Are you in search of some Easter side dishes for your family gathering? Serve one or more of these delicious recipes at your Easter Sunday dinner, and I know appetites will be satisfied all around the table!
Easter always creeps up on me unexpectedly. Unlike Thanksgiving or Christmas, there’s not as much hype around this beloved holiday. Honestly, I think that Valentine’s Day gets more notice than Easter does!
Yet there is much to celebrate. My family, as Christians, hold the resurrection of Christ highly. Our faith rests in the fact that Jesus, the Son of God, came to earth as fully God yet fully man. He lived a perfect, sinless life. Then, he was crucified on a cross. He did all of this so that all who believe in Him will have eternal life. Three days after His crucifixion, He rose again! Those who trust in Jesus are saved from their sins forever.
What’s neat about our food, then, is that it reflects these truths. For as long as I can remember, my grandma has served lamb as our main dish. It may sound silly, but it reminds me that Jesus was “the lamb that was slain” for the sin of the world.
She also serves the best Easter side dishes. Mint jelly, dandelion salad, asparagus casserole, fresh homemade rolls. Olivia, the other half of Brick House On Green, usually brings dessert. Wether it’s a cherry galette, peach crisp, lemon cookies, or any kind of cake, it’s always delicious.
Well, enough of just talking about food. You’re here to find Easter side dishes for your holiday meal. I’m here to deliver! Finally, let’s dive into these delicious Easter side dishes perfect for every family wether big or small.
The Best Easter Side Dishes
Cheesy Balsamic Asparagus
Start off by taking the classic asparagus casserole up a notch. Add cheese and balsamic vinegar to make it gourmet!
Source: Right At Home With Violet
Instant Pot Deviled Eggs
Next, these are one of my husband’s personal favorites. Moreover, deviled eggs are a well known dutch dish that he enjoys. Therefore, we would highly recommend this dish!
Source: Lintukoto Homestead
Brown Sugar Glazed Candied Carrots
Is there anything better than a brown sugar glaze? That’s doubtful! In that case, this Easter side dish must be added to your menu.
Source: Linktukoto Homestead
Zucchini Side Dish
Any good meal needs veggies. Unfortunately, zucchini is not loved by all. However, this zucchini dish pairs together parmesan cheese and herbs. As a result, the flavors are so good!
Source: Our Manor On Main
Family Dinner Rolls
Next in line we have my Granny’s famous dinner rolls. As shown above, they have a fluffy texture. These dinner rolls frequently get passed around the table and I love it!
Artisan Bread Loaf
Equally as good as dinner rolls is artisan bread. Specifically this no knead bread.
Sweet Potato And Brussel Sprout Salad
For those who like salad, this recipe is a win. While it is a salad, it’s also super filling which is great!
Mediterranean Cucumber Salad
Cucumber salad is a much lighter salad option. This recipe is great paired together with fish, grilled chicken, or tofu.
Perfectly Roasted Brussel Sprouts
Brussel sprouts can be tricky to cook correctly, but this recipe helps you get it just right! For those of you who serve lamb at Easter, this dish would compliment that perfectly! Ham would also go great with these brussel sprouts.
Source: Kitchen Savouries
Crispy Oven Roasted Potatoes
Roasted potatoes are a family favorite in my home. They’re great with burgers, meatloaf, and of course, a large Easter dinner! Personally, I think these would go great with ham!
Source: Kitchen Savouries
Dijon Deviled Eggs
Dijon deviled eggs have a bit of spice to them, which is what makes them good! My husband absolutely loves deviled eggs, so this recipe will be added to our Easter dinner menu.
Source: The Homesteading Way
Baked Cauliflower Cheese
Sometimes, cauliflower gets forgotten about. One way to make it taste better is to mix it with cheese and create a casserole-like dish! That’s exactly what this recipe does.
Source: Gemma and Company
Sourdough Discard Dinner Rolls
Use up some leftover sourdough discard by making these sourdough dinner rolls! No meal is complete without some kind of bread.
Source: Rooted Deep Home
Sourdough Lemon Blueberry Bread
Easter makes me think of spring, and this sourdough lemon blueberry loaf is definitely for spring! Serve it as either a side dish or dessert bread.
Fresh Spring Fruit Salad
Fruit salad is a great addition to any gathering! You could serve this Easter side dish as an appetizer or even as a healthy dessert to munch on.
Source: Sprig and Spoon
Cheesy Hash Brown Casserole
Does your family do an Easter brunch? If so, this cheesy hash-brown casserole would fit right in with the rest of your menu! Yet it would also be a great side for Easter dinner as well since it’s basically cheese and potatoes!
Source: Plum Branch Home
FAQs
What are some traditional foods eaten at Easter?
Traditional Easter foods are lamb, ham, deviled eggs, dinner rolls, asparagus casserole, and carrot cake.
What is the most popular meal for Easter?
Lamb and glazed ham are the two most popular main dishes for Easter. Some Easter side dishes include asparagus casserole, dinner rolls, carrots, and deviled eggs.
What are the traditions of Easter?
- Easter Sunday sunrise service
- Good Friday service
- Easter egg hunt
- Dyeing hard boiled eggs
- Filling an Easter basket
- Eating lamb
What is the meaning behind Easter?
Easter celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ after He was raised from the dead. According to the Bible, Jesus came to earth to die for the sins of the world (John 1:29; John 3:16). After He was crucified on the cross (Good Friday), He was buried for 3 days before He was raised from the dead. His resurrection signifies victory over sin and death forever.
Why You’ll Love These Recipes
These recipes are so simple! Main dishes can take up a lot of time, so having side dishes that come together easily is a life saver.
Variety on the table is great! There’s a range of recipes that are featured here, some more unique than others which I love!
All of these flavors will compliment ham or lamb so well. Whenever a dinner menu blends together is great. Each of these recipes will pair well with both lamb or ham, so it makes planning easy!
Simply put, they are delicious. Holiday food is just meant to be good. It’s all about pleasure on these days of celebration.
We Want Your Thoughts
Finally, I’d love to hear about your Easter plans! What are you all doing to celebrate this year? What food will be on your table? Who will you be celebrating with? May you all rejoice in the life, death, and resurrection of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ!
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