These Easter lunch ideas are perfect for enjoying a delicious home-cooked meal with your loved ones this Easter! From hearty shepherd's pie to fluffy hot cross buns and everything in between- there's bound to be something your whole family will love! Go ahead and grab a few recipes to try and you won't be disappointed!
Best Lunch Recipes For Easter
You're bound to be hungry after spending Easter morning searching for eggs! Add these tasty lunch recipes to your menu so that you already have it all planned out and ready to go!
From quick grab-and-go meals to hearty sit-down classics, this list has it all! Go ahead and add these recipes to the menu and let them become apart of your Easter family traditions!
These tasty lunches are perfect for enjoying on Easter Sunday!
- Shepherd’s Pie
- Crockpot Corned Beef
- Grilled Lamb Shanks
- Dutch Oven Pot Roast
- Potato Salad
- Oven Fried Catfish
- Baked Parmesan Crusted Pork Chops
- Crockpot Creamy Ham Potato Soup
- Roasted Leg of Lamb
- Slow Cooker Pulled Pork
- Hot Cross Buns
- Roasted Rack of Lamb
- Au Gratin Potatoes with Diced Ham
- Baked Salmon
- Quiche Lorraine
- Potato Leek Soup
- Tuna Noodle Casserole
- Split Pea Soup
- Pinwheel Sandwiches
- Grilled Corn on the Cob
- Succotash
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- Best Lunch Recipes For Easter
- 1. Shepherd’s Pie
- 2. Crockpot Corned Beef
- 3. Grilled Lamb Shanks
- 4. Dutch Oven Pot Roast
- 5. Potato Salad
- 6. Oven Fried Catfish
- 7. Baked Parmesan Crusted Pork Chops
- 8. Crockpot Creamy Ham Potato Soup
- 9. Roasted Leg of Lamb
- 10. Slow Cooker Pulled Pork
- 11. Hot Cross Buns
- 12. Roasted Rack of Lamb
- 13. Au Gratin Potatoes with Diced Ham
- 14. Baked Salmon
- 15. Quiche Lorraine
- 16. Potato Leek Soup
- 17. Tuna Noodle Casserole
- 18. Split Pea Soup
- 19. Pinwheel Sandwiches
- 20. Grilled Corn on the Cob
- 21. Succotash
- 🐇 Sweet Treats For Easter
- 📋 Recipe
If you're hosting a meal this Easter, make sure to check out these delicious Easter side dishes and Easter dinner ideas!
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 meat and veggies and topped off with creamy mashed potatoes!
2. Crockpot Corned Beef
Corned beef is a classic Easter recipe! This specific one 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, filet mignons, and acorn squash! If you aren't wanting to grill, you can just as easily roast them!
4. Dutch Oven Pot Roast
Pot roast is a hearty, all-in-one meal that contains both meat and veggies! Go ahead and save the drippings for some yummy pot roast gravy!
5. Potato Salad
This classic potato salad is perfect for bringing to a potluck, having an outdoor barbecue, or just enjoying at home! Plus, it's easy to customize with all of 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 church! Top them off with some homemade pork gravy for a dish that can't be beat!
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 just 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 boneless version as well!
10. Slow Cooker Pulled Pork
Pulled pork is a fantastic hands-off dish that can cook 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 actually spiced yeast rolls that are studded with sweet, dried fruit! They are so yummy that 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 some mint sauce for an effortless and decadent meal!
13. Au Gratin Potatoes with Diced Ham
Savory ham and cheesy potatoes come together in this tasty side! Potatoes au gratin is already a classic, but adding in the ham makes it heartier and perfect for Easter!
14. Baked Salmon
This baked salmon will taste delicious alongside any salad or veggie sides (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 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 is sure to take you right back to your childhood. It is delicious, creamy, and packed with tons of 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 tons of extra 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 side pairs well with virtually anything! It's loaded with all of your favorite, farm fresh veggies and savory bacon so you can't go wrong!
Are you going to try out some of these recipes for your Easter lunch? Leave a comment down below and let me know which dishes you want to make next!
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🐇 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 is sure to be a hit with the kids!
📋 Recipe
Easter Lunch Ideas: Grilled Lamb Shanks (+More Tasty Recipes For Easter!)
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoon olive oil (extra virgin)
- 2 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon dried mint
- ¼ teaspoon dried thyme
- ¼ teaspoon dried basil
- ¼ teaspoon dried parsley
- 1 pinch salt (to taste)
- 1 pinch cayenne pepper (optional, to taste)
- 4 lb lamb shanks
Instructions
Prepare The Marinade
- In a bowl (or storage bag), add your extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, rosemary, thyme, basil, parsley, mint, pepper, salt, and the optional cayenne pepper.2 tablespoon olive oil, 2 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 teaspoon dried rosemary, ¼ teaspoon dried thyme, ¼ teaspoon dried basil, ¼ teaspoon dried parsley, ½ teaspoon dried mint, 1 teaspoon ground black pepper, 1 pinch salt, 1 pinch cayenne pepper
- Stir until the spices are well combined.
- Place your lamb shanks into the bowl (or bag) with the marinade, ensuring that all sides are covered.4 lb lamb shanks
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour (or overnight) before grilling.
Cook The Lamb Shanks
- When ready, preheat your grill to medium heat (325°-375°F / 163°-191°C) and lightly oil the grates.
- Once hot, remove the lamb shanks from the marinade and place them onto the grill. Cook them until the outside has browned and the internal temperature is 125°F (52°C), about 30 minutes per side.
- Remove the lamb from the grill and allow it to rest for 5 minutes before serving.
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Notes
- If you prefer to have your lamb cooked more well-done, leave it on the grill longer (about 30 minutes per extra degree of doneness). For more information, take a look at my guide to lamb cooking doneness.
- Make sure to discard any excess marinade after your remove your lamb.
- A meat thermometer is the best way to ensure that your lamb is properly cooked.
- To store: Keep any leftovers stored in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- To reheat: You can reheat these lamb shanks in the oven at 350°F (175°C).
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