Full Collection of Easter Recipes

Welcome to our complete collection of Easter recipes! Whether you're planning ahead or whipping up something last minute, we've got you covered with easy, delicious dishes. From perfectly glazed ham to irresistible sides and fresh springtime desserts, these recipes will make your Easter meal one to remember.

At Borrowed Bites, we've been perfecting holiday dishes for over 20 years, so you can count on us for foolproof recipes and stress-free tips. We're here to help make your Easter celebration as easy, delicious, and special as possible.

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You can never have too many delicious options for your Easter spread! A mix of tried-and-true classics and a few new dishes keeps things fresh and exciting for the holiday.

Over the years, we've tested countless recipes-some have stuck around, while others didn't make the cut. But the truly exceptional ones? Those are the recipes we keep coming back to, year after year.

We hope this collection sparks some inspiration and helps you find new favorites that become part of your Easter tradition!

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Make-ahead Easter recipes

We LOVE recipes that can be prepped in advance to make celebration day a little less stressful. We have marked all of the recipes below that can be either partially or fully prepared early with a gold star like this: ⭐️

Easter brunch recipes

Since brunch is the best of both worlds-breakfast and lunch-I'm keeping this list focused on the breakfast favorites. Check out the rest of the Easter menu ideas below for even more options.

⭐️ Lemon Scones
⭐️ Lemon Curd Coffee Cake (Long time favorite!)
Oven Baked Bacon
⭐️ Easy Green Chili and Bacon Egg Bake
⭐️ Banana Bread
⭐️ Lemon Loaf Cake
⭐️ Orange Loaf Cake
⭐️ Skillet Fried Potatoes
Easy Breakfast Biscuit Bake

OMG!!!! This is the best lemon coffee cake I've ever had! Everything went together really well. The flavor of the lemon just gets better the longer it sits. Thank you for sharing your recipe. It is a winner!!!

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ - Debbie

Easter appetizers

A few little bites before the big meal can keep everyone happy while the finishing touches are put on the main course.

Candied Bacon Jalapeno Deviled Eggs
3-Ingredient Cheese Ball
Fresh Tzatziki Sauce (Serve with fresh veggies! Many more ideas on What to Eat with Tzatziki)

Main dish recipes for Easter

Ham is usually the star of the show at Easter dinner, but we've also included turkey and a few great options for smaller gatherings. No matter your crowd, there's something delicious here for everyone!

How to Cook Ham in a Roaster Oven (the best way to save oven space!)
⭐️ The Best Pineapple Glaze for Ham Recipe
⭐️ 3-Ingredient Ham Glaze
How to Cook Turkey Breast in a Roaster Oven
⭐️ Smoked Turkey Breast Brine Recipe
Honey Butter Pork Tenderloin Recipe (Great for a small gathering.)
Creamy Boursin Pork Tenderloin
Smoked Pulled Ham

Potato recipes for Easter

I won't lie, potatoes have my heart! Lucky for us, we've got plenty of amazing recipes to choose from. And the best part? A lot of them can be made ahead, so you can stress less and enjoy more on the big day.

Red Skinned Mashed Potatoes
⭐️ Duchess Potatoes Casserole Recipe
⭐️ Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes Recipe (we get rave reviews on this one)
⭐️ Loaded Baked Potato Casserole
⭐️ Sour Cream Potato Bake (Long time family favorite!)
⭐️ Duchess Potatoes Recipe
Crispy Hasselback Potatoes (w/ Yukon Gold Potatoes)
⭐️ Crispy Roasted Parmesan Potatoes
Crispy Smashed Potatoes

A collage of potato, salad, and cheesecake recipes.

Easter side dishes

Who says sides can't steal the show? Around here, we pile on more sides than mains!

Skillet Roasted Corn
Fresh Green Beans with Bacon
Green Beans Almondine
⭐️ Autumn Chopped Salad (Use fresh berries in place of the pear!)
20-Minute Stovetop Macaroni and Cheese
⭐️ Make-Ahead Baked Mac and Cheese (best ever!)
Parmesan Garlic Roasted Carrots

Rolls and biscuits

Warm, freshly baked breads just might steal the show! Don't forget some flavored butters for an extra special treat!

Easiest Rhodes Rolls (Dressed-up frozen rolls!)
Pull Apart Bread (using frozen dough)
⭐️ 5 Ingredient Cream Biscuits
Moist Skillet Cornbread
Cornmeal Drop Biscuits

Drinks

An event isn't complete without drinks! And nothing says springtime holiday quite like vibrant citrus-y lemonade.

Lemonade Recipe
⭐️ Lemonade Concentrate Recipe (super popular!)
Strawberry Lemonade Recipe
Raspberry Lemonade Recipe
Blackberry Lemonade Recipe
⭐️ Cherry Lemonade Recipe (my favorite kind!)
Cranberry Lemonade Recipe
Frosted Lemonade (2-ingredient treat)

Springtime Easter desserts

Whenever I'm hosting a big celebration, I like to kick things off with dessert first! And the best part? Everything in this section can be ⭐️ made-ahead ⭐️, so you're all set!

Cheesecakes

Other desserts

Assorted potatoes, bread rolls, and desserts in a collage.

Pro tips for an easy (er) Easter meal

Whenever cooking a large celebration meal, it is rarely easy. However these tips can help take some of the stress off and help so that it is more enjoyable and less chaotic or hectic.

When planning your menu, pick a few dishes that can be prepped ahead of time. It'll make the day-of cooking way less stressful and help you get everything on the table without the chaos.
Mix up your cooking methods so your oven doesn't get overloaded. A roaster oven, slow cooker, electric skillet, or even a stovetop pot can be lifesavers when you've got a full menu to juggle.
Go all out on a showstopper recipe or two-holidays are the perfect excuse! But balance it out with some easy wins. For example, I'll happily spend time making a from-scratch cheesecake, but you better believe I'm also popping some frozen Rhodes dinner rolls in the oven.