15 classic Easter side dishes guaranteed to bring back memories

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Calling all Easter egg hunters (and eaters)! It’s time to ditch the fancy and embrace the familiar with these 15 classic Easter sides that’ll have you reminiscing about past holidays in no time.

Mexican Macaroni Salad in a bowl.
Mexican Macaroni Salad. Photo credit: Real Life of Lulu.

Stuffed Baked Potatoes

Three baked potatoes on a blue and white plate.
Stuffed Baked Potatoes. Photo credit: Real Life of Lulu.

Ditch the delivery pizza this Easter! These Stuffed Baked Potatoes are a total game-changer. Packed with melty cheese and creamy mashed potatoes, they’re the ultimate comfort food side dish for your Easter feast.
Get the Recipe: Stuffed Baked Potatoes

Sweet Potato Puffs

A plate with a bite out of a sweet potato puff.
Sweet Potato Puffs. Photo credit: Real Life of Lulu.

Get rid of the boring sides this Easter! These Sweet Potato Puffs are like mini sweet potato casseroles with a crunchy cornflake crust. They’re easy to grab and everyone will love them.
Get the Recipe: Sweet Potato Puffs

Grape Salad

Grape Salad in clear bowl with green grapes in background.
Grape Salad. Photo credit: Real Life of Lulu.

Calling all Easter peeps (and everyone else)! This Grape Salad is the real MVP. It’s creamy, sweet, and brings back all the good Easter vibes. Plus, it’s easy to make, so you can spend more time hunting eggs (or hiding them from the little ones).
Get the Recipe: Grape Salad

Green Beans Almondine with Bacon

Green beans with bacon and almonds on a red plate.
Green Beans Almondine with Bacon. Photo credit: Real Life of Lulu.

Skip the side salad this Easter! Green Beans Almondine with Bacon is all about crispy green beans tossed in a buttery, lemony sauce with crunchy almonds and salty bacon. It’s fancy enough to impress, but easy enough to throw together for a delicious Easter side.
Get the Recipe: Green Beans Almondine with Bacon

Cabbage Apple Salad

Red cabbage slaw in a wooden bowl with a spoon.
Cabbage Apple Salad. Photo credit: Real Life of Lulu.

Channel your inner granny this Easter with this Cabbage Apple Salad! It’s got crunchy cabbage, sweet apples, and a tangy dressing that’s lighter than, well, a basket full of candy.
Get the Recipe: Cabbage Apple Salad

Surprise Potatoes

A casserole dish with shredded cheese and a wooden spoon.
Surprise Potatoes. Photo credit: Real Life of Lulu.

Grandma wouldn’t have Easter dinner without this casserole! Her Surprise Potato recipe brings creamy cheesy goodness to the table with a secret ingredient (hint: it’s not candy!). It’s a guaranteed crowd-pleaser, perfect for any Easter gathering.
Get the Recipe: Surprise Potatoes

Cornbread Stuffing

A dish of stuffing on a cutting board.
Cornbread Stuffing. Photo credit: Real Life of Lulu.

Stuffing so good, it’ll be your new Easter tradition! This easy Homemade Cornbread Stuffing (Dressing) is a blast from the 70s, loaded with bacon, onions, and celery for tons of flavor. Ditch the box mix and impress everyone with this classic side.
Get the Recipe: Cornbread Stuffing

Lime Jello Salad

Piece of lime jello salad topped with whipped cream and a cherry.
Lime Jello Salad. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Easter vibes = lime green Jello salad! This retro recipe is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser, bringing back happy childhood memories for everyone. It’s super easy to make and adds a fun pop of color to your Easter spread.
Get the Recipe: Lime Jello Salad

Mexican Macaroni Salad

Mexican Macaroni Salad in a bowl.
Mexican Macaroni Salad. Photo credit: Real Life of Lulu.

Skip the boring pasta salad this Easter! Mexican Macaroni Salad is like a fiesta in a bowl. Creamy mayo meets taco seasoning, crunchy veggies, and your fave pasta for a side dish that’s easy to make and disappears fast. Perfect for potlucks or feeding a hungry crew!
Get the Recipe: Mexican Macaroni Salad

Pommes Duchesse

Pommes duchesse on a white plate wiht parsley.
Pommes Duchesse. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.

Ditch the mashed potato mountain this Easter! Pommes Duchesse are crispy puffs of deliciousness made with fancy (but easy!) French techniques. They’re basically fancy tater tots that everyone will love. Win at Easter dinner with this fun twist on potatoes!
Get the Recipe: Pommes Duchesse

BBQ Green Beans

A white bowl with barbecued green beans and chuncks of ham.
BBQ Green Beans. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Grandma wouldn’t have served plain green beans at Easter! These BBQ Green Beans are like a backyard cookout on a plate. Tangy sauce, smoky ham, and sweet onions take your basic green beans to the next level. They’re easy to make and perfect for a potluck or feeding a hungry crew after the Easter egg hunt!
Get the Recipe: BBQ Green Beans

Pea Salad

Pea salad in a blue bowl.
Pea Salad. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Easter spread lookin’ a little plain? Liven it up with Grandma’s Vintage Pea Salad! Creamy, tangy, and bursting with sweetness, it’s a classic side dish that’s easy to whip up ahead of time. Bonus points for bringing back all the good Easter vibes!
Get the Recipe: Pea Salad

Southern Fried Cabbage with Bacon

Cabbage and bacon in white serving bowl.
Southern Fried Cabbage with Bacon. Photo credit: Little Bit Recipes.

Bring on the comfort food vibes at Easter! This classic Southern Fried Cabbage with Bacon is a total crowd-pleaser. It’s easy to make and packed with savory flavor – the perfect side dish to round out your Easter feast.
Get the Recipe: Southern Fried Cabbage with Bacon

Amish Macaroni Salad

Bowl of Amish macaroni salad with some on a spoon.
Amish Macaroni Salad. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Easter potluck got you stressed? Amish Macaroni Salad to the rescue! This creamy, classic pasta salad is crazy easy to make and everyone loves it. Sweet, tangy, and packed with goodness, it’s the perfect side dish to bring a little Amish magic to your Easter feast.
Get the Recipe: Amish Macaroni Salad

Green Bean Casserole

Two bowls of green bean casserole on a cutting board.
Green Bean Casserole. Photo credit: Little Bit Recipes.

Craving some Easter classics, but for just two? Skip the giant casserole and whip up this Green Bean Casserole for Two! Fresh green beans, creamy goodness, and zero leftovers – it’s the perfect way to enjoy a taste of tradition without the post-holiday fridge struggle.
Get the Recipe: Green Bean Casserole

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