Our Easter dinner menu for a crowd

Every year I try to create an Easter menu that feels special but still easy to cook for a big family. This year’s Easter Dinner menu is full of comforting classics with a few twists, like crispy fried onion cheesy hashbrowns and brown sugar smoked paprika ham. Everything on this table is comfort food, flavorful, and perfect for feeding a crowd. I have included our menu and a few recipes to go along with it.

Easter Dinner Menu

Appetizers

• Cold spinach dip with bread cubes and veggies

A classic spinach dip with a twist that serves a crowd and goes great with toasted bread, soft bread, chips, and veggies. A great appetizer that can be made ahead and tastes even better.

• deviled eggs- everyone knows a deviled egg. I am trying my daughter’s recipe this year which has pickles in it. She says she will never make them another way again.

Main Menu

• Brown sugar smoked paprika glazed ham/ recipe here–
• https://simpleetasty.com/brown-sugar-smoked-paprika-ham/

This ham is coated in a sweet and smoky glaze made with brown sugar, smoked paprika, and butter. It bakes until caramelized and juicy and makes the perfect centerpiece for Easter dinner.

• Kale wild rice salad

A nutty fresh salad with a citrus dressing that cuts through the rich ham.

• honey glazed carrots and brussels sprouts

A perfect sweet and savory side that’s roasted to perfection.

• cheesy hashbrown casserole with fried onion topping

Cheesy hashbrowns that are easy to prepare the day before. They are creamy and have a delicious crunchy onion topping.

Dessert

• Carrot cupcakes with cream cheese frosting, topped with a chocolate carrot
• creamy lemon pie

A lemon pie that is so easy to make. It’s sweet, tangy, and creamy.

Make ahead Easter dinner tips-

• Deviled eggs can be made the day before.
• The cheesy hashbrown casserole can be assembled early and baked before dinner.
• Carrot cupcakes can be baked a day ahead and frosted before serving
• Cook the ham first and let it rest
• Prep salad earlier in the day
• Use store-bought rolls if needed

Brown Sugar Smoked Paprika Ham recipe here-

https://simpleetasty.com/brown-sugar-smoked-paprika-ham/

Cheesy Hashbrown Casserole

• 1 30 oz. bag of frozen hashbrowns
• 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese
• 1 cup of sour cream
• 1 can cream of chicken soup
• 1/4 cup melted butter
• 1/2 cup of milk
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon of salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon of paprika
• 1 1/2 cups crispy fried onions
• 1/2 cup cheddar cheese

Step 1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees and grease a 9×13 casserole dish.

Step 2. Mix together hashbrowns, 2 cups cheddar cheese, sour cream, melted butter, milk, onions, garlic, salt, pepper, and paprika.

Step 3. place hashbrown mix in casserole dish, cover and bake 35-40 minutes.

Step 4. Remove cover and sprinkle crispy onion and cheese on top and bake another 10-15 minutes.

Step 5. Let rest 5-10 minutes before serving