40 Easter Casseroles to Feed a Crowd After Sunday Service
Watch them disappear, scoop by scoop.
If you’re hosting Easter, a little planning goes a long way—and that’s exactly why Easter casseroles are such a smart choice for the holiday. Whether you’re hosting a big family gathering or heading to a church potluck, your trusty casserole dish can help you pull off everything from mid-morning brunch to a savory Sunday dinner. Best of all, prepping ahead means more time to enjoy the holiday with family and friends.
If you're looking to add some of Ree Drummond's best casserole recipes of all time to your lineup, try her scalloped potatoes and ham that's become one of her family's favorite traditions. And speaking of ham, many of these casseroles will pair perfectly with your glazed Easter roast or act as main courses on their own! Serve ham tetrazzini for dinner and you'll have great leftovers for the next day.
Of course, if you'd rather have a make-ahead breakfast casserole to make sure your morning goes smoothly, there are plenty of those, too. The Easter breakfast casserole that's layered with ham and cheese can be made the night before so you'll have plenty of time to fuel up for the backyard egg hunt. Then just heat and serve. So, what are you waiting for? Hop to it! These Easter casseroles aren't going to bake themselves.
Asparagus Casserole
Here’s an easy way to serve a spring vegetable that still feels cozy. Tender asparagus is folded into a creamy, cheesy sauce with a bright hit of lemon, all baked until bubbling under a crunchy topping of buttery panko.
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Broccoli Rice Casserole
As comforting as it is crowd-friendly, tender broccoli and fluffy rice bake up in a creamy, cheesy sauce, then get finished with a golden, crunchy topping. It’s easy to make ahead, travels well, and goes with just about any main dish.
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Cheesy Two-Potato Gratin
This side dish will feel right at home on the Easter table. To make it, layer Yukon gold and sweet potatoes in a creamy, garlicky sauce and finish with plenty of melty cheese. It pairs perfectly with ham and fresh spring vegetables.
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Sweet Onion Casserole
Introducing: a Southern-style Easter side that will standout next to ham and always disappears fast. Tender, buttery onions bake in a creamy, cheesy mixture, then get topped with a golden, crunchy cracker crust for the perfect savory, sweet bite.
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Corn Soufflé
Think of this Easter side as a mix between spoonbread and casserole. Using a box of muffin mix, it bakes up puffed and golden with a soft, custardy center and sweet corn flavor. It’s comforting, a little nostalgic, and perfect next to salty meat.
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Cheesy Kielbasa and Potato Casserole
With smoky sausage, tender potatoes, and plenty of melty cheese, this is the kind of comforting bake that works just as well for brunch as it does for dinner. Serve it alongside ham, eggs, or a spring salad for a hearty holiday spread.
Ham Tetrazzini
Make the most of your Easter ham by tossing it with creamy pasta and green peas. Whether you’re using leftovers or planning something different for the holiday meal, this hearty dish makes for a great main course.
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Easter Breakfast Casserole
This casserole is clearly made for the holiday! Inspired by the classic French croque monsieur, the dish layers ham and shredded cheese between slices of baguette, then bakes everything in a creamy egg custard flavored with herbs and Dijon mustard.
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Cauliflower and Broccoli Casserole with Bacon
If you want to make sure every-bunny eats their vegetables, just smother them in cheese and top them with bacon and buttery cracker crumbs. It’s a deliciously indulgent way to serve spring produce.
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Potatoes au Gratin
If you're looking for a classic side that's full of creamy, cheesy, carby goodness, then this is it! It pairs really well with ham or practically any other roasted meat you might prefer.
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Crescent Roll Casserole
Make Easter brunch in advance with this make-ahead casserole full of onions, peppers, ham, and cheese. The base is refrigerated crescent roll dough, so it couldn't be easier to assemble.
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Hash Brown Breakfast Casserole
What's not to love about a Caprese salad? Fresh tomatoes and basil layered with mozzarella cheese is only made better when mixed with hash browns and an eggy custard.
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Ham Casserole
Here's a new way to serve ham on Easter: make it in a casserole! The dish is also loaded with rice, green peas, melted cheese, and buttery crackers.
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Mashed Potato Casserole
Mash up your potato side dish this year―literally! This is like if mashed potatoes and loaded potato skins had a baby in casserole form. It's got bacon, cheese, fried onions, and even potato chips.
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Spinach, Feta and Sun-Dried Tomato Strata
Take a trip to the Mediterranean for Easter without even leaving your house! It feels special but it really is easy to whip together either the night before or the morning of.
Cowboy Breakfast Casserole
Who doesn't want to wake up to the smell of crispy bacon, hearty sausage, and golden potatoes? Ree calls the make-ahead meal "breakfast heaven."
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Carrot Gratin
Ree says: "I’ve never met a gratin I didn’t adore." If that rings true for you, too, then carrots are the perfect option for this holiday. Even the Easter Bunny will want a scoop!
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Cornbread Casserole
Cornbread but in casserole form: genius! It's super easy, too, because you start with boxed mix and canned corn so it comes together in no time.
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Cauliflower Mac and Cheese
If you're looking to cut down on carbs or need to serve something gluten free, sub in your pasta with cauliflower! You get the same cheesiness and sneak in some veggies, too.
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Broccoli Cheese and Cracker Casserole
Ree's melty, cheesy casserole side dish will keep kids and picky eaters at the table happy. Plus, it's perfect for serving with your holiday ham!
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