Easy Easter Recipes That'll Have You Volunteering To Host Again Next Year

Here's Why Pineapple Casserole Deserves A Spot On Your Easter Table

Recipe: Pineapple Casserole

We celebrate Easter with our finest china, starched tablecloths, gorgeous flower arrangements, and heirloom crystal glasses. So, it's only natural that we bring out our most prized recipes to match our beautiful tablescapes. This spring holiday is one of our absolute favorites to appreciate the new life of spring and to spend time together as a family. Easter dinner wouldn't be complete without this nostalgic Southern dish gracing the table. Made with chunks of juicy pineapple, crushed Ritz crackers, and shredded Cheddar cheese, Pineapple Casserole is a rich side dish recipe with an unlikely flavor combination. Although strangers may turn up their noses at the combination of pineapple and Cheddar cheese, we implore you to take a bite of this Easter side and be transported back to your Grandmama's house on Easter weekend. We don't need many variations on this iconic casserole, as there are few ways to make this Pineapple Casserole better than our six-ingredient recipe. Plus, if you need any other reason to try out this oh-so-Southern dish for Easter dinner, the recipe takes less than 40 minutes from start to finish.

Start your Pineapple Casserole by combining the sugar, flour, and pineapple juice in a medium bowl. This will create the thickened sauce for your casserole. Add in the pineapple chunks, and toss them thoroughly in the mixture. Spoon your pineapple into a casserole dish, and add a layer of shredded cheese. Next, you'll want to make the crispy Ritz Cracker crust. Similar to the topping of Poppy Seed Chicken, this crisp coating gives your casserole a buttery, rich texture that makes it all the more worthwhile. Pop the dish into the oven until bubbly around the edges (about 30 minutes), and be sure to serve it up with a large spoon – guests will want seconds. Don't knock it 'til you've tried it!

Coconut-Carrot Cake with Coconut Buttercream

Recipe: Coconut-Carrot Cake with Coconut Buttercream

What could be easier than two cakes in one?

Mini Cheese Grits Casseroles

Recipe: Mini Cheese Grits Casseroles

15 minutes of prep work, chilling overnight, and less than an hour baking the day of? That sounds pretty easy to us.

Beet Red Velvet Cupcakes

Recipe: Beet Red Velvet Cupcakes

Skip the layer cake and make these pretty beet cupcakes instead. They’ll only require 25 minutes hands-on time, but be sure to plan for an hour and 35 minutes total.

Asparagus and Goat Cheese Mini Quiches

Recipe: Asparagus and Goat Cheese Mini Quiches

Use store-bought crust to speed up this Easter brunch recipe.

Carrot-Tahini Dip

Recipe: Carrot-Tahini Dip

This Easter appetizer only takes 20 minutes to prepare, but it will need to chill in the refrigerator for four hours before serving.

Spinach-and-Vidalia Dip

Recipe: Spinach-and-Vidalia Dip

This crudité spread is perfect for a casual Easter gathering.

Herbed Dip with Baby Vegetables

Recipe: Herbed Dip with Baby Vegetables

A chilled, creamy dip elevates baby vegetables to appetizer status.

Prosciutto-Wrapped Mango Bites

Recipe: Prosciutto-Wrapped Mango Bites

This simple, no-cook appetizer is an Easter crowd pleaser.

Potato Hash

Recipe: Potato Hash

Cut potatoes into 1/2–inch pieces to speed up the cook-time.

Lemony Green Bean Pasta Salad

Recipe: Lemony Green Bean Pasta Salad

Once you make this as an Easter side, it may end up becoming your favorite light spring supper recipe.

Spinach-and-Romaine Salad with Cucumbers, Radishes, and Creamy Mint Dressing

Recipe: Spinach-and-Romaine Salad with Cucumbers, Radishes, and Creamy Mint Dressing

Toss together all the ingredients for this bright spring salad and top with our creamy vinaigrette.

Hot Potato Salad

Recipe: Hot Potato Salad

Potato salad just got an upgrade. This casserole is cheesy, creamy, and everything delicious.

Carrot-Ginger Puree

Recipe: Carrot-Ginger Puree

Make this Easter side up to three days ahead.

Easy Parmesan-Herb Rolls

Recipe: Easy Parmesan-Herb Rolls

This recipe dresses up store-bought canned dough with dried herbs.

Easy Three-Seed Pan Rolls

Recipe: Easy Three-Seed Pan Rolls

Start with frozen bread dough and transform it into addictive rolls that your guests will love.

Marbled Eggs

Recipe: Marbled Eggs

These stunning beet-dyed eggs will work twofold as a delicious Easter side and an unexpected table centerpiece.

Chocolate Truffle Pie with Amaretto Cream

Recipe: Chocolate Truffle Pie with Amaretto Cream

A crispy crust and gooey center make this Chocolate Truffle Pie a winner.

Mini Strawberry Tarts

Recipe: Mini Strawberry Tarts

To make the filling, simply beat cream cheese, lemon zest, lemon juice and granulated sugar until blended. Fold in whipped cream before adding to the pie shells. Chill for four hours.

Easter-Egg Shortbread Cookies

Recipe: Easter-Egg Shortbread Cookies

The Easter bunny is going to love these pretty little cookies.

Hummingbird Bundt Cake

Recipe: Hummingbird Bundt Cake

Layered Hummingbird Cake is delicious, but time consuming. Skip the work and make it a Bundt cake that still captures all the delicious flavor of the original.

Nutter Butter-Banana Pudding Trifle

Recipe: Nutter Butter-Banana Pudding Trifle

Kids are going to go bananas over this one. You’ll be happy to find you already have most of the ingredients on hand.

Braised Lamb Shank

Recipe: Braised Lamb

You might not consider braised lamb shanks to fall in the category of easy, but it’s all about the convenience. Make them a day ahead and reheat just before serving.

Glazed Spiral-Cut Holiday Ham

Recipe: Glazed Spiral-Cut Holiday Ham

Take a store-bought ham and jazz it up with our delicious (and easy) glaze.