Ham is the traditional Easter Dinner main dish but I’m also leaving it open with a link to Glazed Ham Loaf if you are looking for something different.

Crockpot Ham with Maple Gravy

Glazed Ham Loaf

Once the meat is covered my brain stomach turns immediately to potatoes. While I’m all about keeping it simple, Easter dinner requires two potato choices. My Mom’s amazing twice-baked sweet potatoes and my Grandmothers’s Yum Yum Cheesy Potatoes.

Twice Baked Candied Sweet Potatoes

Yum Yum Cheesy Potatoes

Now time to throw in those veggies and salads.

Remember 2 of each is more than enough!

Deviled Eggs With A Kick

A simple lettuce salad is always a go-to but sign me up for the classic 7 layer salad that can be made the night before. My girl Leah has you covered there with her recipe!

Mom’s Easy Green Beans

Creamed Spinach

And rolls, because no family meal is complete without them in our house!

Grandmother’s Homemade Crescent Rolls

Easter Dinner Menu

My plates and silverware haven’t matched in years and I’ve decided that isn’t important to me. I use my everyday service, but peep those adorable napkins? That’s my “holiday” special I add to my table!

Now let’s talk dessert!

Absolutely no holiday meal is complete without dessert. My two favorites are below but here is a comprehensive round-up of great options!

Easter Finger Jello

Lemon Drop Pudding Cake

If you have kids joining you my friend Sarah over at Farmwife Crafts has some fun Easter activities to go along with your egg hunt!

• Easter Napkin Rings
• Ressurection Garden

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You guys I don’t honestly know which was better, the flavors in this meal or the ease of making it. And peep that Farm Life towel – you can grab yours too in my shop!

The key to this version is the pork chop seasoning. I only put it on the pork chops but you could totally sprinkle it on the potatoes and green beans as well. I like the variation in flavor by not adding it to the vegetables.

Sheet Pan Pork Chop Dinner

This is a super simple dinner, takes 5 minutes to prepare and done in under 20 minutes in the oven. It covers all the major food groups and only dirties one pan.

You could totally take this meal to the next level by serving it with a salad and some rolls. But the beauty of this is that it is also just as delicious as is.

Recipe Notes:

• Feel free to add the seasoning to the vegetables as well
• Have fresh herbs – sprinkle some on top before or after it bakes
• Serve as is or add a side salad and some rolls for a full-on “fancy” dinner as I would call it around here

If you are looking for more sheet pan dinners my girls over at These Old Cookbooks have several that are to die for!

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Pork Chop Sheet Pan Dinner

Sheet pan dinners are super easy, flexible and a one-pan meal!

Ingredients

• 3-4 boneless pork chops
• 12 ounce bag fresh green beans
• 1-1½ pounds baby yellow potatoes or red
• 3-4 Tablespoons of your favorite seasoning
• Olive Oil

Instructions

• Using 1/3 of the sheet pan for the greenbeans, drizzle and toss with a Tablespoon of Olive Oil and spread out in as close to a single layer as possible
• Cut your potatoes in half, drizzle with a Tablespoon of Olive Oil, toss to coat and spread out on another 1/3 of the cookie sheet
• Coat each side of pork chops with pork chop seasoning, drizzle with Olive Oil and place in the center third of the cookie sheet
• Place tray in a 400° pre-heated oven for 15-20 minutes. Cooking time will vary according to the thickness of your pork chops - internal temperature of pork chops should be 145°

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We are big fans of BIG salads around here! Winter, Spring Summer or Fall. We are so blessed with a great constant supply of fresh fruits and vegetables year round that making a salad is easy.

Now don’t get me wrong a salad in the summer as the tomato and zucchini and cucumbers are garden fresh is ultimately hands down a favorite. But the fact that we can get fresh veggies the entire year would probably throw my great grandparents for a loop.

I think that is one reason that salads make such a great use of holiday leftovers like ham and turkey. A great protein source in salads and while most people only cook turkey at Thanksgiving you still have access to those vegetables that make a salad great!

Turkey Chef Salad

Of course for me I’m all about the bacon, cheese and hard boiled eggs on a loaded salad! And if you prefer homemade croutons my Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad has a great recipe for those included in the post!

Other Salads That We Love:

• Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad
• Southwest Fajita Steak Salad
• Olive Garden Salad at home

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Turkey Chef Salad

A great way to use up leftover turkey and have a veggie full healthy meal in no time! A salad is all you and what you like and have available - MAKE THE SALAD YOURS

Ingredients

• 1 24 ounce bag classic garden blend salad or your choice of lettuce
• 2-3 cups cubed cooked turkey
• 3 tomatos
• 1 small cucumber, sliced or diced
• 4 hard boiled eggs, peeled and sliced or diced
• 1 cup shredded cheese - dealers choice
• 3/4 cup bacon crumbles
• 2-3 handfuls croutons
• Any other item you love on your salad
• Favorite Dressings

Instructions

• You can mix all ingredients in a big serving bowl or make individual salads already plated
• This isn't so much a recipe as an idea, make the salad the way you and your family will eat it!

This post is sponsored by the Glass Barn, Indiana Soybean and Corn Farmers but all thoughts and opinions are my own.

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I love meatloaf, I really do! My Mom’s Meatloaf is my ultimate comfort food but we are not a one meatloaf town. This one has sausage and ground beef in it, that makes it a close second to my favorite!

Start by putting the potatoes in the Instant Pot and a cup of water or chicken broth-your choice!

Place your rack of top of the potatoes!

Then I made a “bowl” out of a couple of pieces of foil to hold my meat loaves. This keeps the juices with my meatloaf and keeps my potatoes away from the grease. This is the after picture of the cooked meatloaf, because I forgot to take a before!

Once the timer goes off I remove the meatloaf, place on a dish or cookie sheet that is oven safe, brush with the topping and broil for a few minutes.

While the meatloaf is under the broiler I smash the potatoes right in the Instant Pot!

Instant Pot Meatloaf and Loaded Smashed Potatoes

This recipe intrigues me for a couple of reasons. It is a very dense meatloaf and makes excellent meatloaf sandwiches with the leftovers! We always cook the whole recipe but you could easily cook one and freeze the other one for another meal.

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Instant Pot Meatloaf and Loaded Smashed Potatoes

Author Jent

Ingredients

Meatloaf

• 1 pound of ground beef
• 1 pound of sausage
• 1 cup bread crumbs
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 Tablespoon onion salt
• 1 cup ketchup
• 1/2 cup brown sugar

Loaded Smashed Potatoes

• 1 pound of baby red potatoes
• 1 cup water
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 4 Tablespoons butter
• 1/4 cup bacon bits
• 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions

• Combine ground beef, sausage, milk, onion salt and breadcrumbs in a bowl until mixed throughly -divide in half and shape into 2 loaves
• Layer potatoes on the bottom of the Instant Pot and pour water or chicken broth over
• Put Instant Pot rack on top of potatoes
• Make foil bowl for the meat loaves and place on the rack in the Instant Pot, place both loaves in your foil bowl
• Secure lid on pressure cooker, making sure vent valve is on seal
• Set timer to cook for 30 minutes
• Once timer goes off you can slow release or quick release
• Remove meatloaf and place on an oven safe dish, combine ketchup and brown sugar and brush on both loaves, place under broiler for 3-5 minutes
• Remove rack from Instant Pot, add remaining potato ingredients and mash with handheld mixer, potato masher or a fork until combined

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Make it special but simple!  And hang on to the decor and special items because they will come in handy for treating someone to your 4th of July get together!  I’m an Amazon junkie but the Dollar Store is also great place for fun touches!

I love straws and all the cute paper straws always grab my attention!

So here is my full menu for a fun, easy Memorial Day Get Together!

Grilled Cheeseburgers

Let’s start with some grilling…….I normally am all about one meat, but pork burgers and beef burgers both can be pattied out ahead of time and grilled at the same time and the toppings work for both!

Grilled Pork Burgers

Dill Potato Salad

Next up some potato salad – this is my take and if I do say so myself it’s delicious!  Of course other people like it as well, I promise!

Marinated Fruit Salad

We should have some fruit so that we don’t feel guilty eating dessert!  I’m digging this fruit salad from my friend Sarah over at Farmwife Crafts!

MiMi’s Lemonade

Let’s wash it down with my favorite lemonade!

Roselyn Brownies

Now for my favorite part – DESSERT!  These brownies are to die for and can be made the day before!

Red, White and Blue Jello Finger Stars

And somewhere in there you have to add a festive treat!  These are super fun and easy, both kids and adults will love them!

Memorial Day Get Together With Friends

Now have fun – enjoy treating your friends – enjoy the company and relax!

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