25 Easy & Tasty Easter Dinner Recipes for a Crowd

Planning a big Easter meal can feel a little overwhelming, especially when you’re cooking for a crowd. But don’t worry—this list of 25 easy and tasty Easter dinner recipes will make things simple and fun.

From juicy main dishes to cozy sides and fresh salads, these recipes are easy to follow and perfect for sharing.

Plus, most of them use simple ingredients and clear steps, so anyone can make them without stress. Let’s get started and make your Easter dinner extra special!

25 Easy Easter Dinner Recipes for a Crowd

1. Baked Honey Glazed Ham

Ingredients:

• 1 whole ham (2–3 kg)
• ½ cup honey
• ¼ cup brown sugar
• 2 tbsp butter
• 1 tsp mustard

Method:

1. Preheat your oven to 180°C.
2. In a bowl, mix honey, brown sugar, butter, and mustard.
3. Place the ham in a baking dish and brush the glaze all over it.
4. Bake for 1 hour 30 minutes, brushing more glaze every 20 minutes.
5. Let it rest, then slice and serve.

2. Roast Chicken with Herbs

Ingredients:

• 1 whole chicken (about 1.5 kg)
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 1 tbsp mixed herbs
• Salt and pepper

Method:

1. Preheat oven to 190°C.
2. Rub chicken with olive oil, finely chopped garlic, and herbs.
3. Season well with salt and pepper.
4. Roast for 1 hour 15 minutes until golden.
5. Let it rest for 10 minutes before cutting.

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3. Creamy Mashed Potatoes

Ingredients:

• 1 kg potatoes, peeled
• 3 tbsp butter
• ½ cup warm milk
• Salt to taste

Method:

1. Boil the potatoes for 20 minutes until soft.
2. Drain and mash them well.
3. Add butter and warm milk.
4. Mix until smooth and creamy, then serve hot.

4. Baked Mac and Cheese

Ingredients:

• 2 cups pasta
• 2 cups grated cheese
• 2 cups milk
• 2 tbsp butter
• 2 tbsp flour

Method:

1. Cook pasta for 10 minutes and drain.
2. In a pan, melt butter, add flour, then slowly add milk to make a sauce.
3. Stir in cheese until melted.
4. Mix pasta with sauce and transfer to a baking dish.
5. Bake at 180°C for 20 minutes until bubbly.

5. Honey Glazed Carrots

Ingredients:

• 500 g carrots, sliced
• 2 tbsp honey
• 1 tbsp butter

Method:

1. Boil carrots for 10 minutes until slightly soft.
2. In a pan, melt butter and add honey.
3. Toss carrots in the glaze and cook for 5 minutes.

6. Scalloped Potatoes

Ingredients:

• 1 kg potatoes, thinly sliced
• 2 cups cream
• 1 cup cheese
• 2 garlic cloves, chopped

Method:

1. Preheat oven to 180°C.
2. Layer potatoes with cream, garlic, and cheese.
3. Bake for 45 minutes until soft and golden.

7. Deviled Eggs

Ingredients:

• 6 eggs
• 3 tbsp mayonnaise
• 1 tsp mustard

Method:

1. Boil eggs for 10 minutes and cool.
2. Cut in half and remove yolks.
3. Mix yolks with mayo and mustard.
4. Spoon back into egg whites and serve.

8. Garlic Butter Green Beans

Ingredients:

• 300 g green beans
• 2 tbsp butter
• 3 garlic cloves, chopped

Method:

1. Boil beans for 5 minutes.
2. Heat butter in a pan and add garlic.
3. Toss beans and cook for 3 minutes.

9. Dinner Rolls

Ingredients:

• 3 cups flour
• 1 tbsp yeast
• 1 cup warm milk
• 2 tbsp butter

Method:

1. Mix ingredients and knead into dough.
2. Let it rise for 1 hour.
3. Shape into rolls and place on tray.
4. Bake at 180°C for 20 minutes.

10. Roast Lamb

Ingredients:

• 1.5 kg lamb
• 4 garlic cloves
• 1 tbsp herbs
• 2 tbsp oil

Method:

1. Preheat oven to 190°C.
2. Rub lamb with oil, garlic, and herbs.
3. Roast for 1 hour 30 minutes.
4. Rest and slice before serving.

11. Green Bean Casserole

Ingredients:

• 400 g green beans
• 1 cup cream soup
• ½ cup fried onions

Method:

1. Preheat oven to 180°C.
2. Mix beans with cream soup.
3. Add fried onions on top.
4. Bake for 25 minutes.

12. Potato Salad

Ingredients:

• 500 g potatoes
• ½ cup mayonnaise
• 1 tsp mustard

Method:

1. Boil potatoes for 15 minutes and cube them.
2. Mix with mayo and mustard.
3. Chill for 30 minutes before serving.

13. Coleslaw

Ingredients:

• 2 cups cabbage, shredded
• 1 carrot, grated
• ½ cup mayo

Method:

1. Combine cabbage and carrot.
2. Mix with mayo.
3. Chill for 30 minutes.

14. Pasta Salad

Ingredients:

• 2 cups pasta
• 1 cup mixed veggies
• ½ cup dressing

Method:

1. Cook pasta for 10 minutes.
2. Mix with veggies and dressing.
3. Chill and serve.

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15. Cornbread

Ingredients:

• 1 cup cornmeal
• 1 cup flour
• 1 cup milk
• 2 eggs

Method:

1. Preheat oven to 180°C.
2. Mix all ingredients into a batter.
3. Pour into pan.
4. Bake for 25 minutes.

16. Stuffed Mushrooms

Ingredients:

• 12 mushrooms
• ½ cup cheese
• 2 garlic cloves

Method:

1. Preheat oven to 180°C.
2. Fill mushrooms with cheese and garlic mix.
3. Bake for 15 minutes.

17. Roasted Vegetables

Ingredients:

• 3 cups mixed veggies
• 2 tbsp oil
• Salt

Method:

1. Preheat oven to 200°C.
2. Toss veggies with oil and salt.
3. Roast for 25 minutes.

18. Caesar Salad

Ingredients:

• 2 cups lettuce
• ½ cup croutons
• ¼ cup dressing

Method:

1. Toss lettuce with dressing.
2. Add croutons and mix.
3. Serve fresh.

19. Grilled Chicken

Ingredients:

• 500 g chicken (cleaned)
• 2 tbsp oil
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp red chili powder
• 1 tsp garlic (paste or chopped)
• 1 tsp ginger paste
• 1 tsp mixed herbs or paprika (optional)
• 1 tbsp lemon juice

Method:

1. First, wash the chicken well and pat it dry so the marinade sticks properly.
2. Next, in a bowl, mix oil, salt, black pepper, chili powder, garlic, ginger, herbs, and lemon juice to make a smooth marinade.
3. Now, add the chicken and coat it evenly with the marinade. Cover and let it rest for at least 30 minutes (or up to 1–2 hours for better flavor).
4. Meanwhile, preheat the grill to 200°C (400°F).
5. Place the chicken on the hot grill and cook for 10 minutes on one side. Then flip and cook for another 10 minutes, turning occasionally for even cooking.
6. Brush a little oil while grilling to keep it juicy.
7. Check that the chicken is fully cooked (no pink inside), then remove and let it rest for 2–3 minutes.
8. Serve hot.

20. BBQ Chicken

Ingredients:

• 500 g chicken (cleaned)
• ½ cup BBQ sauce
• 1 tbsp oil
• 1 tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper

Method:

1. First, wash the chicken properly and pat it dry using a kitchen towel.
2. Next, preheat your oven to 190°C (375°F) so it’s ready for baking.
3. Now, take a bowl and mix BBQ sauce, oil, salt, and black pepper.
4. Add the chicken pieces and coat them well with the sauce, making sure every piece is covered evenly.
5. Place the coated chicken on a baking tray lined with foil or baking paper.
6. Put the tray in the preheated oven and bake for 20 minutes.
7. After that, take the tray out, flip the chicken pieces, and brush a little more BBQ sauce on top.
8. Return it to the oven and bake for another 20 minutes, until the chicken is fully cooked and slightly caramelized.
9. Once done, remove from the oven and let it rest for 2–3 minutes before serving.

21. Veggie Bake

Ingredients:

• 3 cups vegetables
• 1 cup cheese
• 1 cup cream

Method:

1. Preheat oven to 180°C.
2. Mix vegetables with cream and cheese.
3. Bake for 30 minutes.

22. Rice Pilaf

Ingredients:

• 1 cup rice
• 2 cups broth
• 1 tbsp butter

Method:

1. Cook rice in broth for 20 minutes.
2. Add butter and mix well.

23. Cheesy Broccoli

Ingredients:

• 2 cups broccoli
• 1 cup cheese
• ½ cup milk

Method:

1. Boil broccoli for 5 minutes.
2. Add cheese and milk.
3. Cook for 5 minutes until creamy.

24. Spring Garden Salad

Ingredients:

• 2 cups lettuce
• 1 cup cucumber
• 1 cup tomatoes

Method:

1. Chop all vegetables.
2. Toss with your favorite dressing.
3. Serve fresh.

25. Lemon Herb Rice

Ingredients:

• 1 cup rice
• 2 cups water
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tbsp herbs

Method:

1. Cook rice for 20 minutes.
2. Mix in lemon juice and herbs.
3. Fluff and serve warm. 

Final Thoughts:

Easter is all about spending time with family and enjoying good food together. With these easy and tasty recipes, you can create a full meal without feeling stressed.

Start with a main dish like ham or chicken, then add a few sides and salads to complete your table. Most importantly, keep things simple and enjoy the moment. Happy cooking and Happy Easter!