Look out, ham, we’ve got 10 new potato dishes guaranteed to turn heads and impress Easter guests!

10 Potato Dishes That Will Steal the Easter Spotlight

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Spring is in the air, and it’s time to get inspired with these showstopping Easter cake ideas!

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Showstopping Spring Cakes Perfect for Easter

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Take your pick from maple-mustard to root beer-barbecue—all these easy ham glaze recipes use five or fewer ingredients and can be ready to go in five minutes flat. Our ham glaze recipes add flavor and tenderness with very little effort, and there’s a recipe for everyone. The only hard part here is deciding which one you’d like to try first, so grab a ham and get to glazing!

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10 Ridiculously Easy Ham Glaze Recipes

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From bunny cakes to chick cookies, celebrate Easter with desserts that are as cute as they are delicious.

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Easter Treats That Are (Almost) Too Cute to Eat

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This hearty bowl of creamy potato soup is made rich with crisp bacon and cheese - ready in 15 minutes, it's perfect for lunch.

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Easiest-Ever Loaded Potato Soup

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This classic dish, a staple of high-end steakhouses and humble tables alike, is one that every cook should learn to make. We’ve carefully crafted this recipe to capture the ultimate classic creamed-spinach characteristics so that it can be your textbook version and an heirloom to pass down. Once you’ve made it and seen how easy it is, there’s a good chance it’ll be on your table more often than for just special-occasion feasts. It’s creamy and satisfying even though it takes just 35 minutes to make. The ingredients are all easily accessible staples, but the inclusion of nutmeg might surprise you. If you associate that spice more with cookies than vegetables, you’re in for a pleasant surprise. Rather than dominating the dish, or even standing out on its own, nutmeg in this application serves to elevate the flavors of the key ingredients—cream and spinach—and bring them into harmony. As a finishing touch, we’ve added butter-toasted panko bread crumbs for a pleasant little crunch that we think you’ll find very satisfying.

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Baby spinach is our preferred green for this dish and it’s what we suggest using to get the same results that we did in our test kitchens. Because it’s younger, the leaves are more tender, and you don’t need to worry about taking off the stems, as you would with more mature plants. Baby spinach wilts quickly into a silky texture—part of what makes this recipe so quick to prepare!

We believe that while, of course, food should be judged by its flavor, there are other factors that make it truly good rather than just OK. One of those factors is texture, which is why we opted to add panko as a finishing touch to this dish. Though they’re not exactly traditional, the buttery crumbs make a perfect textural contrast against the silkiness of the spinach and cream and make this version stand above the rest (and believe us, we tested for it!).

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Creamed Spinach

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Find Easter dinner recipes for every sized table in this collection of sides, mains, desserts and brunch dishes (we’ve got recipes of both the sweet and savory variety).

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Every Easter Recipe You Could Ever Need

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This showstopping dessert tastes just as luscious as it looks! A tangy lemon curd filling is layered on a from-scratch buttery shortbread crust (just press right into the tart pan, no rolling required!) and garnished with beautiful, fresh berries to make this Lemon Curd Tart the star of any show. Something else to love: this Lemon Curd Tart recipe preps in just 30 minutes. Top individual servings with sweetened whipped cream for an extra-sweet touch.

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To make 1 1/2 cups whipped cream, place medium deep bowl and beaters in freezer or refrigerator to chill. Place 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream and 1 tablespoon powdered sugar in bowl. Beat on low speed until mixture begins to thicken. Add 1/2 teaspoon vanilla, then beat on high speed until whipped cream forms soft peaks.

To serve lemon custard tart slices, cut with sharp knife, cleaning knife blade after each cut.

Wondering how many lemons to pick up for this Lemon Curd Tart recipe? 1 medium lemon yields about 3 tablespoons juice and 2 to 3 teaspoons grated lemon zest.

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Lemon Curd Tart

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Creating beautiful springtime cookies seems to take a back seat to those other big holidays in the winter. Now there is no reason not to bring out a big bowl, a rolling pin, and the cookie cutters. We have an array of springtime ideas to share with you, starting with these chic and colorful cookies.First, let’s talk about color. Who doesn’t like the idea of bright hues of pink, purple, green, and orange to awaken us from the darkness of winter and bring the colors of the season into your baking. In these cookies, we chose to use neon gel food colors for a more vibrant look, but the pastel pallet of colors would also be full of cheer.Next, we think every cookie can be a work of art. And everyone is an artist. If that seems intimidating, have no fear. We guide you step-by-step through the easy process of creating these amazing cookie creations. All the design and decorating are done before the cookies bake. It’s a one and done procedure. And when you take the cookies out of the oven, it is akin to taking pottery from the kiln. The finished product is just a bit different than when it went into the fire.Ready to bake? Read on to get all the details. We think you may be inspired to make springtime another big baking season.

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Colorful Easter egg cookies that are decorated before baking. Simply roll out the dough, press in designs with colored dough, cut into Easter egg shapes and bake. Fun and cute!

Depending on the temperature of the butter when the cookies are mixed and the temperature of the kitchen, refrigerating the dough can keep dough from sticking when rolling out the dough. Chilled dough also will reduce spreading when the cookies are baked. For the least amount of spreading, freeze cutout cookies for 10 minutes before baking.

Encourage little hands to get in on the fun of baking these Easter egg cookies. They will most likely love coloring the dough and rolling it into shapes to create their own masterpieces. Fabergé, move on over.

We will guide you step-by-step to make these cute cookies. In testing, we figured out the best ratio of plain dough to colored dough to use. Then we learned the best way to create the designs. Hint—keep it simple.<h3>Mix the Dough</h3>Start with <a href="https://www.bettycrocker.com/products/cookiemix/sugar">Betty Crocker</a><a href="https://rms.generalmills.com/Recipe/236999#">™</a><a href="https://www.bettycrocker.com/products/cookiemix/sugar"> Sugar Cookie Mix</a> and the 3 tablespoons flour to make the dough for cutout cookies. The extra flour stiffens the dough, making it less sticky and easier to roll out and cut into cookies. It also lessens the amount the cookies spread while baking.<h3>Color the Dough</h3>Separate just 1/2 cup of dough from the batch to color. This is one of the smart takeaways from testing. Too much colored dough, and the design gets too convoluted. Divide the dough into fourths, and color each with a different color. We used neon food colors but you can choose your favorite <a href="https://www.bettycrocker.com/products/dessert-decorating-products/food-colors">Betty Crocker</a><a href="https://rms.generalmills.com/Recipe/236999#">™</a><a href="https://www.bettycrocker.com/products/dessert-decorating-products/food-colors"> Gel Food Color</a> to make it your own.<h3>Roll out the Dough</h3>Roll the plain dough to 3/16-inch thick on a floured board. The right thickness of dough for any recipe is one of the variables for success. We have a couple of tricks to help with this.The first one is to have a clean pastry ruler among your kitchen utensils. (You will thank us for this later because you may find you use it a lot in the kitchen.) This could also be a bench scraper with a ruler on it. Use this to measure the thickness of the rolled dough at eye level.The second tip is to use rolling pin spacer bands. These ingenious gadgets slip onto the ends of your rolling pin and allow you to roll the dough to the thickness of the bands. These work not only for cookies, but for rolling pasta and bread as well. Just swap out the colored rings for the size you need for the recipe.<h3>Design the Cookies</h3>Once the plain dough is rolled out it’s time for the fun part to begin – designing your Easter egg cookies. Begin by shaping the colored doughs into ropes, zigzags, dots, or other shapes on a lightly floured surface to prevent sticking. Go thin on the ropes, about 1/4 inch or less in diameter, and small on the dots, making a variety of balls about 1/8- to 1/4-inch across. Once all the colored dough has been shaped, place the ropes, balls and any other shapes you made, in designs on the rolled out plain cookie dough. Cover all of it with waxed paper and gently roll the colored dough partially into the plain dough. Try not to flatten the colors completely into the plain dough, to allow for a 3D effect.<h3>Cut and Bake</h3>Using an oval or egg-shaped cookie cutter, cut shapes from dough, and place on cookie sheet. If you don’t have an egg-shaped cookie cutter, you can cut an egg-shaped oval from a piece of paper, place it on your dough, and use a sharp knife to cut around the template. Keep the cutouts as close together on the dough as possible to get as many cookies as you can from the first roll of dough. Once the first cuts are made, push the dough together and flatten to cut more shapes. The pattern may not be quite as distinct as the cookies cut from the first roll of dough, but they will still look festive. Place 1-inch apart on ungreased cookie sheets. Bake until the cookies are set and just beginning to brown on the edges. That’s it!&nbsp;

How to Make Easter Egg Cutout Cookies

Tis the season for beauty. And what better way to celebrate that beauty than with eye-catching and flavor-forward recipes to share with your family and friends. These ideas are simple enough to get young hands into the fun.<a href="https://www.bettycrocker.com/recipes/easter-bunny-cake/b8af0f55-67d5-4fb0-aaec-ab11ff5df7e3">Easter Bunny Cake</a> never goes out of style. Expect squeals of delight from the younger audience and a nostalgic nod of appreciation from adults. It is a centerpiece and a dessert, all in one.<a href="https://www.bettycrocker.com/recipes/spring-celebration-mini-bundt-cakes/9d140945-656a-4f95-807e-d844ae0ab8b8">Springtime Celebration Mini Bundt Cakes</a> may require a special mini bundt pan, but you can create and decorate cakes for every season with it. Vary the frosting color, candy topping, and sprinkles for any time of the year.<a href="https://www.bettycrocker.com/recipes/kid-salad/bba2ca5c-7237-46d6-b155-b0ec90c710d6">Kid Salad</a> brings the fun to fruits and veggies, too. Let kids fashion their best image into a healthful salad. You may be surprised how silly or sensible they can be.<a href="https://www.bettycrocker.com/recipes/peeps-cookie-nests/26ab3a1f-86d3-4fa0-8418-c1dd78550e40">PEEPS® Cookie Nests</a> bring whimsy and fun to spring. Kids of all ages will enjoy hiding candy eggs in the nest before topping with a candy chick.

More Springtime Food Art

Allow the cookies to cool completely on a cooling rack before storing. Adding warm cookies to a storage container can create steam inside the container and result in soggy cookies.Countertop: Storing your Easter egg cookies at room temperature is easy. Simply place in resealable food-storage plastic bags or airtight food containers for up to 5 days.Refrigerator: There really is no need to store your Easter eggs cookies in the refrigerator. But if you want to use the fridge, be sure to place them in tightly sealed airtight food containers so they stay fresh. Store up to 4 days.Freezer: Store the baked and cooled cookies in airtight food storage containers for up to 12 months. To thaw, remove the sealed container from the freezer and set it on the counter at room temperature for 1 to 2 hours.

How to Store

We know some people love a touch of almond extract in their sugar cookies. Go ahead and add 1/4 teaspoon almond extract when you mix all the ingredients together. Almond extract is potent, so start with 1/4 teaspoon and go up from there, if you like. The cookie mix already has vanilla added so Betty has that extract covered for you.

I want to try these, but my regular sugar cookie recipe has almond flavoring. Can I add extract?

Yes, these cookies balance sweetness with the rich taste of vanilla for a delicious cookie, even without frosting. We recommend using butter instead of margarine for the creamy, buttery taste it brings. We use salted butter, but unsalted butter would work as well.

Are these cookies sweet since they aren’t frosted?

Of course, it's up to you, but that will hide your beautiful designs. If you'd like frosting, we recommend making Easter egg sandwich cookies. Simply spread <a href="https://www.bettycrocker.com/products/frosting/richandcreamyvanillafrosting">Betty Crocker™ Rich &amp; Creamy Vanilla Frosting</a> (or your favorite flavor) on the bottom of one cookie. Top with the second cookie, bottom side down so each side of the sandwich cookie shows off the pretty designs you created.

Can I Frost These Cookies?

Yes, you can mix the cookies and freeze the dough to bake later. Shape the plain dough into a flattened round, and wrap in plastic wrap. Then wrap the colored doughs individually in plastic wrap, too. Place it all in a resealable plastic freezer bag and freeze for up to 2 weeks. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight before using.

Can I freeze the dough and bake later?

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Happy Easter, Bettys! We've rounded up our fave Easter menu ideas to make your day extra special, colorful and, of course, delicious. From delightful cookies to savory sides and classic hams, we think you'll love what we've got in store. No matter if this is your very first Easter meal or your twenty-first, with Betty by your side, it’s bound to be a success. Are you ready? Let's hop to it!

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