By Becky Hardin
Published Apr 4, 2022
These Easter appetizers are all delicious, easy, and shareable. I love to snack, so the appetizers are always on my radar for holiday cooking. I’ve gathered some of my best Easter appetizer recipes, including traditional recipes like deviled eggs, finger foods, pre-dinner dips like spinach artichoke dip, and crowd-pleasers like slow cooker meatballs. Keep everyone happy with these appetizer ideas before the big Easter Sunday feast!
Easter Appetizer Ideas
Easter Sunday is a great time to gather friends and family to celebrate, and of course that means you’ll need lots of delicious food! These Easter appetizers are perfect to serve in the afternoon while the kids head out on their egg hunt. Or set them out to hold everyone over leading up to Easter dinner .
Whether you just need a quick appetizer for the family while you cook, or need a collection of snacks and finger foods for a large Easter crowd, there are plenty of recipes here to choose from. I’m sharing some appetizer ideas that you can make ahead of time to cut down on cooking time, and some easy large-batch recipes too.
Deviled Eggs
Classic Easter Finger Foods
These traditional appetizers and finger foods are perfect for Easter Sunday. It’s always nice to have a classic around!
- Deviled Eggs : Deviled eggs are a must on Easter, and this classic appetizer recipe is so easy to make. For a more dressed up version, try these loaded deviled eggs .
- Sausage Balls : I love having this nostalgic appetizer around on Easter Sunday. These bisquick sausage balls are so flavorful and they’re great for dipping!
- Cucumber Sandwiches : These little sandwiches are simple but delicious. They make a great snack for guests while they wait for the big Easter dinner, or serve them with lunch.
- Spinach Stuffed Mushrooms : Mushrooms are stuffed with spinach, artichoke, and parmesan, then topped with crunchy breadcrumbs and baked. It’s the perfect little appetizer for the holiday.
- Classic Cheese Ball : A mix of cheeses are combined into a ball that’s coated in toasted almonds. Set it out for guests to dig into with hearty crackers.
- Crescent Roll Wrapped Asparagus : This is such a fun Easter appetizer idea, and a great way to get the kids to eat some veggies. Stalks of asparagus are wrapped up in pastry dough, and baked until crispy.
Spinach Artichoke Dip
Easy Appetizer Dip Recipes
Everyone loves a good dip! Bake up a hot dip , a cheese dip , or make a cold dip to serve with chips. It’s the perfect appetizer for Easter holidays!
- Crockpot Sausage Dip : I have family members asking for this recipe every Easter because it’s just so addicting! It’s so creamy, cheesy, and delicious. Make it in a slow cooker and serve with chips, veggies, or crackers.
- Sour Cream and Onion Dip : This is everyone’s favorite for chips and dip. Serve with classic potato chips or some veggie sticks.
- Buffalo Chicken Dip : A deliciously creamy dip filled with chicken and a spicy buffalo sauce for a kick of flavor. This is my favorite party dip so I make it every chance I get!
- Hot Onion Dip : A mix of cheeses is combined with sweet onions, then baked until hot and bubbly. This dip is addicting, so of course it’s one of the best Easter appetizers.
- Baked Spinach Artichoke Dip : This dip is hot, creamy, and cheesy. Something everyone will love!
- Smoky Blue Cheese Dip : This is another delicious cold dip to serve with a veggie tray.
- Shrimp Dip : It’s like shrimp cocktail, but in a hot and cheesy dip! It’s an easy thing to serve on holidays, and it tastes so good.
- Caramelized Onion Bacon Dip : This sour cream, bacon, and caramelized onion dip is so easy to make and everyone will enjoy it.
Chorizo Sausage Balls
Make Ahead Easter Appetizers
Make these Easter appetizer recipes ahead of time, so they’re ready to serve when family and guests arrive!
- Everything Bagel Cheese ball : Make this cheese ball ahead of time, and keep it in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
- Jalapeno Popper Deviled Eggs : Another twist on deviled eggs, this time with some spice! These can be made ahead the day before, and kept in the fridge until ready to eat.
- Mexican Cream Cheese Pinwheels : Sausage, cream cheese, green chiles, and lots of other ingredients are rolled up in tortillas for a mildly spicy appetizer. Prep them ahead of time then serve them straight from the fridge.
- Sweet Potato Chorizo Balls : These chorizo sausage balls are an easy make ahead finger food for Easter. Prepare them up to a couple days before, then just bake or reheat before serving.
Veggie Crescent Roll Pizza
Easter Appetizers for a Crowd
These recipes are great if you need to feed a lot of people. So if you’re hosting a big Easter lunch or dinner, these appetizer ideas will keep everyone fed.
- Veggie Crescent Roll Pizza : Baked pastry dough is topped with cream cheese and veggies. It’s another great appetizer that can be made ahead of time, and it will feed a lot of people.
- Crockpot Swedish Meatballs : Meatballs are my favorite appetizer recipe to serve on holidays because they’re (almost) bite-sized, easy to make, and they feed a lot of people. It’s easy to increase the recipe to make more as needed, and you can serve them straight from the crockpot.
- Baked Crab Rangoon Bites : These bite-sized crab rangoons are so tasty, and easy to share with all your Easter Sunday guests.
- Crockpot Little Smokies : Little smokies are cooked in a sweet and tangy BBQ sauce. Throw them in the slow cooker, and they’ll be ready to serve when your guests arrive.
- Fried Goat Cheese Balls : Goat cheese is stuffed with dried cherries and pecans, then deep fried into crispy little cheese balls. They’re the perfect bite-sized snack idea for Easter, and you can easily make a large batch to serve lots of people.
- Cheesy Artichoke Bruschetta : Creamy artichoke dip is scooped onto toasted bread. They’re easy to make and pass around to holiday guests.
Cheesy Pigs in a Blanket
Kid-Friendly Snacks for Easter
Keep the little ones happy with these simple and delicious snacks. These Easter appetizer ideas for kids are easy to make, and they’re something even the picky eaters will love.
- Homemade Chex Mix : This party favorite is an easy recipe to make at home. Make it the day before, then put it in a bowl and let everyone snack away.
- Tortilla Roll Ups : Ham, cheese, and cream cheese is wrapped into tortillas, and sliced into bite-sized pieces.
- Cheesy Pigs in a Blanket : The kids will love these little hot dogs wrapped in pastry dough and covered in cheese! They’re always one of our family’s favorite Easter appetizer recipes.
- Hot Buttered Cheerios Mix : This snack mix is sweet and salty, and so addicting.
- Cheese Straws : These crispy, cheesy little snacks are so tasty. Set them out with dips, crackers, or a cheese board , and the kids will surely gravitate towards them.
- Baked Mozzarella Sticks : Everyone will be happy to see these baked cheese sticks while waiting for dinner (including me)!
- Easter Bunny Snack Mix : Add something sweet to the appetizer table with this cute snack mix. It’s the perfect snack food for Easter, and the kids will love it.
Any of these easy Easter appetizers are sure to please family, friends, and guests. Pick your favorites to serve before dinner, or make one to bring to the Easter potluck!
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By Becky Hardin
Published Jul 12, 2017
This Essential Grocery List is an absolute life saver for my family on the busy weeks. When I started this journey to learn how to cook, I quickly realized that the first step in cooking is having staple ingredients on hand. I want to avoid having to run out to the grocery store every single time I prepare a new recipe. Having a well-stocked pantry has made my life in the kitchen so much simpler, because when it’s time to cook, I have what I need.
Essential Grocery List
It’s so helpful to have a basic grocery list to help me remember which foods to buy at the store. This food shopping list is my go-to!
It’s better to stock up on things like grains, seasonings and spices, baking essentials, oils, condiments, canned and frozen foods, etc. so I can just grab them when I need them. These things have a long shelf life , so I keep them in my kitchen for convenience.
However, I do have to go to the supermarket sometimes, and there’s a way to make that trip easy and hassle-free: I keep a grocery list! If I go in blindly, I’ll leave with things I don’t need, and nothing that actually helps me prepare a good meal.
In the list below, I’ve compiled everything I always have on my stock-up grocery list.
I’ve got you covered! I created an easy grocery list filled with all of the essentials. Plus there’s a free printable version that you can take with you to the grocery store. It has everything you need to stock your pantry, your freezer, and your refrigerator.
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List
What to Buy at the Grocery Store
This is the perfect grocery list filled with all the basics and essentials. It should help get you going if you’re new to cooking, or if you’re just left staring helplessly at an empty pantry and don’t know how to fill it.
When I first started cooking, things could seem overwhelming. I quickly realized that they more prepared I could be, the more confident I felt. If you already have the basics in your kitchen, then you can shop stress-free.
So print out our easy grocery list, stock up your pantry and fridge, and you’ll be cooking in no time!
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List for the perfectly stocked pantry and freezer!
Fresh Produce
- Apples
- Bananas
- Strawberries
- Avocados
- Bell Peppers
- Carrots
- Broccoli
- Garlic
- Lemons/Limes
- Onion
- Parsley
- Cilantro
- Basil
- Potatoes
- Spinach
- Tomatoes
GRAINS
- Breadcrumbs
- Pasta
- Quinoa
- Rice
- Sandwich Bread
- Tortillas
MEAT/PROTEIN
- Chicken
- Eggs
- Ground Beef
- Sliced Turkey
- Lunch Meat
DAIRY
- Butter
- Sliced Cheese
- Shredded Cheese
- Milk
- Sour Cream
- Greek Yogurt
BAKING GOODS
- Baking powder
- Baking Soda
- Granulated Sugar
- Brown Sugar
- Flour
- Honey
- Vanilla Extract
- Dry Yeast
- Chocolate Chips
- Cocoa Powder
- Powdered Sugar
FREEZER
- Fruit and Berries
- Frozen Veggies (Corn, Peas, Broccoli, etc)
- Juice Concentrate
- Pizza or Other Convenience Meals
- Pie Crust
- Cookie Dough
CANNED/DRIED GOODS
- Chicken stock/broth
- Salsa
- Diced Tomatoes
- Jam/Jelly
- Peanut Butter
- Pasta Sauce
- Beans (Black Beans, Chickpeas, Baked Beans, etc)
- Soups
- Tuna
- Green Chiles
- Canned Veggies
- Coffee or Tea
Get more details on the best non-perishable and pantry foods
CONDIMENTS/SPICES
- Black Pepper
- Chili Powder
- Cinnamon
- Crushed Red Pepper
- Cumin
- Garlic Powder
- Ketchup
- Mustard
- Mayo
- Nutmeg
- Paprika
- Salt (Course Sea Salt and Kosher Salt)
- Soy Sauce
- Steak Sauce
- Hot Sauce/ Buffalo Sauce
- Salad Dressings
OILS/VINEGARS
- Apple cider vinegar
- Balsamic vinegar
- Coconut Oil
- Olive Oil
- Vegetable/Canola Oil
- Red Wine Vinegar
- White Vinegar
- Cooking Wine
- White Wine Vinegar
SNACKS
- Crackers
- Nuts
- Quick Oats
- Popcorn
- Tortilla Chips
- Cereal
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List for the perfectly stocked pantry and freezer!
Click ☝🏻 for my FREE Grocery List Printable!
I hope this essential grocery list can help you buy what you need and make your home cooking so much easier!
Stock Your Kitchen
Find more ideas for your grocery list, stock up your kitchen, and print more cooking guides and charts to keep handy!
Non-Perishable Foods to Stock Up On
Frozen Vegetables to Stock Up On (and Recipes to Make)
Ultimate List of Cooking Herbs for Your Kitchen
Ultimate List of Cooking Spices for Your Kitchen
Cooking Oil 101: Types of Cooking Oils to Use
26 Types of Pasta and When to Use Them
What Fruits and Vegetables are in Season?
Meat Temperature Chart (Free Printable)
How to Meal Prep (Guide for Beginners)
Basic Cooking Measurements & Kitchen Conversion Chart
