50 Spring Appetizers To Start Your Easter Celebrations Off Right

We coated asparagus in a cheesy Parmesan and panko mixture before baking, resulting in extra-crispy, golden brown fries perfect for dipping in your favorite creamy, savory sauce (ranch or spicy mayo are our go-tos!). It’s hard to beat French fries, but these are guaranteed to give the classics a run for their money.

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We didn’t think a jammy egg could get any better—until we tried Scotch eggs. Featuring a layer of sausage wrapped around a boiled egg, battered, and deep-fried, this popular British snack is the cutest, most delicious anytime snack. Make it for Easter, then return to it for nearly any meal, all year long.

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Thought your Easter brunch plans were set? Think again. Stuffed with ham, spinach, and Gruyère, these cheesy pastries are calling your name.

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A Greek and Italian tradition, it's a sweetened, yeasted dough with colored eggs baked right into the bread (that you don't eat). Serve it as the perfect festive centerpiece to your Easter brunch, or as a colorful addition to your Easter dessert spread!

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These pinwheels are easy to assemble, look great on a platter, and are ideal for an Easter party. To make them, you'll layer flour tortillas with ranch-flavored mayonnaise, sliced cheese, deli meats, and lettuce. All that's left to do is roll them up tightly and slice. See, simple!

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If you’re a fan of our cranberry whipped feta recipe, this is the spring appetizer for you. Fresh feta is combined with mascarpone, whipped until super-smooth, then topped with balsamic-roasted strawberries and fresh basil. The result is a creamy, sweet, tangy dip you’ll find completely irresistible.

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Deviled eggs bring the party to any event, but especially an Easter celebration. While they are fairly simple to make, there are a few ways you can go wrong when making this staple party appetizer. If you’re looking for a foolproof method to hard boiling and filling your deviled eggs, our best recipe should be your new go-to.

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Need an easy, last-minute Easter appetizer? These asparagus bundles are it. Flaky, buttery puff pastry is stuffed with prosciutto, asparagus, and brie and brushed all over with a salted honey butter (!!) to make them extra delicious.

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What’s the key to an Easter Sunday snack that people can’t get enough of? Start with a classic, then give it a spin—here we took iconic spinach and artichoke dip and turned it into a bun. Think cinnamon rolls, but instead of sweet, they're savory!

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Everyone knows the best part of carrot cake is the cream cheese frosting, and this carrot cake dip does not skimp on the good stuff. While many other cake dip recipes use boxed cake mix, this version is gluten-free and uses wholesome toasted pecans, caramelized cinnamon, carrots, and plump rum raisins to bring out that signature flavor.

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These pinwheels are made easy using store-bought crescent roll dough. They're chock-full of melty cheese and savory-sweet ham, then topped with fresh parsley and toasty poppy seeds for texture and flavor you and your guests will love.

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Fresh tortellini make these the hearty bite-size appetizer of our dreams. Feel free to swap in and out your favorite ingredients (these are a great way to serve leftover holiday food odds and ends too!).

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We took our beloved baked feta pasta and turned it into a sweet app that's perfect for Easter. The blueberries and feta turn into a creamy, jam-like dip that is a fun alternative to a fruit and cheese plate.

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♫ One a penny, two a penny... ♫ Hot cross buns are a sweet and spiced yeasted roll traditionally served for Easter. We make our version with plump currants, cinnamon, nutmeg, and a bit of lemon zest to brighten the warm spices, but feel free to get creative (our chocolate hot cross buns are great too!).

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These are a great finger food to pile onto a platter for your Easter dinner or potluck, but would be equally delicious served with a side salad as an elegant Easter brunch. You’ll be amazed at how easy they are to make (and how impressed people will be when they eat one 😀).

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Letting the onions caramelize properly is key to the flavor of this dip. Going low and slow allows them to develop color while breaking down and becoming sweet and jammy. Stir them into this easy dip with some chives, and you have a simple appetizer that's crazy delicious. It will stay good in the fridge for a few days, so it's great to make ahead of time too!

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Ukrainian paska is an enriched yeast bread (similar to brioche) made with butter, eggs, milk, and sugar. It’s heavy and delightful, and perfect for sharing with friends and family on Easter Sunday.

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As is customary in France, we went the butter and salt route for these crostini, but took it a step further. Cue sweet, caramelized brown butter, whipped into an unctuous cloud: the perfect foil for paper-thin radish rounds. Finished with some flaky sea salt, a sprinkling of thyme, and a hit of fresh lemon juice, these are sure to be a hit at Easter.

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Think about when something creamy hits your mouth at the same time as something crispy—YUM! This recipe is the perfect example of that satisfying texture combo: Hot, crispy potatoes are spooned onto a billowy cloud of whipped feta, then showered with lemon zest and fresh herbs. It doesn’t get much better than that.

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This bread gets its name from scrunched-up layers of phyllo and a spanakopita-inspired filling, resulting in a stunning, pleated spiral shape; fresh dill, feta, and spinach make it a grand slam.

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