21 Easy Easter Main Dishes

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Planning a Holiday meal for your Easter table, springtime lunch, or just a simple everyday lunch or dinner? We’ve got you covered with the best Easter Main dishes!

I’ve rounded up what I think are the best Main dish recipes for your Easter spread. These Easter recipes include beef, lamb, holiday ham, shrimp, and pasta, which can be served alongside your scalloped potatoes, deviled eggs, crisp asparagus, hot cross buns, apple pie, and more.

Ps you might want to check out these best Easter side dishes or these best Easter dessert recipes to complete your menu.

What Sides To Serve With

A few of my top sides include everyday classics the whole family will love. Try these tried and tested recipes below with your meal and enjoy every mouthful.

• Smothered Potatoes.
• Green Bean Casserole Recipe.
• Tossed Salad.

Easy Easter Dinner Ideas

Easter is around the corner, and while those chocolate bunnies and egg hunts are fun, let’s be honest: it’s all about the feast! So, after much selection (and a fair bit of taste testing), I’ve curated a list of main Easter dishes that are bound to be added to your Easter dinner menu.

From the traditional favorites that have graced our tables for generations to the others with a modern twist, there is a holiday dinner option for everyone at your table.

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Air Fryer Ham

Cooking ham in the air fryer is a great way to free up that precious oven space during the holidays, and it turns out tender and juicy every time.

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Baked Picnic Ham

Cinnamon Honey Glaze Picnic Ham is juicy, smoky, fragrant, and full of such amazing flavors. Versatile and economical, picnic ham is ideal for serving at family holidays and gatherings.

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Air Fryer Whole Chicken

This recipe for flavorful Air Fryer Whole Chicken gives you perfectly cooked juicy chicken with crispy skin every single time and it is ready to serve in under an hour!

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Baked Chicken Leg Quarters

Budget-friendly baked chicken leg quarters and potatoes are a great all-in-one meal. The perfect recipe for Easter without a lot of work or expense.

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Asparagus Stuffed Chicken Breast

Asparagus-stuffed chicken breast is easy to make with only a handful of ingredients. This one-pan dinner is a filling and satisfying chicken recipe that everyone will love! 

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Instant Pot Ham (Pineapple Brown Sugar Glaze)

This Pineapple Brown Sugar Glazed Instant Pot Ham recipe gives you succulent and flavorful ham in just 30 minutes!

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Chicken Meatloaf

This ground chicken meatloaf recipe is a healthy alternative to the classic. This moist and flavorful chicken meatloaf recipe includes aromatics, herbs, spices, and parmesan cheese for a taste you won’t believe. 

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Roast Lamb

Make this Lamb Roast the star of your holiday table! Juicy, tender, and succulent, this recipe for roast boneless leg of lamb turns out perfect every time. Start a new tradition and serve roast lamb instead of turkey this year.

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Air Fryer Rack of Lamb

Air Fryer Rack of Lamb is tender, delicious, and looks gorgeous on the plate. Ready in just 20 minutes, this rack of lamb air fryer recipe is perfect for Easter dinner or any special occasion. 

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Air Fryer Pot Roast

Whether you’re planning a festive holiday feast, a cozy Sunday dinner with the family, or simply looking for an easy yet satisfying weekday meal, this air fryer pot roast recipe has got you covered.

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Grilled Steak 

Grilled Steak is quick and easy to make with just 4 simple ingredients and is one of my favorite things to serve up on any occasion. Great with mashed potatoes, green beans, and coleslaw. Can I get a yum?

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Vegan Lasagna

This vegan lasagna is the ultimate comfort food recipe! Loaded with vegetables and layers of cheese, it’s perfect for every day but also a great option for holidays and special occasions. 

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Instant Pot Pot Roast

Looking for the BEST Instant Pot Pot Roast Recipe? You’ve found it! This pot roast recipe (using fresh or frozen meat) is tender, flavorful, and the perfect one-pot meal for Easter.

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Grilled Shrimp Salad

Grilled Shrimp Salad is a nice healthy, light meal for Easter time. It is super flavorful and is ready to serve in just 15 minutes!

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Slow Cooker Whole Chicken

This Slow Cooker Whole Chicken gives you flavorful and juicy rotisserie chicken with minimal prep and a few pantry staples. 

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Chicken Fricassee

Chicken Fricassee is a classic French stew that is full of flavor! This creamy, dreamy stew is a one-pan meal made using everyday pantry staples.

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Instant Pot Turkey Breast

With this recipe for Instant Pot Turkey Breast with Garlic Butter Gravy, you can make moist and juicy turkey and gravy in less than an hour! So easy and so delicious, you will not only want to make this for Easter but all year long as well.

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Mushroom Asparagus Pasta

This Creamy Mushrooms Asparagus Pasta recipe is an easy, comforting meal the whole family will love. It is made with everyday ingredients and is ready in only 20 minutes!

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Instant Pot Whole Chicken

You’ve found the best and easiest Instant Pot whole chicken recipe. This recipe for cooking a whole chicken in the Instant Pot takes less than 45 minutes and produces a moist and flavorful rotisserie-style chicken – total perfection.

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Shrimp Creole

This quick and easy Creole shrimp recipe is made with pantry staples in less than 30 minutes. It’s an easy way to get the southern flavors at home.

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John Wayne Casserole

Get ready for an unforgettable flavor with this John Wayne Casserole. Packed with seasoned beef, fresh vegetables, and a golden biscuit topping, this hearty casserole can be on your table in just 1 hour!

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Baked Mac and Cheese

This irresistible and easy-baked mac and cheese recipe is what true comfort food is all about. This delicious dish, featuring a blend of cheddar and gruyere cheeses, is perfect for serving as a hearty main dish or a satisfying side.

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Tips For Holiday Meal Success

• Create a timeline: Whether it’s a dinner for 4 or brunch for 20, identifying when certain tasks need to be done helps ensure your meal comes together smoothly.
• Get a jump on the prep work: Defrosting, chopping, slicing, and assembling certain dishes in advance means you’ll have less work to do on the day of your event.
• Set your table in advance: Get your dishes, glassware, serving platters, and utensils set out the night before to make sure you have all you need and can check that task off your list.

More Easter Recipes You Might Like

• Best Easter Side Dishes.
• Best Easter Dessert Recipes.
• Best Easter Brunch Menu Ideas.
• Air Fryer Easter Recipes.
• Easter Fruit Tray.
• Easter Fruit Salad.

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