Spring is in the air, flowers are in bloom, and the pastels are popping out. For my family and I, Easter is a lively day filled with plenty of kids on Easter candy sugar highs and plenty of adults poking their heads into the kitchen, hoping for an early taste of Easter dinner. While spirits stay high, for those actually cooking the big meal, the shouting and running of children and the crowding of the limited kitchen space by everyone else can bring an unnecessary stress to a happy day. The solution? Snacks. These 30 festive, easy Easter snacks are sure to bring peace, quiet, and contentment, as everyone will be too busy enjoying them to do anything else.
When I think of Easter eating, my mind automatically goes to colorful plates studded with fruits and vegetables. For a taste of springtime freshness, try our whipped feta with balsamic roasted strawberries, antipasto skewers, or crispy prosciutto & asparagus mini toasts. Or, go the crispy, baked route with our crispy Parmesan ranch smashed carrots, veggie peel chips, or Parmesan asparagus fries.
Now I love small bites like our fried ham & cheese mozzarella sticks or caramelized onion & goat cheese bites, but lets be honest, no snack board is complete without at least one dip. To round out your spread, give our carrot hummus, deviled egg dip, carrot cake dip, or caramelized onion dip a try.
I know what you’re thinking: What’s Easter without a little something sweet? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered there too. Save the bigger sweets, like banana pudding or our Peeps skillet s’mores for dessert, and reach for smaller treats, like our carrot cake blondies, Easter bunny popcorn bars, or Easter bunny cinnamon rolls, until dinnertime.
Whatever you choose for your Easter table this year, I hope you find your hearts and Easter baskets overflowing!
Fried Ham & Cheese Mozzarella Sticks
These ham-wrapped mozzarella sticks coated in a layer of grated Parmesan and panko are perfect for Holidays or game days. The extra-crispy crust not only delivers that ideal crunch, but also helps protect the sticks from oozing out when frying.
Crispy Prosciutto & Asparagus Mini Toasts
These easy yet classy bites of crispy prosciutto, fluffy whipped ricotta, and roasted asparagus mini toasts are a great way to showcase the best of spring, and they’re ready in just 30 short minutes.
Crispy Parmesan Ranch Smashed Carrots
Easter Bunny Popcorn Bars
Sticky-soft, chewy-sweet, and packed with colorful Easter candies and sprinkles, these bars are perfect sweet. When it comes to choosing your candies, Cadbury eggs give you solid milk chocolate while Robin Eggs provide some malted crunch.
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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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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.
Bloody Mary Deviled Eggs
We’re giving classic deviled eggs the cocktail treatment in this recipe by adding horseradish, tomato paste, hot sauce, and celery seed. We’ll finish the eggs off with a generous dusting of Old Bay seasoning, and sliced pickles and celery leaves. It’s the perfect dish to snack on during your holiday brunch, or to wow your Easter potluck.
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Parmesan Asparagus Fries
It’s hard to beat the staple French fry, but these Parmesan asparagus fries give the classic a run for their money. 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.
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Spring Pea & Feta Dip
Enjoy spring produce like a pro and whip up this vibrant spring pea and feta dip. It's a celebration of fresh, bright flavors that are perfect for snacking while the egg hunt rages on.
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Easter Bunny Twists
Here at Delish, we love celebrating special occasions with easy-to-make holiday treats, and our Easter bunny twists are no exception. Made with store-bought puff pastry and a quick cinnamon sugar filling, these adorable bunny-shaped pastries will delight everyone at the Easter dessert buffet. Oh, and did we mention the cream cheese frosting bunny tails?
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Cheesy Green Bean & Mushroom Tart
In this earthy, veggie dream, 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, crisp, and crave-able.
Carrot Cake Blondies
The collision of a fudgy blondie and fluffy spiced carrot cake results in the sweet and savory dessert of your dreams. It's everything a carrot cake should be: moist, decadent, lightly spiced, and carrot-forward, with the added structure and sweetness of a blondie.
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Deviled Egg Dip
Imagine all the creamy, tangy, and punchy flavors you love from classic deviled eggs now in a scoopable form, and infused with the same flavors you’d find in the famous appetizer.
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Fried Goat Cheese Bites
Attention cheese boards everywhere: Fried goat cheese bites are coming to steal your thunder. Coated in crispy herby bread crumbs and drizzled with honey, these creamy, melt-in-your-mouth morsels will capture the hearts of party guests everywhere.
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Brûléed Brie Crostini
Caramelizing the tops of your crostini is a great party trick. Assemble the toasts and wait to brûlée the top for when you’re ready to serve them. The crunchy sugar topping will then give way to an warm and oozy slice of brie and sweet jam. Yum!
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Pepper Jelly & Cream Cheese Bites
Pepper jelly and cream cheese is one of my favorite, and easiest, snacks of all time. These bites, filled with cream cheese and pepper jelly, kick it up a notch by being baked in puff pastry for cute little individual servings.
Veggie Peel Chips
Food is expensive these days, and there’s no reason to waste good-for-you and tasty vegetable peels that often get discarded. Instead, turn them into a crispy snack everyone will love.
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Strawberry-Rhubarb Crumble Bars
Love that buttery sweet topping on a crisp or a cobbler? Then you’ve got to try these strawberry-rhubarb crumble bars. Featuring tangy sweet fruit filling and a buttery crumb topping, these bars will make you the most popular person at Easter this year.
Antipasto Skewers
This just might be our favorite way to enjoy all of the fresh, sharp flavors of antipasto all in one bite. This easy appetizer—or satisfying midday snack—is perfect to serve up at any fancy dinner party or festive celebration.
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Bird’s Nest Cookies
These bird's nest cookies are so simple to make and way too fun to eat. Crunchy chow mein noodles are folded into melted chocolate and peanut butter, then formed into little nests with chocolate eggs on top.
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