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Published: Mar 30, 2018 · Modified: Apr 1, 2021 by Kathy

Collection of Easter Recipes

A baked ham in a metal baking dish.

Collection of Recipes perfect for Easter or any occasion - including breakfast, brunch and dinner recipes.

A large baked ham in a baking dish.

Easter is just around the corner. Are you ready? Or are you still trying to find the perfect dish for breakfast or dinner?

I've got you covered with this collection of Easter Recipes!

Eggs

Hard boiled eggs are a must for Easter, especially if you're decorating eggs for an egg hunt. I have two different methods for making perfect hard cooked eggs.

Boiling up eggs is easy, as long as you follow a few tips!

Hard Boiled Eggs
Technique for cooking a perfect hard boiled egg. 
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How to make hard boiled eggs using farm fresh eggs.

If you have an Instant Pot or electric pressure cooker, the absolute perfect hard cooked eggs are just minutes away.

Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs
Hard boiled eggs in an electric pressure cooker
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Hard boiled eggs with half the shell off.

Deviled eggs are a must and are a perfect way to use up all those Easter eggs.

Deviled Eggs
Classic Deviled Eggs
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Classic deviled eggs

I even have a method for dying Easter eggs with natural dyes!

Basket of naturally dyed eggs.

Easter Breakfast

For us, Easter always begins with a great breakfast. We love to take time to start the morning together.

Cheesy Baked Eggs are an easy way to serve a hearty breakfast to a crowd.

Cheesy Baked Egg Casserole
Baked egg dish with three types of cheese, ham and bell peppers.
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A red pie dish filled with an egg casserole.

If you're looking for something a bit more elegant, these puff pastry baked eggs are delicious and a show stopper.

Puff Pastry Baked Eggs
Delicate puff pastry pockets with an egg baked right inside each one.
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A baked egg in a puff pastry shell with the yolk running on the plate.

Apricot sweet rolls are similar to a cinnamon roll, but filled with an apricot filling. Delicious!

Apricot Sweet Rolls
Perfect for breakfast or for a mid-morning snack. 
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Apricot Sweet Rolls topped with a sweet glaze
Apricot Pinwheel Pastry served on a small white plate.

Puff Pastry Pinwheels make breakfast a bit more special. They are impressive, yet not too difficult to make.

Puff Pastry Pinwheels
Delicate pastry made with puff pastry and filled with jam.
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A pinwheel pastry filled with apricot jam.

Easter Dinner

Our Easter dinner usually includes a baked ham, several sides and dessert. Choose your favorites and make it you own!

Orzo pasta with chopped asparagus and cherry tomatoes in a white bowl.

Easter dinner doesn't have to be difficult, but it should be special. This baked ham with citrus glaze  is always a hit.

Orange Glazed Ham
A delicious baked ham topped with an easy-to-make orange glaze.
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Orange glazed ham on a wooden board.
Fresh green beans with almonds

Green Bean Almondine is a favorite in our house. These beans are made with fresh green beans, garlic, almonds, butter and a fresh squeeze of lemon juice. 

Almondine Green Beans
Fresh green beans sauteed in a light butter and lemon sauce.
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Green beans with almonds on a platter.
Roasted Asparagus
Oven roasted asparagus with grated Parmesan cheese. 
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A baking sheet filled with asparagus topped with parmesan cheese.

Orzo salad with asparagus can be made ahead of time and is full of bright spring flavors.

Asparagus Pasta Salad
Orzo pasta with fresh asparagus and tomatoes with a light lemony vinaigrette.
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Asparagus Pasta Salad with cherry tomatoes in a white serving bowl.
Homemade dinner rolls in a large bowl and a single roll on a small plate.

Oatmeal Dinner Rolls can be made ahead of time and make great the next day too!

Oatmeal Dinner Rolls
Dinner rolls made with whole grain oats.
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A round shaped dinner roll on a white plate.

Easter Desserts

Anything goes when it comes to Easter desserts! Go ahead and make a special Easter treat or whip up your favorite cake or pie!

Carrot Cake served on a white plate.

Carrot cake with a cream cheese frosting is a traditional Easter dessert.

Carrot Cake
Homemade Carrot Cake with cooked carrots, shredded coconut, chopped pecans and crushed pineapple. 
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A slice of carrot cake on a white plate.

Strawberry Roll Cake makes an impressive statement that's sure to get plenty of Oohhs and Aahhs!

Strawberry Roll Cake
Fresh strawberries and whipped cream rolled into a light cake.
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Fresh strawberries and whipped cream rolled into a light sponge cake makes an impressive dessert.

Fun Rice Krispies Treats with Easter candy. 

Easter Rice Krispies Treat
Fun treat made with puffed rice cereal and malted candy eggs.
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A rice krispie treat with malted candy eggs on a blue plate.

Easter Leftovers

With a large baked ham, there are bound to be leftovers. You might want to make this Ham Tetrazzini , Ham and Bean Soup, Ham and Cheese Biscuits  or this tasty Ham and Rice Casserole. 

Ham Tetrazzini - creamy and delicious pasta with chunks of ham.

Ham Tetrazzini
Ham Tetrazzini is a delicious twist on the classic chicken tetrazzini
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A casserole dish filled with a pasta and ham casserole.

Ham and Bean Soup is a great way to use up the ham bone and that the last bits of leftover ham.

Ham and Bean Soup
White beans and ham combined in a delicious ham and bean soup.
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A white bowl filled with soup with beans and ham.

These tasty Ham and Cheese Biscuits are perfect for an easy grab-and-go breakfast or lunch.

Ham and Cheese Biscuits
Drop biscuits with ham and cheese baked right into the biscuit
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Ham and Cheese Biscuits on a wooden board.

You just can't go wrong with a baked casserole dish. This Ham and Rice Casserole is a family favorite!

Ham and Rice Casserole
A creamy casserole made with rice, ham and peas and topped with a crunchy panko topping.
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A plate filled with a rice and ham casserole with a green salad next to the casserole.

Don't forget the egg salad.

Egg Salad
Hard boiled eggs transformed into a delicious sandwich filling. 
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Egg Salad Sandwiches

If you make one of these recipes, I’d love to hear about it! Leave a comment below and snap a picture and tag me on Instagram @beyondthechickencoop

More Holidays

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    Chocolate Caramel Pretzel Bark
  • Slices of Cranberry Walnut Bread with swirls of cranberries.
    Cranberry Walnut Bread
  • Orange glazed ham on a wooden board.
    Orange Glazed Ham
  • A broccoli casserole topped with toasted breadcrumbs.
    Broccoli Gratin

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Comments

  1. allie says

    April 04, 2018 at 8:44 am

    Hey Kathy - I hope you all had a beautiful Easter. What a great collection of Easter recipes here. The ham looks extra delish w/the citrus glaze and I love your softly colored Easter eggs with natural dyes. We had a nice Easter too, but one of the kids has mono and has had a lot of complications. We had to cxl our Easter dinner with guests just an hour before. I felt bad, but what do you do? We were headed to the ER. Hope everyone is well at your house and you are welcoming spring. (It was snowing here this morning....sigh) Hope 'springs" eternal.

    Reply
    • Kathy says

      April 05, 2018 at 3:51 pm

      Oh my goodness! I hope everyone is okay. We had snow on Easter too....although we were out of town so we didn't really get the full dose of Mother Nature playing April Fools on everyone!

      Reply
  2. David @ Spiced says

    April 02, 2018 at 5:27 am

    I love this lineup of Easter recipes, Kathy! Easter might be over, but I'm still craving all of these...especially those puff pastry pinwheels and the ham. (Just not together...haha!) We had a low-key Easter here as our families both live a long ways off, but we still had fun. Hope you and the family had a great holiday! 🙂

    Reply
    • Kathy says

      April 02, 2018 at 7:53 am

      Thanks, David! It snowed on Easter Day...maybe that's just Mother Nature's way of saying April Fools!

      Reply
  3. Christina says

    March 30, 2018 at 1:49 pm

    My hubs and I usually go rouge for Easter dinner as our families live across the country but if they lived near me I would make them this crazy awesome looking spread in a heartbeat! Those deviled eggs look bonkers good!

    Reply
    • Kathy says

      April 03, 2018 at 5:34 am

      I hope your Easter was fabulous with whatever you decided to do.

      Reply

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