11 last-minute easy Easter recipes you can make today

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Did you forget to plan your Easter Sunday menu and company is practically on the way? No worries. This is a roundup of 11 easy Easter recipes — from appetizers to the main course to lots of desserts — that you can make last minute. Chances are you may even have all of the ingredients you need in your pantry right now.

Easter-themed bundt cake with white icing and sprinkles on a blue plate, accompanied by quail eggs, pussy willow branches, and purple flowers on a textured grey background.
Italian Easter cake. Photo credit: Adobe Photos.

Easter Bunny Charcuterie Board

An Easter bunny charcuterie board with a towel at the top.
Easter Bunny Charcuterie Board. Photo credit: Thriving In Parenting.

You know that charcuterie boards are all the rage. But have your guests ever seen an Easter Bunny Charcuterie Board? Using different colors of fruits, vegetables, crackers and cheese, you’ll make a masterpiece replica of a rabbit. Best of all: picky little eaters will love this appetizer dish.
Get the Recipe: Easter Bunny Charcuterie Board

Bacon, Cheese and Spinach Tartlets

A plate of cheese and spinach tartlets on a white plate.
Bacon, Cheese and Spinach Tartlets. Photo credit: Thriving In Parenting.

Bacon, Cheese, and Spinach Tartlets are the ultimate appetizer that are easy to make and even easier to enjoy. These use simple ingredients that you can pull together in a hurry to wow your friends, family and guests coming over for Easter.
Get the Recipe: Bacon, Cheese and Spinach Tartlets

Garlic Herb Prime Rib Roast

Sliced rib roast on a platter.
Garlic Herb Prime Rib Roast. Photo credit: Little House Big Alaska.

Not only is this roast absolutely delicious, but it is also completely easy to do. The only hard part is believing that it will cook so easily. Best of all, it will leave you plenty of time to enjoy visiting with your Easter company.
Get the Recipe: Garlic Herb Prime Rib Roast

Creamy Whipped Potatoes

A bowl of whipped potatoes with butter and herbs on top.
Creamy Whipped Potatoes. Photo credit: Little House Big Alaska.

Your guests are going to take one look at these Creamy Whipped Potatoes and think you’ve brought in a professional to whip together this perfect Easter dinner side. This will become a go-to recipe for every holiday dinner your host.
Get the Recipe: Creamy Whipped Potatoes

Instant Pot Ham

Sliced ham with oranges and mint.
Instant Pot Ham. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.

The Instant Pot is the ultimate kitchen tool that makes cooking easier and now it can help you get your Easter ham on the table faster. You hit the start button and wait for the timer to go off. Plus, you won’t believe how juicy and succulent this ham is when it comes out of the Instant Pot.
Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Ham

Classic Soft Dinner Rolls

A stack of bread rolls.
Classic Soft Dinner Rolls. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.

No holiday meal is complete without dinner rolls. This recipe gives you rolls with a golden crust and soft, delicious interior. Just make sure you have enough butter to pair with them.
Get the Recipe: Classic Soft Dinner Rolls

Surprise Potatoes

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

Talk about easy and perfect for a last-minute holiday dish: These Surprise Potatoes have a secret ingredient: frozen hash browns. Then you’ll combine them with cheese and other ingredients for the easiest potatoes you’ve ever made.
Get the Recipe: Surprise Potatoes

Salmon Pasta Salad

Salmon pasta salad in a black bowl with forks nearby.
Salmon Pasta Salad. Photo credit: Cook What You Love.

Pasta salads don’t get much easier or more delicious than this. Plus, if you have a pescatarian coming to dinner, you can serve them this easy pasta salad made with leftover salmon. A touch of dill and lemon amps up the flavor that even the meat eaters will be reaching for it.
Get the Recipe: Salmon Pasta Salad

Italian Easter Cake

A bundt cake with white frosting and colorful sprinkles on a red plate, placed on a wooden table.
Italian Easter cake. Photo credit: Leah Ingram.

Even if you’re not Italian, consider adding this Italian Easter cake, sometimes called Pigna, to your menu. Not only is it delicious, with a hint of anise, but also you’ll love how easy it is to make this cake.
Get the Recipe: Italian Easter Cake

White Chocolate Oreo Easter Bark

Easter chocolate bark on a white plate with colorful easter eggs.
White Chocolate Oreo Easter Bark. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Looking for a quick and delightful fun treat for your Easter celebration? Look no further than Oreo Easter Bark. This festive and scrumptious treat can be prepared in just minutes. You only need some Oreos, white chocolate chips, and Easter M&M’s for a treat the whole family will love.
Get the Recipe: White Chocolate Oreo Easter Bark

Strawberry Shortcake

A piece of biscuit with strawberries and whipped cream on a white plate.
Strawberry Shortcake. Photo credit: Real Life of Lulu.

This classic Strawberry Shortcake is made with tender Bisquick shortcakes, topped with sweetened strawberries and whipped cream. No one will know that part of this easy Easter dessert recipe started in a box.
Get the Recipe: Strawberry Shortcake

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