Bless This Mess of Biscuits, Butter, and Dessert – Southern Easter Recipes

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Easter Sunday in the South doesn’t tiptoe in quietly—it shows up with a table full of buttery rolls, creamy casseroles, and enough dessert to make your grandma raise an eyebrow (then ask for seconds). We’re talking 1-Hour Soft and Buttery Dinner Rolls, Okra, Lemon Bars with Shortbread Crust, and Charleston Shrimp and Grits with Crab Gravy that’ll make the ham feel like a side act. And don’t even try to leave without a slice of Key Lime Pie, a few Carrot Cake Cookies, or one of those Easter Rice Krispie Nests your niece made with entirely too many sprinkles. Whether you’re here for the Rosemary Roasted Potatoes, the Easy Cheesecake, or you just came to hover near the Orange Jello Fluff Salad, this lineup brings Southern charm, big flavor, and maybe a few extra buttons undone by the end of the day.

Easter Rice Krispie Nests (Easy No-Bake Recipe)

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Colorful candy eggs nestled in a sweet cereal nest, perfect for Easter celebrations.
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Easter Rice Krispie Nests are an easy no-bake treat, packed with marshmallow goodness and candy eggs—adorable, delicious, and ready in no time!

To learn more: Easter Rice Krispie Nests (Easy No-Bake Recipe)

Rosemary Roasted Potatoes

Roasted rosemary potatoes in a teal bowl.
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These Rosemary Roasted Potatoes are an easy side dish that’s perfect for any occasion! The potatoes are roasted with garlic, rosemary, and parmesan cheese, making them flavorful and delicious. This recipe is sure to be a crowd-pleaser!
Get the Recipe: Rosemary Roasted Potatoes

Easy Cheesecake Recipe

overhead view of an easy cheesecake recipe with piped whipped cream around the edges and halved strawberries in the middle.
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This Easy Cheesecake Recipe is so simple to make, anyone can do it! With just a few simple steps and ingredients, you’ll have the best homemade cheesecake. It’s the perfect dessert for any occasion.
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Crepes

Presenting a delicious How To Make Crepes
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These delicate French Crêpes are surprisingly easy to make with just a few simple ingredients you probably already have. All you need is a blender and a nonstick skillet to whip up this impressive breakfast or dessert. Get ready to enjoy a taste of France in your own kitchen!
Get the Recipe: How To Make Crepes

1-Hour Soft and Buttery Dinner Rolls

Brushing Dinner Rolls with Melted Butter
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These 1-Hour Soft and Buttery Dinner Rolls are so easy to make, whether you’re mixing by hand or using a stand mixer. Imagine serving these warm, buttery, and delicious rolls fresh from the oven at your next holiday gathering. This recipe yields about 15 servings, perfect for sharing!
Get the Recipe: 1-Hour Soft and Buttery Dinner Rolls

Dark Chocolate Raspberry Coffee Cake

dark chocolate raspberry coffee cake
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This Dark Chocolate Raspberry Coffee Cake combines the flavors of dark chocolate and juicy raspberries, topped with a buttery almond streusel. It’s perfect for Easter when you need to fill that dessert buffet with lemony goodness!
Get the Recipe: Dark Chocolate Raspberry Coffee Cake

Lemon Bars with Shortbread Crust

Three stacked lemon bars with a dusting of powdered sugar on top sit in front of a blurred background.
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These Lemon Bars with Shortbread Crust by Sally’s Baking Recipes are the perfect balance of tangy and sweet, featuring an easy shortbread crust and thick lemon curd filling. This recipe is perfect for spring, Easter, or any time you need a bright and delicious dessert. You’ll love how easy they are to make!
Get the Recipe: Lemon Bars with Shortbread Crust

Homemade Crescent Rolls

Best Homemade Crescent Rolls Recipe
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These Homemade Crescent Rolls are light, flaky, and soft, and they’re made with just a few simple ingredients. These buttery rolls are the perfect way to take your holiday dinner to the next level. You can even make them ahead of time!
Get the Recipe: Homemade Crescent Rolls

Key Lime Pie

A key lime pie with two slices removed and plated next to the pie tin.
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Indulge in the dreamy, smooth, and cool flavors of Key Lime Pie, Florida’s official pie! This sweet and tart dessert is made with fresh key lime juice and a creamy filling. With a classic graham cracker crust and a dollop of whipped cream, it’s a perfect treat for any occasion.
Get the Recipe: Key Lime Pie

Okra Recipe

Okra recipe
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This Okra Recipe is infused with the vibrant flavors of the Middle East, inspired by an Egyptian family recipe. Made with fresh okra, aromatic spices, garlic, tomatoes and a hint of lemon, this healthy side dish is both vegan and gluten-free. It’s a quick and easy way to enjoy okra with a flavorful twist.
Get the Recipe: Okra Recipe

Carrot Cake Cookies

Carrot Cake Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting | Cooking Classy
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These Carrot Cake Sandwich Cookies put a fun twist on a classic dessert! They’re made with carrot cake cookies and a cream cheese frosting filling. They are the perfect handheld treat for spring or Easter.
Get the Recipe: Carrot Cake Cookies

How to Make Fruit Bread

Close-up of a slice of bread showing a soft, textured interior with dark, sweet bits, and a crispy, golden crust.
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Homemade Fruit Bread starts simply with flour, yeast, sugar, and golden raisins—easy steps for a soft, slightly sweet loaf straight from your kitchen!

To learn more: How to Make Fruit Bread

Best Southern Ham Gravy with Cheesy Biscuits and Eggs

A close-up of fluffy scrambled eggs topped with creamy sausage gravy, served over a crispy potato base on a white plate.
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Southern Ham Gravy brings bold, smoky flavor to breakfast, perfect for spooning over fluffy biscuits and creamy scrambled eggs!

To learn more: Best Southern Ham Gravy with Cheesy Biscuits and Eggs

No Yolk Savory Noodle Kugel

Close-up of golden, sautéed egg noodles sprinkled with spices, showcasing a slightly crispy texture and a rich, appetizing color.
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No Yolk Noodle Kugel brings ultimate comfort with brown butter, caraway, honey, and sour cream—rich, cozy, and a true pantry staple win!

To learn more: No Yolk Savory Noodle Kugel

Orange Jello Fluff Salad

A creamy dessert in a white bowl, topped with mini marshmallows and chopped pecans, resting on a textured beige surface.
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Orange Jello Fluff Salad is a timeless favorite—cool, creamy, bursting with sweet citrus flavor, and effortlessly easy to whip up!

To learn more: Orange Jello Fluff Salad

Roasted Carrot Platter with Yogurt and Sumac

A vibrant dish of roasted carrots topped with slivered almonds and fresh herbs, served alongside warm, spiced flatbread.
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Roasted Carrot Platter with Yogurt and Sumac brings zesty lemon, fragrant herbs, and Silk Road spices together for a vibrant, tangy, and totally swanky side!

To learn more: Roasted Carrot Platter with Yogurt and Sumac

Charleston Shrimp and Grits with Crab Gravy

Close-up of succulent shrimp glistening in a rich, spicy sauce, highlighting their tender texture and vibrant orange color.
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Charleston Shrimp and Grits with Crab Gravy stays true to its Gullah roots—bold, soulful, and packed with rich, coastal flavors in every bite!

To learn more: Charleston Shrimp and Grits with Crab Gravy

Endive Gratin with Ham and Smoked Gruyere

A plated dish featuring stuffed endives topped with crispy breadcrumbs and ham, accompanied by a lemon wedge and creamy sauce.
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Endive and Ham Casserole puts a Charleston twist on a French classic, honoring Huguenot roots with rich, savory flavors baked to perfection!

To learn more: Endive Gratin with Ham and Smoked Gruyere

About Jenny deRemer

I am a Charleston, South Carolina-based culinary novice, an ardent authority on all things travel, a designer by trade, and the creator of Not Entirely Average. I have a weakness for farmers' markets, delight in adventures way off the beaten path, enjoy documenting my many moods through photography, and have been known to conquer the occasional yard sale with gusto!

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