45 Top Easter Buffet Ideas for an Easy Holiday

The holidays can be stressful, but with this collection, you can take off a major chunk of the pressure. These top Easter buffet ideas give you 45 delicious dishes to make the Easter holiday easy to prepare and serve while still being loaded with flavor. Try crockpot lamb stew, corn pie, baked cheesy scalloped potatoes, and so much more.

Herbed-Garlic Sous Vide Lamb Rack

A full rack of sous vide lamb on platter. — Herbed-Garlic Sous Vide Lamb Rack. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

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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Lamb Stew (Easy Crockpot Recipe)

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You can make a delicious and simple Lamb Stew in the Crock Pot if you're looking for a cozy dinner idea. It's savory with fall-apart-tender chunks of lamb.
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Crispy Salmon Bites

These Crispy Salmon Bites have many uses from lunch to dinner! The cornstarch adds a crust for the crispy texture, and the marinade adds lovely Asian flavor.
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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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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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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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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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Salmon Florentine

Close-up of a salmon fillet topped with creamy spinach, cherry tomatoes, and garnished with thinly sliced green herbs. — Salmon Florentine. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

This Salmon Florentine is a rich and flavorful recipe that compliments the salmon wonderfully. The creamy sauce adds a lovely texture to the tender filets.
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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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Reverse Sear Beef Tenderloin

This Reverse Sear Beef Tenderloin recipe is sure to impress! It's simple to prepare and tastes amazing. Pair with your favorite side dish for a complete meal.
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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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Baked Whole Chicken In The Oven

Sliced roasted chicken witth roasted potatoes on a wooden plate — Baked Chicken In The Oven, Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas

If you've never made Baked Whole Chicken in the Oven, you're missing out! This flavorful, juicy bird pairs well with any side dish to create a stunning dinner.
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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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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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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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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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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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Easy Grape Salad Recipe

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This easy grape salad with cream cheese is full of summery flavor and comes together fast. It only takes minutes to make this tasty treat!
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Cranberry Apple Coleslaw

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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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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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Broccoli Crunch Salad

A bowl of broccoli and potato salad with creamy dressing, exemplifying salads without lettuce. — Broccoli Crunch Salad. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

This Broccoli Crunch Salad is full of crispy broccoli florets, sweet pears, raisins, onion, crunchy nuts, cheese, and bacon! It's an explosion of flavors and texture.
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Grandma's Old Fashioned Fruit Salad

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Grandma's old fashioned fruit salad with mayonnaise is easily my favorite holiday fruit salad. This creamy fruit salad recipe comes together quickly with just some fresh fruit, chocolate chips for added sweetness, and a 2-ingredient dressing.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Slow Cooker Turkey Breast

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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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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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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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Easy Flaky Cream Cheese Biscuits Perfectly Flakey

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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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Dijon Maple Glazed 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.
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