69 Spring Appetizers To Start Your Easter Celebrations Off Right
These apps are SO simple to make, even in a post-Easter egg hunt haze.
Is the Easter bunny real? Are Reese’s Eggs the best Easter candy? Are Peeps an abomination or a delight? We might never reach a consensus on those particular ones, we ALL know you gotta eat some real food before you can start in on the candy. You likely have your baked ham, scalloped potatoes, and cheesy baked asparagus covered (if you don't, check out our Easter ham and Easter side dish ideas), but you'll also want some small bites to round out the festive spring feast. These 69 easy appetizer ideas are guaranteed to keep the kids (and adults!) happy—even in a post-Easter egg hunt haze.
We’ve got everything from dips to hand-held apps, with lots in between. Check out our classic baked spinach & artichoke dip or our sour cream & onion dip, or go wilder with a Greek feta dip or our carrot cake dip (great to add something sweet to your spread!). You could try our classic deviled eggs (or our MANY variations on deviled eggs), our boursin-stuffed mushrooms, or crescent-wrapped veggies, like our brie & green bean bundles or our asparagus Alfredo bundles—they'll never steer you wrong if you want a foolproof crowd-pleaser you can count on. Hosting a classy soirée and want something a bit above the average apps for your guests? Try our fondue bites, our brown butter radish crostini, or our caramelized onion goat cheese bites—they don't take too much extra work (just a bit of patience for that brown butter and those caramelized onions!), but are still extra special. Missed the Easter egg hunt this year, but want something sweet? Try our whipped feta with balsamic roasted strawberries, our pineapple cheese ball, or our cast-iron blueberry cornbread (perfect if you’re leaning Southern this Easter).
Want more Easter-inspired sweets? Check out our homemade Easter candy and Easter treats too. Have you gotten the rest of your Easter meal figured out yet? Be sure to look through our favorite Easter brunch, lunch, and dinner recipes too. We've even got Easter cocktails covered!
Carrot Hummus
Wanna put a little spring in your snack? Make carrot hummus. Roasted carrots are whipped with harissa, tahini, and chickpeas for a creamy orangey dip that celebrates everyone’s favorite spring veggie.
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Dirty Martini Deviled Eggs
We know, we know, dirty martini might seem like it’s pushing the deviled egg envelope a bit too far. But trust us, the classic cocktail's signature briny flavors work perfectly with this staple appetizer.
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Pull-Apart Easter Bunny Bread
This springy dip is not only delicious, but it's so cute, it just might steal the spotlight away from the egg hunt. The bacon-spinach dip we filled it with is cheesy, creamy, and dreamy with just enough bite from the asparagus, but feel free to replace with your family's fave recipe if you like.
Get the Pull-Apart Easter Bunny Bread recipe.
Deviled Egg Dip
Imagine all the creamy, tangy, and punchy flavors you love from the classic appetizer now in a scoopable form, and infused with the same flavors you’d find in a classic deviled egg. Think Dijon mustard, tangy dill pickle relish, and a touch of spice. To bring it all together, chopped hard-boiled eggs are folded in, delivering that unmistakable eggy goodness in every bite.
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Crispy Prosciutto & Asparagus Mini Toasts
One of our all-time favorite way to eat asparagus is in an appetizer, so naturally we created these crispy prosciutto, fluffy whipped ricotta, and roasted asparagus mini toasts. These easy yet classy bites are a great way to showcase the best of spring, and they’re ready in just 30 short minutes.
Crispy Parmesan Ranch Smashed Carrots
Tossed in ranch powder seasoning and Parmesan and roasted until crispy on the outside but still a little soft and chewy in the center, these Parmesan ranch smashed carrots will be the first dish gone at any spring party you take them to.
Get the Crispy Parmesan Ranch Smashed Carrots recipe.
Pinwheel Sandwiches
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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Parmesan Asparagus Fries
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.
Get the Parmesan Asparagus Fries recipe.
Fried Ham & Cheese Mozzarella Sticks
Fried mozzarella sticks are a superstar of the appetizer game, but we decided that they were due for an upgrade that would make them worthy of your holiday dinners. The result: ham-wrapped mozzarella sticks coated in a layer of grated Parmesan and panko. A little balsamic-Dijon-mayo dipping sauce helps bring this app into the ham and cheese sandwich territory, so be prepared—this may just upstage the main event.
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Brie & Green Bean Bundles
These bundles of joy turn the classic green bean casserole into a handheld delight, all wrapped in flaky crescent dough. Wherever you choose to serve them, we guarantee one thing—these flaky and cheesy apps will go fast.
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Sour Cream & Onion Deviled Eggs
If you love the timeless and irresistible combo of sour cream & onion dip or chips, welcome to your new favorite deviled egg recipe. Creamy, tangy, and topped with a crunch, these deviled eggs are the perfect way to level up your party snack game.
Ham & Cheese Spinach Puffs
Thought your Easter brunch plans were set? Think again. Stuffed with ham, spinach, and Gruyère, these cheesy pastries are calling your name.
Get the Ham & Cheese Spinach Puffs recipe.
Easter Bread
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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Cheesy Green Bean & Mushroom Tart
These flavors are a classic combo we never tire of, and that goes double for this shareable tart. Fresh blanched green beans are layered onto a creamy blend of ricotta and goat cheese, topped with garlicky mushrooms and cheddar cheese, then baked on a puff pastry crust until perfectly melty.
Peeps Skillet S'mores
Looking for a sweet, colorful appetizer to serve to your Easter party guests? Look no further. No one can say no to Peeps when they're treated like a s'more!
Get the Peeps Skillet S'mores recipe.
Pesto-Stuffed Burrata Bombs
Why have just mozzarella when you can have burrata? Why have just burrata when you can have pesto-stuffed burrata? This recipe is the best way to upgrade the creamy cheese of the moment. Make sure to put out some toasty bread for dipping!
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Mexican Street Corn Deviled Eggs
With smoky paprika, adobo chile sauce, charred corn, lime, cotija, and a sprinkle of Flamin' Hot Cheeto dust (if you know, you know), you’re going to wonder why Mexican street corn (aka elote) hasn’t been made into deviled eggs before.
Brie, Asparagus & Prosciutto Bundles
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.
Hawaiian Roll Sliders
Hawaiian rolls are a guilty pleasure of ours: They're buttery, soft, and full of just-sweet-enough flavor. These sliders, layered with ham, Swiss, and caramelized onions, will quickly become a MUST at any Easter celebration.
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Ham & Swiss Hasselback Biscuit Bites
Step aside, hasselback potatoes: Hasselback biscuit bites are coming to steal your thunder. Featuring convenient canned biscuits stuffed with ham and cheese, these flaky, buttery bites will delight brunch guests wherever they appear.
