Easter Menu with Ham, Potatoes & Spring Sides


​Hello Reader,​

Planning Easter dinner for a small group? This menu balances rich, savory flavors with bright spring sides, all designed to be manageable to prepare and serve with confidence.

Marmalade Glazed Ham

The menu centers on orange marmalade glazed ham, paired with creamy potato bake, lemon-roasted asparagus, and classic scalloped pineapple. A lemon blueberry loaf cake finishes the meal with a fresh, citrusy note.

Our Easter Ham Dinner Menu

If you’re building a complete holiday meal, this menu offers a balance of rich, savory, and bright flavors with simple preparation throughout.

Golden-browned cottage cheese potato casserole in a white baking dish, topped with melted cheese and chopped chives, on a rustic surface with whole potatoes and a wooden spoon nearby. Spears of lemon roasted asparagus topped with lemon zest on a white oval serving plate garnished with lemon slices.
Scalloped pineapple in white, oblong baking dish with one serving removed and placed on a plate to the side with a black fork, a gray napkin to the left. A partially sliced lemon and blueberry loaf cake on a black wire cooling rack.

Cottage Cheese Potato Bake
Creamy layered potatoes with fontina and cottage cheese

Lemon Roasted Asparagus
Simple roasted asparagus finished with fresh lemon

Scalloped Pineapple
Buttery, lightly sweet dish with custard-like texture

Lemon Blueberry Loaf Cake
Bright citrus loaf with bursts of fresh blueberries

Serve with Boursin cheese and water crackers for a simple, make-ahead appetizer.

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