On the hunt for the BEST gluten-free Easter recipes? Check out this post for a roundup of 25 TESTED & PERFECTED recipes!

This blog has hundreds of recipes, but these are the very best for a special spring meal!

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Just because you’re eating gluten-free doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy an amazing Easter celebration meal. From traditional Easter dishes like ham and green beans to roast chicken and pork loin, this post has gluten-free Easter recipes for everyone. I know you’ll find a winning recipe!

On the hunt for great gluten-free recipes for Easter? You’re in the right place. I’ve gathered all of the BEST traditional Easter dishes so you can eat well on this fun holiday! Find a perfect side dish to bring to Easter brunch, Easter egg hunt, or Easter dinner with the whole family.

Each one of these gluten-free Easter recipes is tested & perfected so you can serve it to any crowd! From artichoke dip to carrot cake you’ll find a recipe you’ll love!

Be sure to check out this roundup of gluten-free easter desserts!

You also might like these recipes for easter puppy chow, easter chocolate covered strawberries, easter fruit salad and easter snacks.

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How Can I Make Sure My Food Is Safe for Gluten-Free Guests?

If you’re serving gluten-free guests an Easter meal, it’s important to take extra precautions to avoid cross-contamination. Even a gluten-free dish could be unsafe for your guests with Celiac disease if it mixes with gluten ingredients.

Here are some tips to help ensure your food is safe for gluten-free guests (or guests with other food allergies) on this special occasion:

  • Clean surfaces as you go. A clean kitchen will help you stay organized and less stressed, but it will also prevent ingredients from cross-contaminating.
  • Bake in advance. If you’re baking gluten-containing Easter dessert or side dishes, bake those recipes a day or two in advance, and then clean thoroughly afterward.
  • Use separate serving spoons/trays. Serve gluten-free dishes on their own trays or in their own bowls. Use dedicated serving spoons or forks for those items, and make sure they don’t get used to serve gluten dishes.

Easter Appetizers

Deviled eggs with relish on a tray
Deviled Eggs with Relish (Best Classic Recipe!)
Who can resist a big platter of deviled eggs? Our FAVORITE way to make deviled eggs is with sweet relish.They’re the perfect addition to any meal at Easter, potlucks, parties and more! Plus, they're a great way to use up those Easter eggs from the Easter bunny!
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Hot artichoke dip in a baking dish
The Best Hot Artichoke Dip
The Best Hot Artichoke Dip! EVERYONE always asks for this recipe! Perfect for any kind of party or gathering.
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Cheese scones on a baking tray with parchment paper
The Best Gluten-Free Cheese Scones
The best gluten-free scones recipe gets a savory twist, with cheddar cheese and fresh chives. These savory scones taste amazing as a side dish to any meal, any time of day!
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spinach artichoke dip in baking dish with chip for dipping
Dairy-Free Spinach Artichoke Dip (Best Recipe!)
This dairy-free spinach artichoke dip is rich, creamy and flavorful! Made with a mix of caramelized onions, artichoke hearts and dairy-free cream cheese, it's sure to be a crowd favorite.
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4 different types of easter snacks including bunny faves, hummus cups and crispy eggs
Healthy Easter Snacks
Between egg hunts, parties, and Easter baskets filled with candy, Easter can be a total sugar rush for kids. But you can strike a good balance with these tasty and healthy snacks for Easter!
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Easter Main Dishes

Gluten-free ham on a plate with a fork taking a bite
Gluten-Free Sweet Baked Ham
This traditional gluten free Easter dish is better than any ham you've ever had! The delicious flavor comes from the bone-in ham and sweet brown sugar glaze. It's irresistible when paired with potatoes in a creamy sauce, green beans or roasted baby carrots, and Easter rolls!
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Honey-glazed pork chops with rice and asparagus on a white plate
Sweet & Sour Balsamic Glazed Pork Chops {Gluten-Free, Paleo}
Brined Balsamic Honey-Glazed Pork Chops are one of our family favorites! Brining is the SECRET to making this delicious recipe moist and flavorful! Your taste buds will be happy with this simple recipe!
pork tenderloin with applesauce and green beans on white plate
Pork Tenderloin Medallions (with Apples)
Pork tenderloin medallions are easy to make and taste great with homemade applesauce. Make this recipe tonight for a quick and delicious family dinner.
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salmon with pineapple on rice with broccoli
Easy Glazed Pineapple Salmon
A sweet and spicy maple glaze and fresh pineapple are the keys to the incredible flavor of this Hawaiian salmon. Quick and easy to make, it's perfect for a weeknight dinner
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Easter Side Dishes

A closeup view of Easter fruit salad in a bowl
Easter Fruit Salad (Honey Vanilla Yogurt!)
Looking for a fruit salad for your Easter feast? This is it!
This crowd-pleasing, easter fruit salad is topped with honey vanilla yogurt! It is special and beautiful, but so easy-to-make.
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gluten-free cornbread in a baking dish
The Best Gluten-Free Cornbread (Sweet Southern!)
I've made this gluten-free cornbread more times than I can remember and I've never met someone who doesn't like it. It's fluffy, sweet and always a crowd-pleaser. I like to use finely ground cornmeal (linked below) for best results. I hope you love it too!
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gluten-free cheesy potatoes in a baking dish with a serving spoon in it
Easy, Gluten-Free Cheesy Potatoes
These EASY gluten-free cheesy potatoes are comfort food at its finest!
These creamy potatoes are made gluten-free with a crunchy, salty kettle chip topping. They're delicious with any holiday meal!
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Scalloped potatoes in a baking dish
The Best Gluten-Free Scalloped Potatoes
Based on a famous restaurant's potato recipe (Flemings potatoes au gratin potatoes!) these gluten-free scalloped potatoes are sure to knock your socks off! This is my GO-TO recipe anytime I need a crowd-pleasing side dish!
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sweet potato casserole being scooped from white casserole dish with red and orange napkin
Gluten-Free Sweet Potato Casserole (Pecan Praline Topping!)
This gluten-free sweet potato casserole with pecan praline topping is a long-time reader and family favorite recipe. It always steals the show!
Hundreds of reviewers agree this sweet potato casserole is a keeper! This tried-and-true recipe was originally published in 2013 and is one of my #1 holiday recipes today!
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Corn casserole in a baking dish
Gluten-Free Corn Casserole (Jiffy-Style!)
This gluten-free corn casserole includes a homemade gluten-free Jiffy cornbread mix that beats the boxed version any day! It's savory, sweet, creamy, and perfect for holidays or any kind of gathering.
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Best Potato Salad Recipe
The BEST ever potato salad! Everyone always asks for this recipe. Such a crowd-pleaser! The trick that makes this potato salad extra delicious is mixing the warm potatoes with a vinegar/salt/sugar mixture. This helps the flavor to go inside the potatoes, making this potato salad extra flavorful!
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A overhead view of gluten-free biscuits in a baking dish
Easy Gluten-Free Butter Dip Biscuits
Get light, fluffy gluten-free biscuits with a tender crumb in under an hour! Best of all, no cutting or rolling required! These amazing biscuits take less than 1 hour to make!
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A close-up photo of gluten-free mashed potatoes in a pot
Gluten-Free Mashed Potatoes
These are the BEST mashed potatoes I've ever made! These gluten-free mashed potatoes are flavorful, rich and creamy, and always a crowd-pleaser!
Thanks to a whole milk, a little cream cheese and an easy method, you'll never need another recipe! Check out this blog post for all my tips and tricks on how to make this naturally gluten-free side.
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close up shot of roasted sweet potatoes on baking pan
Easy, Roasted Sweet Potatoes
Easy Roasted Sweet Potatoes – made 2 ways! A simple side that everyone always loves. The perfect accompaniment for so many meals!
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Easter Desserts

A slice of coconut cake on a plate
The Best Gluten-Free Coconut Cake
This perfect gluten free coconut cake is one of the best cakes you’ll ever make! It’s soft, moist and covered in fluffy cream cheese frosting. Plus toasted coconut adds the perfect contrast of textures.My #1 tip for gluten-free coconut cake is to use buttermilk powder for a light and tender crumb! Keep reading for my expert tips on making delicious coconut cake.
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an overhead view of lemon cream pie
Easy, Gluten-Free Lemon Cream Pie
This EASY gluten-free lemon pie will wow your guests! It’s tangy, sweet, and creamy, and it only takes a few minutes to make!
It’s easy to make lemon pie gluten-free with my tried-and-true gluten-free graham cracker crust. Check out all my tips and tricks in this blog post!
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Gluten-free lemon cake on a cake stand, with a large slice out of it and with lemons on top and on the side
Gluten-Free Lemon Layer Cake
This gluten-free lemon cake is like sunshine on a plate! It truly is the BEST lemon cake I’ve ever made.
My #1 tip for this cake is to use buttermilk powder for a light and tender crumb! Check out this blog post for all the tips to make an unforgettable gluten-free lemon cake.
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carrot cake on white plate with fork
Easy Gluten-Free Carrot Cake
Hands down the best gluten-free carrot cake around! Easy to make with everyday ingredients and topped with a blanket of fluffy cream cheese frosting. Nobody will guess this is gluten-free!
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slice of gluten-free angel food cake on white plate with strawberries
Perfect Gluten-Free Angel Food Cake
You won't believe this delicious Angel Food Cake is GF! This is a TOP gluten-free dessert recipe for spring family gatherings and a perfect addition to your gluten free Easter menu.
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Lemon posset in a small dish, with raspberries on top and a spoon next to it
Perfect Lemon Posset
Lemon posset is an ultra silky smooth dessert that pairs the richness of the cream with the brightness of the lemon! Best of all, there are just three ingredients in this incredibly simple but decadent dessert.
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A closeup of coconut cream pie in a dish
Dairy-Free Coconut Cream Pie (REAL DEAL!)
This dairy-free coconut cream pie is made with a REAL-DEAL dairy-free custard that's thickened with coconut milk and egg yolks. Add bits of coconut, flaky pie crust and a mound of dairy-free whipped topping and you'll be in dessert heaven.
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FAQs

What can you eat instead of ham for Easter?

There are lots of alternatives to traditional Easter ham. If you want to stick with a pork dish, try pork chops or pork tenderloin. You could also serve salmon, baked chicken, or steak. If you’re looking for a vegetarian option, consider a galette, vegetable pie, or pasta.

What do gluten-free people eat for dinner?

People who eat gluten-free can eat a variety of foods for dinner, including meat, fish, vegetables, fruits, nuts, seeds, and dairy. Typical gluten-free recipes might include grilled chicken and roasted vegetables with mashed potatoes, tacos with corn tortillas, or soup that is free of gluten-containing thickeners or pasta. There are also lots of gluten-free substitutes for bread and pasta, so the options are really limitless!

What is the most common Easter dinner?

In America, classic Easter recipes include ham, potatoes, vegetables, fresh fruit, and dinner rolls. However, plenty of people diverge from the tradition and serve other types of meat, fish, or vegetarian or vegan Easter recipes.

If you try one of these gluten-free Easter recipes, be sure to leave me a comment/rating in the blog post. I’d love to hear from you!

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Hi, I’m Erin!

BS Food Science,

MS Nutrition

I believe you can make amazing, gluten-free food with everyday ingredients that everyone will enjoy. I’m here to share my tried-and-true recipes with you!

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