Easter is a time for celebration, family gatherings, and delicious food. If you happen to be hosting the feast it doesn’t mean you have to break the bank or even put a dent in it. With a little creativity and savvy shopping, you can cook up a mouthwatering Easter spread that’s both affordable and impressive. Let’s dive into a complete meal recipe that will delight your taste buds without emptying your basket or your wallet!
Menu
Honey Glazed Ham
Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Honey Glazed Carrots
Classic Deviled Eggs
Lemon Raspberry Bars (Dessert)
Honey Glazed Ham
1 pre-cooked ham (about 3-4 pounds) – $10
½ cup honey – $2
¼ cup brown sugar – $1
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard – $1
Total Cost: $14
Instructions
-Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
-Score the surface of the ham with shallow diagonal cuts.
-In a small bowl, mix together the honey, brown sugar and Dijon mustard.
-Place the ham in a roasting pan and brush with the honey glaze mixture, coating the entire surface.
-Cover the ham loosely with aluminum foil and bake for one hour, or until thoroughly heated.
-Remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 15-20 minutes, basting occasionally with the pan juices, until the ham is golden brown and caramelized.
-Let the ham rest for a few minutes before slicing and serving.
Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes
4 large russet potatoes, peeled and cubed – $3
4 cloves garlic, minced – $0.50
¼ cup butter – $1
½ cup milk – $0.50
Salt and pepper to taste – $0.50
Total Cost: $5.50
Instructions
-Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
-Place the cubed potatoes and minced garlic on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
-Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
-Roast in the oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender and golden brown.
-Transfer the roasted potatoes and garlic to a large mixing bowl and mash with a potato masher.
-Add the butter and milk, and continue mashing until smooth and creamy.
-Season with additional salt and pepper to taste.
Honey Glazed Carrots
1 pound carrots, peeled and sliced into coins – $1
2 tablespoons butter – $1
2 tablespoons honey – $1
Salt and pepper to taste – $1
Total Cost: $4
Instructions
-In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
-Add the sliced carrots to the skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until slightly softened.
-Drizzle the honey over the carrots and stir to coat evenly.
Continue cooking for another 5-7 minutes, or until the carrots are tender and glazed.
-Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Classic Deviled Eggs
6 large eggs – $1
2 tablespoons mayonnaise – $0.50
1 teaspoon yellow mustard – $0.25
1 tablespoon pickle relish – $0.50
Salt, pepper, and paprika for garnish – $1
Total Cost: $4.25
Instructions
-Place the eggs in a saucepan and cover with cold water.
-Bring the water to a boil, then remove the saucepan from the heat and let the eggs sit in the hot water for 10-12 minutes.
-Drain the eggs and transfer them to a bowl of ice water to cool completely.
-When cooled, peel the eggs and slice them in half lengthwise. Remove the yolks and place them in a separate bowl.
-Mash the egg yolks with a fork and mix in the mayonnaise, mustard, and pickle relish until smooth.
-Spoon the yolk mixture back into the egg white halves.
-Sprinkle with salt, pepper and paprika for garnish.
Lemon Raspberry Bars (Dessert)
1 box lemon cake mix – $2
½ cup butter, melted – $1
1 egg – $0.50
1 cup raspberry jam – $2
Total Cost: $5.50
Instructions
-Preheat oven to 350°F
-Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
-In a large mixing bowl, combine the lemon cake mix, melted butter and egg until well combined.
-Press the mixture into the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
-Spread the raspberry jam evenly over the cake mixture.
-Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
-Let cool completely before cutting into bars.
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