Hosting Easter just got easier with this collection of 80+ easy Easter recipes covering everything from appetizers, brunch, and side dishes to desserts and dinner ideas for a crowd. Whether you're looking for gluten-free options, traditional dishes with eggs, no-bake treats, or vegetarian sides, this list has something for everyone. Find yummy potluck favorites, kid-friendly breakfasts, creamy potatoes, classic jello salad, and festive Easter treats all in one place. Pin this now so you’ll have all the best Easter recipes ready when you need them!
Cold Appetizers for Easter
Deviled Eggs with Bacon and Cheddar
These deviled eggs with bacon and cheddar are creamy, savory, and loaded with flavor—without relish or vinegar! This best ever recipe uses Miracle Whip or mayo, Dijon mustard, and the best bacon for a classic Southern-style twist. These keto, gluten-free bacon deviled eggs will be a hit at any gathering.
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Instant Pot Deviled Eggs
These instant pot deviled eggs are quick and easy to make with just 4 ingredients including mayo or Miracle Whip, Worcestershire, and yellow mustard. This classic recipe features easy peel shells and no relish, making it ideal for Easter, Thanksgiving, or Christmas.
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Spicy Jalapeño Pimento Cheese Dip
This spicy jalapeno pimento cheese is a creamy spread made with sharp cheddar, mayo, and a kick of jalapeño peppers. Perfect as a low-carb, keto-friendly dip or Southern-inspired football food, it’s a flavorful addition to any occasion!
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The Best Buffalo Cheese Ball Recipe
The best buffalo cheese ball includes all of your favorite flavors - buffalo wings, cheddar cheese, blue cheese, and cream cheese. Easy appetizer recipe takes 10 minutes to prepare. Yum!
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Shrimp Avocado Cucumber Appetizer
These shrimp appetizers have plump juicy cajun shrimp over creamy avocado and crisp cucumbers drizzled with spicy remoulade sauce. Shrimp cucumber bites are naturally low carb and low calorie with amazing flavor and only 48 calories per bite!
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Cream Cheese Veggie Dip
The best homemade cream cheese Veggie Dip recipe is quick and easy to make with cream cheese, sour cream, mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses, and fresh herbs. It is irresistible as an appetizer or snack for parties and potlucks. This simple and flavorful veggie dip is ready in 5 minutes. Serve this classic dip with carrots, celery, bell peppers, or any of your favorite veggies. Low carb, keto, and gluten-free.
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Cinnamon Fruit Dip Recipe
How to make the best 4 ingredient quick & easy cream cheese and cinnamon fruit dip. This healthy homemade recipe uses no sugar or sweetener. Ingredients include lemon juice and sweetened condensed milk. Low carb, keto, and paleo. Awesome with apples or strawberries.
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Healthy Cucumber Salsa
How to make the best cucumber salsa - This simple and easy dip recipe uses crisp, fresh veggies like tomatoes, cukes, and spicy peppers for the ultimate healthy summer salsa! Serve with baked tortilla chips or use as a topping for meat or tacos.
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Italian Hoagie Dip
Italian Hoagie Dip makes a delicious appetizer or fun twist on lunch or dinner. Stuffed full of the flavors of a classic Italian sub sandwich, this creamy dip will be a hit with both kids and adults. Quick and easy prep that can be made ahead with any deli meat including ham, salami, pepperoni, and prosciutto. Use lettuce wraps for a low carb or keto appetizer.
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Hot Appetizers for Easter
Sweet and Spicy Baked Brie with Apricot Jam
How to make the best spicy baked brie recipe with apricot jam - This super simple and easy recipe is the perfect sweet and savory appetizer for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any occasion! Includes almonds or pecans as a topping.
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Frank's RedHot Buffalo Chicken Dip
Buffalo chicken dip is the perfect easy appetizer to take to any potluck or party! This buffalo chicken dip recipe is simple, quick, and easy with only 5 ingredients and can be made in the microwave, oven, Instant Pot, or slow cooker! All of your favorite buffalo chicken wings flavors but in an easy to eat cheesy chicken dip!
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Hot Onion Dip with Swiss Cheese
This creamy hot onion dip recipe is made from sweet caramelized onions, tart Swiss cheese, and a creamy base. It's simple, quick, and easy to put together, baked in the oven, and perfect for crostini, vegetables, potatoes, crackers, or chips. It's the best dip for any party, game day, potluck, or picnic. You're going to love it!
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Hot Pizza Dip Recipe
Quick & easy cheesy hot pepperoni pizza dip recipe is the best appetizer for any party because it has all the flavors you love in pizza in a bite-sized serving.
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Cream Cheese Garlic Dip
Cream Cheese Garlic Dip has three different cheeses and lots of roasted garlic. It's all the flavors of your favorite Garlic Bread in a delicious appetizer dip!
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Prosciutto-Wrapped Jalapeño Poppers
These homemade oven baked spicy jalapeno poppers are wrapped in prosciutto and stuffed with a cream cheese and cheddar filling. This easy & healthy recipe is low carb, keto, and gluten-free. One of the best simple appetizers, no frying needed.
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Classic Cheddar Cheese Sausage Balls
Classic Cheddar Cheese Sausage Balls are super easy to make with only 5 simple ingredients: Sausage, Bisquick, cheddar cheese, Parmesan, and milk. You are going to LOVE this quick and easy baked appetizer recipe! Make the sausage balls ahead and freeze unbaked for later. Includes air fryer and oven instructions. Great for breakfast, snacks, parties, and tailgating!
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Bacon-Wrapped Air Fryer Asparagus
Perfect bacon wrapped air fryer asparagus is a simple recipe! The end result is crisp and tender asparagus spears that make a healthy side dish for any meal or a healthy snack for any time of day. This quick and easy side dish recipe is also low-carb, keto, vegan, Whole30, and Paleo.
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Sweet Breakfast/Brunch for Easter
Easter Bunny Pancakes
Start Easter morning with Easter bunny pancakes, a cute Easter food for kids that makes breakfast fun! This homemade pancake recipe is made from scratch using the best fluffy pancakes recipe, creating a fun Easter food that’s both easy and delicious.
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Baked French Toast Casserole with Cream Cheese Filling
This baked French toast casserole with cream cheese filling is a delicious addition to any breakfast or brunch, and it's extra special on holidays and birthday. Make it the night before and soak overnight in the fridge.
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Cheesecake Stuffed French Toast Muffin Cups
These French Toast Muffins are easy to make using foods you already have in your pantry! French bread, cubed and covered in a rich egg yolk, heavy cream, and vanilla mixture, is stuffed with a delicious cream cheese filling, and baked until golden and crispy. They're the perfect bite-sized breakfast.
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Cinnamon Roll Pie
Cinnamon Roll PIE?! This is so amazing! If you like the gooey goodness of cinnamon rolls, you are going to LOVE this pie which is made from two layers of cinnamon rolls with a sweet nutty brown sugar filling in between. Tasty and simple and easy to prepare with Grands! prepared rolls. Great for families and holidays!
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Raspberry Cream Cheese Stuffed French Toast
Looking for the best simple and easy brunch food? Whip up some Cheesecake Stuffed French Toast for the ultimate breakfast favorite! Start with a classic French toast batter but add a sweet cream cheese filling and fresh fruit or jam to make this a special favorite. It's perfect for Mother's Day or Easter brunch, or anytime you want to serve something easy and impressive!
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Raspberry Cream Cheese Cruffins
Start your day with raspberry cream cheese cruffins made with crescent rolls for a quick and easy breakfast or dessert. This homemade filled cruffin recipe combines the flaky layers of a croissant with a sweet, creamy filling.
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Bananas Foster Pancakes
Bananas foster is usually served over ice cream but have you tried it with pancakes? These banana foster pancakes are the perfect decadent breakfast or brunch recipe. They’re made with fluffy buttermilk pancakes and a rich, buttery, caramel vanilla rum sauce that's pure heaven! Ready in minutes!
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Fruity Pebbles Pancakes
These Fruity Pebbles pancakes are a fun and easy way to make breakfast exciting for kids! Fluffy, light, and packed with colorful cereal, this kid-friendly breakfast idea is great for busy mornings, brinner, or a weekend treat. Learn how to whip up homemade gluten-free flavored pancakes that are simple, delicious, and a family favorite.
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The Best Easy German Pancake Recipe
Whether you call it a German pancake, a Dutch baby pancake, or a popover pancake, this quick 15 minute breakfast is easy to prepare with eggs, milk, flour, and vanilla and has light and slightly sweet flavors. Easy to customize with fruit or savory toppings.
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Pancake Tacos with Fruit and Yogurt
Pancake Tacos are made from simple homemade pancakes filled with your favorite fruit, Greek yogurt, and chocolate drizzle. They're the ultimate fun breakfast idea for kids & adults.
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Carrot Cake Pancakes
This easy carrot cake pancakes recipe is healthy and delicious! With walnuts or pecans and white raisins, it has all the flavors of your favorite sweet cake in a healthy meal. Serve with cream cheese maple syrup.
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Apple Ring Pancakes
This recipe for apple ring pancakes is delicious, quick, and easy and makes light and fluffy pancakes with an apple center. The perfect meal for breakfast, brunch, or even dinner!
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German Apple Fritters
These easy German apple fritters come from my great grandmother's 1910 Gold Medal Flour cookbook. You'll love this simple vintage dessert!
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Sweet Potato Pancakes
This is the best easy and quick sweet potato pancakes recipe, great for breakfast, brunch, lunch, or dinner, these pancakes use whole wheat flour. Top with cream cheese maple syrup for a delicious, healthy meal.
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Baked Apple Pecan Pancakes
This baked apple pecan pancake recipe is simple and easy. Originally from The Pampered Chef, it is the best breakfast for dinner or brunch recipe! Cooked in the oven with fresh apples and chopped nuts. Great for fall family gatherings.
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Chocolate Frosted Baked Easter Donuts
These delicious Easter donuts are decadent and rich even though they are baked in the oven and not fried. The moist devil's food cake donuts are packed with chocolate flavor and loaded with a chocolate ganache frosting and a sprinkling of chopped chocolate Easter eggs for a sweet surprise in every bite!
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Baked Vanilla Cake Donuts
Learn how to make the best vanilla cake donuts with this simple and easy recipe! Donuts can be delicious without frying; they can be baked in the oven for a healthier dessert. This is the best baked donut recipe and takes less than an hour to prepare in a special donut baking pan.
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Coffee Cake Crumb Donuts
Coffee cake crumb donuts that are baked and not fried! Soft, fluffy vanilla cake donuts with a delicious cinnamon brown sugar crumb topping and baked in a doughnut pan. It's such a delicious donut, and it's ready in just 30 minutes!
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Baked Pumpkin Spice Donuts
These healthy baked pumpkin spice donuts are packed with pumpkin and cinnamon, dipped in a sweet milk and sugar glaze, and sprinkled with walnuts, making them the ultimate fall breakfast or dessert! This easy baked pumpkin donut recipe makes moist and fluffy cake donuts.
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Baked Gluten Free Glazed Donut Recipe with Almond Flour
Learn how to make the best gluten-free glazed donuts with almond flour with this simple and easy recipe! Cake donuts can be delicious without frying; they can be baked in the oven for a healthier dessert. This is the best baked almond flour donut recipe and takes less than an hour to prepare in a special donut baking pan.
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Easy Baked or Fried Yeast Donuts
This is the best yeast donut recipe ever! You will get perfect doughnuts every time with this easy step by step recipe. Includes instructions for how to make baked donuts and donuts that are fried in oil.
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Baked Double Chocolate Donut Recipe
These delicious double chocolate donuts are decadent and rich even though they are baked in the oven and not fried. The moist devil’s food cake donuts are packed with chocolate flavor and loaded with a chocolate ganache frosting and a smattering of sprinkles. Yum!
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Baked Vegan Double Chocolate Donuts
No one will know these are vegan donuts! They are so soft and cake-y and perfect - and they are made with normal ingredients from the grocery store! The perfect chocolate donut base for any topping, these are delicious with chocolate ganache glaze.
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Savory Breakfast/Brunch for Easter
Cheddar Bacon Breakfast Biscuits
Flaky, moist, loaded with crispy bacon and savory cheese, and slathered with garlic butter, these Cheddar Bacon Biscuits are the perfect side for breakfast, brunch, lunch, or dinner. They make the perfect make-ahead meal or meal on the go. Enjoy these Bisquick biscuits warm with a generous slathering of butter, or slice them and add a fried egg along with your favorite toppings for the ultimate biscuit breakfast sandwich. Picky eater approved.
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Ham and Cheese Baked Omelette Roll
This ham and cheese baked omelette recipe is the easiest way to use up leftover ham for a quick, high-protein breakfast or dinner! Made with diced ham, cheddar, and eggs, this baked ham and cheese omelet roll is keto, low-carb, gluten-free, and meal prep-friendly, making it ideal for Easter, Christmas, or Thanksgiving leftovers.
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Cheesy Baked Green Chili Egg Casserole with Cottage Cheese
This green chili egg casserole is a cheesy, creamy egg bake made with cottage cheese, green chilies, and bold Mexican flavors. Whether you call it a breakfast casserole, green chili frittata, or oven omelet, this high-protein, low-carb, and keto-friendly dish is a vegetarian brunch favorite.
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Crustless Zucchini Quiche (Gluten-Free)
This crustless zucchini quiche recipe is super quick and easy, low carb, and gluten-free. It uses eggs and lots of veggies (like zucchini and yellow summer squash) and cheese, and you are going to love it for breakfast, brunch, lunch, or even dinner!
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Oven Baked Veggie Omelet
Make omelettes super simple with this baked omelet recipe! This delicious family-style oven omelette with garden veggies requires little prep. Extremely versatile and healthy - keto, paleo, low carb, bariatric recipe that works with almost any combination of veggies. Perfect for crowds and large family meals - breakfast, lunch, dinner, or even special brunch occasions.
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Sausage Broccoli Mushroom Omelet Roll Recipe
This Pampered Chef omelet roll up is baked in the oven and rolled up with sausage, broccoli, mushrooms, and lots of cheese. Gluten free, low carb, paleo, keto, and healthy. Simple and easy, this is a cheap and delicious meal for families. Breakfast, brunch, lunch, or dinner, it's a great alternative to a breakfast casserole.
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Sun-dried Tomato, Basil, Bacon, and Feta Omelet
This recipe uses sun-dried tomatoes, bacon, basil, and feta cheese to make a mouthwatering omelette that is sure to delight breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner crowds! It is healthy and low carb.
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Bacon and Leek Tart
Learn how to make the best bacon and leek tart - This recipe uses prepared crusts to make a quick and easy onion tart. Simple food makes the best holiday dinners, lunches, brunches, or suppers.
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Sausage Egg Muffins with Zucchini
These quick and easy sausage egg muffins are gluten free, low carb, and keto. Perfect healthy make ahead meal for for breakfast on the go!
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Easter Dinner Main Dishes
Chicken Bryan - Copycat Carrabba's Recipe
This Carrabba's Chicken Bryan copycat recipe tops grilled chicken breasts with a basil lemon butter sauce, sun-dried tomatoes, and creamy goat cheese. It's just like the original at home!
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Filet Bryan - Copycat Carrabba's Recipe
This Carrabba’s Filet Bryan copycat recipe tops grilled filet mignon with a basil lemon butter sauce, sun-dried tomatoes, and creamy goat cheese. It’s just like the original at home!
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Cranberry & Apricot Stuffed Pork Loin
How to make the best cranberry and apricot stuffed pork loin - This recipe is baked in the oven and is simple and easy to prepare. Impressive pork roast dinner that is perfect for holiday meals.
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Low Carb No Filler Crab Cakes
This recipe for Maryland crab cakes uses no filler, so all you get is the creamy flavor of the crab meat with a hint of Old Bay seasoning. I like to use lump crab meat, but you could just as easily use smaller pieces with some lump mixed in for a less expensive alternative that will actually stick together a little bit better than just the lump crab on its own.
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English Cheese & Onion Pie
This traditional English cheese and onion pie is a savory, homemade recipe filled with a rich blend of ricotta, mozzarella, cheddar, and parmesan. Inspired by British classics and Italian favorites like torta rustica, Torta Pasqualina, pizza rustica, and Sicilian ricotta pie, it’s easy to make and full of flavor. Learn how to make cheese and onion pie for Easter or any special occasion.
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Easter Casseroles
Cheesy Chicken Hashbrown Casserole (Gluten-free)
This chicken hashbrown casserole is the ultimate cheesy hashbrown casserole with a crispy corn flakes topping that’s baked to golden perfection. It’s an easy hashbrown casserole made with potatoes, creamy sauce, and loads of cheese—ideal for Easter brunch recipes, weeknight dinner, or a potluck. Your family will love this simple, gluten-free, make-ahead dish that’s great for a crowd.
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Cheesy Green Bean Casserole Recipe
This simple and easy green bean casserole uses cream soup, cheddar cheese, and french fried onions to make the ultimate comfort food for holiday meals or any time of year!
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Healthy Hash Brown Casserole
If you love the cheesy goodness of hash brown casserole, you're really going to love this lower fat and lower calorie version. It is just as creamy and delicious in a significantly healthier form!
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Easy Carrot Soufflé
The best carrot soufflé is light, fluffy, and just the right amount of sweet! Made with fresh shredded carrots, steamed carrots, or canned carrots, it’s an easy souffle recipe that tastes like a Piccadilly Cafeteria copycat in gluten-free form. This carrot casserole is one of the best easy holiday side dishes for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or Easter, pairing perfectly with any meal.
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Paula Deen's Baked Pineapple Casserole
Paula Deen’s baked pineapple casserole recipe is a Southern classic that’s a must-have for Easter, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. Made with crushed pineapple, eggs, and no flour or cheese, this easy pineapple casserole is hot, gluten-free, and perfect for brunch, breakfast, dinner, or even dessert. It’s a southern favorite that’s sweet, fluffy, and great for a crowd.
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Hot Side Dishes for Easter
Easy Pan Fried Potatoes and Onions
These easy pan-fried potatoes and onions are made with seasoned Yukon Golds, creating a gluten-free, homestyle breakfast side dish that’s quick and delicious. Perfect for country-fried potatoes, home fries, or skillet-fried potatoes, this recipe shows you how to cook potatoes on the stove for the best southern-fried flavor. Get all the tips you need to make healthy, fast, and flavorful breakfast potatoes. Pin this recipe now to save a go-to side dish everyone will love!
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CrockPot Make Ahead Mashed Potatoes
With sour cream and cream cheese mixed in, these Crock Pot mashed potatoes are delicious, rich, and creamy. Thanks to the slow cooker, they are easy to make ahead and simply heat on the holiday morning - couldn't be easier!
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Red Skin Mashed Potatoes Recipe
Our red skin mashed potatoes are made with butter and half and half. So creamy and easy to make, yet so delicious!
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Smoky Mac and Cheese with Tomatoes
This smoky baked mac and cheese is comfort food at its finest, laden with cheddar cheese and heavy cream and topped with crispy bread crumbs and more cheese. This macaroni and cheese with tomatoes recipe is baked in the oven in under 30 minutes.
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How to Make Frozen Pierogies with Butter and Onions
Traditional pierogies are pasta filled with mashed potatoes and swimming in butter and caramelized onions. You can make them from scratch, but it is not necessary thanks to pre-made, frozen varieties available in the grocery store.
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Egg and Asparagus Salad with Dijon Vinaigrette Dressing
Roasted asparagus, tossed with chopped hard boiled eggs and a tangy garlic and Dijon mustard vinaigrette dressing make the perfect side dish for Easter or any spring meal.
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Garlic Roasted Asparagus with Parmesan Cheese
This Garlic Parmesan Roasted Asparagus is made with just a few simple ingredients and makes a perfectly delicious side dish for any meal! This quick and easy vegetable side dish bakes in the oven in less than 15 minutes. Serve it with brunch, lunch, or dinner.
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Garlic Parmesan Roasted Carrots
Parmesan roasted carrots are crispy and sweet, and the addition of the crunchy Parmesan cheese sends them over the edge to amazing. Your family will devour these carrots at holiday meals and everyday dinners. Always double the recipe if you want leftovers because these carrots disappear quickly.
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Air Fryer Carrots with Honey Brown Sugar Glaze
The secret to mouthwatering air fryer carrots is a brown sugar honey glaze that makes this easy side dish a game changer for any meal.
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Easy Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Bacon and Pecans
Roasting brussels sprouts brings out the sweetness hiding inside. Pair them with bacon, pecans, and Parmesan cheese, and you have a winning side dish for any meal!
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Roasted Frozen Brussel Sprouts
It is not only possible to roast frozen brussels sprouts, it is easy using these instructions. This simple recipe makes crispy and tender brussels sprouts, perfect for any occasion. No need to thaw before roasting.
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Oven Roasted Red Beets with Low Carb Balsamic Glaze and Feta Cheese
Oven roasted red beets are sweet, rich, tender, and an incredible addition to salads or great as a side dish for any meal! Paired with balsamic vinegar and olive oil, they’re naturally gluten free, paleo and vegan. Add some feta cheese for a burst of tangy flavor.
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Cracker Barrel Copycat Skillet Fried Apples
Cracker Barrel copycat skillet fried apples make a delicious side dish for any brunch, breakfast, or dinner or a rich dessert over ice cream or custard. This is a simple & easy recipe that can be prepared in under an hour.
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Cold Side Dishes for Easter
Simple Instant Pot Potato Salad Recipe
How to make the best simple homemade Instant Pot potato salad without celery or onions - nothing crunchy! Quick & easy recipe uses light mayonnaise and mustard for a healthy twist on a classic favorite! Includes hard boiled eggs.
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Marinated Cauliflower
How to make the best marinated cauliflower - This simple and easy recipe uses red wine vinaigrette salad dressing to soak cauliflower and give it a sweet and tangy flavor! Great on salads or as a side dish.
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Creamy Broccoli Salad
Our favorite broccoli salad recipe is a mix of broccoli, bacon, cheddar cheese, walnuts, and golden raisins topped with a creamy and sweet mayonnaise yogurt dressing. It's the best easy and healthy summer BBQ side dish!
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Keto Broccoli Salad
This is the best keto broccoli salad recipe with no mayo, and it's healthy, easy, and delicious with a simple homemade oil and vinegar dressing and no mayo. This low carb broccoli salad with bacon makes a great healthy side dish for lunch, or as a holiday salad. Gluten free and dairy free.
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Pistachio Fruit Salad AKA Watergate Salad
The best easy Watergate salad recipe with pistachio pudding, pineapple, marshmallows, and pecans. Pistachio fruit salad is a classic dessert salad recipe similar to ambrosia that’s perfect for holidays and potlucks. Pistachio fluff salad is a creamy pistachio delight that's ready in just 5 minutes.
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Mandarin Orange Fluff Salad
This classic mandarin orange fluff salad is made with juicy mandarin oranges, crushed pineapple, orange jello, instant vanilla pudding, and Cool Whip but no cottage cheese. The result is a delicious jello salad that is the perfect dessert for any meal or potluck. Grandma's vintage recipe!
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Red, White, and Blue Fruit Salad
This simple and easy red, white, and blue fruit salad with honey lime dressing is the best recipe for your summer holiday parties and picnics from Memorial Day and July 4th to Labor Day and even Flag Day. The star shaped peaches and watermelons are sure to be showstoppers at every meal!
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Easter Drinks
Sparkling Pink Lemonade with Berries and Mint
Sparkling Pink Lemonade with berries and mint is so refreshing during hot summer days and is always a huge hit with adults and kids. You’ll love the sweet mixed berries, tart lemons, and sparkling water stirred together with simple syrup! As written, this lemonade is great for kids, but it's easy and delicious to add a shot of vodka for a hard adults only drink.
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The Best Southern Sweet Iced Tea
Homemade Southern-style sweet iced tea is an easy drink recipe that is perfect all year round!
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Cranberry Lemonade
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