easter sides

Cheesy leeks are great as a side dish for roast chicken – especially if you are serving vegetarians as well as meat eaters. This recipe makes enough for a generous supper for two or a vegetable accompaniment for four. 


Cheesy leeks 

leeks

grams/¾oz

grams/¾oz plain flour

200 milliliters/7fl oz milk, semi-skimmed

tsp English or Dijon mustard

grams/3½oz mature cheddar cheese,

tbsp dried white breadcrumbs (ideally panko breadcrumbs), optional

salt and black pepper

Traditionally this French dish is sautéed on the hob, but if you’re serving as a Sunday roast accompaniment all that last-minute fuss can be a distraction. This is finished in the oven instead. This dish also makes for a simple vegetarian supper served with some sharply dressed salad leaves.


Lyonnaise potatoes

onions,

olive oil

butter

thyme

garlic cloves, thinly sliced

Fluffy inside, crunchy outside, these roast potatoes are a perfect sidekick to any roast dinner. (They're even better the next day, eaten straight from the fridge!)

Each serving provides 389 kcal, 7g protein, 65g carbohydrates (of which 3g sugars), 9.5g fat (of which 4g saturates), 7g fibre and 0.3g salt.

Perfect roast potatoes

tbsp duck fat

Maris Piper or King Edward potatoes (each about 175 grams/6 ounces)

garlic

sea salt

The ultimate Easter side, this asparagus, snap pea, and radish salad, is packed with healthy greens and cheese. 

Asparagus, Snap Pea, and Radish Salad

asparagus,

lemon zest, lemon juice

thyme leaves, divided

(8-ounce) block feta cheese

snap peas, sliced

radishes,

Kosher salt

black pepper

This was a big hit at a family gathering! Will definitely make again.

This simple courgette gratin makes a great side dish as it’s creamy and flavoursome without being too rich. Serve with a salad for a light supper.

Each serving provides 273 kcal, 10g protein, 5.5g carbohydrate (of which 4g sugars), 23g fat (of which 12g saturates), 2g fibre and 0.7g salt. 

Courgette gratin

800 grams/1lb 12 ounces courgettes, sliced into 5mm/¼in rounds

basil leaves

100 milliliters/3½fl oz crème fraîche

milliliters/2fl oz milk

plain flour

75 grams/2½oz gruyère

My mom’s classic Southern deviled eggs are simple to make, deliciously creamy and perfect for holidays, family gatherings and special occasions!

Mom’s classic Southern deviled eggs

eggs

yellow mustard

mayonnaise (reduced fat is OK)

sweet pickle cubes, drained (optional, see notes)

salt

Sprinkle of paprika, hot sauce bacon

Place eggs in the bottom of a large...

Place eggs in the bottom of a large pot and cover with cold water.

Bring water to a boil over high heat....

Bring water to a boil over high heat. Turn off heat, cover the pan and let the eggs sit for 20 minutes.

Drain the eggs and rinse them with cold...

Drain the eggs and rinse them with cold water. (Alternatively you can do baked hard boiled eggs in the oven or make Instant Pot hard boiled eggs if you prefer.)

Peel the cooled eggs then cut in half...

Peel the cooled eggs then cut in half lengthwise. Scoop out the yellow yolks and place them in a small bowl. Plate egg white halves on serving plate.

Use a fork to mash the egg yolks....

Use a fork to mash the egg yolks. Add the remaining ingredients and mix well. Season the mixture to taste with extra salt and pepper as needed.

Fill each egg half with the yolk mixture,...

Fill each egg half with the yolk mixture, mounding it up a little. Sprinkle with any desired toppings and serve.

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My mom’s classic Southern deviled eggs are simple to make, deliciously creamy and the traditional Southern style I grew up with. (And I’ve got some fun topping ideas you can try!)

Classic Southern Deviled Eggs

These creamy, garlicky dauphinoise potatoes recipe will make a fabulous side dish for any Sunday roast. There isn't an easier side dish in the world!

Each serving provides 561 kcal, 5g protein, 33g carbohydrates (of which 3g sugars), 45g fat (of which 28g saturates), 3.5g fibre and 0.1g salt.

Dauphinoise potatoes

potatoes

3–4 garlic cloves, grated

500 milliliters/17½fl oz double cream (you may need a bit extra)

Browse the top 50 most popular best Easter side dishes recipes from vegetable sides, fresh seasonal salads, light spring soups, and more.

50 Best Easter Side Dishes

asparagus

carrots

cauliflower

green beans

brussels sprouts

flour

milk

Make ahead and store

 You can make many of these Easter side dish recipes ahead of time and store in the refrigerator for a few days or in the freezer for up to 3 months, or you can prepare the ingredients and store in the refrigerator until ready to assemble and cook. Check the individual recipes for full make ahead and storing instructions.

How to reheat

Place any leftovers in the air fryer or the oven at 300F for 10-15 minutes until warmed through. If heating from frozen, let it thaw first and then reheat.

Oh wow, what a great collection of amazing recipes.  I can't wait to try them all out.  I love holiday dinners and for me,  it's all about the sides!

There are so many winners on this list! The roasted carrot salad is my number one!

They all look so good, I am going to have a hard time trying to decide which ones to make. Thanks for all the great ideas.

These easy roasted carrots with citrus vinaigrette are a colorful side dish that's perfect for holidays and Easter. 

Roasted Carrots with Citrus Vinaigrette

Pepper

navel orange

lemon juice

honey

sesame seeds,

Heat oven to 425°F. On two large rimmed baking sheets, toss carrots with 2 tablespoon&nbsp;oil and 1/2&nbsp;teaspoon&nbsp;each salt and pepper. Nestle orange half, cut side down, onto 1 baking sheet and roast both until carrots are golden brown and tender, 25 to 30 minutes. Transfer to platter.&nbsp;

Using tongs, squeeze juice of orange half into a bowl (you should get about 2 tablespoons); whisk in lemon juice, honey, remaining tbsp of&nbsp;oil, and 1/4&nbsp;teaspoon&nbsp;each salt and pepper. Spoon over carrots just before serving and sprinkle with sesame seeds if desired.

Roasted spring vegetables are an easy sheet pan side dish packed with all our favourite veggies of the season. Plus, it's so easy to prep and make.

Roasted Spring Vegetables

russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes

lb. medium asparagus, ends trimmed and halved

radishes (1/2 lb.), ends trimmed and halved

parsnips,

garlic,

Italian seasoning

soy sauce

balsamic vinegar

teaspoon salt (or

teaspoon ground black pepper (or

In a large mixing bowl, add potatoes, carrots, asparagus, radishes, parsnips and garlic. Drizzle with olive oil and season with Italian seasoning, soy sauce, vinegar, salt, and pepper. Toss to combine until well coated.

Arrange the vegetable mixture in a single layer on a large half sheet baking pan.

Bake at for 30 to 35 minutes until tender and golden brown. Gently shake the sheet pan halfway through baking to ensure even cooking.

This is such an easy and delicious side dish. Hubby and I loved it.

This was such a simple side, perfect for dinner! Even my kiddos loved it.

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50 Best Easter Side Dishes

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