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16 Mouth-Watering Easter Recipes from Brunch to Dessert
Elevate your Easter eats with this mix of traditional and modern recipes. From egg-shaped treats to traditional Easter dinners, Gopuff has ideas for it all
March 31, 2021
The Easter Bunny is on his way, eggs are being dyed, kids are putting the final touches on their Easter crafts and plans for Easter meals and family gatherings are being made. Planning holiday meals can be stressful though. Whether planning a virtual gathering or safely celebrating with those close to you, there’s a lot of prep to be done.
Luckily, you have us on your side—and we’ve put together some great Easter recipes to show off all those quarantine cooking skills you picked up over the last year. From Easter bread and themed appetizers to the most mouth-watering Easter ham you’ll ever have, check out these 16 Easter recipes that will wow even the pickiest of eaters.
Easter Breakfast and Brunch Recipes
Planning an Easter brunch is a great way to welcome the spring season. So after those easter egg hunts, grab a seat and try not to fight over the last bite of these easy brunch bites.
Ham and Cheese English Muffin Casserole
Source: Home Made Interest
While your guests will think you spent hours perfecting this casserole, you’ll know that it was actually very simple to prepare and make. That leaves more time for Easter Sunday activities and less hassle in the kitchen!
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Heavy cream
Italian Easter Pie
Source: No Plate Like Home
Another really great and easy Easter recipe, this Italian Easter Pie is similar to a quiche. It features tons of Italian meats and cheeses that will add some savory flavors to your Easter Brunch spread.
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Pie crust
Prosciutto
Hard Italian sausage
Easter Egg Fruit Pizza
Source: Persnickety Plates
This festive fruit pizza is a great treat to snack on this Easter morning. With a sugar cookie base, cream cheese and fresh berries, it’s a ’za that can be customized to highlight your favorite spring fruits!
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Strawberries
Blueberries
Raspberries
Blackberries
Cream cheese
Easter Appetizers
While the kids are doing Easter crafts, set up some of these Easter appetizers to hold guests over until the main course—or consider having just small bites like these available to munch on between mouthfuls of Easter ham.
Easter Bunny Snack Board
Source: The Baker Mama
The Easter Bunny has a long history of being the symbol of Easter. Honor everyone’s favorite gift-bearing bunny with this festive board. Feel free to spice up the board to feature your favorite vegetables and snacks!
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Broccoli
Cauliflower
Radishes
Asparagus
Carrots
Celery
Peppers
Deviled Eggs
Source: Savory Experiments
Take the traditional deviled eggs recipe and make it festive by laying out this treat to look like baby chicks. These deviled eggs are a great way to put any dyed eggs you’ve made to good use.
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Sweet Italian Easter Bread
Source: Wine a Little Cook a Lot
Easter bread is a tradition for many households each spring. Put those hard-earned bread baking skills to the test by making and featuring this Easter bread recipe in your meal spread. It’s perfect to pick on throughout your Easter holiday.
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Easter Dinner Recipes
Trying to please everyone for Easter can be difficult. Thankfully, these Easter meals are crowd-pleasers that will have your family and friends grabbing for more.
Honey and Rye Easter Ham
Source: Bon Appetit Magazine
Easter hams are often the main attraction of Easter dinners. This recipe is unique and features a delicious glaze made from honey and whiskey.
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Molasses
Red Pepper
Ham
Grilled Leg of Lamb
Source: Bon Appetit Magazine
The mint yogurt that pairs with this juicy leg of lamb highlights all of the flavors in this great Easter recipe. The freshness of the mint blends well with the creaminess of the yogurt and the lamb’s savory herbs—a sensory experience worth celebrating this holiday.
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Mint
Anchovy
Parsley
Capers
Lamb
Rosemary
Vegan Pot Pie
Source: My Vegan Minimalist
If you’re looking for an easy vegan recipe to include on your Easter menu, this vegan pot pie is perfect! It’s simple to make and will have even your family’s most diehard meat-eaters trying to steal a piece of the pie.
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Puff pastry
Garlic
Thyme
Vegetable stock
Celery
Tofu
Easter Side Dishes
Once you’ve finalized your Easter dinner ideas, you have to make sure you have the perfect side dishes to pair the main courses with. From fresh veggies to creamy potatoes, these easy sides will highlight all the best flavors of your Easter spread.
Herb Roasted Carrots
Source: Averie Cooks
These herb-roasted carrots are a colorful and tasty addition to your meal. You can even swap out the herbs in the recipe to complement the herbs you’d used in some of your main courses.
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Green Bean Casserole
Source: Bubba Pie
With crunchy onions and creamy Campbell’s cream of mushroom soup, this timeless green bean casserole is an easy side dish to add to your menu—or perfect for when you’re assigned to bring a side to your family’s Easter get-together.
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Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes
Source: High Heels and Grills
Cheesy scalloped potatoes are great for leftovers, but chances are no one’s leaving any of this delicious dish over.
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Roasted Brussels Sprouts
Source: I am Baker
If you’re looking for the perfect Easter side dish to pair with your Easter ham or even lamb, look no further than these amazing balsamic roasted Brussels sprouts.
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Brussels sprouts
Garlic
Easter Desserts and Sweets
Whether you are looking for more ways to use up some of that Easter candy or want to try spicing up some of your holiday favorites, these Easter dessert recipes are sure to have everyone leaving room for dessert.
Easter Dessert Kabobs
Source: Inspired by Charm
Showcase some of your favorite Easter candies and new treats by arranging them in these colorful kabobs. Featuring Peeps, Rice Krispie Treats, peanut butter eggs and any other cookies and cupcakes you want to add, these kabobs will have kids and adults alike smiling.
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Italian Ricotta Cookies
Source: Bread, Booze, Bacon
If you’re looking for a unique Easter cookie recipe, these ricotta cookies are perfect for you. These fluffy treats are sweet and have an amazing, unique texture thanks to the ricotta cheese.
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Ricotta cheese
Sprinkles
Vegan Carrot Cake
Source: Chocolate Covered Katie
Packed with a full cup of carrots, this vegan carrot cake is extremely moist and soft. It’s a simple, vegan-friendly dessert and the perfect way to end your Easter celebrations—or start them. We won’t tell!
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Carrots
Applesauce or crushed pineapple
Shredded coconut, walnuts or pecans
Vegan cream cheese
Easter Recipes Made Easy
Let Gopuff take the hassle out of your Easter meal planning. From helping come up with the perfect Easter meal ideas to getting last-minute ingredients directly to your door, Gopuff is here to spring into Easter Sunday action for you!
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