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    Home » Blog » Best of Food & Drink

    45 Reader Favorite Easter Buffet Ideas for More Flavor and Less Effort

    Modified: Apr 16, 2025 by Karin and Ken · This post may contain affiliate links. Leave a Comment

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    Easter is such a fun holiday full of food, family, and friends. However, it can be a lot of work if you're doing it all yourself. This year, make it a potluck with a buffet-style vibe. Everyone brings a dish, and no one person has to do too much! This collection of 45 reader-favorite Easter buffet ideas will get you started off right with dishes like slow cooker Brussels sprouts, air fryer pineapple ham, cranberry apple coleslaw, and more.

    Old Fashioned Cucumbers And Onions In Vinegar

    A bowl of cucumber salad.
    Old Fashioned Cucumbers And Onions In Vinegar. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

    Old-fashioned cucumbers and onions in vinegar make the perfect summertime cucumber and onion salad. So easy to make and refreshing to eat.
    Get the Recipe: Old Fashioned Cucumbers And Onions In Vinegar

    Dijon Maple Spiral Ham

    Sliced spiral ham on serving plate.
    Maple Dijon Ham. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

    This Dijon Maple Glazed Spiral Ham recipe is delicious and perfect for entertaining or when you want an easy meal with great leftovers.
    Get the Recipe: Dijon Maple Glazed Spiral Ham

    Best Greek Pasta Salad

    A spoonful of salad.
    Best Greek Pasta Salad. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

    This Greek pasta salad is super easy to make, a delicious medley of flavors and textures, and is great to make as a side dish or even a light lunch or dinner.
    Get the Recipe: Best Greek Pasta Salad

    Mediterranean Rice Salad

    A bowl of Mediterranean Rice Salad.
    Mediterranean Rice Salad. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

    Hearty, wholesome, and super healthy, this super easy rice salad recipe is going to become your next favorite side dish to pair with any grilled or baked meat.
    Get the Recipe: Mediterranean Rice Salad

    Easy Cold Asparagus Salad

    A bowl full of salad with a spoonful on top.
    Cold Asparagus Salad. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

    This cold asparagus salad is a must for asparagus lovers! It's easy to make and a summer salad everyone will love.
    Get the Recipe: Easy Cold Asparagus Salad

    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.
    Get the Recipe: Dr. Pepper Glazed Ham (Crock Pot And Oven)

    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.
    Get the Recipe: Scalloped Corn Casserole With Ritz Crackers

    Brown Sugar Ham With Bourbon Glaze

    A forkful of Bourbon Glazed Ham.
    Bourbon Glazed Ham. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

    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.
    Get the Recipe: Bourbon Glazed Ham

    Slow Cooker Brussels Sprouts

    A wooden spoon with Slow Cooker Brussels Sprouts.
    Slow Cooker Brussels Sprouts. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

    These Slow Cooker Brussels Sprouts are zesty and flavorful. If you are searching for the perfect Brussels sprouts recipe, this one is easy and delicious.
    Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Brussels Sprouts

    Jalapeno Creamed Corn (Crock Pot)

    A close-up of creamy corn salad with green onions and jalapeños in a white dish.

    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.
    Get the Recipe: Jalapeno Creamed Corn (Crock Pot)

    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.
    Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Ham With Pineapple Glaze

    Best Oven Roasted Turkey

    A cooked turkey on a platter.
    The Best Oven Roasted Turkey. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

    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!
    Get the Recipe: The Best Oven Roasted Turkey

    Turkey Gravy Without Drippings

    A plate with mashed potatoes topped with no drippings gravy.
    Turkey Gravy Without Drippings. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

    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.
    Get the Recipe: Turkey Gravy Without Drippings

    Almond Crusted Salmon Recipe

    Close-up of salmon topped with a crust of herbs and chopped nuts, garnished with lemon slices on a white plate.
    Almond Crusted Salmon Recipe. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

    This almond crusted salmon recipe looks and tastes fancy, but it's super simple to make. It's loaded with flavor, not work.
    Get the Recipe: Almond Crusted Salmon Recipe

    Easy Baked Bruschetta Salmon

    Baked salmon topped with a colorful mix of cherry tomatoes and basil, served on parchment paper on a white countertop.
    Easy Baked Bruschetta Salmon. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

    Bruschetta Salmon is a delightful fusion of two beloved dishes - the classic Italian bruschetta and tender, flavorful salmon.
    Get the Recipe: Easy Baked Bruschetta Salmon

    Easy Chicken Stroganoff (Slow Cooker)

    A forkful taken from a plate.
    Easy Chicken Stroganoff (Slow Cooker). Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

    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.
    Get the Recipe: Easy Chicken Stroganoff (Slow Cooker)

    Crock Pot Chicken Alfredo

    A plateful of pasta on plate with fork bite.
    Crock Pot Chicken Alfredo. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

    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.
    Get the Recipe: Crock Pot Chicken Alfredo

    Cranberry Apple Coleslaw

    An overhead shot of the coleslaw.
    Cranberry Apple Coleslaw. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

    This Cranberry Apple Coleslaw is refreshingly crunchy, sweet, AND tart all in one. It's a great accompaniment to any protein or for a potluck dinner!
    Get the Recipe: Cranberry Apple Coleslaw

    Slow Cooker Turkey And Stuffing Casserole

    Close-up of a fork digging into a creamy chicken and rice casserole garnished with chopped parsley, reminiscent of a hearty stuffing casserole.
    Slow Cooker Turkey And Stuffing Casserole. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

    Turkey and Stuffing Casserole is easy to make, and makes for a great weeknight dinner. Great Thanksgiving taste any day of the year!
    Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Turkey And Stuffing Casserole

    Slow Cooker Turkey Breast

    Slices of seasoned roast turkey with gravy.
    Slow Cooker Turkey Breast. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

    Slow Cooker Turkey Breast is juicy, tender and flavorful turkey breast. Using the slow cooker takes all the work out of this tasty meal.
    Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Turkey Breast

    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!
    Get the Recipe: Balsamic Roasted Carrots With Onions

    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.
    Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Mexican Street Corn Casserole

    Sweet And Sour Green Beans And Corn Recipe

    A dish containing cooked green beans and corn kernels, served as a vegetable side on a white and gold-rimmed plate with gold utensils to the side.
    Sweet And Sour Green Beans And Corn Recipe. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

    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.
    Get the Recipe: Sweet And Sour Green Beans And Corn Recipe

    Bell Pepper Salad

    Close-up of a colorful no lettuce salad featuring green, yellow, orange, and red bell peppers mixed with onions.
    Hot Girl Summer Salad (Bell Pepper Salad). Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

    Hot Girl Summer Salad with crunchy bell peppers, cucumbers, pepperoncini peppers, and a tangy homemade dressing makes a great combination.
    Get the Recipe: Hot Girl Summer Salad (Bell Pepper Salad)

    Mediterranean Tortellini Caprese Salad (Costco Copycat)

    Closeup overhead shot of tortellini salad.
    Mediterranean Tortellini Caprese Salad (Costco Copycat). Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

    This 10-ingredient Costco copycat recipe for Mediterranean Tortellini Caprese Salad is made with only 10 minutes of active prep time!
    Get the Recipe: Mediterranean Tortellini Caprese Salad (Costco Copycat)

    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!
    Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Corn On The Cob

    Baked Honey Mustard Glazed Ham Recipe

    Baked Honey Mustard Ham on a serving plate.
    Baked Honey Mustard Glazed Ham Recipe. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

    Honey mustard glazed ham is sweet, tangy, and undeniably good. The honey mustard ham glaze adds a flavor that everyone will love.
    Get the Recipe: Baked Honey Mustard Glazed Ham Recipe

    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!
    Get the Recipe: The Best Baked Honey Maple Carrots

    Quick And Easy Balsamic Green Beans

    A close-up image of a plate of sautéed green beans garnished with chopped garlic, perfect as vegetable sides.
    Quick And Easy Balsamic Green Beans. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

    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.
    Get the Recipe: Quick And Easy Balsamic Green Beans

    Southern Collard Greens Ham Hocks

    A forkful of collard greens mixed with pieces of smoked meat takes the spotlight against a background of blurred golden-fried side dishes.
    Southern Collard Greens Ham Hocks. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

    Collard Greens with ham hocks are tender and savory. This southern style side dish is a crowd pleaser and simple to make.
    Get the Recipe: Southern Collard Greens Ham Hocks

    Easy Flaky Cream Cheese Biscuits Perfectly Flakey

    Stack of freshly baked square biscuits on a white decorative plate, showcasing a golden-brown crust and a fluffy, cheesy interior.
    Easy Flaky Cream Cheese Biscuits. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

    Are you looking for perfectly flakey biscuits? You're going to be head over heels for these simple homemade biscuits, Cream Cheese Biscuits!
    Get the Recipe: Easy Flaky Cream Cheese Biscuits Perfectly Flakey

    Brazilian Cheese Bread

    A pile of bread bites on a plate.
    Brazilian Cheese Bread. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

    Crisp on the outside, soft on the inside, and full of cheesy, garlic goodness. Brazilian Cheese Bread is the perfect, gluten free, addition to any meal!
    Get the Recipe: Brazilian Cheese Bread

    Slow Cooker Collard Greens

    A bowl of mouthwatering collard greens mixed with succulent pieces of pink ham, a perfect addition to your side dishes.
    Slow Cooker Collard Greens. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

    This easy and delicious Slow Cooker Collard Greens recipe is a simple way to make the classic southern side dish. The crock pot infuses so much flavor into the collard greens with ham hocks and spices.
    Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Collard Greens

    Easy Sweet Green Beans

    A dish of cooked green beans, glossy and green, served as a vegetable side in a white rectangular dish on a wooden table.
    Easy Sweet Green Beans. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

    This easy sweet green beans recipe is ready in a flash and so delicious. Sweet and tangy, it's the best green bean recipe ever!
    Get the Recipe: Easy Sweet Green Beans

    Homemade Soft Fluffy Dinner Rolls

    A buttered bun with the top half slightly lifted, showing a generous spread of butter on the inside. This mouthwatering recipe sits on a white, textured plate, ready to accompany your favorite beef dishes.
    Homemade Soft Fluffy Dinner Rolls. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

    These Homemade Soft Fluffy Dinner Rolls are my grandma's yeast or crusty bread roll recipe, and the best super soft, light, dinner rolls ever!
    Get the Recipe: Homemade Soft Fluffy Dinner Rolls

    Instant Pot Ham Recipe With Sweet Tangy Glaze

    A platter of thinly sliced ham, from our irresistible pork recipes collection, garnished with parsley and complemented by an orange slice on the side.
    Instant Pot Ham Recipe With Sweet Tangy Glaze. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

    If you've ever wondered how to cook ham in an instant pot, I have the best instant pot spiral ham recipe for you.
    Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Ham Recipe With Sweet Tangy Glaze

    Grandma's Surprise Onion Soup Bread (1968)

    Two slices of bread topped with melting butter on a plate with a green-checkered cloth in the background, making for a mouthwatering side dish.
    Grandma'S Surprise Onion Soup Bread (1968). Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

    Grandma's Surprise Onion Soup Bread (1968) is your new favorite bread. The cheesy onion flavor tastes amazing and the aroma while bread is baking is heavenly.
    Get the Recipe: Grandma's Surprise Onion Soup Bread (1968)

    Easy Ham Sauce

    A ladle is pouring thick gravy with visible chunks into a white bowl, creating a rich, flavorful sauce.
    Easy Ham Sauce. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

    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!
    Get the Recipe: Easy Ham Sauce

    Classic Pasta Salad

    Closeup of Classic Pasta Salad.
    Classic Pasta Salad. Photo Credit : Kitchen Divas

    Classic Pasta Salad is the perfect blend of vegetables and Italian seasoning to make a fresh tasting side dish.
    Get the Recipe: Classic Pasta Salad

    3 Ingredient Pork Roast (Slow Cooker)

    A plate full of roast and gravy covering mashed potatoes.
    3 Ingredient Pork Roast (Slow Cooker). Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

    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.
    Get the Recipe: 3 Ingredient Pork Roast (Slow Cooker)

    Slow Cooker Balsamic Beef Roast

    Plate of Slow Cooker Balsamic Beef Roast.
    Slow Cooker Balsamic Beef Roast. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

    Slow cooker balsamic beef roast produces the most tender, flavorful, beef roast with a flavorful gravy that is absolutely divine.
    Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Balsamic Beef Roast

    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!
    Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Sweet Balsamic Pork Roast

    Old Fashioned Pork Roast With Vegetables And Gravy (Slow Cooker)

    A slice of roast on a plate with mashed potatoes and gravy.
    Old Fashioned Pork Roast With Vegetables And Gravy (Slow Cooker). Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

    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.
    Get the Recipe: Old Fashioned Pork Roast With Vegetables And Gravy (Slow Cooker)

    Italian Cheese Bread

    Two slices of buttered cornbread on a white plate. The cornbread has a golden-yellow color with a slightly crumbly texture, making it an ideal side dish. A truly mouthwatering addition to any meal.
    Italian Herbs And Cheese Bread. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

    This quick bread recipe for Italian Cheese Bread recipe is the best for grilled cheese and tastes similar to Cheddar Bay Biscuits from Red Lobster but in loaf form.
    Get the Recipe: Italian Cheese Bread

    Pepper Jack Potato Casserole

    A wooden spoon scooping a portion of a baked beef casserole topped with crispy shredded cheese and herbs from a white baking dish, making it one of the most mouthwatering side dishes you'll ever try.
    Pepper Jack Potato Casserole. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas

    This pepper jack potato casserole is a cheesy potato casserole with everything but the kitchen sink. Try it once and love it forever.
    Get the Recipe: Pepper Jack Potato Casserole

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