Skip to main content. Recipes. Parmesan smashed potatoes, asparagus-artichoke galette, miso mac and cheese, and more sides worthy of your Easter table.. By Phoebe Fry and Bon Appétit Staff & Contributors. March 25, 2026. Photo by Travis Rainey, Food Styling by Kaitlin Wayne. Ham and lamb may get top billing, but the real stars of Easter dinner are the sides. What’s a holiday meal without fluffy rolls, creamy casseroles, fresh spring vegetables, and at least a couple of potato dishes? Just another weeknight dinner.. Easter side dishes turn the meal into an event. From classics like deviled eggs and Parker House rolls to bright modern salads, seasonal favorites, and tender biscuits, the recipes below will give you everything you need to build the holiday spread of your dreams.. Photograph by Isa Zapata, Food Styling by Thu Buser, Prop Styling by Christina Allen1/37. Classic Potatoes au Gratin. This crowd-pleasing Easter side dish is topped with cheese and breadcrumbs (which is what sets it apart from scalloped potatoes).. Photograph by Elliott Jerome Brown Jr., Food Styling by Micah Morton, Prop Styling by Christina Allen2/37. Extra-Creamy Deviled Eggs. This is the classic, dialed up. The filling is whipped until airy and impossibly smooth, with just the right amount of tang. For an Easter-ready flourish, finish with a sprinkle of fresh herbs.. Photo by Chelsie Craig, Food Styling by Dana Bonagura3/37. Maple-Glazed Carrots. Look for long, slender carrots without cracks, with their green tops still attached (it looks especially nice with a bit of stem showing).. Photo by Travis Rainey, Food Styling by Michelle Gatton, Prop Styling by Christine Keely4/37. Easter Salad. With radishes, softly-set eggs, and green olives, this updated egg salad brings brightness and bite to your Easter table.. Photo by Michael Graydon and Nikole Herriott5/37. Vodka Biscuits. A shot of vodka makes these buttermilk biscuits extra tender, so you can relax a little about how much you handle the dough.. Alex Lau6/37. BA’s Best Green Bean Casserole. Anchored by umami-rich browned crimini mushrooms, a nutty Parmesan béchamel sauce, and extra-crispy shallots, this is the green bean casserole to end all green bean casseroles.. Photo by Travis Rainey, Food Styling by Kaitlin Wayne7/37. Make-Ahead Mashed Potatoes. Cooking for any holiday meal can feel like a game of Tetris: Can you fit everything in the oven before time runs out? Enter this make-ahead side. When the time comes, reheat them and garnish with chives and butter.. Photograph by Emma Fishman, food styling by Pearl Jones, prop styling by Summer Moore8/37. Charred Asparagus and Dates With Goat Cheese. Peak-season asparagus is Easter’s unofficial mascot, and here it gets the treatment it deserves. A hard char draws out its natural sweetness, while dates and goat cheese bring contrast and richness.. Photograph by Isa Zapata, Food Styling by Taneka Morris, Prop Styling by Dayna Seman9/37. Spring Greens With Hot Bacon
