This article provides five recipes for a mouthwatering Easter dinner, including traditional roast lamb, honey glazed ham, classic deviled eggs, cheesy scalloped potatoes, and carrots with brown sugar and butter. Each recipe includes a list of ingredients and step-by-step instructions for preparation. The article recommends preheating the oven to 450°F for the lamb and 350°F for the ham, and provides cooking times and internal temperature guidelines. The deviled eggs require hard-boiling eggs and mixing the yolks with mayonnaise, mustard, vinegar, and salt, while the scalloped potatoes require layering thinly sliced potatoes and making a cheese sauce. The carrots are cooked in boiling water and then coated with melted butter and brown sugar.

5 Mouthwatering Recipes for Your Easter Dinner

1. Traditional Roast Lamb

Ingredients:
– 1 (5-pound) leg of lamb, bone-in
– 6 cloves garlic, minced
– 3 tablespoons fresh rosemary leaves, chopped
– 2 tablespoons olive oil
– 1 tablespoon kosher salt
– 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Instructions:
1. Preheat the oven to 450°F.
2. In a small bowl, mix together garlic, rosemary, olive oil, salt, and black pepper to make a paste.
3. Rub the paste all over the lamb, covering it evenly.
4. Place the lamb in a roasting pan and roast for 15 minutes.
5. Reduce oven temperature to 350°F and continue to roast for 1.5-2 hours or until an internal thermometer reads 135°F for medium-rare or 145°F for medium.
6. Remove from oven, tent with foil, and let rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing.

2. Honey Glazed Ham

Ingredients:
– 8-10 pound cooked ham
– 1 cup brown sugar
– 1/2 cup honey
– 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
– 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Place ham in a roasting pan.
3. In a small bowl, mix together brown sugar, honey, Dijon mustard, and Worcestershire sauce.
4. Pour glaze over ham, covering it completely.
5. Bake ham for 1.5-2 hours or until an internal thermometer reads 140°F.
6. Let ham rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing.

3. Classic Deviled Eggs

Ingredients:
– 12 hard-boiled eggs, peeled
– 1/2 cup mayonnaise
– 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
– 1 tablespoon white vinegar
– 1/8 teaspoon salt
– Paprika, for garnish

Instructions:
1. Slice eggs in half lengthwise and remove yolks to a mixing bowl.
2. Use a fork to mash yolks.
3. Add mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, vinegar, and salt to the mixing bowl.
4. Mix together until well combined and smooth.
5. Spoon yolk mixture back into egg whites.
6. Sprinkle with paprika for garnish.

4. Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes

Ingredients:
– 4-5 large potatoes, sliced thinly
– 3 tablespoons butter
– 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
– 1 teaspoon salt
– 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
– 2 cups milk
– 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
2. Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
3. Layer potatoes in the baking dish.
4. In a saucepan over medium heat, melt butter.
5. Whisk in flour, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
6. Gradually stir in milk and continue to whisk until mixture thickens.
7. Stir in cheddar cheese until melted and combined.
8. Pour cheese sauce over the potatoes in the baking dish.
9. Cover with foil and bake for 60 minutes.
10. Remove foil and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes or until potatoes are tender and cheese is golden brown.

5. Carrots with Brown Sugar and Butter

Ingredients:
– 2 pounds carrots, peeled and cut into slices
– 1/2 cup unsalted butter
– 1/2 cup brown sugar
– Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions:
1. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil.
2. Add carrots and cook for 5-7 minutes or until tender.
3. Drain carrots.
4. In a saucepan over low heat, melt butter.
5. Add brown sugar and stir until dissolved.
6. Add carrots to the saucepan and toss until coated.
7. Season with salt and pepper to taste.