25 Easter Side Dish Recipes
If you are hosting Easter dinner or brunch this year you know the importance of a great side dish! The more people you are serving this Sunday, the more sides you can feature! Use this list of 25 Easter Side Dish Recipes to select your favorites to put together this year.
25 Easter Side Dish Recipes
These recipes feature lots of various ways to prepare potatoes, roasted vegetables, some casseroles, and lots more options as well.
Serve these sides along with a choice or two from 33 Easter Dinner Main Dishes and don’t forget fun appetizers like these 19 Deviled Egg varieties!
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This slightly lemony Green Beans Almondine fits the bill with its roasted almonds and sauteed shallots toppings. They can be half made ahead of time, too, and just heated and served.
Green Beans Almondine is a classic French side dish, and the term almondine means to add almonds to a dish. So easy and such a great recipe for Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas, Sunday dinner, and more.
Get the full recipe from: Noshing With The Nolands
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Parmesan Smashed Potatoes served with roasted garlic aioli is an easy and hearty side dish. Smashed potatoes are easy enough for weeknight meals yet super impressive and perfect for entertaining!
Crispy on the outside, creamy on the inside, with a nice salty kick from the parmesan cheese, you cannot go wrong with these smashed potatoes! These parmesan smashed potatoes make for a wonderful side dish,
Get the full recipe from: This Silly Girl’s Kitchen
3. Crispy Hasselback Potato Casserole with Garlic and Herbs
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This Crispy Hasselback Potato Casserole with Garlic and Herbs are the absolute best potatoes you will ever make!
Thinly sliced Yukon gold potatoes are layered and coated with fresh herbs, garlic, butter, and shredded asiago cheese then baked until tender and creamy on the inside and crispy on the outside.
Get the full recipe from: The Forked Spoon
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This irresistible Funeral Potatoes Recipe is a creamy, cheesy, potato hotdish casserole filled with shredded hash browns and onions and topped with a crispy cornflake topping. It’s the perfect side dish for Christmas and Easter holidays, potlucks, and family dinners.
They are my absolute, all-time favorite potato casserole. Loaded with gooey cheese, onion, and tender potatoes, the flavors are simple and uncomplicated but perfect and comforting.
Get the full recipe from: The Forked Spoon
5. Loaded Mashed Potato Casserole
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This fully loaded mashed potato casserole is the perfect side dish for a holiday meal and a great way to use up a bowl of leftover mashed potatoes. This tasty casserole dish has always been a hit and has become one of my favorite sides to serve to friends and family.
Get the full recipe from: Xoxo Bella
6. Garlic Parmesan Baby Potatoes
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Tender baby potatoes are flavored with garlic, herbs and cheese. This delicious potato side dish is really simple to make and tastes heavenly. You’ll crave it often.
Enjoy these tasty potatoes with any kind of meat, poultry or seafood. They’re great to bring to a potluck or to serve up at a holiday party. The recipe can easily be doubled or tripled if you’re feeding a crowd.
Get the full recipe from: Xoxo Bella
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7. Easy Scalloped Potatoes Recipe
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Beautiful, perfectly cooked Scalloped Potatoes are a classic that you’ll fall in love with after just one bite! Tender, thinly sliced potatoes are baked in a rich, creamy sauce for a side dish that’s excellent to serve alongside any main course and is a must-make for the holidays.
Scalloped Potatoes, cooked in a rich cream sauce, are turned into cheesy potatoes with a hefty sprinkle of Parmesan cheese. They are great for Thanksgiving, Christmas, Easter, or when you’re entertaining.
Get the full recipe from: A Southern Soul
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These green beans are a delicious side dish for the holiday season or any weeknight dinner.
This healthy side dish is the perfect balance of savory and sweet thanks to the pimentos, butter, honey, pecans and garlic. It takes just 25 minutes from start to finish. This isn’t just any green bean recipe. It turns that common vegetable into a star with a handful of ingredients.
Get the full recipe from: Tastes of Lizzy T
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This Holiday Pear Salad with pomegranate and candied pecans is perfect for the holidays. Drizzle with our homemade poppy seed dressing.
Your family and friends will love the festive colors and winter flavors in this pear and pomegranate salad with homemade poppy seed dressing. It makes a great side dish for any holiday menu.
Get the full recipe from: Tastes of Lizzy T
10. Mashed Potatoes With Cream Cheese
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This Mashed Potatoes With Cream Cheese recipe is a bit on the naughty side because they’re made with Yukon Gold potatoes, butter, cream, and cream cheese. They’re the perfect side dish for Thanksgiving, Christmas, Easter, and family dinners.
Get the full recipe from: Easy Budget Recipes
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This Healthy Waldorf Salad recipe is easy to make and a tasty side dish for Easter, Christmas, or any meal. This salad is the perfect complement to a holiday meal of turkey, Christmas roast or ham. This Waldorf Salad is versatile and goes perfectly with just about any other dish.
Get the full recipe from: Easy Budget Recipes
12. Crockpot Mashed Cauliflower
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Crockpot Mashed Cauliflower is a delicious and versatile side dish made with 5 simple ingredients.The crockpot slowly cooks the cauliflower in butter without burning it, but giving it a roasted flavor and caramelized color for extra deliciousness.
Making mashed cauliflower in your crockpot is an easy way to prepare this tasty side dish that works great for many meals. Mashed cauliflower also makes a great side dish for Thanksgiving and Christmas dinner.
Get the full recipe from: Tasty Oven
13. Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts with Balsamic and Parmesan
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Brussels sprouts are tossed with balsamic vinegar and tasty seasonings, then air fried til crispy and roasted. This easy vegetable side dish is ready to eat in less than 20 minutes.
These Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts with Balsamic Glaze and Parmesan Cheese are incredibly delicious, simple to prepare and quick to cook. They make tasty vegetables for dinners and holiday gatherings.
Get the full recipe from: Tasty Oven
14. Roasted Green Beans and Red Peppers
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Roasted Green Beans and Red Peppers are seasoned with garlic and ginger, and these are perfect for a festive low-carb side dish. The beans and peppers roast at high heat for a short time, so they can cook while you’re coming up with the final touches on the meal.
These Roasted Green Beans and Red Peppers are not only beautifully red and green for the holidays, but they’re delicious!
Get the full recipe from: Kalyn’s Kitchen
15. Easy Healthy Italian Chopped Salad
Looking for a quick, nutritious, and flavorful dish? This easy healthy Italian chopped salad recipe is the perfect solution! Packed with fresh vegetables, hearty proteins, and a zesty homemade Italian dressing, this salad delivers a delicious balance of textures and flavors.
16. Healthy Salad with Pomegranates
You’ll adore this healthy winter salad with pomegranate! Picture crisp greens mingling with the juicy pop of pomegranate seeds, all drizzled with a tangy dressing that just screams freshness. It’s the kind of salad that not only tastes incredible but also makes you feel like you’re doing your body a favor with every bite.
16. Duchess Potatoes
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Think of Duchess Potatoes as a fun and exciting way to dress up your favorite mashed potatoes. They look so elegant that your guests will think you spent hours on them.
Serve this flavor-packed dish as a weekend dinner staple or a festive addition to your Easter feast.
Get the full recipe from: Food n Service
17. Kale Salad with Cranberries Recipe
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Fresh kale salad with cranberries is a favorite during the holiday season. The salad is marinated in a simple dressing, and that’s why it’s simple to put it together.
The salad with all the base ingredients makes a lovely side dish loaded with nutrients.
Get the full recipe from: Masala Herb
18. Pomegranate Apple Salad With Walnut-Crusted Goat Cheese
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Pomegranate Apple Salad With Walnut-Crusted Goat Cheese elevates a mixed greens salad to a new level with homemade pomegranate vinaigrette and nutty cheese rounds!
This mixed greens recipe with its homemade vinaigrette and easy-to-make nut crusted cheese rounds is the perfect holiday salad!
Get the full recipe from: Swirls of Flavor
19. Potatoes Au Gratin Casserole
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Golden Potatoes Au Gratin Casserole is a creamy cheesy potato recipe that will be your entertaining go-to potato recipe from now on! Slices of potatoes are gently boiled in a shallot cream mixture and then layered with cheese and baked to absolute perfection.
The amazing flavor, creamy texture, cheesy goodness and easy cooking method combine to make this the best potatoes au gratin!
Get the full recipe from: Swirls of Flavor
20. Easy Avocado Salad Recipes
This easy avocado salad recipe is simple to make in only 10 minutes and makes the perfect side or appetizer for your get togethers this season. This simple salad recipe blends together the perfect spring or summer flavors with a light healthy dressing.
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This braised red cabbage has been a part of Christmas dinner in our house for decades. It’s easy, with simple ingredients, and is a delicious side dish to a Pork Loin, pork chops, or a Sunday roast dinner.
While this red cabbage recipe is Swedish, it’s very similar to German red cabbage with apples and red currant jelly to give perfect balance and a hint of sweetness.
Get the full recipe from: What A Girl Eats
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Keto Creamed Spinach is a creamy, flavorful side dish that’s perfect for low-carb diets. Made with fresh spinach, rich cream, and tangy cheese, it’s a comforting and indulgent treat without the guilt.
The key to a keto-friendly version is using low-carb ingredients and avoiding added sugars or starches.
Get the full recipe from: What A Girl Eats
23. Brussels Sprouts with Bacon and Balsamic
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Brussels sprouts with bacon and balsamic reduction makes a delicious and easy side dish. These are seriously the best brussels sprouts ever. The balsamic reduction also adds a tangy, slightly sweet addition that really makes the dish pop.
These crunchy brussels sprouts with bacon and balsamic reduction make for a wonderful side dish to accompany any meal. The dish is also great for bringing to a holiday potluck.
Get the full recipe from: Crayons and Cravings
24. Roasted Carrots and Parsnips
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This recipe for Brown Sugar and Bourbon Glazed Roasted Carrots and Parsnips is a real crowd-pleaser, thanks to its unique blend of sweet, earthy, and savory flavors.
It’s a simple but standout side dish made with roasted carrots and parsnips, coated with a rich, homemade bourbon and brown sugar glaze, then topped with fresh parsley for added freshness.
Get the full recipe from: Cheerful Cook
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Bacon Stuffing Rolls are a true family favorite. They’re crispy on the outside and tender and savory on the inside.
This delicious dish is an easy way to add a new spin to your Easter dinner.
Get the full recipe from: Cheerful Cook
