Hosting brunch or Easter dinner? I have some of the best Easter appetizers for a crowd to keep your guests full and satisfied while they wait for the main course. There’s something for every taste and diet preference on this list.
21+ Best Easter Appetizers For A Crowd
1. Fried Deviled Eggs
Deviled eggs are a classic appetizer for Easter, but this recipe kicks it up a notch by frying the egg whites. They’re crispy and delicious – something your guests won’t expect.
The best part? It’s quick and easy to make. Once your boiled eggs are ready, just remove the yolks and place them in a separate bowl. Then dredge the egg whites through flour, egg and then panko bread crumbs.
Cook them in the air fryer for 6-7 minutes, pipe the yolk filling into the center and serve. I like to garnish these with chives, but you can also use green onions if you prefer.
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2. Cheese and Grape Tulip Skewers
Here’s a really quick, simple and delicious appetizer that everyone will love. You only need a few things to make it:
- Cheddar cheese
- Grapes
- Cocktail skewers
- Tulip cookie cutter
- Oval cookie cutter
Slice your grapes in half and use your cookie cutters to shape the cheese into tulips. Thread your ingredients onto the cocktail skewers and serve. You can even make this appetizer ahead of time.
3. Mini Quiche in Three Flavors
This is one of the best Easter appetizers for a crowd if you want to give your guests some variety.
Dinner at the Zoo shares three variations of quiche you can serve: Greek, ham and cheese and bacon.
The Greek variation has cooked spinach, red bell peppers, feta cheese and dill – yum!
The other variations mix meat (ham or bacon) with cheese (cheddar or Swiss).
You’ll need a muffin tin and pie crusts for this recipe, along with the filling ingredients.
4. Mini Piggies in a Blanket
Pigs in a blanket are always a crowd pleaser, and what’s great about this appetizer is that it only requires a few ingredients:
- Croissant dough
- Cocktail sausages
- Eggs
- Poppy seeds
Just place a mini sausage at the wider end of each triangle of dough, roll it up, brush with egg wash, sprinkle with poppy seeds and bake.
I like to serve these with ketchup and barbecue sauce on the side.
5. Fruit and Peeps Skewers
Here’s a fun appetizer that’s borderline healthy and perfect for Easter. These skewers are loaded with fresh fruit:
- Pineapples
- Strawberries
- Grapes
Each one also has a pretty Peep bunny for a special sweet treat. You can use whatever type of fruit you prefer. You can even add slices of cheese into the mix. And you can get the bamboo skewers from Amazon. Either way, guests of all ages will devour these.
6. Simple Easter Smoked Salmon Cucumber Bites
Who says that party appetizers have to be complicated? These cucumber bites are easy to make, look fancy and taste amazing. And the great thing about this recipe is that there are so many substitution ideas.
The base recipe is simple: cucumber slices topped with cream cheese, smoked salmon and chives.
Not a fan of salmon? Try smoked trout instead. If you don’t like cream cheese, you can use Greek yogurt instead.
7. Ladybug Caprese
How adorable are these crostini? They’re perfect for spring and Easter. And they’re really easy to make.
You’ll need to slice and toast a baguette. Then, top with pesto, a slice of fresh mozzarella cheese, a fresh basil leaf and your tomato lady bug.
The ladybug is made with half a slice of cherry tomato, a slice of black olive and balsamic glaze. Use the glaze to add the ladybug’s spots and wings.
8. Bunny Charcuterie
This bunny charcuterie board is one of the best Easter appetizers for a crowd. It has something for everyone and it’s healthy, too.
Assembling this board is the fun part. Use a bowl of hummus as the bunny’s face. Add asparagus for the whiskers and slices of olives for the eyes and mouth. Use crackers to shape the ears and fill them with red pepper slices.
Then, start filling out the rest of the tray with fresh veggies: celery sticks, broccoli, radish slices, carrots, cauliflower, asparagus and black olives.
9. Spring Chicks Appetizer
This adorable appetizer tastes just as good as it looks. Start by creating small cheeseballs and covering them with shredded cheddar.
Then, top Ritz crackers with small pieces of carrots cut to look like chicken feet. Add your cheese ball to the cracker, and then add a triangular piece of carrot for the beak and small pieces of black olives for the eyes.
Repeat until you have enough chicks to serve your guests.
10. Mini Baked Potatoes
This adorable appetizer will be a crowd favorite. Baked small potatoes stuffed with sour cream, chives and bacon. Follow the presentation idea in this Pin to make this appetizer fancy and even more delicious.
Want a vegetarian version? Skip the bacon or use veggie bacon instead. I also like to add a little bit of shredded cheddar cheese to the sour cream mix.
11. Tulip Toast
How cute are these slices of toast? Your guests will love the creativity behind this dish – and the delicious flavor.
You can get as creative as you want with the toppings on these.
I like to use whipped feta or ricotta mixed with garlic and fresh basil or chives. But you can also use whipped chive cream cheese.
The tulips are made with tomatoes for the petals, chives for the stems and fresh basil leaves (or spinach) for the leaves.
12. Cheesy Puff Pastry Spinach Rolls
These puff pastry rolls are delicious. They’re the perfect addition to your Easter spread, and you only need 45 minutes to make them from start to finish.
I recommend using premade puff pastry dough to save time. You’ll roll out your thawed out dough and top with a spread of spinach, mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, onion powder and salt.
Roll the pastry sheets tightly into logs, slice and bake. Easy!
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13. Carrot Cheeseball
Here’s one of the best Easter appetizers for a crowd if you want something lighter. The “carrot” cheeseball is made of whipped cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, scallions, garlic, paprika, onion powder and cooked bacon.
Mix all of the ingredients together, and shape the cheese mixture into a carrot. Add curly parsley to serve as the stem, and top the carrot with more shredded cheddar cheese.
Serve with your favorite crackers.
14. Ham and Cheese Crescent Rolls with Asparagus
This appetizer has everything you love about spring. You’ll start with crescent roll dough. Roll out each slice and lay them out on your prepared baking sheet with enough space in between for rising during baking.
Top each triangle with a slice of ham, a slice of cheese and an asparagus spear (laid across the ham and cheese). Roll up the dough gently, brush with melted butter and bake.
15. Cookie Dip for Easter
Forget the usual dip. Serve something sweet to your guests. This cookie dip will be devoured by adults and kids alike. The dip itself is a mix of cream cheese, butter, confectioner’s sugar, vanilla extract and whole milk.
Use an electric mixer to blend the ingredients together. Top the dip with candy eggs and serve with cookies. Shortbread and vanilla cookies work best. We also like to add sprinkles to make the dip even more colorful.
16. Veggie Pizza Dip
Easy and delicious. This dip is a simple mix of cream cheese, sour cream, mayo and ranch seasoning mix. To your base, you’ll add red peppers, cauliflower, broccoli, carrots, red onion and cheddar cheese.
Refrigerate for a few hours before serving. You can serve with anything you want, but we prefer tortilla chips or crackers.
17. Deviled Potatoes
These potatoes are delish! They’re the perfect appetizer for Easter. Boiled baby gold potatoes are hollowed out and filled with a mix of the potato innards, chives, relish, mayo and mustard.
Add the filling to a piping bag and fill your potatoes. Top with chopped chives and paprika before serving.
Try using a deviled egg dish to keep your potatoes neatly in place.
18. Cream Cheese Puff Pastry Carrots
One of the best Easter appetizers for a crowd, if you want something more filling. These carrots are adorable and so delicious.
The filling is a tasty mix of cream cheese, parsley, lemon peel and salt. You can add ranch dressing mix if you want a richer flavor.
You’ll start by cutting your puff pastry dough into strips and wrapping each strip around a metal cone to create a hollow carrot shape. Then, fill the cooked puff pastry with your filling (after you remove the cone).
Add fresh sprigs of curled parsley to act as the carrot stem.
19. Baked Ham and Cheese Rolls with Honey Mustard Glaze
These rolls are super simple to make but so delicious. You’ll use pizza dough for this recipe (homemade or store-bought).
Roll out the dough and top with ham and cheese. Roll up the dough into a log so that the ham and cheese are on the inside. Slice the log and bake your pieces for 35-40 minutes. Once baked, you’ll brush on a delicious buttery honey mustard glaze.
20. Bunny Butt Cheese Ball
Adorable and delicious, this appetizer is a sweet treat your guests will adore.
The “cheese ball” is a mix of cream cheese, white chocolate, yellow cake mix and almond extract. Shape the bunny’s butt and feet, and top with sprinkles and coconut flakes. Then, use Skittles to create the bunny’s foot pads.
Serve with graham crackers, cookies and other sweet treats.
21. Crunchy Chicken Salad Bites
Mini phyllo shells filled with tasty chicken salad and a delicious Greek yogurt dressing. The chicken salad features chives, celery, walnuts and sweet dried cranberries.
The dressing is super simple to make and worth the effort.
22. Veggie Pinwheels with Broccoli and Carrots
Simple, delicious and perfect for big crowds. These pinwheels are so flexible, so feel free to add whatever ingredients you want.
The filling is a blend of cream cheese, mayo, parsley, dill, garlic powder, onion powder, broccoli, carrots and cheddar cheese.
Mix your filling ingredients together and spread on top of a tortilla. Roll the tortilla, slice and serve.
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23. Baked Ham and Cheese Croissants
A filling appetizer that everyone will devour. Fresh croissants stuffed with slices of ham and your favorite cheese, topped with a creamy mustard sauce and baked to perfection.
You can bake big batches and serve alongside any other finger food you love.
