80+ Easter Side Dishes - 1

By Becky Hardin

Published Apr 4, 2022

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I’ve gathered all of these easy Easter side dishes because they’re perfect for rounding out your holiday feast this Spring! Whether you make a traditional ham, lamb, pork, or beef, these easy side dish recipes will taste amazing with it. Choose from delicious vegetables, potatoes, salads, breads, and more to make the best sides for Easter dinner.

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Easter Side Dish Recipes

Just like any holiday meal, my favorite part of Easter dinner is the side dishes! I love filling up my plate with all of the vegetables, salads, casseroles, potatoes, and other sides (especially if they’re covered in cheese).

These easy Easter side dish ideas pair perfectly with ham, lamb, or any pork or beef dish you might be serving for dinner. There are healthy recipes, cheesy recipes, and plenty of dishes you can make ahead of time as well.

Combine any of these recipes to make the best sides for Easter, whether you’re cooking for just a few people or for a whole crowd.

What should I serve for Easter dinner?

Before we get to all of the delicious Easter side dishes, you’re probably looking for a main course. Whether you serve one of these Easter ham recipes , or prefer lamb, pork, beef, or chicken, there are plenty of options for your Easter dinner . Here are some favorites.

  • Honey Glazed Ham
  • Herb Crusted Rack of Lamb
  • Honey Baked Pork Tenderloin
  • Garlic Butter Prime Rib
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Loaded Scalloped Potatoes

Easy Easter Side Dishes

Any of these Easter dinner side dish ideas will work perfectly on the table this holiday. Whether you prefer the traditional sides or something new, there’s a recipe (or two or three…) here you’ll love.

Traditional Easter Side Dishes

These are the most traditional Easter sides to add to your holiday dinner. Everyone will love seeing these classic recipes on the table.

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Green Bean Casserole

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Easy Mashed Potatoes

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Deviled Eggs (Easy)

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Asparagus Almondine

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Roasted Brussels Sprouts

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Marshmallow Salad

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Creamed Spinach with Toasted Almonds

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Sausage Stuffing Recipe

 This Brussels Sprouts Recipe with Pears, Blue Cheese, and Walnuts Pear and Blue Cheese Roasted Brussels Sprouts is our favorite way to dress up a healthy side dish. These Brussels Sprouts are unique and so full of flavor. The pear pairs (ha!) beautifully with the blue cheese and toasted walnuts, making sure even the pickiest eater want to eat their greens. Such a great holiday side dish! - 22  This Brussels Sprouts Recipe with Pears, Blue Cheese, and Walnuts Pear and Blue Cheese Roasted Brussels Sprouts is our favorite way to dress up a healthy side dish. These Brussels Sprouts are unique and so full of flavor. The pear pairs (ha!) beautifully with the blue cheese and toasted walnuts, making sure even the pickiest eater want to eat their greens. Such a great holiday side dish! - 23

Sauteed Brussels Sprouts Recipe with Pears, Blue Cheese, and Walnuts

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Waldorf Salad

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Pineapple Bread Pudding

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Parmesan Creamed Potatoes

Potato Side Dishes

Every holiday feast needs some potatoes on the side. Whether you prefer your potatoes mashed, scalloped, baked, or extra cheesy, there’s a recipe here you’ll love.

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Au Gratin Potatoes

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Chantilly Potatoes

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Broccoli Cheese Twice Baked Potatoes

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Colcannon (Irish Mashed Potatoes)

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Roasted Red Potatoes with Bacon and Onion

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Savory Mashed Sweet Potatoes

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Loaded Scalloped Potatoes

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Make Ahead Mashed Potatoes

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Maple Roasted Sweet Potatoes

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Parmesan Creamed Potatoes

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Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes

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Air Fryer Twice Baked Potatoes

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Roasted Butternut Squash

Vegetable Sides for Easter

Get all the veggie side dishes you need for Easter right here! Make green beans, brussels sprouts, carrots and more, all covered in tasty sauces and seasonings.

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Bacon Wrapped Green Bean Bundles

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Sauteed Leeks with Parmesan

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Sauteed Carrots

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Crispy Cheesy Roasted Broccoli

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Zucchini Au Gratin Recipe (Cheesy Zucchini Tian)

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Sauteed Asparagus with Pancetta

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Cheesy Asparagus au Gratin

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Broccoli and Cauliflower Gratin

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Creamy Cucumber Salad

Easter Salad Ideas

These aren’t your typical boring salads. There are plenty of healthy leafy options, but as a holiday side dish, I love the delicious, hearty, ingredient-filled salads that pack a punch!

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Creamy Cucumber Salad (Cucumber Apple Salad)

Shaved Brussels Sprout Salad is a simple side dish to serve with any meal. Brussels Sprouts, toasted almonds, and cheese are tossed with a Honey Lemon Dijon Vinaigrette for a light and delicious flavor. This shaved Brussels Sprouts recipe is so easy and can be made in no time! - 73 Shaved Brussels Sprout Salad is a simple side dish to serve with any meal. Brussels Sprouts, toasted almonds, and cheese are tossed with a Honey Lemon Dijon Vinaigrette for a light and delicious flavor. This shaved Brussels Sprouts recipe is so easy and can be made in no time! - 74

Shaved Brussels Sprout Salad with Honey Lemon Dijon Vinaigrette

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Creamy Pea Salad

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Mind Blowing Grilled Corn Salad Recipe

Strawberry Avocado Pasta Salad is an easy and tasty summer pasta salad recipe that everyone will love! This penne pasta salad with feta, strawberries, avocado, poppy seed dressing and more is so light and fresh. Serve it warm or serve it cold, either way, it's sure to be a hit! - 79 Strawberry Avocado Pasta Salad is an easy and tasty summer pasta salad recipe that everyone will love! This penne pasta salad with feta, strawberries, avocado, poppy seed dressing and more is so light and fresh. Serve it warm or serve it cold, either way, it's sure to be a hit! - 80

Strawberry Avocado Pasta Salad Recipe

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Quinoa Salad

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Grape Salad

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Macaroni Salad Recipe

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Three Bean Salad Recipe

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Mandarin Orange Salad

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Spinach Salad Recipe with Bacon (Spinach Salad Dressing)

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Asian Cucumber Salad

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Sweet Potato Rolls

Bread Recipes for Easter Dinner

Don’t forget to add some biscuits, rolls, or bread on the side for your Easter feast.

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Cornbread Recipe

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Sweet Potato Rolls

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Hawaiian Rolls

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Homemade Crescent Rolls

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Homemade Dinner Rolls

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Spoon Bread

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Savory Monkey Bread Recipe

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Loaded Cornbread Casserole

Casserole Side Dishes

Make a casserole for an Easter side dish that is easy to make, delicious, and big enough to feed a crowd.

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Broccoli Cheese Rice Casserole (Green Rice Casserole)

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Green Bean Casserole with Cheese and Bacon

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Sweet Potato Casserole

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Loaded Mashed Potato Casserole

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Funeral Potatoes

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Loaded Cornbread Casserole

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Green Bean and Corn Casserole with Cheese

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Sweet Potato Casserole

Slow Cooker Easter Sides

Let your slow cooker do the work with these Easter side dish recipes, while you focus on other dishes, or your guests.

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Crockpot Cheesy Potatoes

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Crockpot Glazed Carrots

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Crockpot Green Bean Casserole

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Slow Cooker Velveeta Broccoli Rice Casserole Recipe

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Crockpot Mac and Cheese

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Crockpot Sweet Potato Casserole Recipe

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Crockpot Twice Baked Potatoes

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Crockpot Chicken and Rice

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Grape Salad

Fill out the rest of your Easter dinner with these easy Easter side dishes. They’re all so easy and delicious, they’ll surely make all your guests happy. Enjoy your holiday!

More Easter Recipes

Now that you’ve got all your sides sorted, find more recipes and ideas to fill out the rest of your holiday menu!

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By Becky Hardin

Published Jul 12, 2017

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This Essential Grocery List is an absolute life saver for my family on the busy weeks. When I started this journey to learn how to cook, I quickly realized that the first step in cooking is having staple ingredients on hand. I want to avoid having to run out to the grocery store every single time I prepare a new recipe. Having a well-stocked pantry has made my life in the kitchen so much simpler, because when it’s time to cook, I have what I need.

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Essential Grocery List

It’s so helpful to have a basic grocery list to help me remember which foods to buy at the store. This food shopping list is my go-to!

It’s better to stock up on things like grains, seasonings and spices, baking essentials, oils, condiments, canned and frozen foods, etc. so I can just grab them when I need them. These things have a long shelf life , so I keep them in my kitchen for convenience.

However, I do have to go to the supermarket sometimes, and there’s a way to make that trip easy and hassle-free: I keep a grocery list! If I go in blindly, I’ll leave with things I don’t need, and nothing that actually helps me prepare a good meal.

In the list below, I’ve compiled everything I always have on my stock-up grocery list.

I’ve got you covered! I created an easy grocery list filled with all of the essentials. Plus there’s a free printable version that you can take with you to the grocery store. It has everything you need to stock your pantry, your freezer, and your refrigerator.

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Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List

What to Buy at the Grocery Store

This is the perfect grocery list filled with all the basics and essentials. It should help get you going if you’re new to cooking, or if you’re just left staring helplessly at an empty pantry and don’t know how to fill it.

When I first started cooking, things could seem overwhelming. I quickly realized that they more prepared I could be, the more confident I felt. If you already have the basics in your kitchen, then you can shop stress-free.

So print out our easy grocery list, stock up your pantry and fridge, and you’ll be cooking in no time!

Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List for the perfectly stocked pantry and freezer!

Fresh Produce

  • Apples
  • Bananas
  • Strawberries
  • Avocados
  • Bell Peppers
  • Carrots
  • Broccoli
  • Garlic
  • Lemons/Limes
  • Onion
  • Parsley
  • Cilantro
  • Basil
  • Potatoes
  • Spinach
  • Tomatoes

GRAINS

  • Breadcrumbs
  • Pasta
  • Quinoa
  • Rice
  • Sandwich Bread
  • Tortillas

MEAT/PROTEIN

  • Chicken
  • Eggs
  • Ground Beef
  • Sliced Turkey
  • Lunch Meat

DAIRY

  • Butter
  • Sliced Cheese
  • Shredded Cheese
  • Milk
  • Sour Cream
  • Greek Yogurt

BAKING GOODS

  • Baking powder
  • Baking Soda
  • Granulated Sugar
  • Brown Sugar
  • Flour
  • Honey
  • Vanilla Extract
  • Dry Yeast
  • Chocolate Chips
  • Cocoa Powder
  • Powdered Sugar

FREEZER

  • Fruit and Berries
  • Frozen Veggies (Corn, Peas, Broccoli, etc)
  • Juice Concentrate
  • Pizza or Other Convenience Meals
  • Pie Crust
  • Cookie Dough

CANNED/DRIED GOODS

  • Chicken stock/broth
  • Salsa
  • Diced Tomatoes
  • Jam/Jelly
  • Peanut Butter
  • Pasta Sauce
  • Beans (Black Beans, Chickpeas, Baked Beans, etc)
  • Soups
  • Tuna
  • Green Chiles
  • Canned Veggies
  • Coffee or Tea

Get more details on the best non-perishable and pantry foods

CONDIMENTS/SPICES

  • Black Pepper
  • Chili Powder
  • Cinnamon
  • Crushed Red Pepper
  • Cumin
  • Garlic Powder
  • Ketchup
  • Mustard
  • Mayo
  • Nutmeg
  • Paprika
  • Salt (Course Sea Salt and Kosher Salt)
  • Soy Sauce
  • Steak Sauce
  • Hot Sauce/ Buffalo Sauce
  • Salad Dressings

OILS/VINEGARS

  • Apple cider vinegar
  • Balsamic vinegar
  • Coconut Oil
  • Olive Oil
  • Vegetable/Canola Oil
  • Red Wine Vinegar
  • White Vinegar
  • Cooking Wine
  • White Wine Vinegar

SNACKS

  • Crackers
  • Nuts
  • Quick Oats
  • Popcorn
  • Tortilla Chips
  • Cereal

Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List for the perfectly stocked pantry and freezer!

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Click ☝🏻 for my FREE Grocery List Printable!

I hope this essential grocery list can help you buy what you need and make your home cooking so much easier!

Stock Your Kitchen

Find more ideas for your grocery list, stock up your kitchen, and print more cooking guides and charts to keep handy!

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