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.
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Stuffed Baked Potatoes
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Ditch the delivery
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Sweet Potato Puffs
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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.
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Grape Salad
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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).
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Green Beans Almondine with Bacon
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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.
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Cabbage Apple Salad
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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.
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Surprise Potatoes
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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.
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Cornbread Stuffing
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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.
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Lime Jello Salad
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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.
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Mexican Macaroni Salad
![Mexican Macaroni Salad in a bowl.](https://fooddrinklife.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Mexican-Macaroni-Salad-1-1140x855-1.jpg)
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!
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Pommes Duchesse
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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!
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BBQ Green Beans
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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!
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Pea Salad
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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!
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Southern Fried Cabbage with Bacon
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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.
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Amish Macaroni Salad
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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.
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Green Bean Casserole
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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.
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