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Photo:
Greg Dupree; Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer; Prop Stylist: Christina Daley
Once the kids have hunted the eggs and the
Easter gifts
have been opened, it’s time for the feast. These small-batch
Easter recipes
run the gamut, from perfectly
baked ham
to classic potato salad to signature
spring desserts
.
Each one isn’t made to feed a huge crowd, which ensures you won’t be left with mountains of Tupperware-encased leftovers. But who doesn’t love a little bit of leftovers anyhow? No matter how small this year’s Easter gathering ends up being, here are the best small-batch Southern Easter recipes that are sure to spread joy.
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Ham And Noodle Casserole
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Jen Causey
One and done. That is the name of the game with this hearty pasta bake with ham, broccoli, asparagus, carrots, and
lots
of cheese. Serve with a side salad and
a batch of angel biscuits
.
02
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Rhubarb Custard Pie
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Caitlin Bensel, Food Stylist: Torie Cox
Rhubarb is definitely underrated and we’re here to flip the script with this pie. Tart rhubarb is contrasted excellently with the sweet flavors of vanilla and almond extract. Orange brightens the custardy filling.
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Best-Ever Lemon Meringue Pie
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Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox
Creamy and citrusy with a cloud of sweet meringue on top, this recipe definitely strikes a happy note. Let it cool in the fridge before serving to ensure the pie is chilled and refreshing, plus, the slices will come out a lot cleaner than when trying to serve it straight out of the oven.
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of 30
Spring Salad With Berries And Bacon
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Johnny Autry; Food and Prop Styling: Charlotte L. Autry
For a salad that everyone will enjoy, consider serving this berry-filled mix. Bacon adds a bit of Unami to the fairly sweet salad. With just 20 minutes of hands-on time, it’s the perfect side dish to throw together right before the Easter meal is served. If you’re looking to make this the main, add some rotisserie chicken to the blend.
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of 30
Mini Cheese Grits Casseroles
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Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Torie Cox; Prop Styling: Heather Chadduck Hillegas
Fewer people than usual? This is the ideal time to make a personalized grits casserole for each!
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of 30
Ham Biscuits
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Morgan Hunt Glaze; Prop Stylist: Claire Spollen; Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey
Enter the most perfect Easter main dish for a low-key celebration ever.
07
of 30
Pineapple Casserole
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Robby Lozano, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall
No Easter is complete without a dish full of Southern pineapple casserole.
08
of 30
Asparagus Quiche
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Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox
We call this our « company quiche, » because it’s just that good. You can thank Gouda cheese and fresh tarragon for that.
09
of 30
Glazed Ham With Pineapple Chutney
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Greg Dupree; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall
Nobody has ever complained about having leftover ham, mark our words. And this recipe with pineapple chutney? To die for.
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Strawberry-Spinach Salad
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Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox
For a gorgeous, show-stopping salad, serve up this strawberry spinach salad. Candied pecans give a nutty, sweet crunch to each bite.
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of 30
Slow-Cooker Green Beans
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Stacy K. Allen; Food Stylist: Melissa Gray; Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle
After cooking in a slow cooker for a few hours, this green bean dish will have you salivating over the bacony flavor.
12
of 30
Strawberry-Pretzel Icebox Pie
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Jennifer Davick
Nothing signals spring is in the air like a cool icebox pie, and this strawberry-pretzel number is a classic.
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of 30
Buttery Pineapple Crumble Bars
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Antonis Achilleos
They had us at crumble bars, but the pineapple-studded flair of this recipe really seals the deal.
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of 30
Smashed Baby Red Potatoes
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Emily Laurae / Southern Living
Get your starchy fix with these mouthwatering smashed potatoes. We guarantee there won’t be any leftovers.
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of 30
Slow-Cooker Pork Roast
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Victor Protasio; Prop Styling: Mary Clayton Carl Jones; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall
Now this is what we like to call a one-pot wonder. Cook the juicy pork roast right over the veggies for the easiest Easter dinner.
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of 30
Resurrection Rolls
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Victor Protasio; Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer; Prop Stylist: Lydia Pursell
This vintage Easter treat will add extra cheer to any gathering.
17
of 30
Cheesy Ham, Corn, And Grits Bake
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Hector Manuel Sanchez; Styling: Caroline M. Cunnigham
This is like Easter brunch in a casserole dish. Trust us, it’ll cover all the stops. Just pair it with
homemade buttermilk biscuits
.
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of 30
Fresh Salmon Cakes With Buttermilk Dressing
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Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Missie Neville Crawford; Food Styling: Torie Cox
Why not switch things up with these crowd-pleasing salmon cakes? Buttermilk dressing makes it extra Southern.
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Wacky Cake
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Will Dickey; Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless; Food Stylist: Ali Ramee
This is hands-down the most beloved cake we’ve seen our readers enjoy over the past few months—and the perfect way to end your Easter celebration, anyway it turns out.
20
of 30
Chocolate Zucchini Cakes
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ANTONIS ACHILLEOS; PROP STYLING: KAY E. CLARKE; FOOD STYLING: TORIE COX
Cute little cakes for a cute little Easter. Make use of pre-season zucchini with this indulgent personalized treat.
21
of 30
Pimiento Cheese Deviled Eggs
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Victor Protasio, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer, Prop Stylist: Matthew Gleason
Two of the South’s favorite dishes combined into one tasty bite. These pimiento cheese deviled eggs will be the hit of your Easter celebration.
22
of 30
Pear Salad
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Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox
Serve up some nostalgia at your Easter gathering this year. For some Southerners, no celebration is complete without this sweet and savory salad. The cherry on top is optional, but definitely cute.
23
of 30
Strawberry Pie
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Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox
Spring is the ideal time to utilize strawberries, and what better way than in a gorgeous pie that truly highlights them? Plus, with just 20 minutes of active time and a short ingredient list, it couldn’t be easier to whip it together.
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of 30
Jalapeño Cheddar Cornbread
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Caitlin Bensel, Food Stylist: Torie Cox
Give your classic cornbread a fun makeover for the occasion with this cheesy, spicy skillet cornbread. Serve with spreadable butter and warm honey.
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of 30
Egg Salad
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Victor Protasio, Food Stylist: Margaret Dickey
This is a company-worthy egg salad if we’ve ever seen it. Not that you need to be having a crowd over to enjoy it.
26
of 30
Ham-And-Cheese Sliders
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Photography and Styling: Karen Rankin
Deli ham, gruyère cheese, and honey mustard are sandwiched between sweet Hawaiian rolls for a delicious, savory meal everyone will love. And it’s quick too: From prepping to on the table, the recipe takes 30 minutes.
27
of 30
French Toast Casserole
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Victor Protasio, Food Stylist: Margaret Dickey
If this isn’t the most heavenly idea for Easter brunch, we don’t know what is. Serve alongside lots of fresh berries and maple syrup.
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of 30
Strawberry Upside-Down Cake
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Hannah Hufham, Food Stylist: Costen King, Prop Stylist: Tucker Vines
Headed to the farmer’s market? Pick up some extra strawberries for this tasty twist on the classic pineapple upside-down cake.
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Southern-Style Collard Greens
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Fred Hardy II; Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall; Props Stylist: Christina Brockman
We’ll never say no to a potful of collards. That’s just a fact.
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of 30
Spring Vegetable Sauté
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Greg Dupree; Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer; Prop Stylist: Christina Daley
Whether you’re making pork tenderloin or a classic ham for Easter, this vegetable sauté will add freshness and lots of color to each plate. This sauté includes rainbow carrots, radishes, snow peas, and sweet peas, using some of spring’s best produce.