Easter Favorites

For as long as I can remember I have loved Easter. It’s probably my favorite holiday. The pastel colors, the little birdies and chicks, the buds on the trees blooming and spring weather all play an integral part in my love for Easter. Here are some of my favorite recipes

Besides the usual ham and potato salad (those are Larr family recipes that I’m not sure I’m allowed to share) we always have there is one food item that always reminds me of Easter…deviled eggs. I’ll admit I’m not much a fan of deviled eggs but everyone else I know loves them. So, I got to thinking what I could differently with deviled eggs to make them just a little more interesting. I decided to add two of my favorite things: bacon and cheese. YUM! Here’s the recipe.

First, place a dozen eggs in a large pot and cover with cold water. Bring the water to a boil. Once boiling, turn down the heat to a medium low and simmer for 10 minutes. Drain and rinse eggs with cold water. Crack and peel the eggs. Slice each egg lengthwise and remove the yolk. Place yolks in a bowl and add ½ cup of mayo, 1 cup of chopped cooked bacon, 1 cup of cheddar cheese, 2 tablespoons chopped chives, a dash of Worcestershire, a dash of hot sauce and pepper. Mix well and spoon mixture into each egg half. Refrigerate and serve! Click here for the full recipe.

 

 

The next recipe I love for Easter dessert is Mini Peep Pies. Melt 9 ounces (three small packages of Peeps) with ½ cup of milk. I used pink, purple and blue but you can use whatever colors strike your fancy.

 

 

After melted, let the mixture cool completely. Once the mixture has cooled fold in 8 ounces of Cool Whip (one small container). If you’re more ambitious than me you can make your own whipping cream and the graham cracker crusts but I’m all about efficiency when I’m making food for other people. Spoon mixture into mini graham cracker crusts and top with sprinkles or any other small candy you choose. Just make sure it’s nothing too heavy as the candy will sink into the Mini Peep pies. Click here for the full recipe.

 

 

My final recipe that I love for Easter is mini robin’s nests. First, melt 3 cups mini marshmallows and 3 tablespoons of butter over medium low heat. Add in 1 teaspoon of vanilla. Once melted stir in 4 cups of chow mein noodles. You can substitute Rice Crispies but I like the look of the chow mein noodles better. Spray a muffin tin with Pam or any other substitute. Form a ball the size of a small apple. Press into the muffin tin using your thumb to press down in the center to form a small well. Let the chow mein noodles and marshmallows cool down completely. Then add small Easter candies to the nest to look like eggs. Click here for the full recipe.

 

 

I hope you enjoy my Easter favorites with your friends and family as much as I do!