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22 Easter Dinner Ideas That Aren’t Ham

March 29, 2021
Easter dinner can mean much more than glazed ham and hot cross buns. If you are looking to try something new or entertaining a smaller crowd, here are a few great Easter dinner ideas! Mix and match for a complete menu with everything from appetizers to desserts!
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Easter dinner can mean much more than glazed ham and hot cross buns. If you are looking to try something new or entertaining a smaller crowd, here are a few great Easter dinner ideas! Mix and match for a complete menu with everything from appetizers to desserts!

Easter dinner can mean much more than glazed ham and hot cross buns. If you are looking to try something new or entertaining a smaller crowd, here are a few great Easter dinner ideas! Mix and match for a complete menu with everything from appetizers to desserts!


easter appetizers

Avocado deviled eggs on a deviled egg tray with a bunch of red grapes in the background and an metal peacock statue.

avocado deviled eggs

Because no Easter is complete without a good deviled egg recipe. And this one is mayo-free!

A bowl of arbol Chile salsa sitting on a wood cutting board with a spoon in one side and a few colorful tortilla chips around it.

arbol chile salsa

A simple salsa that can be a pre-dinner dip with chips and double as a sauce to serve with dinner.

A green dish with black and green olives in it and a sprig of rosemary on the top with roasted garlic and dried arbol chiles.

spicy marinated olives

If your Easter meal MUST start with a warm appetizer, these olives are the way to go.

Green tomatillo salsa verde in a bowl on a marble table with seeds on top and lime wedges. Several tortilla chips are near by.

tomatillo-avocado salsa

You really can’t go wrong with this beautiful green salsa which, again, can double as sauce for dinner. Especially good with leg of lamb, if you’re going that route.

main courses

A dish of green mole chicken sitting on a table surrounded by a dish of black beans, guacamole, salsa verde, lime wedges.

chicken mole verde

This mole is a celebration of spring with fresh herbs, tomatillos, and chiles. Also, it tastes even better if you make it ahead!

An overhead image of a dish of enchilada casserole with a piece sitting on a plate off to the side.

black bean enchilada casserole

If you are keeping things plant-based this Easter this vegetarian enchilada casserole is one of our favorite veggie-filled dinner ideas.

Cochinita Pibil tacos with pickled red onions on top sitting on a banana leaf with a dish of cochinita behind it.

cochinita pibil

If you are hungry for pork, but don’t want ham, try this easy version of Cochinita Pibil that you make right in the oven.

A person in a pink shirt holding a dish of shredded beef barbacoa with cilantro leaves on top.

beer braised beef barbacoa

This flavorful crowd pleaser is so simple. Just cover a boneless brisket in the beer marinade and let braise in the oven until fall apart tender.

A plate of carnitas on a rainbow table cloth with a dish of pickled jalapenos and a bunch of cilantro sitting next to it.

crispy instant pot carnitas

Not traditional sure, but really simple and equally delicious! Also, goes amazingly with cheesy potato casserole.

Salads

An overhead image of strips of mango and cucumber in a dish with a spoon sticking out of one side and basil leaves sitting next to it.

mango-cucumber salad with cayenne dressing

Crisp cucumber, sweet mango and strips of basil all in a spicy lime dressing. What’s not to like?

Two bowls of cilantro lime coleslaw with a half of avocado sitting on a cutting board next to the bowls and a knife on one side.

cilantro lime slaw

The traditional make-ahead salad is punched up with loads of cilantro and bright lime dressing.

A close up of an asparagus salad with olive dressing in a white bowl with a blue line around the edge and a spoon sticking in one side.

grilled asparagus with olive dressing

The dressing for this salad is a chunky relish-like mixture of chopped olives, fresh herbs, and spicy Fresno chiles.

sides

A bowl of pickled red onions with a fork and a spoon sticking into the bowl.

pickled red onions

No meal is complete without a pile of quick-pickled red onions.

A white plate with rainbow carrots that have been roasted sitting on top with cream and cheese and a lime sitting near by.

roasted mexican street carrots

If you’re looking to move beyond glazed carrots try these roasted carrots topped with roasted garlic crema, Cotija, and cilantro.

A ceramic dish filled with green beans tossed with tangerines, shallots, pistachios, dates.

green beans with tangerines and dates

This sweet and crunchy warm salad is the perfect partner for lamb chops.

A black crock with pinto beans and cilantro on top with a ladle sticking out of one side.

crock pot borracho beans

I love a side dish that is ready when dinner is. Make these smoky beans in the morning and let the slow cooker do the work.

A bowl of mashed potatoes with chorizo and poblano pepper on top and a spoon sticking into the bowl.

garlic mashed potatoes with spanish chorizo and poblanos

Creamy, garlicky mashed potatoes are the perfect side for just about anything. The chorizo and pepper topping is optional, but takes them over the top.

desserts

A pan of banana bread with sliced bananas on top on a cooling rack with a towel wrapped around the pan.

molasses banana bread

You could make a fancy dessert, but you know everyone really wants banana bread. This one is dairy free!

A dish of capirotada on a blue and yellow tablecloth with cans of sweetened condensed milk and media cream near by.

cinnamon roll capirotada

This bread pudding is a traditional way to end a Mexican Easter meal. This version is like the best combination of a cinnamon roll and capirotada mixed into one.

Two scoops of vanilla ice cream in a waffle dish with someone pouring caramel sauce from a spoon over the top.

no churn cream cheese ice cream

The BEST and creamiest homemade ice cream you will ever make with no churning necessary!

A pan of banana bread sitting on a wood table with two slices cut out of it and a butter knife sitting near by.

ricotta banana bread

Again, all anyone wants is banana bread. Trust me.

A tray of cut strawberries, blueberries, nectarines, mango slices, and cherries with a dish of creamy dip on one side.

fruit with sour cream and brown sugar dip

The easiest dessert is one you don’t have to make at all! Look for fresh strawberries, ripe mango, and juicy pineapple this time of year.

the easter dinner menu you’ve been waiting for!

There you go! I know you’ll find all the ideas you’ve been searching for to make a spectacular Easter dinner. Let me know what you end up making by snapping a pic and tagging me on Instagram @holajalapeno and #holajalapeno so I can see or leave me a comment below (don’t forget to leave a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ rating) ! Also, don’t forget to sign up for my weekly newsletter, lots of good stuff there too!

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    Reply Sabrina April 2, 2021 at 7:40 pm

    thank you for all of these, really like the garlic mash with chorizo (might have to try it with personal favorite sweet potatoes), but would really like to work though all of them since they all look great!

    • Kate Ramos
      Reply Kate Ramos April 6, 2021 at 3:46 pm

      Yay! Thank you Sabrina. Let me know if you try any. 🙂

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