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Get ready for Easter with these easy, crowd-pleasing appetizers that are perfect for spring hosting! From sweet and savory bites to classic tea sandwiches and fun party snacks, this spread is simple to make but looks beautiful on any Easter table.
Whether you’re hosting brunch, dinner, or bringing a dish to share, these Easter appetizer ideas will impress everyone 🐣✨
Honey Cornbread Poppers
Ingredients
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1 cup flour
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 TBSP baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 1 cup corn kernels
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Honey Butter
- 2 TBSP butter, melted
- 2 TBSP honey
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, combine the buttermilk, eggs, and butter. Pour into dry ingredients.
- Fold in the corn and cheddar. Scoop into a mini muffin tin about 3/4 of the way full.
- Bake for 12- 15 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Combine the butter and honey. Brush on the tops of the warm muffins.
Cajun Fried Deviled Eggs
Ingredients
- 6 hard boiled eggs
- 1 TBSP mayo
- 1 tsp yellow mustard
- 1 tsp Cajun seasoning
- hot sauce
- 1 cup flour
- 1 egg
- 1 cup panko
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- salt and pepper
- pickled jalapenos or chives
Instructions
- Scoop the yolks out of the whites into a bowl. Mix together with the mayo, mustard, Cajun seasoning, and hot sauce.
- Combine the panko and cornstarch on a plate. Season with salt and pepper. Whisk the eggs in a bowl. Place flour on a separate plate. Dip the whites in the flour, egg, and then panko.
- Heat oil in a deep skillet to 350 degrees. Fry the egg whites for 2-3 minutes per side.
- Pipe the yolks on top of the fried eggs. Top with pickled jalapenos or chives.
Sweet and Spicy Sausage Pineapple Bites
Ingredients
- 1 package kielbasa, sliced into rounds
- 2 cups pineapple chunks
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup BBQ sauce
- 2 TBSP honey
- 1 TBSP Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper
- splash apple cider vinegar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- In a large pan, sear the sausage for a few minutes, or until golden brown.
- Combine the brown sugar, BBQ, honey, Dijon, garlic, crushed red pepper, and apple cider vinegar. Toss the sausage and pineapple into the sauce.
- Pour into a greased baking dish.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, stirring halfway in between.
- Place a piece of sausage and piece of pineapple on toothpicks. Serve.
Fried Macaroni and Cheese Bites
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked elbow pasta
- 2 TBSP butter
- 2 TBSP flour
- 1 cup milk
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp paprika
- 1 egg
- 1 cup flour
- 1 1/2 cups panko breadcrumbs
- salt and pepper
- oil for frying
Instructions
- In a pot over medium heat, melt the butter. Stir in the flour, and cook for 30 seconds.
- Pour in the milk, and whisk to combine. Slowly add in the cheeses, stirring until melted.
- Season with garlic powder, paprika, dry mustard, salt and pepper.
- Pour over the elbow pasta and mix. Pour onto a sheet pan and refrigerate for 2 hours.
- Place the flour on one dish, panko on another. Season with salt and pepper. Whisk egg in a bowl. Roll balls of the macaroni and cheese, and roll in the flour, egg, and then breadcrumbs.
- Heat oil to 350 degrees and fry for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown.
