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    Home » Blog » Appetizer Recipes

    Easter Turkey Dinner Ideas

    Published: Mar 4, 2022 · Modified: Sep 15, 2023 by Karin and Ken · This post may contain affiliate links. Leave a Comment

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    Easter Turkey dinner is a classic for families all across North America. Whether you live in the USA or up here in Canada, chances are good that your family will have a turkey on the table when Easter comes around.

    The Best Oven Roasted Turkey recipe used as cover image for this article. Cooked whole turkey served on a dish.

    If you've run out of ideas for what to serve for your Easter turkey dinner, then I have some great ideas you're going to love. From classic oven roasted turkey to air fried turkey legs and a ton of sides, you can make an entire Easter feast when you pull recipes from the list below.

    Why These Recipes Work

    These delicious recipes work because they're all centered around a turkey feast. From traditional roasted turkey to some fun twists on the classic, great sides, and even cranberry sauce, all of these recipes are perfect for your Easter holiday table.

    Find Your Easter Turkey Dinner Here

    No matter what you're looking for, you're going to find something great on this list of recipes. I've covered all the bases, from the turkey to the sides. We even have a list of all our favorite Delicious Carrot Recipes for Turkey Dinner for you to look at.

    This really is a pick and choose Easter feast menu, and I guarantee you'll have one amazing Easter dinner if you pair a few of these recipes together.

    The Best Oven Roasted Turkey
    Making the best oven roasted turkey has never been easier! This recipe is perfect for Thanksgiving, Christmas or any special occasion when you're making turkey.
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    The Best Oven Roasted Turkey on a platter ready to serve.

    No Easter dinner is complete without turkey, and this classic oven roasted turkey is always done to perfection.

    Fried Turkey Legs (Air Fryer)
    Learn how to make the perfectly crispy, juicy and delicious Air Fryer Turkey Legs for your weeknight dinner or small Thanksgiving celebration at home.
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    Air fryer turkey leg on plate with roasted potatoes.

    Crispy skin and tender, juicy meat is what you'll get when you make these turkey legs in your air fryer.

    Crock Pot Turkey Breast
    This easy Crockpot turkey breast recipe is perfect for those winter nights and holiday dinners when you want to keep it simple and effortless, but still yummy!
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    Slow cooker turkey breast on a plate topped with gravy, mashed potatoes, cranberries, and cooked carrots.

    If you don't want or need an entire turkey, try making a turkey breast in your slow cooker for an easy, delicious turkey meal.

    Crock Pot Turkey Bolognese
    This slow cooker turkey bolognese recipe is filled with delicious flavors and textures. Try this turkey bolognese sauce for yourself.
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    Add a twist to your Easter turkey dinner by serving up this turkey bolognese filled with delicious flavors and textures.

    One-Pot Turkey Chili and Biscuits
    This one-pot turkey chili and biscuits is loaded with everything we love about chili and made healthier with turkey. The biscuits finish it off!
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    This one-pot turkey chili is divine with biscuits. Actually, any excuse will do to make this amazing turkey chili recipe.

    Turkey Stuffing Pot Pie
    Looking for a quick and easy way to put Thanksgiving leftovers to use? This hearty and comforting turkey pot pie with stuffing crust recipe is just perfect. This turkey stuffing casserole is also delicious with rotisserie chicken, so you can make it any time of year!
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    Turkey pot pie in a skillet with stuffing topping.

    Another interesting take on classic flavors. This turkey pot pie is filled with a creamy turkey and veggie filling and topped with stuffing.

    Cranberry Balsamic Sauce
    Cranberry Balsamic Sauce is easy to make, and this sweet and tangy sauce is amazing on beef, turkey or even chicken! This balsamic cranberry sauce recipe can liven up any dinner night, there's no need to wait for the holidays.
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    Cranberry Balsamic Sauce

    This sweet and tangy cranberry sauce is the perfect complement to your Easter bird.

    Instant Pot Cheesy Broccoli Rice
    This Instant Pot cheesy broccoli rice is always a crowd-pleaser. Easy to make and packed full of cheesy flavor, you'll want to make this Instant Pot broccoli cheese rice often!
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    Combining broccoli casserole and rice, this Instant Pot cheesy broccoli rice is an instant classic.

    Slow Cooker Scalloped Alfredo Potatoes and Cauliflower
    Slow Cooker Scalloped Alfredo Potatoes and Cauliflower is hearty and delicious. A great way to hide cauliflower and kale or spinach, it's the perfect potato side dish!

    Potatoes, cauliflower, and a creamy sauce come together to create a delicious, rich side dish everyone will love.

    Creamy Little Potato Bake
    This Creamy Little Potato Bake is one of my son's favorites. Thanks to the cheese, sour cream, green onions and bacon, potatoes never tasted so good! No doubt about it, this casserole is irresistible.
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    A piece of Creamy Little Potato Bake on white plate.

    Fingerling potatoes, cheese, green onions, bacon, and sour cream come together in a delicious bake that has all the flavors we love about almost every potato dish.

    Easy Roasted Carrots, Potatoes, and Onions
    Roasted Carrots, Potatoes, and Onions is a time-saving, weeknight meal option that's absolutely delicious! This simple side dish goes well with a variety of proteins including chicken, beef, or fish, giving you so much flexibility. Toss in lemon juice, olive oil, garlic and herbs, and you've got a side dish that's a cut above the rest!
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    Roasted carrots and potatoes in a bowl with green herbs on top.

    For a healthier side option for your Easter turkey dinner, try these oven roasted carrots and potatoes tossed in lemon juice, olive oil, and herbs.

    Hamburger Green Bean Casserole
    This hamburger green bean casserole is a one pot meal that's full of creamy and cheesy mashed potatoes, green beans, and your favorite ground meat! It's an easy dinner recipe the whole family will love!
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    Hamburger green bean casserole served up on a plate.

    I took green bean casserole and made it even better with the addition of potatoes. Add some sausage for even more flavor.

    Air Fryer Roasted Baby Potatoes
    Easy Air Fryer Baby Potatoes creates the best roasted mini potatoes in an air fryer EVER for breakfast or dinner! They are simply seasoned but so delicious.
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    A wooden board with parchment paper holds air fryer baby potatoes seasoned with spices with a fork and small bowl of sauce to the side.

    These crispy air fried baby potatoes' are perfect on a plate net to turkey and topped with gravy.

    Easy Instant Pot Cranberry Sauce
    Make easy homemade cranberry sauce in just minutes using your pressure cooker. This easy Instant Pot cranberry sauce recipe is exactly what you need to add that finishing touch to your holiday table.
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    Every holiday table needs cranberry sauce, and this instant pot version is ready so fast.

    Cheesy Mashed Potato Casserole
    This is by far the BEST Loaded Mashed Potato Casserole! Creamy mashed potatoes combine with sour cream, butter and cheese to make the base of the dish and then add on plenty of toppings. It's the perfect potato casserole for holidays, lazy weekends, or any time you need an easy, yet delicious potato side dish.
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    A spoonful of loaded mashed potato casserole up over a plate with more.

    If there's such a thing as the ultimate side dish, this is it. Every great topping for mashed potatoes is combined with mashed potatoes and ranch and cooked up in a casserole!

    Easy Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes
    These Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes are a simple dish with sliced potatoes, onions and cheese baked in the most flavorful, creamy cheese sauce ever! It's perfect for family dinners but also a holiday favorite.
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    A bowl of easy cheesy scalloped potatoes stacked in another bowl with a fork lifting up a potato slice.

    Cheese and potatoes come together to create a side dish that will have everyone begging for more.

    Air Fryer Corn on the Cob
    Air fried corn on the cob is a simple and fast way to cook this summer favorite. So tasty, this great side dish is ideal for grill nights or any night of the week
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    Cooked to perfection every time, this air fried corn on the cob recipe makes a great classic side.

    Slow Cooker Mexican Street Corn Casserole
    Mexican street corn casserole is so tasty and is a breeze to make. A convenient way of making Elote corn casserole or slow cooker corn casserole, this Mexican corn with cream cheese is perfect all by itself, or as a side to any main. 
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    Add some spice to your life this Easter with this Mexican street corn casserole loaded with an absolute ton of great flavors.

    Cream Cheese Corn Casserole with Bacon and Ham
    Cream Cheese Corn Casserole is a filling and decadent side dish made with cheese, ham, and bacon. This savory, cheesy corn casserole recipe is loaded with flavor, and is a popular holiday side dish that can be enjoyed anytime.
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    Why serve boring corn when you could serve up this amazing dish. Cream cheese, corn, ham, and bacon? Oh, yes.

    Cheesy Mexican Corn Casserole
    This Mexican Corn Casserole has all the bright flavors of Mexican street corn, right off the cob! It is easy-to-make and incredibly delicious. Of all the Mexican street corn recipes out there, I am confident this will be your favorite.
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    Another delicious Mexican corn casserole, this version is loaded with a kick of heat and a ton of flavor.

    Savory Corn Muffins with Bacon, Cheese and Onion
    This is it if you're looking for the best corn muffin recipe. Savory corn muffins with bacon, cheese, and onion are perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
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    Savory corn muffins on a rack cooling.

    Serve your turkey with a side of bacon-filled corn muffins. For an extra kick throw in some jalapenos!

    Scalloped Corn Casserole
    This creamy scalloped corn casserole with a buttery Ritz cracker topping requires just a few ingredients and comes together quickly. The savory, versatile corn side dish goes well with holiday dinners, and alongside practically any meal. It's a homey casserole that everyone will love.
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    This scalloped corn is rich and creamy and pairs perfectly with your Easter feast.

    Sweet and Sour Green Beans and Corn
    Corn and green beans are an often overlooked vegetable combination! Yet, this sweet and tangy green beans and corn recipe makes it sing! It makes a delicious vegetable side that can be served hot or cold with a wide variety of meals.
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    A green beans and corn recipe served with corn on a white plate.

    Try something a little different this Easter and serve up some of these delicious sweet and sour green beans.

    Green Beans with Bacon and Brown Sugar
    Warning: these green beans can be addictive! Made with bacon, brown sugar, onion, garlic, soy sauce and simmered in broth for hours, you can easily see why.
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    Sweet and smoky, these delicious green beans with bacon and brown sugar pair so well with your other Easter feast menu items.

    Air Fryer Parmesan Green Beans
    Green beans are a classic side but these air fryer parmesan green beans are so full of flavor, they beat classic by a long shot! These air fryer green beans are crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and full of flavor.
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    Air Fryer Parmesan Green Beans on a white plate.

    Taking classic green beans to another level, these green beans are air fried to perfection and loaded with great parmesan cheese flavor.

    Glazed Green Beans and Carrots
    This is a super easy and delicious way to eat green beans and carrots together. The flavors blend perfectly together. This is a recipe you have to try. 
    Glazed Green Beans and Carrots

    I took two classic vegetable sides and combined them with a sweet glaze that's perfect for the Easter holiday.

    Quick and Easy Balsamic Green Beans
    This Sweet Garlic Balsamic Green Beans recipe is made with fresh green beans that are sauteed to perfection! It's the perfect answer to a quick and easy side for all types of meals.
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    Balsamic green beans in a bowl with fresh green beans on the table, a bulb of garlic, and a fork.

    Sweet and tangy and cooked to perfection, these sweet garlic balsamic green beans are loaded with flavor.

    Make Your Easter Turkey Dinner Extra Special

    From classic roasted turkey to turkey legs and all kinds of amazing and unique sides, this list of Easter turkey dinner recipes will give you more than enough inspiration to plan your Easter feast. Snag a few of these recipes, and you'll have an entire holiday meal for the family.

    Cooked whole turkey served on a dish.
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