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    23 Easy Easter Dinner Side Dishes

    Published: Mar 26, 2026 by Rachel Escolafogg

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    Complement your Easter ham or roast with a spread of delightful sides! Try a easy pea salad with bacon and a creamy dressing or a creamy cheesy scalloped potato dish that never disappoints. And don't forget the asparagus in either a casserole or an elegant asparagus puff pastry!

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    We have plenty of fun and creative Easter sides that are sure to please any crowd! So try these fantastic dishes for your spring celebration, these will compliment your meal perfectly!

    Loaded Mashed Potato Casserole

    A top shot of Mashed Potato Casserole served in a white oblong casserole dish.
    Photo Credit: Blue's Best Life

    Why settle for plain mashed potatoes when you can elevate them? Try this Loaded Mashed Potato Casserole at your next gathering, and impress everyone with its simple yet deliciously comforting flavors. Check out the recipe here and give it a try!

    Get the recipe: Loaded Mashed Potato Casserole

    Cilantro Lime Rice

    A bowl of Cilantro Rice, with slices of lime, and some cilantro leaves.
    Photo Credit: Blue's Best Life

    Cilantro Lime Rice features vibrant, zesty, and fresh flavors that go best with the fluffy, soft textures of the rice. This rice dish is the best option of side to enjoy with the bold, savory mains. Check it out and try it soon!

    Get the recipe: Cilantro Lime Rice

    Easy Jiffy Cornbread Casserole

    Photo Credit: Blue's Best Life

    If you are looking for a side dish that goes well with almost every dish, Jiffy cornbread casserole is what you are looking for! This dish is so easy to make that it can pass as a last-minute dish and is delicious. It will surely be a hit and might be everyone's favorite dish.

    Get the Recipe: Easy Jiffy Cornbread Casserole

    Easy Pea Salad with Bacon

    Photo Credit: She's Not Cookin'

    This best Easy Pea Salad with Bacon is so good with the natural sweetness of the tender peas combined with the delicious creamy dressing, and the perfect salty crunch from the bacon!

    Get the recipe: Easy Pea Salad with Bacon

    Asparagus Casserole

    Photo Credit: Little Sunny Kitchen

    Savory Asparagus Casserole is a creamy veggie side dish featuring fresh asparagus and mushrooms baked in a garlic cheese sauce. This cheesy asparagus bake is topped with crispy parmesan breadcrumbs, and everyone loves it!

    Get the recipe: Asparagus Casserole

    Easy Instant Pot Scalloped Potatoes

    Photo Credit: Little Sunny Kitchen

    Get ready for the ultimate comfort food! This recipe creates decadent Instant Pot scalloped potatoes bursting with garlic flavor and a luxuriously cheesy sauce. Baked to perfection, they're the perfect side dish to elevate any holiday meal or pair wonderfully with any weeknight dinner.

    Get the recipe: Easy Instant Pot Scalloped Potatoes

    Asparagus Puff Pastry Tarts With Gruyere Cheese

    Photo Credit: Blue's Best Life

    Skip the fuss and impress your guests with these easy asparagus puff pastries! Made with store-bought dough, they bake up beautifully golden brown, boasting a delightful buttery flavor. Perfect for Easter dinner or Mother's Day brunch, these delightful bites are sure to be a crowd-pleaser.

    Get the recipe: Asparagus Puff Pastry Bundles With Gruyere Cheese

    Cheesy Mashed Potatoes

    Photo Credit: Britney Breaks Bread

    These mashed potatoes are packed with flavor, but they're surprisingly simple to make! The creamy texture and delicious buttery taste will complement any meal, whether it's a weeknight dinner, a festive holiday spread, or a special occasion.

    Get the recipe: Cheesy Mashed Potatoes

    Instant Pot Lemon Parmesan Orzo With Arugula

    Photo Credit: Blue's Best Life

    This easy Instant Pot Lemon Orzo whips up in minutes, making it the perfect quick side dish to accompany almost any entree.

    Get the recipe: Instant Pot Lemon Parmesan Orzo With Arugula

    Stuffed Pepper Carrots

    Photo Credit: The Soccer Mom Blog

    These mini orange peppers are disguised as adorable carrots and filled with a zesty cream cheese spread. A healthy and fun Easter appetizer for all ages!

    Get the recipe: Stuffed Pepper Carrots

    Creamy Chickpea Salad

    Photo Credit: She Keeps A Lovely Home

    This chickpea salad with dill is one of my favorite side dish recipes for spring entertaining! It’s garden-fresh, delicate yet flavorful, easy and elegant! With only 7 main ingredients, a little celery slicing, and herb chopping, you’ll have this recipe ready in 20 minutes or less! It can also be made a whole day ahead!

    Get the recipe: Creamy Chickpea Salad

    Honey Roasted Carrots

    Photo Credit: She's Not Cookin'

    This easy Honey Roasted Carrots Recipe is simply delicious as caramelizing the carrots while roasting enhances their natural sweetness with a slightly crisp exterior. Take your carrots to another level as honey compliments the carrots perfectly.

    Get the recipe: Honey Roasted Carrots

    Funeral Potatoes

    Photo Credit: The Forked Spoon

    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.

    Get the recipe: Funeral Potatoes

    Carrot Ribbon Salad with Arugula

    Photo Credit: Life Around The Table

    For a light refreshing salad for spring and summer, try my Carrot Ribbon Salad with Arugula. This salad features delightful contrasts in shape and texture. The peppery, slightly bitter flavour of the arugula offsets the crunchy, sweet flavour of the carrots.

    Get the recipe: Carrot Ribbon Salad with Arugula

    Mediterranean Roasted Vegetables

    Photo Credit: A Cedar Spoon

    Mediterranean Roasted Vegetables are bursting with the sweet flavors that happen when you roast vegetables. The rainbow of vegetables is seasoned with oregano, thyme, and a squeeze of lemon juice.

    Get the recipe: Mediterranean Roasted Vegetables

    Veggie and Cheese Board

    Photo Credit: Air Fryer Delicacies

    Prepare to impress your guests this Easter with a delightful Veggie and Cheese Board, perfectly complemented by a creamy dip.

    Get the recipe: Veggie and Cheese Board

    Easter Stuffed Carrot Crescent Rolls

    Photo Credit: On My Kids Plate

    Stuffed Easter carrot crescent rolls are the cutest savory appetizer perfect for Easter brunch, a baby shower or any spring party. Your family and friends will love this delicious cheesy appetizer.

    Get the recipe: Easter Stuffed Carrot Crescent Rolls

    Cream Cheese Scalloped Potatoes

    Photo Credit: I Heart Eating

    Cream Cheese Scalloped Potatoes are an easy, cheesy potato recipe! Perfect for holidays or weeknights – these scalloped potatoes make a great side dish!

    Get the recipe: Cream Cheese Scalloped Potatoes

    Dinner Rolls

    Photo Credit: I Heart Eating

    Homemade dinner rolls! Make the best soft and fluffy dinner rolls with this easy recipe! These old-fashioned rolls are so simple to make.

    Get the recipe: Dinner Rolls

    Classic Macaroni Salad

    Photo Credit: Home Made Interest

    Classic macaroni salad is an easy dish made with elbow macaroni, veggies, and a tangy mayo dressing. It’s the perfect cold pasta salad for feeding a crowd at potlucks, summer parties, or Easter dinner.

    Get the recipe: Classic Macaroni Salad

    Hassleback Potatoes in the Air Fryer

    Photo Credit: Sinful Kitchen

    Try making a Hassleback potato in an air fryer for crisper potato slices; than you would get baking the potatoes in an oven. A Hasselbeck has uniform slices cut into the potato while remaining intact at the bottom. The result is an accordion potato, a cross between chips and a baked potato.

    Get the recipe: Hassleback Potatoes in the Air Fryer

    Easy Broccoli Salad With Creamy Greek Yogurt Dressing

    Photo Credit: Blue's Best Life

    Spring won't be complete without this Broccoli Salad! It's a breeze to throw together, taking just minutes to prepare. Perfect for any gathering, this refreshing salad is a crowd-pleaser. Bring it to Easter lunch or summer potlucks – it's guaranteed to be a hit with its delightful combination of crunchy broccoli, tart cranberries, and nutty almonds.

    Get the recipe: Easy Broccoli Salad With Creamy Greek Yogurt Dressing

    Creamy Cauliflower And Potato Mash

    Photo Credit: Blue's Best Life

    Ditch the guilt, not the comfort food! This creamy potato and cauliflower mash is packed with flavor and lighter than classic mashed potatoes. Goat cheese adds a touch of richness that complements the Yukon gold potatoes perfectly. Enjoy this satisfying side dish any night of the week or dress it up for holidays like Thanksgiving or Easter.

    Get the recipe: Creamy Cauliflower And Potato Mash

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