Holidays & Occasions Easter 47 Easter Side Dishes To Complete Your Holiday Dinner By Southern Living Editors Southern Living Editors Since 1966, the editors of Southern Living have been carrying out the mission of the brand: to bring enjoyment, fulfillment, and inspiration to our readers by celebrating life in the South. We inspire creativity in their homes, their kitchens, their gardens, and their personal style. We are a friend they can trust, a guide to the seasons, a helping hand during the holidays, and a relentless champion of the Southern way of life. Southern Living's editorial guidelines Updated on July 11, 2022 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Photo: Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Torie Cox; Prop Styling: Heather Chadduck Hillegas A Southern-style Easter feast calls for bright and fresh ingredients inspired by the season. Whether you're serving ham or lamb (or something else entirely!), round out your holiday menu with a handful of our easy yet elegant Easter dinner sides. From sauteed asparagus and carrots to springy berry salads, these menu options were crafted in celebration of the flavor and bounty spring brings each year. Our Skillet Roasted Carrots take just 10 minutes to prepare; no table is complete without a potato side, and our Roasted Potato Salad fits the bill. And, of course, you can't forget a family-favorite: homemade dinner rolls. It wouldn't be a holiday supper without them, and for Easter, our Resurrection Rolls are a spectacular choice. Choose a creamy macaroni and cheese, stick to a traditional pineapple casserole, or plate a dish of party-ready deviled eggs. No matter which recipes you choose, we're sure these Easter side dishes will be the tasty tribute to the season your whole family will enjoy. 01 of 47 Skillet Roasted Carrots Greg Dupree; Food Styling: Rishon Hanners; Prop Styling: Christina Daley Recipe: Skillet Roasted Carrots It will take you just 10 minutes to prepare this colorful carrots side dish. 02 of 47 Garlic Parmesan Green Beans Photographer: Isaac Nunn, Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless, Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn Recipe: Garlic Parmesan Green Beans A few key ingredients pack plenty of flavor in this green beans recipe. 03 of 47 Roasted Potato Salad Joy Howard Recipe: Roasted Potato Salad This recipe is here to prove that you don't need mayonnaise to achieve a delicious potato salad. 04 of 47 Classic Deviled Eggs Southern Living Recipe: Best Deviled Eggs Deviled eggs never go out of style, and this recipe for our Best Deviled Eggs is one that every Southern cook should master. 05 of 47 Honey-Glazed Spiced Carrots Iain Bagwell Recipe: Honey-Glazed Spiced Carrots A variety of carrot colors makes for pretty presentation in this delicious side. 06 of 47 Roasted Broccolini Photographer: Jennifer Causey Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall Prop Stylist: Heather Chadduck Hillegas Recipe: Roasted Broccolini All that this recipe requires you to do is toss and bake. It's that simple. 07 of 47 Herbed Potato Stacks Hector Manuel Sanchez; Prop Styling: Buffy Hargett Miller; Food Styling: William Smith Recipe: Herbed Potato Stacks A short list of ingredients transforms basic potatoes into a holiday-worthy side dish. 08 of 47 Warm Carrot Salad with Creamy Lemon Dressing McCormick Recipe: Warm Carrot Salad with Creamy Lemon Dressing Easter's favorite vegetable is dressed up with a creamy lemon dressing and a sweet topping of fruit. 09 of 47 Spring Salad with Berries and Bacon Johnny Autry; Food and Prop Styling: Charlotte L. Autry Recipe: Spring Salad with Berries and Bacon This bright salad is perfect to offer as a lighter option alongside your heavier side dishes. 10 of 47 Goat Cheese Mashed Potatoes Southern Living Recipe: Goat Cheese Mashed Potatoes Tangy goat cheese makes for a fun twist on classic mashed potatoes. 11 of 47 Make-Ahead Yeast Rolls Laurey W. Glenn Recipe: Make-Ahead Yeast Rolls The best part about these tender rolls is in the name—you can make them ahead of time! 12 of 47 Best-Ever Macaroni and Cheese Victor Protasio; Prop Styling: Ginny Branch Stelling; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall Recipe: Best-Ever Macaroni and Cheese When there's macaroni and cheese on the table, you know there's one dish even the pickiest eaters will love. 13 of 47 Sumac Carrots with Feta Mousse and Crispy Panko Johnny Autry; Prop and Food Styling: Charlotte L. Autry Recipe: Sumac Carrots with Feta Mousse and Crispy Panko A Feta mousse serves as the base for cooked carrots while toasted panko sprinkled on top gives the dish a crispy finish. 14 of 47 Spoon Bread with Mushrooms and Herbs Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Rishon Hanners; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis Recipe: Spoon Bread with Mushrooms and Herbs Mushrooms shine in this cornmeal-based casserole that can be described as a savory pudding. 15 of 47 Tarragon Chicken Salad Photo: Jennifer Davick Recipe: Tarragon Chicken Salad This creamy chicken salad pairs perfectly with the crunch of pecans, Granny Smith apples, red onions, and celery. 16 of 47 Country Ham Hash Hector Manuel Sanchez Recipe: Country Ham Hash If your family gathers at brunch, this hearty hash will be eaten right up. 17 of 47 Classic Sweet Potato Casserole Photo: Beth Dreiling Hontzas Recipe: Classic Sweet Potato Casserole This mouthwatering Easter side dish will satisfy lovers of crunchy pecans and cornflakes as well as marshmallows. 18 of 47 Pineapple Casserole Southern Living Recipe: Pineapple Casserole If you've never had this quirky Southern casserole, don't knock it until you try it. 19 of 47 Oven-Roasted Asparagus Southern Living Recipe: Oven-Roasted Asparagus It doesn't get more simple than this 10-minute side dish you can throw together right before the meal. 20 of 47 Tee's Corn Pudding Jennifer Davick Recipe: Tee's Corn Pudding This is our most popular corn pudding recipe of all time, and for good reason. 21 of 47 Potato Hash Hector Sanchez Recipe: Potato Hash "The potato hash reminds me of the classic hash browns Mom used to make for breakfast." - Chef John Hall Potatoes, onions, and bell pepper make one delicious hash. The potatoes will start in the oven and finish cooking in a pan along with the other veggies. Don't skimp when it comes to mixing up our crème fraîche sauce—drizzle on top and serve on the side for one satisfying finish. Pair potato hash with our Braised Lamb shank. 22 of 47 Cheesy Grits Soufflé Hector Sanchez Recipe: Cheesy Grits Soufflé Cheese grits always have a place on our table. 23 of 47 Old-School Green Bean Casserole Victor Protasio; Prop Styling: Ginny Branch; Food Styling: Emily Hall Recipe: Old-School Green Bean Casserole It wouldn't be a holiday in the South without green bean casserole on the sideboard. 24 of 47 Classic Parmesan Scalloped Potatoes Beth Dreiling Hontzas Recipe: Classic Parmesan Scalloped Potatoes Cheesy and creamy potatoes pair deliciously with your Easter ham. 25 of 47 Potato-Bacon Hash Stephen DeVries, Prop Styling: Missie Neville Crawford; Food Styling: Torie Cox Recipe: Potato-Bacon Hash You only need a handful of ingredients to throw together a colorful hash that's perfect for Easter brunch. 26 of 47 Creamy Spring Pasta Bake Hector Manuel Sanchez Recipe: Creamy Spring Pasta Bake Baked pasta gets a spring spin with baby sweet peas and ham. We love the crunchy, savory topping made with croutons and Parmesan cheese. 27 of 47 Garden Potato Salad Photo: Helen Norman Recipe: Garden Potato Salad New potatoes are baby spring potatoes with beautifully thin skins. We love how red-skinned potatoes contrast with vibrant green peas and herbs, but you can use any kind of potato you like. 28 of 47 Deviled Egg Salad and Asparagus Tartines Alison Miksch; Prop Styling: Buffy Hargett Miller; Food Styling: Torie Cox Recipe: Deviled Egg Salad and Asparagus Tartines This fresh, seasonal take on finger sandwiches will look beautiful in your Easter lineup. 29 of 47 Broccoli Cheese Casserole Linda Pugliese; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke; Food Styling: Torie Cox Recipe: Broccoli Cheese Casserole Eating your veggies has never been easier than with this cheesy casserole. 30 of 47 Sautéed Radishes with Bacon Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Ginny Branch; Food Styling: Torie Cox Recipe: Sautéed Radishes with Bacon With the help of a little bacon grease, cooked radishes prove to be as tasty as their raw counterparts. 31 of 47 Fresh Fruit Salad Jen Causey Recipe: Fresh Fruit Salad No brunch table is complete without a bowl of fresh fruit. 32 of 47 Resurrection Rolls Southern Living Recipe: Resurrection Rolls These sweet rolls are a fun way for the kids to get involved with cooking this Easter. 33 of 47 Creamed Spinach Antonis Achilleos Recipe: Creamed Spinach Butter, cream, and Parmesan cheese make for the dreamiest spinach side you've ever had. 34 of 47 Bacon-Wrapped Asparagus Jennifer Causey Recipe: Bacon-Wrapped Asparagus The buffet line will move smoothly with these easy-to-serve green bean bundles. 35 of 47 Hashbrown Casserole Southern Living Recipe: Hashbrown Casserole This old-school favorite will never get old. 36 of 47 Balsamic Green Beans with Pearl Onions Photo: Hector Manuel Sanchez; Prop Styling: Buffy Hargett Miller; Food Styling: William Smith Recipe: Balsamic Green Beans with Pearl Onions This light but flavorful side dish will complement any main you serve. 37 of 47 Potatoes Patio Iain Bagwell Recipe: Potatoes Patio Your guests won't believe how simple the ingredient list is for this decadent casserole. 38 of 47 Vidalia Onion Soufflé Abigail Wilt Recipe: Vidalia Onion Soufflé If you've never had an onion soufflé, this recipe made with sweet Georgia Vidalia onions is the tastiest place to start. 39 of 47 Smothered Green Beans Photograher: Greg Dupree Prop Stylist: Audrey Davis Food Stylist: Emily Neighbors Hall Recipe: Smothered Green Beans This side dish recipe is packed with flavor but only takes five ingredients to make. 40 of 47 Smashed Baby Red Potatoes Iain Bagwell Recipe: Smashed Baby Red Potatoes We know you love mashed potatoes, but you're going to fall for smashed potatoes—trust us. 41 of 47 Sweet Potato-Carrot Casserole Photo: Iain Bagwell Recipe: Sweet Potato-Carrot Casserole Give your classic sweet potato casserole an Easter Bunny-approved update. 42 of 47 Classic Fresh Field Peas Photo: Iain Bagwell Recipe: Classic Fresh Field Peas This vintage recipe is one we'll keep coming back to. 43 of 47 Brussels Sprouts with Bacon and Shallots Linda Pugliese; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke; Food Styling: Torie Cox Recipe: Brussels Sprouts with Bacon and Shallots Brussels sprouts and bacon are a match made in side-dish heaven. 44 of 47 Tangy Potato-Green Bean Salad Photo: Greg DuPree; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke; Food Styling: Torie Cox Recipe: Tangy Potato-Green Bean Salad Hold the mayo and try this bright and zesty lemon-dill vinaigrette for Easter Sunday. 45 of 47 Baked Mac and Cheese with Bacon Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Kathleen Varner; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall Recipe: Baked Mac and Cheese with Bacon This will be your new favorite take on classic macaroni and cheese. 46 of 47 Onion Soufflé Abigail Wilt Recipe: Onion Soufflé This fluffy old-school casserole recipe came to us back in 1979 from Mrs. James S. Tiffany of Dallas, Texas. 47 of 47 Mini Cheese Grits Casseroles Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Torie Cox; Prop Styling: Heather Chadduck Hillegas Recipe: Mini Cheese Grits Casseroles Whether you make these as individuals or in a big casserole dish, everyone will be asking for more. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit