These easy Easter recipes are going to make all of your guests head back to the buffet table for seconds! Many of these recipes can be cooked on your grill, freeing up precious oven and stove space when you’re cooking for a crowd. From sides like our favorite potato dishes and easy pasta featuring fresh spring ingredients, to fresh spring salads and show-stopping mains, we’ve got some of everything here for you! Click through to get to the full, printable recipe.
Greek Salad
A refreshing and healthy option, this Greek salad recipe highlights the crisp flavors of fresh vegetables, olives, and feta cheese, all tossed in a light dressing.
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Sides
Side dishes are just as important as the main when it comes to a holiday meal! Maybe even MORE important, in fact! These simple sides are going to be fighting to be the star of your show this Easter!
Broccoli Cheese Orzo
A simple and delicious side dish featuring orzo with broccoli and cheese. It’s a great option for adding a veggie-rich touch to any meal.
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One-Pot Parmesan Noodles with Asparagus
This one-pot meal combines Parmesan cheese and asparagus with noodles for a quick, easy, and flavorful dish. Ideal for a light and fresh meal that’s both satisfying and easy to clean up.
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Traeger Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes
A comforting side dish, these mashed potatoes are enhanced with roasted garlic, cooked on a Traeger for added depth.
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Smoked Potato Stacks with Parmesan Cream Sauce
These smoked potato stacks, topped with a rich Parmesan cream sauce, offer an upscale twist on a familiar side dish. They’re a great choice for those looking to elevate their meal with a touch of elegance.
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Traeger Garlic Gruyere Potato Gratin
A rich and indulgent side dish, this potato gratin combines garlic and Gruyère cheese, baked to a creamy and crispy perfection, ideal for elevating any meal.
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Smoked Traeger Scalloped Potatoes
A creamy and comforting side dish, these scalloped potatoes are given a smoky twist by cooking them in a smoker. They’re perfect for a hearty meal or a special occasion.
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Traeger Grilled Broccolini
Traeger Grilled Broccolini is a simple, yet flavorful side dish that showcases the natural taste of fresh broccolini. Grilled on a pellet grill, it gains a smoky flavor, making it a delightful accompaniment to various main dishes.
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Traeger Funeral Potatoes
A comforting casserole of cheesy potatoes, cooked on a Traeger for added smokiness. It’s a perfect side dish for large gatherings or a cozy family meal.
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Traeger Roasted Fingerling Potatoes
Roasting fingerling potatoes on a Traeger grill adds a delightful smoky flavor, making them an excellent side for a variety of dishes. This recipe is great for those who enjoy a simple yet flavorful roasted potato with a twist.
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Smoked Au Gratin Potatoes
This recipe offers a smoky twist on the classic au gratin potatoes, making it a rich and comforting side dish with a unique flavor.
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Smoked Egg Salad Recipe
This recipe offers a smoky twist to the classic egg salad by incorporating smoked eggs. The smoking process adds a unique depth of flavor, making it a standout choice for egg salad enthusiasts. It’s ideal for sandwiches, wraps, or even as a standalone dish. This version of egg salad is perfect for those looking to add a smoky, savory edge to their lunch or picnic fare.
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Traeger Mini Hasselback Potatoes
These mini Hasselback potatoes are a fun and elegant side dish, cooked on a Traeger for a smoky twist.
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Traeger Grilled Bacon-Wrapped Asparagus
Elevating the classic asparagus side dish, this recipe involves wrapping asparagus in bacon and grilling it on a Traeger grill. This method infuses the asparagus with smoky flavors while ensuring the bacon is perfectly crispy. It’s an excellent choice for those looking to add a gourmet touch to their meal with minimal effort. The combination of smoky, crispy bacon with the fresh, green taste of asparagus creates a delightful contrast.
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Grilled Dinner Rolls
Taking a unique approach, this recipe involves grilling dinner rolls for a delightful smoky flavor. It’s a novel way to add a twist to a classic side dish.
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Traeger Smoked Twice Baked Potatoes
A twist on the classic twice baked potatoes, these are smoked on a Traeger for an added depth of flavor. Perfect for those who enjoy a smoky, savory, and creamy side dish.
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Perfect Grilled Asparagus
Our amazing asparagus recipe has been made hundreds of times and is one of the most popular recipes we have! Nothing says spring and summer like a simple perfectly grilled serving of asparagus!
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Salads
A holiday meal isn’t complete without a fresh spring salad. These recipes include a few pasta salads, too. ‘Tis the season!
Broccoli Salad
This broccoli salad recipe is a refreshing and nutritious addition to any meal, combining the crispness of fresh broccoli with a variety of complementary flavors. It’s great for health-conscious diners looking for a flavorful side.
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Strawberry Salad with Red Wine Vinaigrette
A fresh and vibrant strawberry salad dressed with a red wine vinaigrette, ideal for a light and healthy meal or as a colorful side dish.
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Greek Pasta Salad
This recipe brings the flavors of Greece into a pasta salad, perfect as a side dish for BBQs or potlucks. It’s a refreshing and flavorful option for any gathering.
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Mains
Finally, the main event. These are my most popular and most delicious Easter Hams. Pick one (or two) and fire up your smoker! If you don’t have a smoker, you can also cook these in the oven, crock pot, or electric cooker.
Traeger Smoked Ham
A classic holiday dish, this smoked ham recipe offers a tender, flavorful centerpiece for family gatherings, enhanced by the unique taste of Traeger smoking.
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Spiked Honey Baked Ham Glaze
This recipe offers a twist on traditional honey baked ham glaze by incorporating a spiked element. It’s perfect for adding a special touch to your ham, especially for those who enjoy a sweet and slightly boozy glaze.
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Double Smoked Ham with Brown Sugar Glaze
A richly flavored double smoked ham, complemented by a sweet brown sugar glaze. It’s an excellent choice for a holiday meal or a special occasion.
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Pineapple-Glazed Smoked Ham
A tropical twist on smoked ham, this recipe uses a sweet and tangy pineapple glaze to enhance the flavors, perfect for festive occasions.
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Leftovers
If you’re doing your holiday right, you are going to have some leftovers. These are my favorite ways to use up that leftover ham in some surprising and delicious ways!
Ham and Potato Soup
A comforting and hearty soup, this recipe combines ham and potatoes in a creamy broth, making it perfect for a cozy meal on a cold day.
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Traeger Ham and Cheese Pinwheels
These Ham and Cheese Pinwheels are a delicious and easy appetizer or snack, perfect for any occasion. Made with savory ham, rich cheddar cheese, and whole-grain mustard rolled in puff pastry, they are baked on the Traeger until golden brown and perfect.
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Blackstone Ham & Pineapple Fried Rice
A sweet and savory fried rice dish featuring ham and pineapple, perfect for a quick and tasty meal, especially if you enjoy Asian-inspired flavors.
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Nicole Johnson
Nicole Johnson, a self-taught expert in grilling and outdoor cooking, launched Or Whatever You Do in 2010. Her blog, renowned for its comprehensive and creative outdoor cooking recipes, has garnered a vast audience of millions. Nicole's hands-on experience and passion for grilling shine through her work. Her husband, Jeremiah Johnson, also plays a pivotal role in recipe development, adding his culinary flair to the mix. Together, they form a dynamic duo, offering a rich and varied outdoor cooking experience to their followers.