Easter Lunch Ideas

You're bound to be hungry after spending Sunday morning at church or searching for Easter eggs. Whether it's just for you or for family and friends too, a good lunch is the perfect way to carry on the festivities.

This list of Easter clinch recipes has it all, from quick grab-and-go meals to hearty sit-down classics. Add these recipes to the menu and let them become a part of your Easter family traditions.

1. Shepherd’s Pie

Shepherd's pie is a delicious all-in-one meal that your entire family will enjoy. It's a classic recipe that is packed full of lamb meat, onions, carrots, and garlic, and topped off with creamy mashed potatoes.

2. Crockpot Corned Beef

Corned beef is a classic Easter main dish. This version is made in the crockpot, so you can easily prepare it in the morning before church, and it is ready to enjoy when you're done.

3. Grilled Lamb Shanks

These lamb shanks can be cooked on the grill alongside your hamburgers, grilled filet mignon, or grilled acorn squash. If you don't want to grill, you can just as easily make roasted lamb shanks.

4. Dutch Oven Pot Roast

Pot roast is a hearty, all-in-one meal that contains both meat and veggies. Make sure you save the drippings for my tasty pot roast gravy.

5. Potato Salad

This classic potato salad is perfect for bringing to a potluck, having an outdoor barbecue, or enjoying at home. Plus, it's easy to customize with all your family's favorite mix-ins.

6. Oven-Fried Catfish

Frying your catfish in the oven is a less messy and healthier alternative to deep frying (although my deep-fried catfish is delicious). Plus, baking it in the oven means there's plenty of room to make as much as you need all at once.

7. Baked Parmesan-Crusted Pork Chops

These flavorful pork chops are ready in just 30 minutes, so they are perfect for making after Sunday service. Top them off with homemade pork gravy for a dish that can't be beaten.

8. Crockpot Creamy Ham Potato Soup

This warm and creamy soup is great for any occasion, especially Easter. It's perfect for a brisk spring afternoon when you want to cozy up and enjoy quality time with the family.

9. Roasted Leg of Lamb

Roasting a lamb is much easier than you might think. This leg of lamb recipe is for bone-in lamb, but you can try out my roasted boneless leg of lamb.

For the best results, follow my guide here on how to roast lamb.

10. Slow Cooker Pulled Pork

Pulled pork is a fantastic hands-off dish that cooks in your crockpot while you attend Easter service and have fun at the egg hunt. Once you're ready to eat, this pulled pork will be hot and ready.

Short on time? Try out my Instant Pot pulled pork.

11. Hot Cross Buns

These tasty buns are homemade spiced yeast rolls studded with sweet dried fruit. They are a classic Easter treat that's so yummy it's hard to eat just one.

12. Roasted Rack of Lamb

This show-stopping entree is perfect for Easter lunch or dinner. Serve it alongside my homemade mint sauce for lamb for an effortless and decadent meal.

13. Au Gratin Potatoes with Diced Ham

Savory ham and cheesy potatoes come together in this tasty side dish. Potato gratin is already a classic, but adding the ham makes it heartier and perfect for Easter.

14. Baked Salmon

This baked salmon will taste delicious alongside any salad or veggie side (or check out my post on what to serve with salmon). It's easy to whip up in your oven and is ready in a snap.

15. Quiche Lorraine

Quiche is an awesome option for Easter lunch because it can easily be enjoyed at room temperature, so there is no need to worry about reheating it. Of course, no one will mind if it's served warm either.

16. Potato Leek Soup

This tasty potato and leek soup only takes 30 minutes to make, but you could also prepare it a day in advance. Just store it in the fridge and reheat it when ready.

17. Tuna Noodle Casserole

This warm and comforting tuna noodle casserole will take you right back to your childhood. It is delicious, creamy, and packed with rich, cheesy flavor.

18. Split Pea Soup

Make sure you hold on to any leftover ham bones you may have. You can toss them in while this soup cooks to add a delightful, savory depth of flavor.

19. Pinwheel Sandwiches

These yummy sandwiches are the perfect finger food for a crowd. Plus, you can easily make them ahead of time so that they are ready to go when it's time to eat.

20. Grilled Corn on the Cob

This simple and easy side pairs perfectly with any Easter entree. If you're already firing up the grill, go ahead and toss some corn on as well.

21. Succotash

This hearty Southern side pairs well with virtually anything. It's loaded with corn, tomatoes, butter beans, and savory bacon, so you can't go wrong.

22. Asparagus Quiche

My easy asparagus quiche features a flaky, buttery crust filled with a rich, creamy egg custard and tender asparagus spears. It’s perfect for breakfast, brunch, lunch, or dinner on Easter Sunday.

23. Egg Salad

My classic egg salad recipe is creamy, flavorful, and perfect for sandwiches, croissants, or serving with crackers. It's a must-have side dish for spring get-togethers.

24. Air Fryer Baby Potatoes

These crispy air fryer potatoes are seasoned to perfection and roasted until golden brown and tender. Whether you call them new potatoes or baby potatoes, these mini spuds cook in half the time.

25. Pasta Salad with Italian Dressing

This pasta salad is made with my homemade Italian dressing and packed with colorful veggies, olives, and tender pasta. It's quick and easy to toss together and can wait in the fridge until ready to serve.

26. 2-Ingredient Puff Pastry Apple Turnovers

These easy puff pastries call for just two ingredients: a sheet of refrigerated puff pastry dough and apple pie filling (plus an egg, which is optional, as well as the drizzled icing). Use canned pie filling for a quick and easy dessert, or try my homemade apple pie filling for more flavor.

27. Chicken Salad with Grapes

A delicious blend of tender chicken, juicy grapes, crunchy nuts, and a creamy dressing that's perfect for sandwiches, croissants, or lettuce wraps. If you prefer a classic version without fruit, try my easy rotisserie chicken salad.

🐇 Sweet Treats For Easter

• Easter Basket Cupcakes - These fun cupcakes look just like an Easter basket.
• Easter Fudge Covered Oreos - These cookies are extra simple to make and fun to decorate.
• Easter Basket Cookies - Shaved coconut gives these cookies a fun Easter basket appearance.
• Divinity - These light and fluffy candies are a sweet treat the whole family will love.
• Cranberry Orange Shortbread - Shortbread cookies are loaded with citrus flavors for a refreshing dessert.
• Peanut Butter Bear Claw Blossoms - This fun twist on classic peanut butter blossoms will be a hit with the kids.

I hope these Easter lunch ideas inspire you to create a delicious and memorable holiday meal. Which of my Easter recipes will make an appearance on your table? Let me know in the comments.

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