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    Home » MSN Slideshows

    20 Easter Recipes Just Like Mom Used to Make

    Published: Apr 18, 2025 by Barbara Curry

    Disclaimer: This post may contain affiliate links.

    Easter always brings back the best kind of food memories—warm kitchens, big family tables, and those dishes that only ever showed up once a year. It’s the kind of cooking that feels like a hug from the past. These Easter recipes are full of that same cozy, nostalgic flavor, the ones that remind us of how Mom used to do it. Perfect for keeping old traditions going or starting a few new ones.

    Sweet Orange Rolls With Cream Cheese Frosting

    A platter of orange rolls half with frosting and half without.
    Sweet Orange Rolls With Cream Cheese Frosting. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.


     

    Add some Orange Rolls with Whipped Cream Cheese Frosting to your Mother’s Day or Easter brunch. This sweet roll recipe is sure to impress your guests!
    Get the Recipe: Sweet Orange Rolls With Cream Cheese Frosting

    Hot Cross Buns Recipe

    Hot Cross Buns Recipe. Photo credit: Lauren’s Latest.

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    The perfect blend of sweetness and spices, enjoy these classic Hot Cross Buns this Easter season. Topped with a cross and delicious glaze.
    Get the Recipe: Hot Cross Buns Recipe

    Creamy Easter Deviled Eggs With Cream Cheese

    Deviled eggs with mustard and herbs.
    Creamy Easter Deviled Eggs With Cream Cheese. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

    Learn how to make the best deviled eggs with cream cheese. This simple and creamy recipe is perfect for any occasion and loved by everyone.
    Get the Recipe: Creamy Easter Deviled Eggs With Cream Cheese

    Cornbread Corn Pudding

    A spoonful of cornbread corn pudding.
    Cornbread Corn Pudding. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    This baked cornbread casserole features a custardy cornbread pudding base, mixed with toasted cornbread and fresh or frozen corn. Top with grated cheese!
    Get the Recipe: Cornbread Corn Pudding

    3-Ingredient Crockpot Ham Recipe

    3-Ingredient Crockpot Ham Recipe. Photo credit: Lauren’s Latest.

    This easy, 3-ingredient Crockpot Ham recipe is made with precooked spiralized ham and brown sugar. Just in time for Easter!
    Get the Recipe: 3-Ingredient Crockpot Ham Recipe

    Lemon-Lime Atlantic Beach Pie With Saltine Crust

    A slice of pie next to an entire pie.
    Lemon-Lime Atlantic Beach Pie With Saltine Crust. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    This easy recipe for Atlantic Beach Pie is sweet and salty and as beautiful as every summer dessert should be, with no pastry crust needed.
    Get the Recipe: Lemon-Lime Atlantic Beach Pie With Saltine Crust

    Corn And Cucumber Salad With Greek Yogurt

    A creamy cucumber salad with corn in a glass bowl with a serving spoon
    Corn And Cucumber Salad With Greek Yogurt. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Jazz up your salad menu with a Corn and Cucumber Salad. The mixture of veggies in a creamy yogurt, mayo and dill dressing make it a favorite.
    Get the Recipe: Corn And Cucumber Salad With Greek Yogurt

    Brown Butter Banana Nut Bread Recipe With Vanilla Butter

    Sliced banana bread topped with vanilla butter.
    Brown Butter Banana Nut Bread Recipe With Vanilla Butter. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    This twist on classic banana bread adds brown butter which transforms the bread. Add vanilla infused butter for an unforgettable breakfast.
    Get the Recipe: Brown Butter Banana Nut Bread Recipe With Vanilla Butter

    Moist Pineapple Bread With Coconut

    Sliced pineapple bread on a tray.
    Moist Pineapple Bread With Coconut. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    This pineapple bread with coconut recipe is lightly sweet and incredibly moist, with real pineapple chunks and a cream cheese frosting.
    Get the Recipe: Moist Pineapple Bread With Coconut

    Lighter Than Air Angel Biscuits With Yeast

    An iron skillet of angel biscuits.
    Lighter Than Air Angel Biscuits With Yeast. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Angelically light and fluffy Angel Biscuits are a no-fail biscuit recipe with a secret ingredient that yields perfect biscuits every single time.
    Get the Recipe: Lighter Than Air Angel Biscuits With Yeast

    Lemon Blueberry Bundt Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting

    A blueberry cake with slices removed.
    Lemon Blueberry Bundt Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    This is a simple from-scratch recipe for blueberry bundt cake. With blueberries in every bite and a cream cheese frosting, what’s not to love!
    Get the Recipe: Lemon Blueberry Bundt Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting

    Recipe For Baked Ham With Easy Brown Sugar Glaze

    Recipe For Baked Ham With Easy Brown Sugar Glaze. Photo credit: Southern Plate.

    This recipe for baked ham features the easiest and tastiest 3-ingredient brown sugar glaze (with a secret ingredient).
    Get the Recipe: Recipe For Baked Ham With Easy Brown Sugar Glaze

    Roasted Carrots and Asparagus with Lemon Dressing

    Roasted Carrots and Asparagus with Lemon Dressing. Photo credit: Peel with Zeal.

    This EASY asparagus and carrot recipe is an easy side dish perfect for Spring. Topped with a DELICIOUS garlic lemon dressing and fresh herbs.
    Get the Recipe: Roasted Carrots and Asparagus with Lemon Dressing

    Cornbread Biscuits

    Squares of cornbread on a linen napkin.
    Cornbread Biscuits. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    A Southern dinner isn’t complete without easy Cornbread Biscuits. They’re a cheesy, fluffy, warm addition to any meal.
    Get the Recipe: Cornbread Biscuits

    Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes Casserole With Gruyere

    A spoon full of au gratin potatoes with cheese.
    Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes Casserole With Gruyere. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    This side dish casserole for cheesy scalloped potatoes is made with thinly sliced Yukon gold potatoes and fresh garlic, milk and cream, plus gruyere cheese.
    Get the Recipe: Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes Casserole With Gruyere

    No-Bake Strawberry Cream Cheese Pie

    A Strawberry pie with a sliced removed onto a plate.
    No-Bake Strawberry Cream Cheese Pie. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    This No-Bake Strawberry Cream Cheese Pie is an easy recipe that makes a gorgeous dessert with a rich filling and buttery crust.
    Get the Recipe: No-Bake Strawberry Cream Cheese Pie

    Cheesy Corn Casserole With Cream Cheese And Ham

    A serving spoon in a corn casserole.
    Cheesy Corn Casserole With Cream Cheese And Ham. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    This ultra cheesy corn casserole with cream cheese and ham will be your new favorite side dish! Creamy, cheesy, and so much flavor!
    Get the Recipe: Cheesy Corn Casserole With Cream Cheese And Ham

    Green Beans And New Potato Salad With Honey Vinaigrette

    A platter of green bean and potato salad.
    Green Beans And New Potato Salad With Honey Vinaigrette. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Full of fresh summer flavors, this cold green bean salad recipe adds in tender new potatoes for a refreshing take on a classic summer meal.
    Get the Recipe: Green Beans And New Potato Salad With Honey Vinaigrette

    Five Minute Mini Raspberry Tarts

    A tray of raspberry tarts in phyllo cups.
    Five Minute Mini Raspberry Tarts. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Thanks to premade tart shells, these mini raspberry tarts come together in just five minutes and taste like raspberry cheesecake.
    Get the Recipe: Five Minute Mini Raspberry Tarts

    Southern Old Fashioned Macaroni And Cheese Recipe

    Baked macaroni and cheese in a round baking dish on a napkin with spoons.
    Southern Old Fashioned Macaroni And Cheese Recipe. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Old Fashioned Baked Macaroni and Cheese from Poole’s Diner is a classic with a creamy base and crusty cheese on top. Comfort food at its BEST.
    Get the Recipe: Southern Old Fashioned Macaroni And Cheese Recipe

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