Resident Recipe - One Hour Easter Dinner

Whip up a complete Easter dinner in an hour or less! Everything bakes together on just two sheet pans for an easy, stress-free feast.

• Prep Time: 30 minutes

• Cook Time: 25 minutes

• Total Time: 55 minutes

• Servings: 4 servings

Equipment

• 2 Large sheet pan (15" x 21")

• Small pot 

Ingredients

Au Gratin Potatoes

• 3 cups baby gold potatoes thinly sliced

• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

• 2 tablespoons flour

• 1 cup whole milk

• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder

• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

• 1/2 teaspoon salt

• 1/2 teaspoon pepper

• 1/2 cup sharp Cheddar cheese freshly shredded

• 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese freshly grated

Honey Butter Carrots

• 1 pound baby carrots washed and peeled, see note 1

• 1 tablespoon olive oil

• 1/2 teaspoon salt

• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme optional

• 1/2 tablespoon unsalted butter

• 1/2 tablespoon honey

Parmesan Asparagus

• 1 bunch asparagus woody ends removed

• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil

• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme

• 2 tablespoons olive oil

• 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese freshly grated

Brown Sugar Pineapple Ham

• 1-1/2 pounds smoked boneless ham or 3 (7 ounces each) ham steaks (halved crosswise)

• 1 can sliced pineapples reserve the juice

• 1/4 cup light brown sugar firmly packed

• 1/2 teaspoon Dijon-style mustard

Optional

• 1/2 large baguette sliced

• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

• 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning

• Fresh parsley

• lemon

Instructions

Prepare two extra large sheet pans by lining them with parchment paper or buttering both pans. Arrange the oven racks so that one rack is the second down from the top and the other oven rack is the second one up from the bottom. Preheat oven to 425°F.

Au Gratin Potatoes

Start with the potatoes. Scrub clean and thinly slice (1/8-inch thick) all the potatoes. In a small saucepan over medium-high heat, melt the butter. Briskly whisk in the flour and, whisking constantly, stir for 30 seconds. While whisking constantly, slowly add the milk and whisk until smooth. Allow to thicken. Add in all the seasonings. (Salt and pepper to taste; I always end up adding another 1/2 teaspoon salt). Stir in the sliced potatoes, then cover and reduce heat to medium-low. Allow to cook for 10–15 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until potatoes are fork tender. If needed, add a few extra tablespoons of milk. Remove from the heat and stir in the Cheddar cheese.

Arrange the potatoes on 1/3 of a parchment-covered (or buttered) sheet pan. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese over the potatoes. Place the rest of the potatoes on top and sprinkle with the remaining 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese.

Honey Butter Carrots and Parmesan Asparagus

Place the washed (completely dried) and peeled carrots on the sheet pan and drizzle with oil, salt, and thyme (if desired). Toss to combine. Separate the carrots to one half of the sheet pan.

On the other side of the sheet pan, add the asparagus (break off the woody ends). Pour the oil and seasonings over the asparagus and toss to coat.

Bake on the bottom rack for 10 minutes; stir veggies around, and bake for another 10–15 minutes or until veggies are tender. Remove from oven.

For the carrots: combine the butter and honey and melt in the microwave for 20–30 seconds. Pour over the carrots and toss to coat. For the asparagus: top with the Parmesan cheese and a squeeze of fresh lemon if desired.

Brown Sugar Pineapple Ham

Slice the ham into thick slices. Place on the parchment-lined sheet pan next to the au gratin potatoes. Place a pineapple slice on top of each ham slice.

In a small bowl, whisk together 1 tablespoon of the juice from the canned pineapples, the brown sugar, and Dijon mustard. Whisk. Generously coat all the ham with this mixture.

Bake the potatoes and ham on the top rack for 15–20 minutes or until potatoes are crisp and ham is thoroughly warmed through. Remove from the oven and add the baguette slices on the last 1/3 of the sheet pan.

Spread butter over each slice and sprinkle with the Italian seasoning. Cook for another 2–3 minutes or until the baguette is toasted and soft.

Remove from the oven and top the potatoes with fresh parsley if desired. Salt and pepper everything additionally to taste and enjoy immediately!

Note: If you only have larger carrots, make sure you slice them in half lengthwise so they can cook in the right amount of time.

Storage: For Easter leftovers, wrap ham tightly in plastic or foil and store in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days, or freeze for up to 2 months. Roasted carrots and asparagus can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for 2-3 days, while au gratin potatoes should be kept in the fridge for up to 3 days and can also be frozen for up to 2 months.