake Key Lime Pie layers graham cracker crust, creamy key lime filling, and whipped cream for a hassle-free, delicious dessert.
Lemon Ice Box Pie with Honey Graham Cracker Crust
This Lemon Ice Box Pie has a buttery crust, tangy lemon filling, and a whipped cream topping—creamy, tart, sweet, and easy to make!
Lemon Blueberry Cheesecake Recipe
This creamy and luscious Lemon Blueberry Cheesecake is a showstopper and delivers on those tart lemon and fruity blueberry flavors!
Key Lime Cheesecake
This key lime cheesecake recipe offers all the sweet, tangy flavor of a key lime pie with the creamy consistency of a homemade cheesecake!
Easy Banana Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
This might not be a traditional dessert, but it definitely belongs on your table! Sweet and slightly nutty, moist, fluffy cake batter is layered with sweet cream cheese frosting, creating the perfect balance of tastes and textures.
Banana Chocolate Chip Cookies
These chewy, moist, and absolutely delicious banana chocolate chip cookies will be your go-to favorite cookie recipe, especially for Easter!
Strawberry Rice Krispie Treats
These homemade Strawberry Rice Krispie Treats are perfectly crispy, chewy, and bursting with delicious strawberry flavor!
Banana Bars with Chocolate Chips
Soft, gooey, and packed with chocolate chips, these banana bars are made even better with brown butter for added depth and richness and a touch of cinnamon.
Moist Coconut Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
This moist coconut cake is complete with velvety buttercream frosting and toasted coconut.
Strawberry Shortcake Recipe with Buttermilk Biscuits
Make the best strawberry shortcake recipe using sweet buttermilk biscuits, macerated strawberries, and vanilla-infused homemade whipped cream!
The Best Mango Cheesecake Recipe
This mango cheesecake is a luscious dessert that combines the creamy richness of cheesecake with the vibrant, refreshing flavor of ripe mangoes. Each bite offers a perfect harmony of sweet and tangy notes, creating an unforgettable taste experience. Easy to prepare and stunning to serve, this cheesecake is sure to impress and satisfy your cravings for something unique and delicious!
Homemade Salted Caramel Cheesecake
With a creamy filling and a glossy layer of salted caramel, this cheesecake is pure indulgence. Your friends and family will be begging for the recipe.
Red Velvet Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
Moist, smooth, and topped with luscious cream cheese frosting, this red velvet cake is celebratory without being too heavy and is a fun way to add a pop of color to your table.
White Cake Recipe with Vanilla Buttercream
A timeless dessert, this easy cake is elegant in appearance with a sweet flavor and a soft, fluffy consistency. The tangy buttercream is the perfect finishing touch.
Biscoff Cheesecake Bars with Biscoff Whipped Cream
These bars blend buttery Biscoff cookies with creamy cheesecake for a dessert that’s sweet, spiced, and completely irresistible. The cookie butter flavor shines through every layer.
Moist Chocolate Cake Recipe
Hosting chocolate lovers? You need this cake on your table! The cake is intensely chocolatey, and the creamy frosting is enhanced with espresso, making it bold without being overpowering.
Sour Cream Pound Cake
A simple dessert, this soft, tangy pound cake is the perfect base for a variety of toppings. Guests love getting to make it their own!
Strawberry Crisp Cheesecake
This Strawberry Crisp Cheesecake is the ultimate fusion of creamy, velvety cheesecake and sweet and tangy strawberry crisp. This delightful smashup promises a symphony of flavors and textures in every bite, while also serving as a beautiful centerpiece to any gathering!
I hope you found this collection of Easter recipes helpful! From classic favorites to fun twists, all the recipes are simple, flavorful, and always a hit with family and friends. If you do give any of these recipes a try, I want to know!Leave a comment with a star rating below. You can also snap a photo & tag @butterloveandsalt on INSTAGRAM. Your reviews help support Butter, Love & Salt and make it possible for me to continue to create delicious recipes.
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