38 Bite-Size Easter Appetizers Everybody Will Devour

POPSUGAR Photography | Anna Monette Roberts
POPSUGAR Photography | Anna Monette Roberts

It's Easter season! Our baskets are stuffed, our outfits are pressed — and now we're turning our attention to the Easter menu. While we're all for cooking up entire Easter hams for the holiday, Easter appetizers are just as important as the main event, especially when we're hosting a crowd.

Over the past few years, we got clued into an Easter appetizer idea that we've since become huge fans of: cooking up a big batch of finger foods to have on hand for hungry guests. That lets everyone chow down on their favorite appetizers for Easter, and keeps everyone from getting too hungry while they wait for the main dish — or from suffering from blood-sugar crashes after digging into their chocolate eggs. Plus . . . who doesn't love Easter appetizers?

So we rounded up a few dozen bite-size appetizers that are perfect for springtime entertaining. With over 35 recipes, including savory (mini smoked salmon toast), sweet (dollar-coin pancakes), and fiery (spicy deviled eggs), you're sure to find a few that speak to you and your guests, no matter how picky they might be. Happy cooking (and nibbling)!

— Additional reporting by Mirel Zaman

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Easter Appetizer Idea: Hot Ham and Cheese Sandwiches With Bacon and Caramelized Onions
Pinch of Yum

Easter Appetizer Idea: Hot Ham and Cheese Sandwiches With Bacon and Caramelized Onions

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Easter Appetizer Idea: Prosciutto-Wrapped Feta-Stuffed Dates
POPSUGAR Photography | Nicole Perry

Easter Appetizer Idea: Prosciutto-Wrapped Feta-Stuffed Dates

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Easter Appetizer Idea: Cottage Cheese Pancakes
Sweet Peas and Saffron

Easter Appetizer Idea: Cottage Cheese Pancakes

Tip: make them dollar coin-sized!

Get the recipe: cottage cheese pancakes

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Easter Appetizer Idea: Three-Cheese Mini Macaroni and Cheese Bites
POPSUGAR Photography | Nicole Perry

Easter Appetizer Idea: Three-Cheese Mini Macaroni and Cheese Bites

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Easter Appetizer Idea: Grilled Polenta Avocado Rounds
POPSUGAR Photography | Sarah Lipoff

Easter Appetizer Idea: Grilled Polenta Avocado Rounds

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Easter Appetizer Idea: Baked Brie With Candied Bacon
POPSUGAR Photography | Anna Monette Roberts

Easter Appetizer Idea: Baked Brie With Candied Bacon

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Easter Appetizer Idea: Ham and Cheese Puff Pastry Pinwheels
POPSUGAR Photography | Anna Monette Roberts

Easter Appetizer Idea: Ham and Cheese Puff Pastry Pinwheels

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Easter Appetizer Idea: Individual Hummus and Crudités Cups
POPSUGAR Photography | Nicole Perry

Easter Appetizer Idea: Individual Hummus and Crudités Cups

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Easter Appetizer Idea: Cheese Plate
POPSUGAR Photography | Anna Monette Roberts

Easter Appetizer Idea: Cheese Plate

Get the recipe: cheese plate

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Easter Appetizer Idea: Olive Tapenade
Alexandra's Kitchen

Easter Appetizer Idea: Olive Tapenade

Get the recipe: olive tapenade

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Easter Appetizer Idea: Spicy Deviled Eggs
POPSUGAR Photography | Anna Monette Roberts

Easter Appetizer Idea: Spicy Deviled Eggs

Get the recipe: spicy deviled eggs

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Easter Appetizer Idea: Three-Cheese Spinach-Artichoke Dip
POPSUGAR Photography | Nicole Perry

Easter Appetizer Idea: Three-Cheese Spinach-Artichoke Dip

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Easter Appetizer Idea: Apricot, Goat Cheese, and Almond Bites
POPSUGAR Photography | Nicole Perry

Easter Appetizer Idea: Apricot, Goat Cheese, and Almond Bites

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Easter Appetizer Idea: Rosemary-Sesame Pecans
POPSUGAR Photography | Nicole Perry

Easter Appetizer Idea: Rosemary-Sesame Pecans

Get the recipe: rosemary-sesame pecans

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Easter Appetizer Idea: Green Goddess Dip
POPSUGAR Photography | Nicole Perry

Easter Appetizer Idea: Green Goddess Dip

Get the recipe: green goddess dip

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Easter Appetizer Idea: Cheesy Phyllo Crackers
POPSUGAR Photography | Sarah Lipoff

Easter Appetizer Idea: Cheesy Phyllo Crackers

Get the recipe: cheesy phyllo crackers

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Easter Appetizer Idea: Toasted Sesame Sriracha Deviled Eggs
How Sweet Eats

Easter Appetizer Idea: Toasted Sesame Sriracha Deviled Eggs

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Easter Appetizer Idea: Brie and Fig Puff Pastry Bites
POPSUGAR Photography | Anna Monette Roberts

Easter Appetizer Idea: Brie and Fig Puff Pastry Bites

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Easter Appetizer Idea: Cheese Ball
POPSUGAR Photography | Anna Monette Roberts

Easter Appetizer Idea: Cheese Ball

Get the recipe: cheese ball

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Easter Appetizer Idea: Lightened-Up Pimento Cheese Dip
Cooking For Keeps

Easter Appetizer Idea: Lightened-Up Pimento Cheese Dip

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Easter Appetizer Idea: Spinach and Artichoke Dip Roll-Ups
Damn Delicious

Easter Appetizer Idea: Spinach and Artichoke Dip Roll-Ups

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Easter Appetizer Idea: Tortellini Skewers
POPSUGAR Photography | Erin Cullum

Easter Appetizer Idea: Tortellini Skewers

Get the recipe: tortellini skewers

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Easter Appetizer Idea: Chicks in a Blanket
POPSUGAR Photography | Anna Monette Roberts

Easter Appetizer Idea: Chicks in a Blanket

Get the recipe: chicks in a blanket

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Easter Appetizer Idea: Gruyère Gougères
POPSUGAR Photography | Nicole Perry

Easter Appetizer Idea: Gruyère Gougères

Get the recipe: gruyère gougères

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Easter Appetizer Idea: Roasted Figs With Goat Cheese
POPSUGAR Photography | Nicole Perry

Easter Appetizer Idea: Roasted Figs With Goat Cheese

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Easter Appetizer Idea: Green Olive Dip
POPSUGAR Photography | Lauren Hendrickson

Easter Appetizer Idea: Green Olive Dip

Get the recipe: green olive dip

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Easter Appetizer Idea: Baked Goat Cheese
POPSUGAR Photography | Anna Monette Roberts

Easter Appetizer Idea: Baked Goat Cheese

Get the recipe: baked goat cheese

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Easter Appetizer Idea: Peppadew Peppers Stuffed With Whipped Feta
Cooking For Keeps

Easter Appetizer Idea: Peppadew Peppers Stuffed With Whipped Feta

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Easter Appetizer Idea: Mushroom and Brie Bruschetta
POPSUGAR Photography | Camilla Salem

Easter Appetizer Idea: Mushroom and Brie Bruschetta

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Easter Appetizer Idea: Caprese Skewers
POPSUGAR Photography | Nicole Perry

Easter Appetizer Idea: Caprese Skewers

Get the recipe: caprese skewers

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Easter Appetizer Idea: Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto Bites
Well Plated

Easter Appetizer Idea: Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto Bites

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Easter Appetizer Idea: Spinach-Artichoke-Dip-Stuffed Mushrooms
Creme de la Crumb

Easter Appetizer Idea: Spinach-Artichoke-Dip-Stuffed Mushrooms

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Easter Appetizer Idea: Bagel Dip
Nosh With Tash

Easter Appetizer Idea: Bagel Dip

Get the recipe: bagel dip

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Easter Appetizer Idea: Deviled Quail Eggs
POPSUGAR Photography | Nicole Iizuka

Easter Appetizer Idea: Deviled Quail Eggs

Get the recipe: deviled quail eggs

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Easter Appetizer Idea: Hatching Chick Deviled Eggs
POPSUGAR Photography

Easter Appetizer Idea: Hatching Chick Deviled Eggs