Easter is here. Well, almost here, which means you have to prepare the menu for the big or small Easter dinner. You need to estimate how big a party you’ll be hosting and what will be served in each course. While the appetizers and desserts are secondary to your holiday menu, the main course is the star of the show, and you cannot screw it up. To help you create a foolproof menu, we have listed the 15 best main course Easter dinner ideas you crave beyond the spring festivity. From delectable ham to vegetarian mains, this list has everything, so hop on the culinary ride.
Roasted Leg of Lamb With Marinated Artichokes
Let’s begin with a simple roasted leg of lamb. This lamb leg is spice-crusted and pairs heavenly with the marinated artichokes. It is easy to make with only 15 minutes of prep time and cooks within two and a half hours. Here is the full recipe.
Tangerine-Glazed Ham
This one is going to take quite some time to get cooked, so you might want to start early. This main course Easter dinner is chock-full of flavor and is a swerve from the typical pineapple-based ham recipes. Here is the full recipe.
Roasted Chicken and Potatoes
One of the easiest dinner ideas, this roasted chicken and potatoes is versatile and can warm your soul year-round. You just spice and marinate your whole chicken overnight and throw it in your oven with baby potatoes to get a succulent Easter dinner. Here is the full recipe.
Mushroom Pot Pie
Easter dinner ideas don’t necessarily have to include non-vegetarian options. So if you have vegetarians on your guest list, serve up this mushroom pot pie. It has the woodsy flavor of fresh mushrooms paired with dried porcini mushrooms to make it worthy of the celebration. You can use homemade or store-bought puff pastry. Here is the full recipe.
Vietnamese Cajun Shrimp Boil
Who says only chicken and ham can have all the glory for Easter dinners? Give this amazing shrimp recipe a try and thank us later. The Cajun shrimp boil recipe includes juicy shrimp, corn, baby potatoes, and smoked sausages. Here is the full recipe.
Baked Chicken and Leeks
This is one of the easiest dinner recipes out there, especially for Easter. You simply pair baked chicken with creamy diced potatoes and lemony leeks to serve up a scrumptious dinner to be shared with family and friends. This recipe is something fresh and will have you craving more. Here is the full recipe.
Butterbean Stew With Toast
This one is for the vegetarians out there. This butterbean stew is absolutely delectable and so filling. You soak the beans and cook them with your favorite seasoning. Since it is a flexible dinner recipe, you can add your choice of vegetables to it to make it more to your liking. Serve hot with toasted bread. It goes for your Easter dinner and beyond. Here is the full recipe.
Roast Beef With Glazed Shallots
Try center-cut fillet for your Easter dinner this year. It is made with minimal spices and other ingredients and comes together in under an hour. The sticky, glazed shallots pair amazingly with the roast beef, offering a delicate kick, perfect for the spring holiday dinner. Here is the full recipe.
Spiced Beef Stew With Carrots and Chickpeas
Another beef recipe, this one is a burst of flavors for your olfactory and taste buds alike. One of the hearty and easy dinner ideas, this spiced beef stew is served with bell pepper, carrots, chickpeas, and Ethiopian berbere seasoning. It will be the perfect Easter dinner that you will crave beyond the holiday. Oh, and this is a Martha Stewart recipe, so you might not want to skip it. Here is the full recipe.
Apple Cider-Glazed Ham
Another mouthwatering Easter ham recipe, this apple cider-glazed ham only takes a few easy and simple steps. You need an unglazed bone-in spiral-cut ham, coat it with apple cider glaze with light brown sugar, honey, and Dijon mustard, and you will get the most wonderfully sticky, caramelized, and succulent Easter dinner in under two and a half hours. Here is the full recipe.
One-Pot Bean Stew With Tofu
Get cozy with this one-pot bean stew with tofu recipe. After a hardworking day of hosting people, you need something comforting, and nothing works magic like this bean stew. The recipe is easy; however takes around 3 hours, depending on how you are cooking. No matter how long it takes, results will be worth the wait. Here is the full recipe.
Chicken Pot Pie
Use whatever you have in the kitchen and make this chicken pot pie. This pie is quick and easy to make, perfect for replacing ham on your Easter table. This Easter dinner idea will tempt even a non-chicken person to have a bite. Here is the full recipe.
Chicken Shepherd’s Pie
Hosting Easter dinner is easy when you have this chicken shepherd’s pie ready to be served on the table. It is made from fresh ingredients and is sure to tickle the taste buds. Prepare the filling with shredded chicken, diced carrots, frozen peas, onions, celery, and fresh herbs for the final bang. Here is the full recipe.
Crispy Chicken Thighs With Roasted Radishes
Chicken lovers, here is a perfect dish for you: crispy chicken thighs with roasted radishes. The recipe is juicy with skin-on chicken thighs and a little butter to make things smooth. It’s crusty and made better with a generous sprinkle of peppery spring radishes. Here is the full recipe.
Pizza Rustica
This dish deserves a spot on your Easter table. It combines delicate egg custard, three different cured meats, and three cheeses. The dish is hearty, filling, and will make a delightful addition to your Easter dinner. Here is the full recipe.
Tell us your favorite Easter dinner ideas in the comments. Which one of these dinner recipes are you trying this year? Happy Easter!
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