Bunny Hoppin' Hors D?oeuvres! - 25 recipes
Start your bunny hop celebration off the right way with a fully stocked appetizer table. From deviled eggs to candied popcorn for the kiddos to munch on, no Easter party is complete without some of our favorite Easter starters.
Get your guests to munch on some of our favorite Easter appetizer recipes so that everyone will have enough energy to hunt for Easter eggs and other sweet treats. FInger foods are exactly what your Easter feast needs to get the Easter Bunny hoppin' on over to your party!
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Easy Classic Deviled Eggs
By dkanon
Details
Servings 12
Preparation time 30
Cooking time 45
- 6 hard-boiled eggs
- 1/3 cup shredded taco-seasoned cheese or Cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 3 tablespoons minced green onions
Easy classic deviled eggs are a delicious finger food for people to snack on at any fun get together
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Candied Popcorn for Easter
By AllisonClayman
Festive Easter popcorn is fun to make, so get the kids and the whole family involved in the production of this yumm...
- 10 cups popped popcorn
- 1 cup roasted, salted peanuts
- 1 cup butter
- 2 cups brown sugar
- 1/2 cup corn syrup
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup Easter M&M’s
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- Easter sprinkles for decoration
Spring Salad with Ginger Peach Tea Dressing
By lkalemba
Filled with the flavors of sweet peach tea yogurt, crispy salad greens, fresh mango, strawberries, and crunchy peca...
- FOR THE SALAD:
- FOR THE DRESSING,
- 1 (6-ounce) container Yoplait Original 99% Fat Free Peach Sweet Tea Yogurt or similar flavor
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 6 cups spring mix salad greens
- 1 large mango, peeled, sliced, about 1 cup
- 1 cup sliced strawberries
- 1/4 cup broken pecans
Edamame & Ricotta Toasts
By á-10360
Edamame & Ricotta Toasts will make the most delicious addition to any holiday or party appetizer spread
- 2/3 cup frozen peas
- 1/2 cup frozen shelled sweet soybeans (edamame)
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 6 cloves garlic, sliced
- 1/3 cup snipped fresh basil or mint
- 24 1/4 inches whole grain baguette-style French bread slices, toasted
- 1/2 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
- 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Garlic Chicken Puffs
By á-39849
These Garlic Chicken Puffs are the perfect way to use up leftover chicken or even turkey
- 1 (4-ounce) package cream cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 cup cooked shredded chicken or turkey
- 2 (8-count) cans refrigerator crescent rolls
Easter Deviled Eggs
By margiekyle
These colorful deviled eggs will be just what your Easter table needs for that festive flair and traditional flavor
- 10 hard boiled eggs
- Food coloring
- 1 teaspoon vinegar for each color you are using
- Water
- 3/4 cup mayonnaise or Miracle Whip or half of each
- 1 teaspoon mustard
- 1 teaspoon dried minced onion
- 2 teaspoon pickle relish
Cowboy Caviar
By Jomamma
I added black eyed peas and let it sit for at least 20 minutes after mixing to let all the flavors meld
- 2 (11-ounce) cans Mexicorn, drained
- 1 (10-ounce) can Rotel, drained
- 2 cups cheddar, shredded
- 6 green onions, sliced
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 cup sour cream
Easter Bunny Rolls
By carvalhohm
Homemade yeast rolls made in the shape of an Easter bunny
- 1/4 ounce active dry yeast
- 1/4 cup warm water (110°F to 115°F)
- 3/4 cup warm milk (110°F to 115°F)
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 tablespoons shortening
- 1 egg, beaten
- 2 teaspoons celery seed
- 1 teaspoon rubbed sage
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 3 to 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- Melted butter
Delicious Egg Salad for Sandwiches
By Coldsnap46
This protein-packed egg salad is elegant in its simplicity, make it just because you love it or to use up an overab...
- 8 eggs
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon prepared yellow mustard
- 1/4 cup chopped green onion
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
Spinach Bacon Cheese Puffs
By Susan52
These Spinach Bacon Cheese Puffs are sure to be a hit at your next gathering, whether it's during the holidays or a...
- 1 (4-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon dried dill
- 2 packed cups chopped fresh spinach
- 3/4 cup crumbled feta
- 3 slices crispy cooked bacon, crumbled
- Coarse salt and fresh ground black pepper
- 1 (8.7-ounce) sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed and cut into 9 squares
- 1 tablespoon butter, melted
Jell-O 'Deviled' Eggs
By msippigrl
There's always room for Jell-O!! Jiggler gelatin is molded in egg molds, refrigerated until set, sliced in half len...
- CREAM CHEESE FILLING:
- 4 (3-ounce) package of Jell-O gelatin, bright colors like yellow, bright blue, orange, green, and red recommended
- 3/4 cup of boiling water for each 3-ounce package of Jell-O
- egg molds
- 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 3/4 cup Cool Whip, thawed
Crab and Artichoke Dip
By gMinor
This Dip can be served hot and bubbly right out of the oven on game day, or chilled for a summer picnic
- 1 Square casserole dish (8x8 or 9x9)
- 2 (13.75-ounce) cans Artichoke Hearts, drained and coarsely chopped
- 2 cups Mayonnaise
- 1 cup grated Parmesan Cheese (reserve about 1/4 cup to sprinkle on top)
- 3 (6-ounce) cans lump crabmeat, drained
- 1 jar (4 oz.) diced pimientos, drained
- 3-4 slices cooked, then crumbled Bacon
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 3 cloves Minced Garlic
Chef John's Party Cheese Puffs
By á-4084
These spicy, cheesy, herb-filled appetizers are perfect for your next party or gathering
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1 pinch salt
- 1/2 cup flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup sharp Cheddar or Gruyere cheese, shredded
- Pinch cayenne pepper
Bruschetta
By á-25138
Transform a simple baguette into a crowd-pleasing bruschetta with this recipe
- 1 loaf French bread or baguette, sliced
- extra virgin olive oil for brushing
- 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 1/2 medium red onion, finely chopped
- 1 1/2 to 2 cups garden fresh tomatoes, seeded & chopped
- 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 tablespoons Balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon each salt and black pepper, plus more to taste
Grilled Corn & Ricotta Dip
By lorik
This Grilled Corn and Ricotta Dip is super easy to make, taste like cheesy, buttery corn
- 6 ears corn, shucked
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1 1/2 cups ricotta
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons thyme, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup parmesan, finely grated
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, diced
- chives, finely chopped, for garnish
- kosher salt to taste
- black pepper, freshly ground, to taste
Easter Appetizer recipe collections
More Easter Appetizer recipes
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Shiitake & Roasted Red Pepper Puff...
- 1 (9-ounce) sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 cups (8-ounces) shiitake mushrooms, stemmed and coarsely chopped
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1/3 cup (4-ounces) jarred roasted red peppers, patted dry and coarsely chopped
- 1 1/2 cups (4-ounces) Gruyère, coarsely grated
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh tarragon, plus 1 teaspoon
- 3 tablespoons almonds, sliced
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Spicy Southwest-Style Louis Kemp...
- 1 (16-ounce) package Louis Kemp Crab Delights
- 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped, plus more to garnish
- 1 tablespoon green onions, just the green ends, chopped, plus more to garnish
- 3 tablespoons Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon jalapeno, finely chopped
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 teaspoon ancho chile powder
- 1/2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- Zest of 1/2 lime
- 8 butter lettuce leaves
- Fresh lime wedges to garnish
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Springtime Asparagus, Strawberry,...
- 15 spears asparagus, preferably organic, woody end trimmed and spears cut into 2-inch pieces
- 3 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 1/2 teaspoon country Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon honey
- 2 big handfuls baby arugula, preferably organic
- 1/2 cup strawberries, hulled and sliced, preferably organic
- 2 tablespoons blue cheese, freshly crumbled
- 1 tablespoon toasted almonds, sliced
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Deep Fried Deviled Eggs
- FILLING:
- 15 eggs, hard boiled, cut in half, yolks separated from whites
- cooking oil to deep fry
- flour, as needed
- panko bread crumbs, as needed
- paprika to garnish
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 pinch garlic salt
- black pepper, to taste
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Smoky Bacon BBQ Deviled Eggs
- 6 eggs
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon hot sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cumin
- 3 tablespoon cooked, minced smoked bacon
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 tablespoon smoky barbecue sauce
- 1 scallion, sliced on a bias
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Chipotle Meatball Appetizers
- 1 (8-ounce) can Pillsbury® refrigerated crescent dinner rolls
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup onion, finely chopped
- 1 chipotle chile in adobo sauce, finely chopped, plus 3 tablespoons adobo sauce
- 12 frozen Italian-style meatballs (1/2-ounce each), thawed and halved
- 4 (1-ounce) pieces mozzarella string cheese
- 1 medium avocado, pitted, peeled, cut into 24 small slices
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Crab Artichoke Dip in a Bread Bowl
- 1 large or 2 small round sourdough bread or rye bread
- 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, brought to room temperature
- 1/2 cup mayo
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 (14-ounce) jar artichoke hearts, drained, rinsed, and chopped
- 1 (12-ounce) jar lump crab
- 1/2 cup red pepper, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup green onion, chopped
- 1 tablespoon buffalo hot sauce
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- salt and pepper to taste
- 3/4 cup parmesan
- 1 cup mozzarella or sharp white cheddar, shredded
- 1/2 cup pepper jack, shredded
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Snap Pea Salad with Whipped Ricotta
- 8 ounce sugar snap peas
- 2/3 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest, grated and divided
- 1/2 cup pea tendrils or shoots
- 1/4 cup sliced fresh chives
- 2 tablespoons fresh mint, torn
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, coarsely chopped
- 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
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Ricotta & Pear Crostini with...
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 sprig fresh rosemary, plus additional leaves for garnish
- 8 (1/2-inch) slices of baguette, cut on a sharp angle
- 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 garlic clove, halved
- 1/3 cup part-skim ricotta
- 1/2 large, firm, ripe Bartlett pear, cored, and cut into 16 very thin slices
- coarsely ground black pepper to taste
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Lemon-y Baked Ricotta
- 1 pound whole-milk ricotta, about 2 cups
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice, plus 1 teaspoon zest
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- extra-virgin olive oil, optional
- crackers to serve
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Sweet 'n Spicy Sausage
- 2 pounds Conecuh brand original spicy smoked sausage
- 1 (8-ounce) can crushed pineapple in juice, undrained
- 1 cup dark brown sugar, packed
- 3 to 4 tablespoons Creole mustard
- 2 teaspoons white vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
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Brittany House Salad Dressing
- 8 strips of bacon
- 4 tablespoons cider vinegar
- 5 tablespoons sugar
- 2 cups sour cream
- 1 cup croutons
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