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Festive and Easy Easter Side Dishes

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Birds Eye Primavera Vegetable Risotto with Lemon & Pine Nuts

This creamy risotto really pops on the table, thanks to colorful vegetables.

Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus

This fresh side dish is perfect for Easter.

Champagne Cocktail

Easter dinner calls for a sparkling champagne cocktail.

Aunt Deia’s Easter Bread

Orange juice and orange peel add sunny taste to this festive bread.

Birds Eye Lemon Basil Vegetables

Cut down your prep time by turning to frozen vegetables for this colorful side dish.

Au Gratin Potatoes

This creamy casserole recipe layers potatoes, scallions, and Gruyere cheese topped with a half-and-half and nutmeg mixture.

Sweet Potato and Parsnip Puree

A little butter and brown sugar really brings out the sweetness of this silky purée. Make it with this recipe!

Wild Rice Pilaf

The nutty flavor of wild rice is brought to life by fresh grape tomatoes and bell peppers.

Fresh Greens and Peas Salad

Fresh green peas and greens make this spring side dish pop.

Birds Eye Vegetable Potato Medley

New potatoes are often seen on the Easter table, but here we’ve made them into a surprising side by adding additional veggies.

Gingered Lemon Bars

Give your Easter dessert some zing, with a touch of ginger and fresh lemon.

Easter dinner lets you mix things up, unlike at Thanksgiving, when there’s the turkey and a list of must-have sides. Sure, many families love ham, but other main courses make appearances; everything from lamb to brisket can be found on American Easter tables. Side dishes are just as varied—some theme their dinners around the notion of springtime flavors like asparagus and minted peas, while others are just as happy to showcase heartier dishes like cheesy, creamy potatoes au gratin or a velvety sweet-potato purée.

Whatever your style, we’ve got an Easter menu that satisfies. Start with our sunshine-hued champagne cocktail, then get creative. These eleven dishes run the gamut from traditional (Easter bread) to the unexpected (anyone for vegetable risotto with lemon and pine nuts?). No matter how you mix and match, you’ll end up with a feast your friends and family will remember for years to come.