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

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.
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Dijon Maple 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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Best Greek Pasta Salad

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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.
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Mediterranean Rice Salad

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.
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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.
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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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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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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.
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Slow Cooker Brussels Sprouts

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.
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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.
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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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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

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.
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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.
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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.
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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 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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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!
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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!
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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.
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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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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.
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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.
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Mediterranean Tortellini Caprese Salad (Costco Copycat)

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This 10-ingredient Costco copycat recipe for Mediterranean Tortellini Caprese Salad is made with only 10 minutes of active prep time!
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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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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.
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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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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.
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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.
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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!
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Brazilian Cheese Bread

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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!
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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.
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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!
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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!
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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.
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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.
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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!
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Classic Pasta Salad

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