Easter Main Course

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Easter is a time for family, friends, and of course, delicious food! Whether you’re planning an intimate dinner or a big family gathering, the main course is the centerpiece of your Easter meal. With so many traditional and modern meat dishes to choose from, it can be challenging to decide what to serve. In this article, we’ve compiled a list of 11 mouthwatering main course ideas for your Easter feast.

Crock Pot Spiral Ham

Closeup of crock pot ham on a plate with peach glaze.
Crock Pot Spiral Ham . Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Make your spiral ham in the Crock Pot for a simple hands off Easter dinner. Includes a recipe for hot honey peach glaze!

Get the Recipe: Crock Pot Spiral Ham

Instant Pot Leg of Lamb

Instant Pot Leg of Lamb. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.
Instant Pot Leg of Lamb. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Use a pressure cooker to make traditional Easter lamb. Potatoes and carrrots cook along with the lamb for an all in one meal.

Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Leg of Lamb

Sous Vide Beef Tenderloin

Sous Vide Beef Tenderloin sliced on a plate.
Sous Vide Beef Tenderloin. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Sous vide beef tenderloin is perfectly cooked every time! It is tender and juicy and cooked to the doneness you prefer.

Get the Recipe: Sous Vide Beef Tenderloin

Air Fryer Ham

Sliced ham with peach glaze in front of air fryer.
Air Fryer Ham. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Air frying is a great way to cook ham! It cooks fast and is easy to coat the meat with a tasty peach or mango glaze.

Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Ham

Roaster Oven Turkey

turkey in a roaster pan.
Roaster Oven Turkey. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Turkey doesn’t have to just be for Thanksgiving. Use an electric roaster oven to cook a whole turkey without heating up the house.

Get the Recipe: Roaster Oven Turkey

Air Fryer Whole Chicken

whole chicken cooked in the air fryer with lemon and herbs.
Air Fryer Whole Chicken. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Cook a whole chicken in the air fryer for a delicious recipe for a small Easter dinner. The chicken is juicy and tender with a crispy skin.

Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Whole Chicken

Instant Pot Lamb Shanks

Instant Pot Lamb Shank. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.
Instant Pot Lamb Shank. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Lamb shanks are braised in a red wine sauce with veggies for a delicoius and tender meal.

Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Lamb Shanks

Air Fryer Prime Rib

air fryer prime rib after cooking.
Air Fryer Prime Rib. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

This air fryer prime rib has a fabulous horseradish crust along with melt-in-your mouth tender beef.

Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Prime Rib

Crock Pot Turkey Breast

Slow Cooker Turkey Breast. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.
Slow Cooker Turkey Breast. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Make turkey in the slow cooker for juicy and tender meat. The gravy cooks right along with the turkey, making this a simple recipe.

Get the Recipe: Crock Pot Turkey Breast

Air Fryer Game Hens

Cornish game hen cooked in the air fryer.
Air Fryer Game Hens. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

For a small Easter dinner make Cornish game hens. These mini birds combine fantastic presentation with delicious flavor.

Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Game Hens

Sous Vide Prime Rib

sous vide prime rib on a plate after browning.
Sous Vide Prime Rib. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Prime rib is known for its tenderness, juiciness, rich flavor and impressive presentation, making it ideal for Easter dinner.

Get the Recipe: Sous Vide Prime Rib

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