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    Home » Recipe Roundups

    19 Easy Easter Appetizers That Will Steal the Show

    By Emmeline Kemperyd on April 9, 2025, updated April 9, 2025 - Leave a Comment

    Easter gatherings are a perfect time to impress your guests with some fun and easy appetizers. From colorful veggie platters to savory bites, these 19 recipes are sure to be a hit at your celebration. Whether you're hosting a big family dinner or a casual brunch, these dishes will add a festive touch to your table.

    Smoked Salmon Puff Pastry Tart

    Smoked Salmon Puff Pastry Tart.
    Photo Credit: Kelly Neil.

    This smoked salmon puff pastry tart is perfect for brunch or as a tasty appetizer. It combines rich smoked salmon, flaky puff pastry, and creamy goat cheese for a special yet simple dish.

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    Salmon Tartare

    A salmon tartare on green arugula.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    Smoked Salmon Tartare is a simple and elegant appetizer that you can prepare in advance. It's flavored with zesty French Dijon mustard and a touch of rum, and finished off with crunchy fried capers.

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    Baked Brie

    A baked brie with bread.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    Baking brie is quick and easy, taking just 25 minutes from start to finish with ingredients you can customize. This tasty appetizer pairs well with bread or crackers, making it a great choice for family dinners or holiday gatherings.

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    Spicy Deviled Eggs with Bacon & Jalapeño

    Spicy Deviled Eggs with Bacon & Jalapeño.
    Photo credit: Chef Sous Chef.

    Deviled eggs bring a burst of flavor to any gathering. With creamy filling, crispy bacon, and a kick from jalapeños, this dish is perfect for parties or potlucks.

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    Easter Basket Deviled Eggs

    Easter Basket Deviled Eggs.
    Photo credit: Delicious Table.

    These deviled eggs are designed to look like cute little Easter baskets, complete with grass and flowers. They're simple to prepare and will definitely be a hit at your gathering.

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    Baked Brie in Puff Pastry

    Baked Brie in Puff Pastry.
    Photo Credit: FoodnService.

    Baked Brie in Puff Pastry is a simple and delicious appetizer that's perfect for gatherings. Just wrap a wheel of brie in puff pastry, brush it with egg wash, and bake until it's golden and the cheese is melty.

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    Loaded Potato Skins

    Air fryer potato skins.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    These air fryer potato skins are simple to make and only take about 10 minutes to prepare. Topped with garlic, Worcestershire sauce, and plenty of gooey cheese, they are a great choice for an appetizer.

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    Air Fryer Baked Brie

    Baked brie.
    Photo credit: Emmeline Kemperyd.

    This cheesy appetizer is great for gatherings or a cozy night at home. It combines sweet, salty, crunchy, and cheesy flavors, and you can customize it with your favorite nuts and berries.

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    Deviled Egg Chicks

    Deviled Egg Chicks.
    Photo credit: Garlic & Zest.

    These adorable Deviled Egg Chicks are a fun twist on the classic appetizer for Easter. With a simple filling and easy decorations, they look just like little baby chicks and are sure to be a hit at your gathering.

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    Easter Charcuterie Board

    Easter Charcuterie Board.
    Photo Credit: Aleka's Get Together.

    An Easter Charcuterie Board is a colorful and cheerful appetizer that’s great for spring gatherings. Filled with fresh veggies, festive candy, and vibrant flowers, it’s an ideal choice for a spring brunch.

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    Bacon Wrapped Dates

    Bacon wrapped dates.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    These dates are super simple to prepare. They’re perfect for Easter gatherings and will please everyone at the table.

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    Fried Feta

    Fried feta cheese.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    Frying feta cheese is simple and quick, and you'll want to enjoy it every weekend. This is a great appetizer for gatherings or just a tasty snack.

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    Scotch Potato Eggs

    Scotch Potato Eggs.
    Photo credit: Christina's Cucina.

    Scotch potato eggs are a fun twist on the classic Scotch eggs, swapping out the egg for a small potato. This tasty appetizer is a great option for Easter gatherings, especially for guests who aren't fans of eggs.

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    Pork Wonton Stars

    Pork Wonton Stars.
    Photo credit: Crinkled Cookbook.

    Pork Wonton Stars are a tasty way to use up leftover ham. These simple appetizers combine your favorite takeout flavors in a crispy, oven-baked wonton, and they're great served hot or at room temperature.

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    Smoked Salmon Pâté

    Smoked salmon pâté.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    Smoked salmon is perfect for a quick and easy appetizer. This spread comes together in just a few minutes, making it a great choice for gatherings.

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    Shrimp Scampi Without Wine

    Shrimp scampi.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    Shrimp Scampi can be made in just 10 minutes and is a delicious appetizer or meal. The combination of garlic, lemon, chili, and parsley fills your kitchen with a wonderful aroma.

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    Puff Pastry Pizza with Blue Cheese & Apples

    Puff Pastry Pizza with Blue Cheese & Apples.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    Puff Pastry Pizza is a simple and tasty option for pizza lovers, featuring a mix of salty, savory, and slightly sweet flavors. Topped with mild blue cheese, sliced red apples, green asparagus, and crunchy kale chips, this dish is great for dinner, as an appetizer, or just a snack.

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    Smoked Salmon Canapés

    Smoked Salmon Canapés.
    Photo Credit: Nibble and Dime.

    Smoked salmon canapés are a simple and classy appetizer that only require 8 ingredients. You can whip up this tasty treat in just about 15 minutes!

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    Feta Stuffed Dates

    Feta stuffed dates.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    These cheesy gems are sure to be a hit at your Easter gathering. Prepare a double batch because they tend to disappear quickly!

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    About Emmeline Kemperyd

    Emmeline Kemperyd is a writer, food blogger, recipe creator and food photographer and the founder of alwaysusebutter.com. She has 20+ years experience creating and simplifying recipes so they taste good, and are quick, easy, and approachable. She is a regular contributor to MSN and her work has been featured by The Guardian, Well+Good, Vulture, SheKnows, Good Men Project, and The Feed Feed, among others.

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