A Traditional Easter Ham Dinner Menu Your Family Will Love

Appetizers

Deviled eggs are a popular choice that satisfies peckish appetites without completely filling you up. The appetizer course is also a great place to incorporate fresh spring vegetables — these sharable appetizers will set the stage for a colorful and delicious table.

• Deviled Eggs
• Spring Vegetable Tart
• Artichoke Bruschetta
• Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus

Main: Whole Ham

Whether it's baked with a sweet glaze or prepared in a slow cooker, ham is unquestionably the centerpiece of an Easter dinner. Glazed ham is often paired with pineapple, but try it with oranges for a main that stands out.

• Nona's Orange-Glazed Easter Ham
• Honey Glazed Ham
• Slow Cooker Ham
• Not So Sweet Baked Ham

Side: Casseroles

It's not a holiday dinner without something warm and cheesy. Dishes like green bean casserole, mac and cheese, broccoli casserole, and corn pudding will complement your ham and satisfy everyone's casserole craving.

• Best Green Bean Casserole
• Homemade Mac and Cheese
• Awesome Broccoli-Cheese Casserole
• Grandma's Corn Pudding

Side: Potatoes

With their velvety soft texture and undeniable comfort factor, creamy scalloped potatoes and cheesy potatoes au gratin are classic Easter sides that work perfectly with ham. However, if you're not up for cream or cheese with your potatoes, a simple roasted potato dish makes a simple and delicious, companion to ham.

• Mom's Scalloped Potatoes
• Creamy Au Gratin Potatoes
• Honey-Roasted Red Potatoes
• Greek-Style Lemon Roasted Potatoes

Side: Spring Vegetables

Easter is a celebration of rebirth, and your Easter dinner isn't complete without a good helping of fresh spring vegetables. Asparagus, peas, and radishes make ideal seasonal choices.

• Oven-Roasted Asparagus
• Italian Peas
• Cream Peas
• Sautéed Radishes

Salads

Whether you opt for vegetable salad or fruit salad, these are excellent salad options with flavors to go with savory Easter ham.

• Judy's Strawberry Pretzel Salad
• Spinach and Strawberry Salad
• Green Grape Salad
• Orange Gelatin Salad

Side: Carrots

Glazed and roasted carrots are a popular Easter side that stand out without overpowering ham.

• Honey Roasted Carrots
• Glazed Carrots
• Maple Dill Carrots
• Cafeteria Carrot Souffle

Desserts

End your Easter ham dinner on a sweet note with one (or all!) of these desserts. Carrot cake may be the traditional favorite, but guests will gladly dig into other favorite Easter desserts like puddings and pies.

• Carrot Cake III
• Grandma's Lemon Meringue Pie
• Old Fashioned Coconut Cream Pie
• The Best Banana Pudding

• Our Best Easter Dessert Recipes

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