Appetizer Ideas for Easter

Egg appetizers are fitting for Easter.

Appetizers before Easter dinner are a delicious way to snack and enjoy yourself with family and friends. Appetizers centered around eggs are fitting for this holiday. You can use all those leftover eggs from the Easter egg hunt or dyed eggs to prepare delicious treats for family and friends.

Deviled Eggs

Deviled eggs are a traditional appetizer option. Deviled eggs are hard-boiled eggs cut in half and filled with mayonnaise and mustard. The egg's yolk is also prominently featured. Other toppings for deviled eggs can include tartar or Worcestershire sauce. The deviled eggs can also be garnished with paprika. You can include more unique toppings or flavorings with the deviled eggs ranging from pickle relish, green olives or pimentos. If you want to be creative for your Easter appetizer, consider dying the egg yolk different colors so they resemble pastel colored Easter eggs.

Pickled Beets With Eggs

Pickled beets with eggs is a traditional Easter appetizer. Take beets and mix them with sugar, vinegar, water, salt and pickling spice. Wait a week for the beets and beet juice to absorb. Use hard boiled eggs and place them in the jar of pickled beets. The eggs will marinate in the pickled beets and absorb the taste. This is a festive and attractive-looking appetizer for Easter.

Quiche

Quiche is an egg-based appetizer. It is an oven-baked dish that features eggs and cream in a pastry crust. Quiches resemble little pies and can feature ham, bacon, spinach, olives or tomatoes. The quiche can also remain plain. Offer a variety of different quiches ranging from plain to quiches featuring meats and vegetables for your appetizers.

Egg Salad

Egg salad is an appetizer option for Easter. Egg salad is hard-boiled eggs combined with mayonnaise, mustard, minced celery, onion, salt and pepper. It can also feature tomatoes, cucumbers or capers. Offer pieces of bread and crackers so guests can pile egg salad on top for a delicious appetizer.

References

• Egg-Land's Best: Appetizers
• What's Cooking America: Egg Appetizers