My favorite Easter potluck recipe ideas are perfect for sharing with friends and family at spring gatherings and Easter celebrations. This collection features a variety of easy-to-transport holiday recipes that can feed a crowd. These easy Easter side dishes, satisfying main courses, and sweet treats will make your party a satisfying feast.
See my full collections of Easter dinner ideas, Easter desserts, Easter brunch ideas, and Easter side dishes for more great holiday recipes.
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- 1. Glazed Honey Ham
- 2. Baked Holiday Ham
- 3. Crockpot Boneless Leg of Lamb
- 4. Baked Lamb Meatballs
- 5. Holiday Ham Casserole
- 6. French Onion Dip
- 7. Deviled Eggs
- 8. 2-Ingredient BBQ Lil Smokies
- 9. Ambrosia Salad
- 10. Hawaiian Macaroni Salad
- 11. Buttered Peas and Carrots
- 12. Cheesy Funeral Potatoes
- 13. Creamed Corn
- 14. Green Bean Potato Sausage Casserole
- 15. Egg Salad
- 16. Southern Baked Macaroni and Cheese
- 17. Oat Rolls
- 18. Bunny Butt Cookies
- 19. Mini Egg Cake
- 20. Carrot Cake
- 21. Sopapilla Cheesecake Bars
- 💭 Tips For Hosting An Egg-cellent Easter Potluck
- 📖 Recipe Card
- 21+ Best Easter Potluck Recipes: Cheesy Funeral Potatoes (+More Holiday Crowd Pleasers)
- 💬 Comments & Reviews
Planning the perfect holiday get-together just got easier with these fantastic Easter potluck ideas. My collection of potluck recipes is a great starting point for creating a memorable and delicious holiday menu.
From vibrant salads and comforting sides to crowd-pleasing main dishes and irresistible desserts, you'll find recipes for every course. Everything is easy to prepare, easy to transport, and easy to serve potluck-style.
1. Glazed Honey Ham
Glazed honey ham is a quintessential Easter ham that is almost expected on Easter Sunday(at least that's the case here in the U.S.). The rich butter, sweet honey, and aromatic cloves create a truly memorable main course with a whopping 15-20 servings.
2. Baked Holiday Ham
This stunning baked ham will elevate your Easter potluck with its rich brown sugar glaze that complements the sweet cherries and tangy pineapple. It's a fun and fruity take on glazed ham that tastes as good as it looks.
3. Crockpot Boneless Leg of Lamb
Lamb is one of the main proteins served for Easter dinner but sometimes feeding lamb to a large crowd can get pricy and time consuming. This easy crockpot boneless leg of lamb with potatoes is neither of those things.
4. Baked Lamb Meatballs
My super simple but perfectly juicy baked lamb meatballs are another easy and inexpensive way to get your Easter lamb fix. Skewer the meatballs with toothpicks for easy appetizers you can eat in two bites.
5. Holiday Ham Casserole
My holiday ham casserole has thinly sliced potatoes, rich cream sauce, diced ham, and plenty of cheese. Whether made fresh or using leftover ham, this easy casserole is always a hit and travels well.
6. French Onion Dip
Kick off your Easter potluck with a classic crowd-pleaser, homemade French onion dip. With just a few simple ingredients, this flavorful appetizer dip is easy to make from scratch and perfect for dipping chips, crackers, bread, and veggies.
7. Deviled Eggs
No Easter potluck is truly complete without a platter of deviled eggs. My recipe has a classic blend of mayo and mustard for the perfect tang but with the added bonus of crumbled bacon.
8. 2-Ingredient BBQ Lil Smokies
For a super simple and satisfying appetizer at your potluck, try these 2-ingredient BBQ Little Smokies. Made with your favorite BBQ sauce and cocktail weenies, this quick snack is a flavorful and effortless way to feed a crowd.
9. Ambrosia Salad
Ambrosia salad combines the creamy goodness of Cool Whip with a medley of tropical fruits and marshmallows for a refreshing side dish or dessert. It's fun, fruity, and always a hit with kids and adults.
10. Hawaiian Macaroni Salad
Bright tropical flavors are perfect for spring, and this creamy and refreshing Hawaiian macaroni pasta salad is one of the first recipes to come to mind. This chilled side dish features al dente pasta tossed in a tangy-sweet dressing with plenty of pineapple flavor.
11. Buttered Peas and Carrots
Sometimes the best foods are the simplest, and these easy buttered peas and carrots are a perfect example. This classic vegetable side dish is super easy to whip up, whether you're using the stovetop or the microwave.
12. Cheesy Funeral Potatoes
This comforting hash brown casserole is packed with creamy, cheesy goodness and topped with crunchy cornflakes. It can easily be made ahead of time and can feed a big group with minimal fuss on the day of.
13. Creamed Corn
My creamed corn recipe comes together in just 15 minutes, but tastes like you spent hours on it. It's so simple even beginner cooks can nail it, and its irresistible flavor will have everyone reaching for seconds.
14. Green Bean Potato Sausage Casserole
This casserole combines tender green beans and potatoes with savory sausage and bacon in a flavorful sauce. It's an easy side dish or entree because it's got your veggies, potatoes, and protein in one pot.
15. Egg Salad
My egg salad has creamy hard-boiled eggs, mayonnaise, mustard, and a delightful crunch from bacon. It's perfect for enjoying on its own or served on croissants, sandwiches, or crackers for sharing.
16. Southern Baked Macaroni and Cheese
Bring my creamy and extra cheesy Southern baked macaroni and cheese to your Easter potluck for a side dish everyone will adore. Made with a generous blend of at least three cheeses, it's a favorite macaroni and cheese recipe for mac and cheese lovers.
17. Oat Rolls
My easy-to-make yeast rolls have a hint of sweetness from brown sugar and ground oats. They are versatile dinner rolls that pair perfectly with everything from ham to lamb.
18. Bunny Butt Cookies
These tasty treats are not only super cute but also a perfect springtime activity you can get the kids involved in making. Whether you bake the cookies from scratch or use store-bought dough, my bunny butt cookies are guaranteed to bring a smile.
19. Mini Egg Cake
A coconut bundt cake topped with a bright lemon icing, green coconut 'grass,' and Cadbury mini eggs creates a charming bird's nest cake that's almost too cute to eat. You can expect oohs, ahhs, and yums from this stunning Easter dessert.
20. Carrot Cake
Bring a classic and beloved dessert to your Easter potluck with my incredibly moist and delicious carrot cake topped with cream cheese buttercream frosting. My easy-to-make version requires just one bowl for the batter and is always a hit on Easter.
21. Sopapilla Cheesecake Bars
These sopapilla cheesecake dessert bars have a creamy sweet cheese filling nestled between layers of flaky crescent rolls. Top it off with a buttery cinnamon-sugar crust and watch them disappear at your potluck.
💭 Tips For Hosting An Egg-cellent Easter Potluck
- Coordinate. Reach out to your guests ahead of time and suggest categories (appetizers, salads, mains, sides, desserts) for them. You can even create a group chat where people can sign up for what they're bringing. This prevents having ten potato salads and no ham.
- Provide the staples. As the host, taking on the main dish (like a ham, roasted lamb, or another entree) ensures there is plenty of food and take pressure off your guests.
- Drinks and ice station. Set up a designated area for drinks and ice. Ask guests to bring their own beverages or offer a few basics like lemonade, water, or iced tea. A big pitcher cocktail for adults, like this fruity sangria, is always a hit at our Easter parties.
- Keep kids in mind. If kids are coming, think about some kid-friendly food options. A small activity like an indoor Easter egg hunt, coloring pages, or a simple craft will help keep them entertained.
- Make self-serving simple. Have plenty of serving spoons, forks, knives, and plates readily available. Set up a flow for the food table so people aren't bumping into each other.
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21+ Best Easter Potluck Recipes: Cheesy Funeral Potatoes (+More Holiday Crowd Pleasers)
Ingredients
- 30-32 oz frozen hash browns (diced, or Simply Potatoes fresh hash browns, or shredded potatoes)
- 16 oz sour cream (or Greek Yogurt)
- 10.5 oz cream of chicken condensed soup (or a 12-ounce package of Proper Good cream of chicken soup)
- ¾ cup unsalted butter (melted, divided into ½ and ¼ cup portions)
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 cups cheddar cheese (shredded)
- 2-3 cups cornflakes (crushed)
(Note: 2x or 3x only changes the ingredient list)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C/Gas Mark 4) and lightly grease a 9x13 baking dish.
- Put your 30-32 oz frozen hash browns in a colander and let them drain and thaw (unless using fresh hashbrowns or shredded potatoes).
- While the potatoes thaw, add 16 oz sour cream, 10.5 oz cream of chicken condensed soup, ½ cup of the melted ¾ cup unsalted butter, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon ground black pepper, and ½ teaspoon garlic powder to a mixing bowl and stir to combine.
- Fold in 2 cups cheddar cheese, then add the hash browns. Mix until everything is thoroughly combined and pour the mixture into your prepared baking dish.
- Mix the crushed 2-3 cups cornflakes together with the remaining ¼ cup of melted butter. Sprinkle the buttery cornflakes evenly across the top of your hash brown casserole.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C/Gas Mark 4) for 40-45 minutes or until golden and bubbly. Then, remove your cheesy funeral potatoes from the oven and serve while hot.
Notes
- The diced hashbrowns can always swapped for shredded hashbrowns.
- I like combining the crushed cornflakes and ¼ cup of melted butter in a large Ziploc bag for easy mixing and cleanup.
- Cornflakes are my personal favorite, but you can also use Panko breadcrumbs, crushed Ritz crackers, or crushed potato chips (like Ruffles, Dutch Crunch, or Lay’s) for your topping.
- This casserole has 16 servings already, and it is very easy to scale up as needed for larger gatherings (see the top of this recipe card). You will need multiple 9x13 pans, or you can use the disposable baking pans for easy cleanup.
- Let your cheesy funeral potatoes cool to room temperature, then cover them tightly or transfer them to an airtight container. Refrigerate for up to 3-4 days.
- To freeze, you can assemble your casserole in the 9x13 baking dish without the cornflake topping. Wrap it tightly in foil and freeze for up to 3 months. Let it thaw in the fridge overnight before reheating, and add the butter/cornflake mixture just before baking.
- You can reheat a single serving of funeral potatoes in the microwave. The entire casserole can be reheated in the oven at 350°F (175°C/Gas Mark 4) for 15-20 minutes.
Angela Latimer says
I don't need a holiday to make all of these tasty dishes, and I know your family will love them too. Happy Easter, with love from me ~ Angela