If you're planning your holiday menu, these easy Easter side dishes are about to make your life so much easier. Think best make ahead recipes, cute spring salads, cozy casseroles, and crowd-friendly sides that pair perfectly with ham or lamb.
This roundup is basically your stress-free Easter cheat sheet. Everything is simple, trendy, budget-friendly, and totally doable even if you're not trying to spend all day in the kitchen.
Holiday meals are fun but I am not about to be cooking six complicated things at once. Give me cute, aesthetic sides that look impressive but are secretly low effort. That is the vibe every single time.
35 Best Easy Easter Side Dish Ideas
1
Avocado Deviled Eggs
A creamy, modern twist on classic deviled eggs made with avocado for extra flavor and color. Perfect for Easter brunch or dinner spreads.
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2
The Best Baby Zucchini Recipe ~ Roasted with Parmesan & Rosemary
Tender roasted zucchini topped with Parmesan and rosemary makes an easy spring veggie side that pairs beautifully with ham or lamb.
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3
Crockpot Creamy Mac and Cheese
This slow cooker mac and cheese is ultra creamy and perfect for feeding a crowd without babysitting the stove.
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4
Slow Cooker Creamed Corn
Rich, buttery creamed corn made in the crockpot is an easy, make ahead Easter side everyone will scoop twice.
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5
Caprese Skewers
Fresh mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, and basil drizzled with balsamic make a light, colorful spring side dish.
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6
Easy Green Fruit Salad
A fresh mix of green fruits creates a bright and refreshing Easter side that balances heavier casseroles.
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7
Broccoli Salad with Bacon Recipe (Best Easy Method!)
Crunchy broccoli tossed with bacon, sunflower seeds, and a creamy dressing makes this a classic holiday favorite.
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8
Mango Coleslaw
Sweet mango and crisp cabbage come together in this bright, refreshing slaw that adds a tropical twist to your Easter table.
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9
Cheesy Green Bean Casserole with Cream Cheese Sauce
A creamy, cheesy green bean casserole made from scratch that feels classic but tastes even better.
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10
Shaved Brussel Sprouts Salad with Bacon
Thinly shaved Brussels sprouts with bacon and apple cider vinaigrette make a fresh yet cozy spring salad.
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11
Old Fashioned Green Beans with Garlic Butter
Simple green beans tossed with garlic butter create an easy, comforting Easter side in under 20 minutes.
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12
Grandma's Old Fashioned Stuffing Recipe with Bread
Herb-filled bread stuffing with onions and sage gives your Easter meal that nostalgic, homemade vibe.
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13
Old Fashioned Creamy Scalloped Potatoes
Tender potatoes baked in a rich cream sauce make this a must-have holiday comfort side.
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14
Easter Salad
Fresh strawberries, goat cheese, almonds, and lemon honey vinaigrette create a bright, spring-ready Easter salad.
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15
Vegan Southern Collard Greens
Tender collard greens cooked low and slow for bold flavor, perfect for adding variety to your Easter spread.
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16
Roasted Rainbow Carrots with Thyme
Colorful roasted carrots with thyme bring vibrant spring energy to your Easter side dish lineup.
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17
Garlic Butter Button Mushrooms
Caramelized mushrooms cooked in garlic butter make a simple yet flavorful veggie side.
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18
Red Skin Potato Salad
Simple red potato salad with red bliss potatoes, hard-boiled eggs, and a tangy mayo dressing is a must-have for any Southern-style gathering.
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19
Roasted Butternut Squash
Easy Roasted Butternut Squash. Cubes of butternut squash tossed with maple syrup, cinnamon, and rosemary, roasted to caramelized perfection.
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20
Roasted Cauliflower
Perfectly seasoned roasted cauliflower makes an easy, budget-friendly veggie side dish.
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21
Tri Color Pasta Salad Recipe
This Tri Colored Pasta Salad Recipe is a quick and easy recipe that is great for picnics and potlucks! We especially love making this tri color pasta recipe
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22
Five Bean Salad with Garlicky Mustard Dressing
Whether you make it for a picnic, potluck, or a weeknight dinner at home as a side dish, this Five Bean Salad is guaranteed to impress. Flavored with homemade garlicky mustard dressing, it comes together in 20 minutes, can be made ahead, and travels well.
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23
Cheddar Ranch Twice Baked Potatoes
These Cheddar Ranch Twice Baked Potatoes are the best potato skins recipe you will ever eat. They are creamy, with a hint of ranch mixed with the cheddar.
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24
Copycat Cracker Barrel Hashbrown Casserole Recipe
Copycat Cracker Barrel Hashbrown Casserole is an easy, cheesy recipe with frozen hashbrowns, cheese sauce and a crunchy corn flakes topping.
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25
Dinner Rolls Recipe
Soft, fluffy homemade dinner rolls that are impossible to skip at Easter dinner.
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26
Classic Macaroni Salad
Creamy macaroni salad with classic flavors that always belongs on a holiday table.
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27
Apple Pecan Arugula Salad
Peppery arugula with apples and pecans makes a fresh, slightly sweet Easter side.
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28
Ambrosia Salad Recipe
A nostalgic fruit salad with marshmallows and creamy dressing that doubles as a side or dessert.
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29
Zucchini Casserole (Easy & Cheesy)
Tender zucchini baked in a creamy cheese sauce for an easy spring casserole.
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30
Scalloped Sweet Potatoes with Maple Butter
Thinly sliced sweet potatoes baked with maple butter create a cozy but slightly sweet holiday side.
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31
Chopped Asparagus Salad
Fresh chopped asparagus tossed in lemon dressing for a light and vibrant Easter salad.
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32
Red Cabbage Coleslaw with Apple & Carrot (No Mayo)
A crunchy, tangy slaw made without mayo that adds freshness and color to your table.
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33
Roasted Garlic Lemon Broccoli
Roasted Garlic Lemon Broccoli is an easy side dish that's ready in less than 30 minutes. Four ingredients and all-around delicious!
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34
Candied Carrots - Butter And Brown Sugar Glazed
These sweet and savory Candied Carrots are one of the easiest side dishes to make! With only 3 ingredients, even the kids will love them!
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35
Corn Pudding Recipe without Jiffy Mix
Creamy, homemade corn pudding made without boxed mix for a classic, comforting holiday side.
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FAQs About Easy Easter Side Dishes
What are the most popular Easter side dishes?
The most popular Easter side dishes include scalloped potatoes, honey glazed carrots, deviled eggs, green bean casseroles, and fresh spring salads. These classic sides pair especially well with ham or lamb.
What can I make ahead for Easter dinner?
Make ahead side dishes like pasta salad, potato salad, casseroles, and roasted vegetables can be prepped the day before and reheated or served chilled. This makes hosting for a crowd way less stressful.
What side dishes go best with ham or lamb?
For ham, try creamy potatoes, macaroni salad, or roasted vegetables. For lamb, lemon herb potatoes, asparagus, and fresh spring salads are perfect flavor matches.
How many sides should you have for Easter?
For a small gathering, 3 to 4 side dishes is usually enough. For a crowd, plan for 5 to 7 sides so guests have variety and leftovers.
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