7 Easy Side Dishes for Easter

Try these Easter side dishes that are easy to throw together for a simple Easter dinner!  We’ve provided grocery lists for each recipe so you can quickly grab what you need at the store if not already in your pantry.

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Easter dinner this year will be different than we originally planned, and I'm guessing that's the same story for you.  We're hoping to find a ham in my grocery pick up order tomorrow and then focusing on simple side dishes.  These 7 easy side dishes will compliment your Easter meal and are great as leftovers for the rest of the week.

From deviled eggs to cheesy potatoes, I've got you covered for Easter side dishes!  You might want to check out my hard-boiled eggs tutorial, as well.  If you have the extra time, consider making Easter Bread with your family, too!

Grape Salad

This easy creamy grape salad is a copycat recipe of Chicken Salad Chick’s Grape Salad side dish. Green and red grapes are mixed into a sweet cream cheese icing and topped with brown sugar and pecans.  You will want to just make half of this recipe for a smaller gathering, since it's designed to feed a large crowd.Grocery List for Grape Salad (for a half recipe):

• Cream cheese (4 oz.)
• Sugar (¼ cup)
• Sour cream (½ cup)
• Vanilla extract (1 teaspoon)
• Red seedless grapes (1 lb)
• Green seedless grapes (1 lb)
• Brown sugar (¼ cup)
• Pecans, chopped (¼ cup)

Click here for the full Grape Salad recipe.

Macaroni Salad

Everyone has a favorite classic macaroni salad recipe and this one is ours! This best old-fashioned macaroni salad includes cheese cubes, dices of boiled eggs and crisp veggies with a creamy dressing that encompasses our favorite summertime flavors.

Grocery List for Macaroni Salad:

• Red onion (half)
• Red bell pepper (half)
• Celery (2 stalks)
• Parsley (handful)
• Elbow macaroni (2 cups dry)
• Pickle spears (3)
• Mayonnaise (¾ cup)
• Sour cream (3 tablespoons)
• Hard-boiled eggs (3)
• Monterey jack cheese (4 oz. block)
• Dijon mustard (1 tablespoon)
• Apple cider vinegar (1 tablespoon)
• Celery salt (½ teaspoon - optional)

Click here for the full Macaroni Salad recipe.

Easy Deviled Eggs

This easy deviled eggs recipe is a family favorite! All you need are eggs, mayo, mustard and a little spice for these classic deviled eggs!

Grocery List for Easy Deviled Eggs:

• Eggs (6 large)
• Mayonnaise (¼ cup)
• Dijon mustard (2 teaspoons)
• Hot sauce (1 teaspoon)

Click here for the full Deviled Eggs recipe.

Broccoli Cornbread Squares

Get your fill of broccoli in this mildly sweet broccoli cornbread recipe – comfort food side dish at it’s best!

Grocery List for Broccoli Cornbread Squares:

• Frozen broccoli (10 oz. package)
• Unsalted butter (1 stick)
• Yellow onion (1 medium)
• Eggs (3 large)
• Cottage cheese (1 cup small-curd)
• Corn muffin mix (8 oz. box Jiffy)

Click here for the full Broccoli Cornbread recipe.

Broccoli Cheese Casserole

This broccoli cheese casserole is an easy cheesy broccoli casserole recipe! We top our broccoli casserole with buttery Ritz crackers for an even more delicious holiday side dish!

Grocery List for Broccoli Cheese Casserole:

• Broccoli (2 bunches fresh or 32 oz. frozen)
• Egg (1 large)
• Cream of chicken soup (1 can)
• Mayonnaise (½ cup)
• Sour cream (½ cup)
• Sharp cheddar (8 oz. block)
• Onion (½ small)

Click here for the full Broccoli Cheese Casserole recipe.

Cheesy Potatoes

These cheesy potatoes are the perfect side dish next to ham. This cheesy potato casserole is a hit with all of my family!

Grocery List for Cheesy Potato Casserole:

• Frozen diced hashbrowns (2 lb bag)
• Shredded sharp cheddar (2 cups)
• Sour cream (16 oz.)
• Cream of chicken soup (1 can)
• Onion (1 yellow)
• Unsalted butter (2 sticks)
• Onion powder (1 teaspoon)
• Garlic powder (½ teaspoon)
• Ritz crackers (2 sleeves)

Click here for the full Cheesy Potatoes recipe.

Quick Yeast Rolls

With this quick yeast rolls recipe, you can have yeast dinner rolls ready in one hour!  These easy dinner rolls are buttery, fluffy, and so wonderful!

Grocery List for Quick Yeast Rolls:

• Milk (1 cup low-fat)
• Unsalted butter (4 tablespoons)
• Sugar (3 tablespoons)
• Salt (1 teaspoon)
• Instant yeast (1 packet)
• All-purpose flour (4 cups)
• Egg (1 large)

Click here for the full Quick Yeast Rolls recipe.

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