With Easter quickly sneaking up on us, it’s time to start planning that holiday meal! You may have the main course already planned out, but really it’s those side dishes that make the meal so fantastic. Whether you’re having ham, lamb or fish, these Easter side dishes are sure to make your meal even more grand!
Want to try something new for this holiday meal? From cheesy potatoes, to fresh green beans, and spicy asparagus, this collection of side dishes will thrill your taste buds and your guests! Pick two or three of these flavorful side dishes and your menu will be complete. Whether you go for a salad or some buttery bread, these side dishes will keep your guests happy and bellies full throughout the entire day.
15 Delicious Easter Side Dishes
When it comes to modern updates to classic dishes, I feel that it’s fine to change the technique, but the finished product should be as good as the original, if not better.
This sweet southern pineapple casserole could be a side dish…or a dessert!
Everyone will love this colorful broccoli salad with bacon, grapes and sunflower seeds. No one can resist this winning combination of sweet and salty.
If you’ve ever had real home-cooked cheesy scalloped potatoes, you know they’re hard to beat. I’ve taken that classic dish and added a garlic Parmesan flavor, as well as added 3 kinds of cheese.
Instant Pot carrots with honey glaze is a 15 minute side dish that is perfect for an everyday dinner or for Easter!
Every bite of this Sausage Asparagus Quiche is pure comfort. It is loaded with juicy sausage, eggs and wholesome feel-good ingredients.
Baked Corn Casserole is a classic holiday side dish recipe that’s so easy to make and takes only 5 minutes of prep!
Bright, crunchy, and colorful, this easy Seven Layer Salad recipe is a fun blast from the past for any party.
Instant Pot Mashed Sweet Potatoes are the side dish most likely to steal my heart. Not only are sweet potatoes a superior vegetable, but this foolproof method of cooking mashed sweet potatoes in a pressure cooker like the Instant Pot is transformative when you are the one hosting the feast.
There are deviled eggs, and then there are these Million Dollar Deviled Eggs.
Learn how to make perfect hot cross buns using this deliciously spiced yeast dough.
The ultimate Easter side dish, Creamy Spring Peas with Bacon + Mint feature a delicious combo of flavors and textures from sweet green peas, fresh sugar snaps, salty bacon, a decadent cream sauce, and refreshing pops of mint!
Silky Cheesy Cauliflower Gratin, with tender morsels of cauliflower soaking in a creamy sauce.
Instant Pot Potatoes with Herb Butter taste like roasted potatoes. Cook these delicious potatoes in the Instant Pot and they will have a creamy texture.
An Asian take on green beans, this Fresh Green Bean Salad with Asian Dressing is full of Asian flavors and great texture from the Soy-Glazed Cashews.
From potatoes to vegetables and every flavor in between, these Easter side dishes will pair with just about any meal! Like cheesy? You got it! Like savory? You got it! Like Asian flair? You got it! There is a flavor for everyone!
What side dish do you want to try?
Want even more great inspiration for your Easter celebration? Try these easy, tie-dye Easter eggs or these Easter Funfetti Cake Cookies!