90 Best Easter Side Dishes to Round Out Dinner
All made with fresh ingredients inspired by the season.
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As much as the big glazed ham is the centerpiece, everyone knows that the key to planning the perfect Easter menu is incorporating a few Easter side dishes to balance out the meal. And you have to admit, the sides are one of the best parts! "You can never have too many sides," Ree Drummond says. In fact, you'll want to pick and choose a few different sides for ham or lamb (or beef or chicken!) from the list below.
Everything is covered here: hearty potato side dishes, creamy casseroles, and even a few bread basket ideas. If you're looking for traditional Easter foods, you'll love the scalloped potatoes, green bean casserole, and Ree's pea salad that she remembers eating as a kid. And don't forget that Easter is the perfect time to highlight all the glorious garden-fresh veggies with asparagus recipes, radish recipes, and more garden variety produce.
There are so many fresh spring recipes worth trying with some of them being make-ahead Easter recipes, too! Check out the air fryer asparagus, spinach-feta buns, carrot ribbon salad for a fun twist. Whether you need a side dish for your Easter dinner menu or brunch menu, these easy recipes will add a pop of color and a burst of flavor to your holiday feast. Just be sure to save some room for those scrumptious Easter desserts!
Carrot Gratin
Ree has never met a gratin she didn't like. What's not to love about carrots swimming in creamy, cheesy goodness topped with irresistible golden breadcrumbs?
Get Ree's Carrot Gratin recipe.
Asparagus Salad
If you want to dress up your spring asparagus this year, make this salad. Bacon makes everything better! It's refreshing, tender, salty, and crunchy all at the same time.
Get the Asparagus Salad recipe.
Cheddar Biscuits
Ree says you can eat these for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. And honestly, isn't Easter Sunday a perfect day to do just that? The added cheddar cheese makes them extra melty and rich.
Get Ree's Cheddar Biscuits recipe.
Melting Potatoes
As if dipping potatoes wasn't good enough, these slices are then braised in a garlicky broth. The result? They’re golden and caramelized on the outside, and silky smooth and tender on the inside.
Get the Melting Potatoes recipe.
Green Beans Almondine
This veggie dish may sound and taste fancy, but it couldn't be easier to make. It takes less than a half hour to pull it all together. The burst of lemon zest you add a the end is key!
Get the Green Beans Almondine recipe.
Carrot Ribbon Salad
Carrot ribbons are such a playful way to eat your veggies. Plus with the lemon-tahini dressing, it makes them extra bright and flavorful. Oh, and there are salted pistachios for added crunch!
Get Ree's Carrot Ribbon Salad recipe.
Radish Salad
This salad is refreshingly crisp, herbaceous, and easy to make. It's a no brainer for any brunch, lunch, or even dinner menu come spring because it goes with basically anything!
Get the Radish Salad recipe.
Creamed Spinach
Follow Ree's instructions for this classic side and she promises this "is one of the best things you'll ever learn to make." Plus, even with the extra steps, it still takes less than a half hour to make.
Get Ree's Creamed Spinach recipe.
Cabbage Salad
If you want some added texture to your meal, cabbage salad will give you that crunch you crave! You can make it ahead, too, which will save time on Easter Sunday.
Get the Cabbage Salad recipe.
Green Goddess Salad
Layers of green add so much color and freshness to the table. Plus, making a dressing from scratch is worth it. Don't worry, it's easily blitzed in the blender.
Get the Green Goddess Salad recipe.
Roasted Carrots with Honey Herb Butter
If you've got picky eaters at the table, carrots are a great side option. They're naturally sweet which is enhanced by a little honey and then balanced out with some fresh herbs.
Waldorf Salad
This salad is crunchy in texture, sweet in flavor, and so sophisticated. Basically, it's perfect for a holiday celebration. Serve it up in a bowl for scooping or over a bed of leafy greens for even more elegance.
Get the Waldorf Salad recipe.
Loaded Baked Potatoes
The great thing about loaded baked potatoes―besides all the scrumptious customizable toppings―is that they go with practically main dish. Ham, beef, lamb, chicken: All of them are winning combos.
Get Ree's Loaded Baked Potatoes recipe.
Cheesy Potato Casserole
You may know this rich and creamy dish as funeral potatoes or hash brown casserole. But as the saying goes: A casserole by any other name would taste as amazing... or something like that. 😂
Get the Cheesy Potato Casserole recipe.
Cornbread Casserole
Let the store-bought stuff cure your craving for cornbread. This recipe uses canned corn and boxed muffin mix to speed up the process. You'll be two steps closer to your next favorite side!
Get the Cornbread Casserole recipe.
Mashed Sweet Potatoes
Though sweet potatoes have a moment to shine come Thanksgiving, they are delicious all year round. And why not give them another holiday to enjoy their creamy goodness?
Get the Mashed Sweet Potatoes recipe.
Paska Bread
Who needs a basket of bread when you can serve this over-the-top loaf as the crowning centerpiece on your holiday table? It has a three-strand braid and a glossy egg wash for a golden finish.
Get the Paska Bread recipe.
Garlic Green Beans
Don't be shy with the garlic in this dish! It's the flavor-enhancing ingredient that takes the green beans from simple to stunning.
Get the Garlic Green Beans recipe.
Squash Casserole
This old-school Southern dish will add instant comfort to your Easter meal and hides lots of veggies under layers of cheese. The best part is the buttery cracker topping!
Get the Squash Casserole recipe.
Crock-Pot Mac and Cheese
When your oven and stovetop are working overtime during the holidays, this slow cooker recipe will come in handy! It makes the creamiest, dreamiest mac and cheese.
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