Holidays & Occasions Easter Easter Recipes 34 Small-Batch Southern Easter Recipes By Kaitlyn Yarborough Kaitlyn Yarborough Part of the Southern Living team since 2017, Kaitlyn Yarborough is a Georgia native living in Austin, Texas, who covers a wide variety of topics for both the magazine and website, focusing on culture and lifestyle content, as well as travel in the South.She earned a B.A. in Journalism at the University of Georgia. She hopes to inspire your travel bucket list with her features on road trips through Texas Hill Country, bourbon tours in Kentucky, and the best beach getaways on the Gulf Coast. Southern Living's editorial guidelines Published on April 8, 2020 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Photo: Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Ginny Branch; Food Styling: Torie Cox If you, like many of us, are hosting a smaller celebration than normal this year, we have you covered with small-batch Easter recipes that run the gamut, from perfectly baked ham to classic potato salad to signature spring desserts like strawberry-pretzel pie and pineapple upside-down cake. Each one isn't made to feed a huge crowd, which ensures you won't be left with mountains of Tupperware-encased leftovers. But who doesn't love a little bit of leftovers anyhow? No matter how small this year's Easter gathering ends up being, here are 40 easy Easter recipes that are sure to spread joy. 01 of 34 Buttermilk Biscuits with Ham Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Torie Cox; Prop Styling: Heather Chadduck Hillegas Recipe: Buttermilk Biscuits with Ham Enter the most perfect Easter main dish for a low-key celebration ever. Pair with one of our fun biscuit spreads, like Creole Mayonnaise. 02 of 34 Mini Cheese Grits Casseroles Photo: Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Torie Cox; Prop Styling: Heather Chadduck Hillegas Recipe: Mini Cheese Grits Casseroles Fewer people than usual? This is the ideal time to make a personalized grits casserole for each! Also try out our fan-fave Cheddar Cheese Grits Casserole. 03 of 34 Pineapple Casserole Southern Living Recipe: Pineapple Casserole No Easter is complete without a dish full of Southern pineapple casserole. 04 of 34 Asparagus Quiche Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Christine Keely; Food Styling: Tina Bell Stamos Recipe: Asparagus Quiche We call this our "company quiche," because it's just that good. You can thank Gouda cheese and fresh tarragon for that. 05 of 34 Ham and Noodle Casserole Jen Causey Recipe: Ham and Noodle Casserole One and done. That is the name of the game with this hearty pasta bake with ham, broccoli, asparagus, carrots, and lots of cheese. Serve with a side salad and a batch of angel biscuits. 06 of 34 Potato Salad with Dijon and Scallions Greg Dupree; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall Recipe: Potato Salad with Dijon and Scallions Take your classic potato salad and give it a tangy touch, thanks to both whole-grain mustard and Dijon mustard. 07 of 34 Sugar Snap Peas with Orange Zest and Buttery Almonds Greg Dupree; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall Recipe: Sugar Snap Peas with Orange Zest and Buttery Almonds Say hello to the freshest side dish on the block. Orange zest gives a springy touch, while almonds offer a nice crunch. 08 of 34 Glazed Ham with Pineapple Chutney Greg Dupree; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall Recipe: Glazed Ham with Pineapple Chutney Nobody has ever complained about having leftover ham, mark our words. And this recipe with pineapple chutney? To die for. 09 of 34 Slow-Cooker Green Beans Iain Bagwell Recipe: Slow-Cooker Green Beans After cooking in a slow cooker for a few hours, this green bean dish will have you salivating over bacony flavor. 10 of 34 Strawberry-Pretzel Icebox Pie Photo: Jennifer Davick Recipe: Strawberry-Pretzel Icebox Pie Nothing signals spring is in the air like an cool icebox pie, and this strawberry-pretzel number is a classic. 11 of 34 Buttery Pineapple Crumble Bars Antonis Achilleos Recipe: Buttery Pineapple Crumble Bars They had us at crumble bars, but the pineapple-studded flair of this recipe really seals the deal. 12 of 34 Coconut-Carrot Cake with Coconut Buttercream Photo: Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Torie Cox; Prop Styling: Heather Chadduck Hillegas Recipe: Coconut-Carrot Cake with Coconut Buttercream As far as we're concerned, a sheet cake recipe (that features the best of both coconut and carrot cake) makes Easter feel a little easier. No? 13 of 34 Easy Egg Salad Victor Protasio; Prop Styling: Heather Chadduck Hillegas; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall Recipe: Easy Egg Salad This is company-worthy egg salad if we've ever seen it. Not that you need to be having a crowd over to enjoy it. 14 of 34 Fried Chicken Sliders with Pimiento Cheese Victor Protasio; Prop Styling: Heather Chadduck Hillegas; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall Recipe: Fried Chicken Sliders with Pimiento Cheese If you're looking to do something different, may we suggest the crunchy handheld dreamboats that are these fried chicken sliders, topped with homemade pimiento cheese and pickled okra? You're welcome. 15 of 34 Smashed Baby Red Potatoes Iain Bagwell Recipe: Smashed Baby Red Potatoes Get your starchy fix with these mouthwatering smashed potatoes. We guarantee there won't be any leftovers. 16 of 34 Radish, Avocado, and Citrus Salad with Orange-Poppy Seed Dressing Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Ginny Branch; Food Styling: Torie Cox Recipe: Radish, Avocado, and Citrus Salad with Orange-Poppy Seed Dressing Say hello the prettiest little thing to grace your table yet. So fresh and so delicious. 17 of 34 Slow-Cooker Pork Roast with Carrots, Turnips, and Potatoes Victor Protasio; Prop Styling: Mary Clayton Carl Jones; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall Recipe: Slow-Cooker Pork Roast with Carrots, Turnips, and Potatoes Now this is what we like to call a one-pot wonder. Cook the juicy pork roast right over the veggies for the easiest Easter dinner. 18 of 34 Banana Bread French Toast Casserole Jennifer Causey Recipe: Banana Bread French Toast Casserole If this isn't the most heavenly mash-up for brunch, we don't know what is. 19 of 34 Chocolate Zucchini Cakes Iain Bagwell; Styling: Heather Chadduck Recipe: Chocolate Zucchini Cakes Cute little cakes for a cute little Easter. Make use of pre-season zucchini with this indulgent personalized treat. 20 of 34 Pineapple-Ginger Upside-Down Cake Antonis Achilleos Recipe: Pineapple-Ginger Upside-Down Cake We've heard such rave reviews from readers who have made this freshened-up take on classic pineapple upside-down cake that we just had to make it this Easter. 21 of 34 Creamy Spring Pasta Bake Hector Manuel Sanchez Recipe: Creamy Spring Pasta Bake Ask for a one-dish casserole that still encompasses Easter, and you shall receive this perfect pasta bake with ham, peas, and tons of cheese. 22 of 34 Sauteed Radishes with Bacon Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Ginny Branch; Food Styling: Torie Cox Recipe: Sauteed Radishes with Bacon We love to use radishes for an unexpected pop of color. This recipe is packed with bacon-studded flavor. 23 of 34 Pork Tenderloin with Shaved Vegetable Salad Victor Protasio; Prop Styling: Mary Clayton Carl Jones; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall Recipe: Pork Tenderloin with Shaved Vegetable Salad And just like that, you have a full meal. Super tender pork tenderloin meets freshly shaved vegetables. 24 of 34 Quick Pickled Radishes with Lemon, Ginger, and Maple Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Ginny Branch; Food Styling: Torie Cox Recipe: Quick Pickled Radishes with Lemon, Ginger, and Maple This will be the favorite snack, condiment, or topper of the day. 25 of 34 Raspberry-Rhubarb Bars Cedric Angeles; Prop Styling: Claire Spollen; Food Styling: Torie Cox Recipe: Raspberry-Rhubarb Bars Making these bright, fruity bars will ensure a successful Easter lunch, guaranteed. 26 of 34 Resurrection Rolls Southern Living Recipe: Resurrection Rolls This vintage Easter treat will add extra cheer to any gathering. 27 of 34 Lemon-Lime Meringue Pie Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Christine Keely; Food Styling; Tina Bell Stamos Recipe: Lemon-Lime Meringue Pie Like a cross between lemon meringue and Key lime pie, this recipe definitely strikes a happy note. 28 of 34 Homemade Strawberry Shortcake Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Lydia Pursell; Food Styling: Chelsea Zimmer Recipe: Homemade Strawberry Shortcake Odds are you'll wind up with some extra biscuits and cream from this recipe, which is never a bad thing. (Hello, late-night snack!) 29 of 34 Southern-Style Collard Greens Photo: Jim Franco Recipe: Southern-Style Collard Greens We'll never say no to a potful of collards. That's just a fact. 30 of 34 Jalapeno Cornbread Sticks Greg DuPree Recipe: Jalapeno Cornbread Sticks Give your classic cornbread a fun makeover for the occasion with these cheesy, spicy cornbread sticks. 31 of 34 Cheesy Ham, Corn, and Grits Bake Hector Manuel Sanchez Recipe: Cheesy Ham, Corn, and Grits Bake This is like Easter brunch in a casserole dish. Trust us, it'll cover all the stops. Just pair with homemade buttermilk biscuits. 32 of 34 Strawberry Salad with Warm Goat Cheese Croutons Photo: Greg Dupree Styling: Ginny Branch Recipe: Strawberry Salad with Warm Goat Cheese Croutons Go ahead and forget that side salad recipe. This main dish-worthy creation will pop on the table and in your mouth. 33 of 34 Fresh Salmon Cakes with Buttermilk Dressing Photo: Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Missie Neville Crawford; Food Styling: Torie Cox Recipe: Fresh Salmon Cakes with Buttermilk Dressing Why not switch things up with these crowd-pleasing salmon cakes? Buttermilk dressing makes it extra Southern. 34 of 34 Wacky Cake Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall Recipe: Wacky Cake This is hands-down the most beloved cake we've seen our readers enjoy over the past few months—and the perfect way to end your Easter celebration, any way it turns out. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit