Easter is a time of celebration and what better way to gather with loved ones than over a delicious and festive lunch. With the holiday just around the corner, it's time to start planning your menu. But don't worry, we've got you covered with some mouth-watering Easter lunch recipe ideas that are sure to impress. From traditional dishes to unique twists on classic favorites, here are some professional and well-organized suggestions to make your Easter feast a memorable one.
Nothing says Easter like a cute and tasty treat shaped like a bunny! These Easter Bunny Buns are a perfect addition to any Easter brunch or dinner. The soft and fluffy buns are topped with a sweet glaze and decorated with pastel colored sprinkles. They are sure to be a hit with kids and adults alike.
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Leftover Easter Sandwich
Main Ingredients: Hard Boiled Eggs, Mayonnaise, Dijon Mustard, Salt
After Easter, you may find yourself with a fridge full of leftovers. Instead of just reheating the same meal, try making a Leftover Easter Sandwich. Layer slices of ham and turkey with cranberry sauce and stuffing between two slices of bread. This delicious sandwich is the perfect way to use up your Easter leftovers.
Easter is a time to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus, and these Easter Resurrection Rolls are a fun and delicious way to teach kids about the Easter story. These rolls are filled with a marshmallow, which represents Jesus, and when they are baked, the marshmallow disappears, symbolizing the empty tomb. A great activity to do with the whole family.
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Easter Egg - Deviled Egg Chicks
Main Ingredients: Large Eggs, Mayonnaise, Dijon Mustard, Garlic Powder
If you're looking for a creative and adorable way to serve deviled eggs for Easter, look no further than these Deviled Egg Chicks. Hard-boiled eggs are cut in half and filled with a creamy and tangy deviled egg filling. The "chick" decoration is made with a carrot slice for the beak and olives for the eyes. These little chicks are almost too cute to eat!
Add some Easter flair to your movie night with this festive Easter Popcorn. Popcorn is coated in white chocolate and mixed with pastel colored M&Ms and mini chocolate eggs. It's the perfect combination of salty and sweet and makes for a fun and easy Easter treat.
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Easter Deviled Eggs
Main Ingredients: Hard Boiled Eggs, Food Coloring, Vinegar, Water
Deviled eggs are a classic dish for Easter, but this recipe takes it up a notch with a flavorful and colorful twist. The deviled egg filling is made with avocado, lime juice, and cilantro for a fresh and creamy taste. And instead of just paprika for garnish, these eggs are topped with diced tomatoes and green onions for a pop of color.
These Easter Nest Treats are a fun and easy dessert that kids can help make. Rice cereal is mixed with melted marshmallows and shaped into nests. Then, mini chocolate eggs are placed in the center to look like eggs in a nest. These treats are perfect for an Easter party or as a sweet addition to an Easter basket.
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Easter Rocky Road Popcorn
Main Ingredients: Popcorn Kernels, Marshmallows, Cadbury Chocolate
If you love rocky road ice cream, you'll love this Easter version in popcorn form. This Easter Rocky Road Popcorn is made with chocolate popcorn, marshmallows, and chopped nuts. It's a delicious and addictive snack that is perfect for an Easter movie marathon or for munching on during an egg hunt.
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Egg Salad Deviled Eggs for Easter/Passover Feast...
Main Ingredients: Hard Boiled Eggs, Green Onion, Chopped Celery, Light
This recipe combines two classic Easter dishes, deviled eggs and egg salad, into one delicious creation. The deviled egg filling is mixed with mayonnaise, mustard, and dill to give it that classic egg salad flavor. These Egg Salad Deviled Eggs are perfect for an Easter or Passover feast, and they're sure to be a hit with everyone.
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Postres for Pascua (Easter Desserts) -Paster Colored...
Main Ingredients: Rice Cereal, Marshmallows, Butter, Green Gel Food
These Pascua-inspired desserts are a fun and festive way to celebrate Easter. The Pastel Colored Postres are made with a simple vanilla cake, whipped cream, and pastel colored sprinkles. They are easy to make and can be customized with your favorite colors or designs. These desserts are a great addition to any Easter celebration.
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Easter Brunch Pizza
Main Ingredients: Pizza Crust, Sliced Ham, Tomato, Large Egg, Milk, Pizza
If you're tired of the same old Easter brunch dishes, switch it up with this Easter Brunch Pizza. This savory pizza is topped with ham, bacon, and eggs, and then sprinkled with mozzarella and cheddar cheese. It's a fun and delicious way to start off your Easter morning.
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Puppy Chow Easter Muddy Buddies Mix or Bunny Bait...
Main Ingredients: Rice, Semi Sweet Chocolate Chips, Peanut Butter
Also known as Bunny Bait, this Puppy Chow Easter Muddy Buddies Mix is a fun and easy snack to make for Easter. Chex cereal is coated in white chocolate and mixed with pastel colored M&Ms and shredded coconut. It's a sweet and crunchy treat that is perfect for snacking on during an Easter egg hunt or as a gift for friends and family.
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Easter Crack
Main Ingredients: Cheerios, Rice Chex, Wheat Chex, Pretzel Sticks, M M
This Easter Crack is a dangerously addictive treat that combines chocolate, caramel, and salty crackers. It's a simple but delicious dessert that is perfect for Easter parties or as a gift for loved ones. Just be warned, you won't be able to stop at just one piece!
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Bunny Bait – Easter Chex Mix
Main Ingredients: Chex Cereal, Honey Nut Cheerios, Pretzels, Salted
This Bunny Bait Chex Mix is a fun and festive snack that is perfect for Easter. The Chex cereal is coated in a white chocolate and peanut butter mixture and mixed with pastel colored M&Ms and pretzels. It's a sweet and salty combination that is sure to be a hit with kids and adults alike.
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Easter S'mores
Main Ingredients: Graham Crackers, Peeps, Eggs
Put a twist on the classic campfire treat with these Easter S'mores. Instead of using graham crackers, these s'mores are made with chocolate chip cookies. The cookies are topped with toasted marshmallows and peanut butter cups, making for a decadent and indulgent Easter treat.
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Easter Munch Mix
Main Ingredients: White Chocolate, Chex Cereal, Shredded Coconut
This Easter Munch Mix is a fun and colorful snack that is perfect for Easter gatherings. The mix is made with a combination of pretzels, Cheerios, M&Ms, and chocolate-covered almonds. It's a sweet and crunchy snack that is sure to be a crowd pleaser.
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Easter Basket Snacks
Main Ingredients: Shells, Vanilla Pudding, Coconut, Green Food Coloring
These Easter Basket Snacks are a fun and creative way to serve snacks at an Easter party. Miniature waffle cones are filled with chocolate-covered pretzels and pastel colored M&Ms to look like little Easter baskets. They are easy to make and are sure to be a hit with kids and adults alike.
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Easter Cereal Bars
Main Ingredients: Butter, Marshmallow Cream, Cheerios Cereal, Pretzel
These Easter Cereal Bars are a fun and easy treat to make with kids. They are made with crispy rice cereal, marshmallows, and pastel colored marshmallows. These bars are perfect for an Easter party or as a fun activity to do with kids during the Easter season.
This traditional egg salad gets a festive twist for Easter with the addition of pastel colored vegetables. The salad is made with hard-boiled eggs, mayonnaise, and dijon mustard and is topped with chopped carrots, red peppers, and purple cabbage. It's a tasty and colorful addition to any Easter meal.
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Easter Eggs
Main Ingredients: Hard Boiled Eggs, Mayonnaise
Eggs are a staple of Easter, and this recipe puts a fun and creative spin on the traditional hard-boiled egg. The eggs are dyed with pastel colors and then decorated with edible markers to create cute and festive designs. These Easter Eggs are a great activity to do with kids and make for a beautiful addition to any Easter table.
What better way to celebrate Easter than with some adorable bunny-shaped buns? This recipe takes traditional dinner rolls and transforms them into cute little bunnies that are perfect for any Easter brunch or dinner. Serve them warm with some honey butter for a delicious and festive treat.
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Leftover Easter Sandwich
Main Ingredients: Hard Boiled Eggs, Mayonnaise, Dijon Mustard, Salt
Don't let those leftover Easter ham and hard-boiled eggs go to waste! Turn them into a tasty sandwich with this recipe. Layer sliced ham, chopped eggs, and some fresh greens on your choice of bread, and top it off with a zesty mustard or mayonnaise dressing. It's the perfect way to use up those Easter leftovers.
These rolls are not only delicious but also have a symbolic meaning for Easter. The rolls are filled with a marshmallow, which represents Jesus's body, and when baked, the marshmallow melts, leaving an empty space in the roll, symbolizing Jesus's resurrection. It's a fun and meaningful recipe to make with the whole family.
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Easter Egg - Deviled Egg Chicks
Main Ingredients: Large Eggs, Mayonnaise, Dijon Mustard, Garlic Powder
Put a cute twist on a classic dish with these deviled egg chicks. Hard-boiled eggs are cut in half and filled with a creamy deviled egg mixture, then decorated with olives and carrots to resemble little chicks. It's a fun and festive appetizer that will be a hit at any Easter gathering.
This sweet and salty snack is perfect for munching on during an Easter movie marathon. Popcorn is coated in a pastel-colored white chocolate mixture and mixed with some candied eggs and pretzel sticks to create a fun and delicious treat that everyone will enjoy.
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Easter Deviled Eggs
Main Ingredients: Hard Boiled Eggs, Food Coloring, Vinegar, Water
Deviled eggs are a staple at any Easter celebration, and this recipe elevates the classic dish with some added ingredients. The usual egg yolk mixture is combined with bacon, green onions, and cheese to create a tasty and indulgent twist on the traditional recipe.
These no-bake treats are easy to make and perfect for kids to help out with. Rice cereal is mixed with melted marshmallows and coconut flakes to create little nests, which are then filled with colorful candy eggs. They make for a cute and yummy addition to any Easter dessert spread.
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Easter Rocky Road Popcorn
Main Ingredients: Popcorn Kernels, Marshmallows, Cadbury Chocolate
If you love rocky road ice cream, then you'll love this Easter version using popcorn instead of ice cream. Popcorn is coated in a chocolate and peanut butter mixture and then mixed with mini marshmallows, chocolate chips, and chopped nuts. It's a delicious and indulgent snack that's perfect for the holiday.
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Egg Salad Deviled Eggs for Easter/Passover Feast...
Main Ingredients: Hard Boiled Eggs, Green Onion, Chopped Celery, Light
If you're looking for a twist on traditional deviled eggs, try this recipe that combines deviled eggs and egg salad. Hard-boiled eggs are mashed with mayonnaise, mustard, and pickles to create a creamy and flavorful egg salad, which is then scooped into the egg whites. It's a unique and tasty dish that's perfect for Easter or Passover.
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Postres for Pascua (Easter Desserts) -Paster Colored...
Main Ingredients: Rice Cereal, Marshmallows, Butter, Green Gel Food
For a festive and colorful Easter dessert, try these pastel-colored meringues. Egg whites and sugar are beaten until stiff and then food coloring is added to create a variety of pastel shades. The meringues are then baked until crispy and make for a beautiful and tasty addition to any Easter dessert spread.
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Easter Brunch Pizza
Main Ingredients: Pizza Crust, Sliced Ham, Tomato, Large Egg, Milk, Pizza
Who says pizza can't be a part of your Easter celebration? This recipe takes a traditional pizza crust and tops it with creamy ricotta cheese, spinach, prosciutto, and sliced hard-boiled eggs. It's a unique and delicious twist on the classic brunch dish.
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Puppy Chow Easter Muddy Buddies Mix or Bunny Bait...
Main Ingredients: Rice, Semi Sweet Chocolate Chips, Peanut Butter
This snack mix is a popular treat for any holiday, and this Easter version is no exception. Chex cereal is coated in a peanut butter and chocolate mixture and then tossed with powdered sugar and pastel-colored M&Ms. It's a sweet and crunchy snack that's perfect for any Easter celebration.
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Easter Crack
Main Ingredients: Cheerios, Rice Chex, Wheat Chex, Pretzel Sticks, M M
This addictive snack is made with saltine crackers coated in a butter and brown sugar mixture and then topped with chocolate chips and toffee bits. It's baked until the chocolate is melted and then chilled to create a crunchy and sweet treat that's perfect for Easter.
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Bunny Bait – Easter Chex Mix
Main Ingredients: Chex Cereal, Honey Nut Cheerios, Pretzels, Salted
Another variation on the classic Chex mix, this Easter version is sure to be a hit. Chex cereal is combined with pretzel sticks, peanuts, and cereal eggs, and then coated in a white chocolate mixture and pastel-colored sprinkles. It's a fun and tasty snack that's perfect for Easter.
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Easter Basket Snacks
Main Ingredients: Shells, Vanilla Pudding, Coconut, Green Food Coloring
These cute little baskets are made with pretzel sticks, chocolate-covered raisins, and licorice to resemble Easter baskets. They're a fun and easy snack to make for kids and can even be filled with candy eggs for an extra treat.
This egg salad recipe adds some colorful ingredients to make it perfect for Easter. Hard-boiled eggs are mixed with mayonnaise, mustard, red bell pepper, celery, and radishes for a fresh and flavorful salad that's great for sandwiches or as a side dish.
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Easter S'mores
Main Ingredients: Graham Crackers, Peeps, Eggs
Put an Easter spin on the classic campfire treat with these s'mores. Instead of graham crackers, use chocolate-covered graham crackers, and instead of plain chocolate, use chocolate eggs. Roast the marshmallows on a stick and enjoy this festive and delicious twist on a favorite treat.
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Easter Eggs
Main Ingredients: Hard Boiled Eggs, Mayonnaise
This recipe is a fun and creative way to use up any leftover hard-boiled eggs from Easter. The eggs are dyed in natural food coloring and then turned into cute little characters with some food-safe markers. It's a fun activity for kids and a cute way to use up those leftover eggs.
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Easter Munch Mix
Main Ingredients: White Chocolate, Chex Cereal, Shredded Coconut
This snack mix is perfect for munching on during an Easter egg hunt or as a party snack. It combines popcorn, chocolate eggs, pretzel sticks, mini marshmallows, and cereal for a sweet and salty mix that's sure to be a hit with both kids and adults.
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Easter Cereal Bars
Main Ingredients: Butter, Marshmallow Cream, Cheerios Cereal, Pretzel
This recipe takes classic cereal bars and gives them an Easter twist by adding pastel-colored cereal and mini marshmallows. They're an easy and fun treat to make with kids, and they'll love the colorful and festive result.
Celebrate with a Classic: Roast Lamb
Ingredients:
1 leg of lamb
4-5 cloves of garlic
2 tablespoons of rosemary
2 tablespoons of thyme
2 tablespoons of olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
For a traditional Easter meal, you can't go wrong with a succulent roast lamb. Start by preheating your oven to 375°F. Make small incisions all over the lamb and stuff them with garlic cloves. In a small bowl, mix together the rosemary, thyme, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Rub this mixture all over the lamb, making sure to cover it evenly. Place the lamb in a roasting pan and roast for 1 hour and 30 minutes for medium-rare or longer if you prefer it well done. Let it rest for 10 minutes before carving and serving.
Put a Twist on Tradition: Honey Glazed Ham
Ingredients:
1 smoked ham (7-8 pounds)
1 cup of honey
1/4 cup of Dijon mustard
1/4 cup of brown sugar
A glazed ham is a staple for many Easter celebrations, but why not switch things up with a honey glazed ham. Preheat your oven to 350°F. In a small bowl, mix together the honey, Dijon mustard, and brown sugar. Place the ham in a roasting pan and brush the glaze all over it. Cover with foil and bake for 1 hour and 30 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 30 minutes, basting with the glaze every 10 minutes. Let it rest for 10 minutes before carving and serving.
Vegetarian Option: Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms
Ingredients:
6 large portobello mushrooms
1 cup of spinach
1 cup of sun-dried tomatoes
1/2 cup of feta cheese
1/4 cup of chopped fresh basil
2 tablespoons of olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
If you have vegetarian guests, these stuffed portobello mushrooms are a great main dish option. Preheat your oven to 375°F. Remove the stems from the mushrooms and place them on a baking sheet. In a small bowl, mix together the spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, feta cheese, basil, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spoon this mixture into the mushroom caps and bake for 20 minutes. Serve with a side of roasted vegetables for a complete meal.
With these Easter lunch recipe ideas, you can add some creativity into your menu while still keeping some traditional elements. No matter which dish you choose, your guests will surely be impressed and satisfied. Happy Easter!