44 Hot Easter Buffet Ideas for an Easy Easter Holiday

Easter should be about family, friends, and great memories, not stress. This Easter, make your holiday one to remember for the good times rather than the high pressure with this collection of 44 hot Easter buffet ideas. Serve up tasty flavors buffet-style, with dishes like an air fryer rotisserie chicken, bone-in prime rib roast, lemon garlic asparagus, and more.

Air Fryer Rotisserie Chicken

This Air Fryer Rotisserie Chicken is cheaper and better than store-bought. It's just as juicy and flavorful on the inside, with crispy skin on the outside.
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Pan Seared Lamb Chops

These Pan Seared Lamb Chops are a stunning yet fast and easy recipe. Whether you're celebrating or cooking on a Monday, they'll be tender and juicy every time.
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Bone-In Prime Rib Roast

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This juicy Bone-In Prime Rib Roast belongs on every holiday table. It's cooked low and slow to perfection, making each slice soft and succulent every time!
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Prime Rib Rub

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This simple Prime Rib Rub is a spice mix quick recipe made of only a few ingredients. It enhances the natural flavor of the meat instead of overpowering it.
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Boneless Leg Of Lamb Recipe

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This Boneless Leg of Lamb Recipe is perfect for Easter or Sunday dinner. It's oven-roasted until it's tender and juicy, making it the star of any dinner table.
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Pork Rib Roast (Pork Prime Rib)

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This Pork Rib Roast is an easy recipe that you can make for a busy weeknight or as a holiday dinner. It's guaranteed to be super tender and juicy every time!
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Lemon Garlic Asparagus

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This Lemon Garlic Asparagus is packed with flavor. It's crispy but never mushy, making it perfect for a busy weeknight or as an elegant, holiday side dish.
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Herb Crusted Salmon

A close-up of a baked salmon fillet topped with a crispy breadcrumb crust, garnished with chopped herbs, and served with a lemon wedge on a white plate. — Herb Crusted Salmon. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

This Herb Crusted Salmon is a great way to add texture to a simple salmon filet. It's seasoned with plenty of savory spices and fresh herbs to make it delish!
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Poor Man'S Prime Rib

This Poor Man's Prime Rib is just as fancy as the real thing. The chuck roast is still so incredibly tender and flavorful, making it the perfect substitute.
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Dutch Oven Irish Stew

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Dutch Oven Irish Stew is an authentic yet rustic Irish stew that's well-known and loved for a reason. The tender lamb and veggies are cooked to perfection!
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Herbed-Garlic Sous Vide Lamb Rack

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Herbed-Garlic Sous Vide Lamb Rack is the best rack of lamb you have ever had. This lamb is flavorful and tender and oh so delicious.
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Corn Pie

This Corn Pie is a delightful dish that is a combination of comfort and technique. It has the right balance of sweet and savory with a flaky yet buttery crust.
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Old Fashioned Salmon Patties Recipe

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Old Fashioned Salmon Patties Recipe is so easy and super tasty! Use fresh salmon fillet or canned salmon combined with onions, mustard, mayo, crumbs and more!
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Easy Chicken Stroganoff (Slow Cooker)

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Slow Cooker Chicken Stroganoff is a delightful and flavorful one-pot dinner. This classic chicken and mushroom dish is slow-cooked in a rich and creamy sauce.
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Crock Pot Chicken And Gravy

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This rich and flavorful Crock Pot Chicken and Gravy is the ultimate comfort meal. It's made entirely in the slow cooker and results in perfectly tender chicken.
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Crock Pot Chicken Alfredo

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Crock Pot Chicken Alfredo will be a mouthwatering addition to your weekly meal plan. Add chicken and sauce to Crock Pot and the noodles when you get home.
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Baked Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes

mouthwatering cheesy scalloped potatoes, featuring a serving spoon lifting a portion, is placed on a checkered cloth—an irresistible addition to any side dishes spread. — Baked Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas

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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Balsamic Roasted Carrots With Onions

Plate of glazed sweet potatoes with caramelized onions, garnished with chopped fresh herbs, next to a green and white striped cloth—a perfect addition to your mouthwatering sides dishes. — Balsamic Roasted Carrots With Onions. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

This recipe for Sweet Balsamic Roasted Carrots and Onions is so easy and super delicious! The flavors blend perfectly together!
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Slow Cooker Mexican Street Corn Casserole

A wooden spoon holding a portion of baked casserole with visible sweet corn, cheese, and sprinkled herbs is the perfect addition to your vegetable sides, enhancing any meal with its vibrant flavors. — Slow Cooker Mexican Street Corn Casserole. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

Mexican street corn casserole is so good and so easy. This slow cooker corn casserole, also called elote corn casserole, is the perfect side.
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Bacon Wrapped Asparagus

Easy Bacon Wrapped Asparagus or Prosciutto is keto, with or without brown sugar, this oven baked, broiled or grilled asparagus wrapped in bacon is the best!
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Easy Ham Sauce

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This sweet and savory Ham Sauce is the perfect addition to any ham recipe. It's simple and great served on sandwiches, with holiday ham, or any time you like!
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3 Ingredient Pork Roast (Slow Cooker)

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This 3 Ingredient Pork Roast in the Slow Cooker will be your new favorite pork recipe! The pork is cooked all day to tender perfection with just 2 ingredients.
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Slow Cooker Corn On The Cob

Three buttered and seasoned ears of mouthwatering corn on the cob are placed in a white dish, making them the perfect side dish for any meal. — Slow Cooker Corn On The Cob. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

This recipe for buttery and sweet Slow Cooker Corn on the Cob is a great way to make a delicious corn side dish. It's full of flavor without any work!
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Scalloped Corn Casserole With Ritz Crackers

Close-up of a cheesy corn casserole topped with bread crumbs, served on a white plate—perfect for pairing with other vegetable sides like carrots and beans. — Scalloped Corn Casserole With Ritz Crackers. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas

This creamy scalloped corn casserole with a buttery Ritz cracker topping requires just a few ingredients and comes together quickly. Scalloped Corn Casserole with Ritz Crackers is a side everyone will enjoy.
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Vegetable Medley Casserole With Potatoes, Carrots, And Green Beans

A white plate with a serving of mouthwatering baked chicken breast topped with melted cheese, accompanied by sides dishes like green beans, sliced tomatoes, and sweet potatoes. A gold fork is placed on the edge of the plate. — Vegetable Medley Casserole With Potatoes, Carrots, And Green Beans. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

This vegetable medley casserole combines potatoes, carrots, and green beans with a tasty balsamic tomato sauce and melty parmesan and mozzarella cheeses. It's an easy side dish to make for meals and one the whole family will love!
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Brown Sugar Ham With Bourbon Glaze

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This Bourbon Glazed Ham is savory and sweet with a hint of warmth from the bourbon. Cinnamon and clove give it that distinct holiday flavor that just makes everything feel a little more special. It's the perfect star for a holiday spread.
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Dr. Pepper Glazed Ham (Crock Pot And Oven)

Close-up of a sliced, slow cooker glazed ham garnished with rosemary sprigs, resting on a bed of mashed potatoes. — Dr. Pepper Glazed Ham (Crock Pot And Oven). Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

Soda pop is the secret to the best crockpot ham!! Cooking ham in the crockpot has never been better than this Dr. Pepper ham recipe.
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Baked Garlic Butter Carrots

Roasted carrots seasoned with herbs and garlic, a perfect vegetable side dish in a white plate. — Baked Garlic Butter Carrots. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

Garlic Butter Carrots are easy and delicious, roasted at 350 degrees, cut or sliced in your favorite shape or using baby carrots, this dish doesn't disappoint.
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Jalapeno Creamed Corn (Crock Pot)

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This Crock Pot Jalapeno Creamed Corn is a cheesy and spicy version of the classic side. It also includes salty bacon for the ultimate sweet and savory flavor.
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Dijon Maple Glazed Spiral Ham

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This Dijon Maple Glazed Spiral Ham recipe is delicious and perfect for entertaining or when you want an easy meal with great leftovers.
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Slow Cooker Sweet Balsamic Pork Roast

A plate containing slices of pork roast topped with gravy and onions. — Slow Cooker Sweet Balsamic Pork Roast. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

This Slow Cooker Sweet Balsamic Pork Roast is so tasty that you'll never tire of it, love the gravy and how your house smells while cooking!
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Best Oven Roasted Turkey

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The Best Oven Roasted Turkey is simply the best turkey recipe! This article reviews preparing a turkey and how to cook a turkey in the oven!
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Turkey Gravy Without Drippings

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This rich and delicious Turkey Gravy Without Drippings recipe uses chicken broth that is cooked down with roasted turkey and vegetables to add extra flavor.
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Easy Baked Bruschetta Salmon

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Bruschetta Salmon is a delightful fusion of two beloved dishes - the classic Italian bruschetta and tender, flavorful salmon.
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Old Fashioned Pork Roast With Vegetables And Gravy (Slow Cooker)

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This easy Old Fashioned Pork Roast with Vegetables and Gravy (Slow Cooker) recipe is so full of flavor. Tender pork roast smothered in a wonderful gravy.
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Air Fryer Corn On The Cob

Three grilled corn on the cobs, seasoned with salt and pepper, are placed on a white surface. Perfect as sides for your favorite beef dishes. — Air Fryer Corn On The Cob. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

Air Fryer Corn on the Cob is simple to make and is so delicious for an easy side dish. I love these when we are grilling out.
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Instant Pot Ham Recipe With Sweet Tangy Glaze

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If you've ever wondered how to cook ham in an instant pot, I have the best instant pot spiral ham recipe for you.
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Air Fryer Ham With Pineapple Glaze

A close-up of a baked ham topped with pineapple rings and maraschino cherries, sliced and arranged on a white plate, showcasing one of the delightful main courses you can prepare using an air fryer. — Air Fryer Ham With Pineapple Glaze. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

Air fryer ham flavored with pineapple, brown sugar, and Coca Cola cooks up juicy, sweet, and takes very little time to make.
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Slow Cooker Balsamic Beef Roast

Slow cooker balsamic beef roast produces the most tender, flavorful, beef roast with a flavorful gravy that is absolutely divine.
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Easy Broiled Asparagus

A plate of grilled asparagus spears, quintessential vegetables for healthy eating, topped with grated cheese. — Easy Broiled Asparagus. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

This Easy Broiled Asparagus recipe shows how to trim and cook asparagus under a broiler to make the best roasted asparagus with or without parmesan cheese.
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Baked Honey Mustard Glazed Ham Recipe

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Honey mustard glazed ham is sweet, tangy, and undeniably good. The honey mustard ham glaze adds a flavor that everyone will love.
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The Best Baked Honey Maple Carrots

Close-up of mouthwatering glazed carrots garnished with chopped parsley, perfect as a side dish to complement your beef entrée. — The Best Baked Honey Maple Carrots. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas

The Best Baked Honey Maple Carrots are a definite favorite around here. The right amount of flavor and seasoning make this recipe a definite keeper!
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Supreme Mashed Potato Casserole

A close-up of a fork holding a mouthwatering bite of cheesy potato casserole, garnished with chopped green onions and bits of bacon – the perfect addition to your side dishes spread. — Supreme Mashed Potato Casserole. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

Our Supreme Mashed Potato Casserole is truly amazing! Filled with cheeses, bacon, crispy fried onions, flavored sour cream dip and more!
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Quick And Easy Balsamic Green Beans

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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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