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Delicious Easter Side Dishes and Desserts

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Madeline

Published: March 27, 2024

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Easter side dishes and desserts are some of my favorite parts of the holiday! It is such an exciting launch into Spring with so many fun and delicious dishes. Here is a round up of some of my favorite Easter side dishes and desserts you can make this year.

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Bonus: Air fryer sides for last minute fresh, hot dishes

Honey Butter Biscuits

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These Honey Butter Biscuits are the perfect Easter brunch addition. They have tons of buttery, flakey layers and are a delicious balance of sweet and savory.

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Flaky Butter Biscuits in Cast Iron skillet

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Make Flaky Butter Biscuits in Cast Iron Skillet for Easter! It is so easy to make flaky and fluffy biscuits in 30 minutes.

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Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes

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Decadent Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes are the ultimate side dish for any holiday. Thinly slice potatoes, cover them in a homemade cheese sauce, and bake until golden brown and bubbling.

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Old fashioned Baked macaroni and cheese

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This is the ultimate Old Fashioned Baked Macaroni and Cheese recipe. This white cheddar mac and cheese is loaded with flavor and will bring you right back to childhood. It’s a crowd favorite at Easter!

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Air Fryer Asparagus

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This Air Fryer Asparagus recipe is so quick and easy, plus it is delicious. It makes the perfect last minute side dish for your Easter dinner.

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Maple Glazed Carrots

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These Maple Glazed Carrots taste like candy and are the perfect veggie to add to Easter dinner. Serve these maple carrots and delight your guests.

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Green Beans Almondine

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This Green Beans Almondine recipe is the perfect side dish to go with any roast meat. Who knew that green beans and almonds could be so perfect together!

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Strawberry Quinoa Salad

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Make this Strawberry Quinoa Salad recipe for a refreshing spring dish. Mix cooked quinoa with chopped strawberries, cucumber, fresh mint and feta for a delicious cold quinoa salad.

Get the Strawberry Quinoa Salad recipe.

Veggie Couscous Salad

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Add some extra flavor to your typical side dish with this Veggie Couscous Salad recipe. Roast veggies and mix them with pearl couscous, feta and fresh herbs.

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Cucumber Pasta Salad

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Make this Cucumber Pasta Salad for a refreshing side dish. Toss pasta in a creamy lemon sauce with cucumber, tomatoes, and fresh dill.

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Lemon Ricotta Cookies

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Lemon Ricotta Cookies are the perfect thing to serve during the spring. These cake like cookies are dipped in a bright lemon glaze with lemon zest.

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Lemon Blueberry Bread

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This Lemon Blueberry Bread is decadent and delicious quick bread made with lemon and blueberry and topped with a zesty lemon glaze. Bake a loaf for the perfect Spring snack!

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Lemon Blueberry Scones

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These Lemon Blueberry Scones are the perfect treat to serve with coffee and tea. They are crumbly, tart, and slightly sweet. Basically the perfect scone.

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Easter Bunny Cake

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Make your Easter celebration extra festive with this EASY Easter Bunny Cake Recipe. Just cut a simple bunny face out of your cake, decorate and enjoy!

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Strawberry Cake Mix Cookies

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Make Strawberry Cake Mix Cookies with just three simple ingredients! Mix cake mix, eggs and oil to bake up soft and chewy strawberry cookies.

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Strawberry Pound Cake

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This decadent Strawberry Pound Cake recipe reminds me of a slice of buttered toast with strawberry jam. It is the perfect Spring dessert.

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Mixed Berry Cobbler

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This Mixed Berry Cobbler is the perfect dessert for any Spring event. It takes just 10 minutes of prep work and is a total crowd pleaser.

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4 responses

  1. Colleen
    August 22, 2025

    I love these recipes! I use so many of these recipes anytime I am having people over for dinner. The Mixed Berry Cobbler is one of my favorites.

    Reply
    1. Madeline
      August 22, 2025

      Love this! Thank you!

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  2. Monica
    September 8, 2025

    I hosted some family last weekend and made the flaky biscuits and they were a huge hit. Thank you for all these great ideas!

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    1. Madeline
      September 9, 2025

      Love to hear this!

      Reply

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