Easter Dinner Doesn’t Have to Be Fancy—These 25 Simple Recipes Prove It

Let’s be real—Easter is all about family, fun, and maybe sneaking an extra slice of dessert. But spending hours in the kitchen? No thanks! If you’re looking for easy recipes that still taste amazing, I’ve got you covered. These dishes are simple, delicious, and will have everyone asking for seconds without you breaking a sweat.

Baked Ham Cheese & Potato Casserole (No Canned Soup)

This cheesy ham and potato casserole combines diced ham with diced russetpotatoes, sweet onion, butter, and colby cheese. Made without canned soup!
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Southern Chicken Fried Chicken with Gravy

A plate of chicken fried steak topped with creamy white gravy, served beside mashed potatoes, garnished with cracked black pepper and chopped herbs—a classic from southern recipes. A fork and knife rest on the plate. — Southern Chicken Fried Chicken with Gravy. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

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Chicken fried chicken is all about that extra-crispy crust. Skinless chicken breasts are double-dipped, fried until golden, and topped with creamy white country gravy.
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Broccoli Casserole With Homemade Cheese Sauce

A spoon full of cheesy broccoli casserole in a baking dish. — Broccoli Casserole With Homemade Cheese Sauce. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

This baked, bubbling broccoli and cheddar cheese sauce casserole is a quick and simple side dish made with fresh broccoli — and without soup or rice!
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Pork Tenderloin With Apples

A platter with pork tenderloin and apples with a serving spoon. — Pork Tenderloin With Apples. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Pork tenderloin with caramelized apples baked with an orange juice glaze will melt in your mouth. Easy to assemble and you can make it ahead.
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Southern Old Fashioned Macaroni And Cheese Recipe

A spoon scooping out creamy mac and cheese from a black bowl. — 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.
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Lemon Chicken Pasta Recipe

A black platter of lemony chicken pasta on a grey napkin. — Lemon Chicken Pasta Recipe. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Lemon Chicken Pasta is an easy weeknight dish with tender chicken and a lemony cream sauce. A 30 minute meal you’ll love.
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Grilled Pork Tenderloin With Pineapple Salsa

A platter of pork tenderloin with pineapple salsa. — Grilled Pork Tenderloin With Pineapple Salsa. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

A juicy pineapple pork tenderloin that is first marinated and then cooked on the grill for an easy dinner in less than 30 minutes.
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Creamy Broccoli Rice Casserole Without Canned Soup

A broccoli rice casserole in a skillet. — Creamy Broccoli Rice Casserole Without Canned Soup. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

This broccoli rice casserole without canned soup features steamed broccoli florets, fluffy rice, and a creamy, cheesy sauce.
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Easy Lemon Chicken Piccata

Chicken piccata being served over angel hair pasta — Easy Lemon Chicken Piccata. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

This easy Lemon Chicken Piccata combines the extravagant flavors of lemon and caper. In less than 30 minutes, whip up a simple chicken dinner perfect for any season.
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Baked Lemon Chicken Recipe

A baked chicken breast being removed from a serving platter. — Baked Lemon Chicken Recipe. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Baked lemon chicken recipe with dates is a no-fuss recipe that’s slightly sweet and tangy, with naturally sweet dates and caramelized lemons.
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Persian Lamb Shanks

Persian lamb shanks are meaty, fork-tender and infused with warm Persian spices like cinnamon, cardamom, turmeric and rosebuds.
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Grilled Bbq Pork Tenderloin

A pork tenderloin sliced and covered in bbq sauce. — Grilled Bbq Pork Tenderloin. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

This simple Grilled BBQ Pork Tenderloin recipe is super simple to make without sacrificing flavor or spending hours over a hot grill!
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Stuffed Pork Tenderloin With Figs And Prosciutto

A fork removing a slice of pork tenderloin. — Stuffed Pork Tenderloin With Figs And Prosciutto. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

This Stuffed Pork Tenderloin is perfect for a special occasion, holiday meal, or whenever you are looking to impress your dinner guests.
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Lamb Steaks With Caper Pan Sauce

The best of all the lamb steak recipes I have tried. Pan seared with a creamy caper sauce. Quick, easy and perfect for weeknights.
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Baked Salmon with Garlic Butter

A skillet of salmon fillets with a spatula and a lemon. — Baked Salmon with Garlic Butter. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Anchovies add so much flavor to Salmon with Garlic Butter. A company worthy dinner you can make in 15 minutes.
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Crockpot Ham With Pineapple And Brown Sugar

Crockpot ham with pineapple and brown sugar requires just a few minutes of prep. Let your slow cooker do the work for you!
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Best Recipe For Bacon Wrapped Pork Tenderloin

A black fork with a slice of pork tenderloin on top. — Best Recipe For Bacon Wrapped Pork Tenderloin. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Bacon wrapped pork tenderloin has so much flavor and it’s not greasy. Peach jam adds just a hint of sweetness to this amazing dish.
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Boneless Lamb Roast Recipe

There’s nothing more impressive on your Easter dinner table than a beautiful fall apart tender Lamb Roast. And it’s easier than you think!
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Oven Baked Lemon Chicken And Potatoes

A skillet filled with roasted chicken thighs, sliced lemons, capers, potatoes, and fresh herbs, all cooked together in one pan and garnished with rosemary—a delicious addition to your favorite one pan dinner recipes. — Oven Baked Lemon Chicken And Potatoes. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Baked Lemon Chicken and Roasted Potatoes is simple and delicious with tender, juicy chicken and crispy potatoes all in one pan!
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Juicy Quick Browned Oven Roasted Pork Tenderloin

A serving of pork tenderloin. — Juicy Quick Browned Oven Roasted Pork Tenderloin. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Oven roasted pork tenderloin with pears has a golden brown, caramelized crust and the juiciest, most tender meat. Easy one-pan dinner for any occasion.
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Tender And Juicy Lemon Garlic Chicken Breasts

A baked chicken breast on a bed of rice with lemon wedges. — Tender And Juicy Lemon Garlic Chicken Breasts. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Lemon Garlic Chicken is an easy oven baked chicken dinner you can put together in 20 minutes or less. Lots of flavor for a weeknight dinner.
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Easy Slow Cooker Cornish Hens With Rich Creamy Sauce

A white rectangular dish contains cooked chicken breasts covered in a creamy herb sauce. The dish, showcasing one of our cherished family recipes, is garnished with sun-dried tomatoes and fresh thyme sprigs. A wooden spoon rests on the side, and the dish is set on a rustic wooden surface with a cloth underneath. — Easy Slow Cooker Cornish Hens With Rich Creamy Sauce. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Easy to make Marry Me Slow Cooker Cornish Hens Recipe has a rich & creamy gravy with sweet chewy sun-dried tomatoes in a creamy sauce.
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Roasted Chicken With Lemon And Shallots

Try Roasted Chicken with lemon, thyme and shallots for dinner tonight, it’s a quick and easy recipe you can prep in five minutes and forget it.
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Slow Cooker Pork Tenderloin Recipe With Roasted Sweet Potatoes

A serving fork removing slices of slow cooked pork tenderloin. — Slow Cooker Pork Tenderloin Recipe With Roasted Sweet Potatoes. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Juicy and tender pork tenderloin is paired with sweet potatoes and cooked for hours in a slow cooker for an easy and decadent meal.
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Recipe For Baked Ham With Easy Brown Sugar Glaze

This recipe for baked ham features the easiest and tastiest 3-ingredient brown sugar glaze (with a secret ingredient).
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