15+ Easter Dinner Recipes For Family

This collection of my favorite Easter dinner recipes has it all: classic ham, roasted pork, chicken, and even salmon dishes that are great to feed a small family or to serve for a bigger crowd.

I LOVE easy recipes, so I made sure to include some of the hands-off (or almost) recipes where you can through everything in your crockpot or Instant Pot and get perfectly cooked meat for dinner!

Such a versatile collection for any preferences, plus, these Easter main dishes will go well with all the family-favorite sides from green beans to cheesy mash.

Instant Pot Brown Sugar Ham

This pineapple brown sugar ham has a tender, juicy texture every single time. It is also the fastest menu on the list – you can feed 16 people in under 30 minutes!

Get the recipe: Pressure Cooker Brown Sugar Ham

Ham Pot Pie

A hearty Easter dinner dish filled with tender ham, vegetables, and creamy sauce baked inside a buttery, flaky crust. YUM! Warm, comforting, and perfect for family gatherings.

Get the recipe: Ham Pot Pie

Scalloped Ham and Potatoes Slow Cooker

This slow cooker recipe with potatoes combines tender ham and sliced potatoes in a cheesy sauce that cooks low and slow. Just toss everything in and let the crockpot make magic. A great set‑and‑forget meal for Easter or spring weeknights.

Get the recipe: Scalloped Ham and Potatoes Slow Cooker

Garlic Butter Salmon

Easter table isn’t just for roasts and ham! Flaky, buttery, falling apart, these salmon fillets are cooked with garlic butter and lemon. It’s a healthy, light dinner idea ready in 40 minutes.

Get the recipe: Garlic Butter Salmon

Pork Loin Roast

A garlic and herb-rubbed pork loin roasted to juicy perfection with a savory pan gravy – it sounds mouthwatering, doesn’t it?! An elegant, budget-friendly main dish for any occasion, including Easter, that will easily feed a crowd.

Get the recipe: Pork Loin Roast

Roasted Cornish Hens

Small Cornish hens recipe to make hens stuffed with herbs and roasted until golden and succulent. A charming, gourmet option for a sophisticated Easter table if you want to set the hosting bar really high and don’t want to make the same thing this year!

Get the recipe: Roasted Cornish Hens

Ham & Bean Soup

A hearty Easter meal idea made with ham done, white beans, and simple ingredients simmered into a comforting soup. Easy to prepare, and I have three ways you can do it: on the stovetop, in a slow cooker, or in a pressure cooker. All instructions included!

Get the recipe: Ham and bean soup

Crockpot Coca-Cola Ham

Cola is a secret ingredient in many recipes! This glazed ham is baked with a sweet and sticky Coca-Cola reduction that caramelizes beautifully in the oven, and it is simply melting in your mouth. An easy, crowd-pleasing main that is very budget-friendly because it has only 4 ingredients!

Get the recipe: Coca-Cola Ham

Oven Roast Beef

A classic holiday dinner recipe that is both budget-friendly and delicious. A tender eye of round is seasoned, seared, and slow-roasted to medium-rare perfection. A hearty beef option for your Easter dinner.

Get the recipe: Oven Roast Beef

Perfect Lamb Chops

This is the easiest way to always cook a perfect lamb chop, which I have tested in different kitchens over many years! Perfectly seasoned and seared, they make an amazing low-carb dinner for Easter and beyond.

Get the recipe: How to Prepare Lamb Chops

Smoked Ham

Absolutely my favourite ham recipe I make on our Traeger. This spiral-cut ham is glazed and slow-smoked for deep flavor and caramelized edges. An easy, make-ahead centerpiece that feeds a big crowd on Easter.

Get the recipe: Smoked Ham

Smoked Boneless Leg of Lamb

If your family loves lamb meat more than ham, this is a great recipe for Easter dinner – smoked leg of lamb. You just need to season it, and off it goes smoking low and slow. My secret is to finish it with a mint glaze (recipe included).

Get the recipe: Smoked Boneless Leg of Lamb

Air Fryer Honey Baked Ham

I love air fryer recipes – it is completely hands-off, quick, and healthy. I also love making ham. So this recipe brings the two of my favorite things together for a stress-free Easter. With spiced honey glaze, this ham has a perfect flavor profile!

Get the recipe: Air Fryer Honey Baked Ham

Oven Beef Brisket Recipe

I absolutely love brisket, but our winters don’t make me excited about firing up a smoker. So, making it for Easter is pure joy! A shortcut – you can make a juicy, tender brisket in the oven. It is a great dinner to make ahead, as it needs at least 8 hours to chill.

Get the recipe: Oven Beef Brisket

Maple Glazed Salmon

Healthy dinners are also possible in under 30 minutes (or you can marinate it)! Roast salmon fillets in the oven with a sticky-sweet maple glaze that caramelizes in minutes. It’s healthy, fast, and it is just perfect for a romantic night or Easter dinner for a small family.

Get the recipe: Maple Glazed Salmon

Ghee Roasted Chicken

Warm and cozy main course for family Easter dinner, this whole chicken is roasted with ghee, paprika, turmeric, garlic, and lemon. The aromas and flavors are simply incredible, and the recipe keeps you on a budget!

Get the recipe: Ghee Roasted Chicken

Oven Beef Tenderloin

Beef tenderloin is a go-to recipe for holiday dinners in my family if nobody has an idea what they want to eat. I’ve made it all possible ways, and I have to say – roasted in the oven is my favorite. I use the simplest ingredients and one secret sauce, and the flavors are a bomb!

Get the recipe: Oven Beef Tenderloin

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