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    You are here: Home / Recipes / Holiday / Easter

    Easter Dinner Menu For 10

    Published: Mar 25, 2021 by Susie Weinrich · This post may contain affiliate links. 12 Comments

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    If you are planning Easter Dinner this year, then this is the perfect menu (with recipes) you have been looking for! It is not a round-up of options… this is a planned menu- appetizer, main dish, side dishes, and desserts, all with make ahead options for easy prep!

    a table with white and green flowers down the middle

    We have only include recipes that are tried-and-true. You can trust that your menu will be planned to perfection. It is a traditional Easter menu and has all the flavors you expect: ham, cheesy potatoes, and deviled eggs.

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    1 Ina Garten’s Virginia Spiral Ham
    2 Cheesy Potato Casserole
    3 Broccoli Bacon Salad
    4 Oven Roasted Asparagus
    5 Raspberry Jell-O Fluff
    6 Deviled Eggs
    7 Rolls & Butter
    8 Grandma’s Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Buttercream
    9 Easter Leftovers
    10 Save Your Ham Bone
    11 Easter House Guests
    12 Did you make this recipe?!
    13 Easter Dinner for 10

    Ina Garten’s Virginia Spiral Ham

    The star of Easter Dinner is traditionally ham! I found perfection in Ina Garten’s recipe for Virginia Spiral Ham . It is a blend of chutney, brown sugar, orange, garlic, and Dijon. It coats the ham in a sweet, tangy sauce that balances the salt of the ham.

    Baked Virginia Ham
    Picture courtesy of barefootcontessa.com

    Now, her recipe serves 35… so if you are only serving 10, get a much smaller ham. Something closer to 8-10 pounds.

    Make Ahead

    Make the glaze a day or two ahead, but plan to cook the ham the day of Easter.

    Cheesy Potato Casserole

    These Cheesy Potatoes are a perfect decadent side dish. It is full of butter, cheese, sour cream, and shredded potatoes. You top all that off with crushed potato chips. YUM!

    Cheesy Potato Casserole on a white plate with a glass of tea in the background momsdinner.net

    This potato casserole compliments the salty ham perfectly, and balances the freshness of the Broccoli Bacon Salad and Oven Roasted Asparagus.

    Make Ahead

    You can assemble these Cheesy Potatoes up to 2 days ahead of time (leave the potato chips off the top until it is time to bake). Cover with foil and pop in the fridge.

    Broccoli Bacon Salad

    Broccoli Bacon Salad is a mix of fresh/raw broccoli, crunchy sunflower seeds, salty bacon, onions, and sweet raisins, all tossed in a sweet-tangy dressing.

    It is the perfect crunch and freshness for this rich meal.

    Broccoli Bacon Salad in a bowl

    To serve 10, you may want to double this recipe. You will probably have leftovers, but it’s really great the next day with a little ham!

    Make Ahead

    To prep your Broccoli Bacon Salad ahead of time you can combine the broccoli, onions, raisins, and sunflower seeds and refrigerate for a day or two.

    Pro Tip- rinse your red onions after slicing, this will help the onions not take over the flavor of the salad.

    Cook and keep the bacon separate. Also make the dressing and keep in a separate container. Toss everything together right before it is time to eat.

    Oven Roasted Asparagus

    Asparagus just screams SPRING and is the perfect veggie to add to your Easter table. It is abundant and inexpensive in the grocery stores right around Easter time.

    oven roasted asparagus

    My recipe for Oven Roasted Asparagus leaves the spears a perfect crisp-tender. Sprinkle it with a little Parmesan cheese and salt or zest some lemon over the top for a bright and delicious side dish.

    To serve 10, I would recommend you make two bunches of fresh asparagus.

    Make Ahead

    Wash and trim your asparagus up to 3 days ahead. Pop on a small baking sheet, cover with foil and refrigerate until it is time to eat.

    This dish only takes 12 minutes to bake, so you can roast it while the ham rests.

    Raspberry Jell-O Fluff

    Here is a throwback for you! Remember when Jell-O Salads were on all holiday dinner tables. I loved it and I’m ready to bring it back, y’all.

    Raspberry Jell-O Fluff is the perfect touch of sweetness in the midst of a very savory and salty dinner.

    Raspberry Jello Fluff in a glass dessert cup, fresh raspberries on top momsdinner.net

    Make Ahead

    You actually want to make this dish ahead because it needs time to set up in the fridge. Plan to prep this 1-3 days ahead and keep covered in the fridge until it is time to eat.

    Deviled Eggs

    Please don’t forget the Deviled Eggs! This is one dish your guests will look forward to.

    You probably already have 1000 boiled and dyed Easter eggs from your kids Easter crafts (use the 5-5-5 Instant Pot Hard Boiled Egg recipe for the very best hard boiled eggs). Crack those up and you are left with lightly colored eggs that the kids will love to see on the table.

    beautifully filled deviled eggs

    This recipe for Deviled Eggs is a classic one.. no bacon, wasabi, or relish here. Just a creamy, tart, and salty deviled egg with a touch of paprika sprinkled on top for garnish.

    Don’t miss the piping tips in my Deviled Egg post (video included!).

    Pro Tip- If you have A LOT of extra hard boiled eggs, make this egg salad recipe for dinner next week!

    Make Ahead

    These Deviled Eggs will be perfectly fine covered in the fridge for 1-2 days.

    Rolls & Butter

    Don’t forget the rolls and butter for the table! I don’t have a recipe for you- just take help from the grocery store bakery!

    brown rolls

    But, don’t forget to soften your butter. Pull it out of the fridge and keep at room temperature at least one day in advance. Everyone hates hard butter for their rolls!

    Grandma’s Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Buttercream

    Isn’t Carrot Cake the most classic Easter dish!?! This is the perfect ending to a perfect Easter Dinner.

    Grandma’s Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Buttercream is a tried and true recipe handed down from my Grandma’s recipe box.

    Grandma's Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Buttercream momsdinner.net

    The cake is kept moist and tender with crushed pineapple and grated carrot.

    The Buttercream is a perfect balance of cream cheese, powdered sugar, and butter. Your guests will be licking their plates!

    Make Ahead

    This cake can be made and frosted 2-3 days ahead and kept covered at room temp. Just make sure you don’t eat it before Easter dinner!

    Pro Tip – Make sure you let the cake completely cool before frosting.

    Easter Leftovers

    One of the bonuses of hosting just about any Holiday are the leftovers! Here are some great recipes to make with your Easter Leftovers:

    • 20 Recipes Using Leftover Ham
    • Ham Balls
    • Ham & Potato Chowder
    • Ham & Kale Egg Cups

    Save Your Ham Bone

    Save that spiral cut ham bone and you can make this amazing Red Beans and Rice in your Instant Pot or Crock Pot!

    a big bowl of red beans and rice

    Easter House Guests

    If you are also feeding and entertaining a house full of guests the week of Easter, then check out this post for Easy Meals for House Guests.

    It will make quick work of planning all your meals!


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    Easter Dinner for 10

    A perfect Easter Dinner Menu with recipes and make ahead tips. Everything from Ham to Deviled Eggs and Cheesy Potatoes to Carrot Cake.
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    Prep Time: 2 days
    Cook Time: 1 day
    Servings: 10 people
    Author: Susie Weinrich

    Ingredients

    • 1-2 recipes Deviled Eggs
    • .5 recipe Virginia Spiral Ham
    • 1 recipe Cheesy Potato Casserole
    • 2 recipes Roasted Asparagus
    • 2 recipe Broccoli Bacon Salad
    • 20 rolls and softened butter
    • 1 recipe Raspberry Jell-O Fluff
    • 1 recipe Grandma's Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Buttercream
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    Notes:

    MAKE AHEAD TIPS:
    • Deviled Eggs can be made 1-2 days ahead and refrigerated.
    • Ham glaze can be made 2-3 days ahead and kept refrigerated.
    • Cheesy Potatoes can be assembled without the chips 2-3 days ahead and kept in the fridge.
    • Broccoli Bacon Salad components can be prepped 2 days ahead and kept separate until it is time to eat.
    • Asparagus can be prepped 1-2 days ahead and refrigerated. 
    • Jell-O salad should be prepped 1-2 days ahead so it can set up in the fridge.
    • Carrot Cake can be made and stored, covered, at room temp for 2-3 days.
    Did you try this recipe? Connect with me & let me know how it turned out by commenting below!
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    If nutrition facts are provided they are calculated as an estimate to the best of our knowledge.

    Originally Posted March 23, 2018 – Copy & Photos Updated March 25, 2021

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    1. Kate Veggie Desserts

      March 23, 2018 at 11:12 am

      What a fantastic Easter dinner plan! And I hear ya on the devilled eggs – they were always an Easter staple at my house growing up.

      Reply
      • Susie

        March 23, 2018 at 11:31 am

        I look forward to those Deviled Eggs every year. It’s not something I make that often.. though I should, I love them that much!

        Reply
    2. Demeter

      March 23, 2018 at 11:02 am

      This is such a great idea to have everything in one place! Takes the stress out of planning everything ourselves!

      Reply
      • Susie

        March 23, 2018 at 11:30 am

        Definitely! And this menu is a proven winner, all the recipes are 100% fool proof!

        Reply
    3. Traci

      March 23, 2018 at 10:37 am

      Omgosh, I want every single recipe on this post, starting with that cheesy potato casserole! You have inspired me to start planning my Easter menu! Thanks!

      Reply
      • Susie

        March 23, 2018 at 11:29 am

        I can’t wait to eat everything on this list next Sunday! Have a great Easter.

        Reply
      • Mandee

        April 10, 2022 at 1:19 pm

        I fell in love with the simplicity of these recipes! The way you described step by step made me feel like even I could perfect a meal in the kitchen! I plan of following every step for Easter! If it all turns out , I just might have to marry you!!@ lol thank you so much for taking your time and really making sure us readers understand what we’re doing! Kudos!!! I will definitely be stocking you to find more delicious recipes to try!

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        • Susie Weinrich

          April 11, 2022 at 7:32 am

          LOVE THIS!!! It will all turn out perfect, I know it!! I will be making the very same menu and I can’t wait. It’s my favorite meal of the whole year.

    4. Katie | Healthy Seasonal Recipes

      March 23, 2018 at 9:52 am

      I love that you include broccoli salad. That would be so good with the other flavors. I’m inspired to do that too!

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      • Susie

        March 23, 2018 at 10:01 am

        The broccoli salad is the perfect fresh and crunchy note to add to this decadent dinner. I hope you have a wonderful Easter.

        Reply
    5. Natalie

      March 23, 2018 at 9:44 am

      WOW this looks like the perfect dinner not only for Easter but for any other special occasion! Everything looks and sounds amazing and so delicious!

      Reply
      • Susie

        March 23, 2018 at 10:00 am

        Thank you, Natalie! I look forward to it every year! It includes a lot of family recipes, so it is near and dear to my heart.

        Reply

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