15 Easter Recipes With Frozen Vegetables

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Photo: Kelsey Hansen; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis; Food Styling: Mark Driskill

These Easter sides and appetizers rely on frozen vegetables to get the job done. Whether you're ready to use a bag of frozen peas (this Herby Pea and Lemon Pasta Salad is ready for spring), broccoli (there's nothing more comforting than a broccoli and cheese casserole), or corn (this Cheesy Ham, Corn, and Grits Bake has Easter morning written all over it), you'll find what you're looking for in this collection of Easter recipes with frozen veggies.

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Cheesy Ham, Corn, and Grits Bake

Photo: Hector Manuel Sanchez; Styling: Caroline M. Cunnigham

Cheesy Ham, Corn, and Grits Bake Recipe
This impressive-looking casserole bakes up puffy and golden with pockets of fresh corn and savory ham. Think of it as a soufflé without the work. If fresh corn isn't in season, use frozen corn. While using two types of Cheddar cheese might seem fussy, it's not.

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Herby Pea and Lemon Pasta Salad

Photo: Jennifer Causey; Food Styling: Catherine Crowell Steele; Prop Styling: Thom Driver

Herby Pea and Lemon Pasta Salad Recipe
This verdant pasta salad signals a fantastic start to spring with a shower of fresh herbs. Mini shell pasta and peas are a perfect pair—the pasta serves as a kind of catcher’s mitt for the sweet, bright green peas. You could also use orecchiette, an ear-shaped pasta that serves the same purpose.

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Spanish Chorizo Corn Cakes

Caitlin Bensel

Spanish Chorizo Corn Cakes Recipe
Is there any time of day when a pancake isn't welcome at the table? These sweet and savory cakes are a scrumptious choice for breakfast, dinner, or a quick snack on the go. Keep warm and toasty by placing them in a single layer on a baking sheet in a 200°F oven for up to 30 minutes.

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Early Summer Succotash

Caitlin Bensel

Early Summer Succotash Recipe
In this fresh take on succotash, we use a pan-steaming technique (no steamer basket required) to cut down on cooking time and keep the beans and corn crisp-tender rather than ultra-soft. For succotash, fresh corn always tastes more delicious than frozen, but thawed frozen corn would certainly be a good stand-in here in a pinch.

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One-Pan Broccoli-Bacon Mac 'n' Cheese

Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Missie Neville Crawford

One-Pan Broccoli-Bacon Mac 'n' Cheese Recipe
Butternut squash puree enhances the color here without distracting from the cheesy flavor, and it sneaks in another serving of vegetables. If you can't find frozen butternut puree, swap in an equal amount of mashed sweet potato or canned unsweetened pumpkin.

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All the Green Things Salad

Photo: Hector Manuel Sanchez

All the Green Things Salad Recipe
This salad is absolutely chock-full of lovely green spring produce, with textures ranging from crunchy to creamy. You can make the zippy lemon dressing and blanch, drain, and chill the peas and asparagus up to 2 days ahead, but combine all the elements shortly before serving to preserve the color of the avocado and the crunch of the greens.

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Cheesy Sausage, Broccoli, and Quinoa Casserole

Photo: Jennifer Causey; Styling: Claire Spollen

Cheesy Sausage, Broccoli, and Quinoa Casserole Recipe
We traded white rice for whole-grain quinoa and kicked out any processed ingredients for a new take on this comfort classic. Freeze an extra pan of this whole-grain main for kid-friendly comfort. To add more flavor to quinoa, try toasting it.

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Warm Spinach-Sweet Onion Dip with Country Ham

Warm Spinach-Sweet Onion Dip with Country Ham Recipe

Great for outdoor tailgates, this creamy dip can be prepared in advance and reheated on the grill in a skillet. Place the skillet over indirect heat to avoid burning the edges.

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Spring Pea Salad with Creamy Curry Dressing

Photo: Jennifer Causey; Styling: Lindsey Lower/Claire Spollen

Spring Pea Salad with Creamy Curry Dressing Recipe

Wonderful flavor comes from Madras curry powder--it's bold but not too heavy. If you can only find regular curry powder, start with half the amount we call for.

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Farro Salad with Peas, Pancetta, and Radishes

Photo: Jennifer Davick; Styling: Linda Hirst

Farro Salad with Peas, Pancetta, and Radishes Recipe
Toss farro with a radish mixture, peas, pancetta, arugula, and more to make this salad.

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Charred Orange-Chile Broccoli

Caitlin Bensel

Charred Orange-Chile Broccoli Recipe

Roasting brings out the sweet flavor of broccoli while adding a pleasant bitter note. The mildly spicy soy-orange sauce brings it all into balance. Taking the extra step to remove the woody outer layer from the broccoli stems makes the entire floret tender. Look for Asian chile-garlic sauce with other Asian flavorings and condiments.

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Sweet Pea Crostini with Ricotta

Photo: Brain Woodcock; Styling: Missie Neville Crawford

Sweet Pea Crostini with Ricotta Recipe
Impress your company with this easy-to-prepare appetizer. Making your own ricotta is incredibly simple and doesn't require special equipment. Our microwave trick is foolproof. The pea mixture is quick and easy to make, but you can also mix it up ahead.

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Orecchiette with Cress and Spring Pea Sauce

Photo: Stephen Devries; Styling: Cindy Barr

Orecchiette with Cress and Spring Pea Sauce Recipe
The fresh, vibrant flavors of sweet peas and peppery cress meld beautifully in this simple pasta dish. If you can't find orecchiette, small shell pasta is a good substitute.

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Caramelized Onion-and-Spinach Dip

Photo: Becky Stayner; Styling: Lindsey Lower

Caramelized Onion-and-Spinach Dip Recipe
Spinach and artichoke dip who? Fact: This incredibly easy Caramelized Onion-and-Spinach Dip is pretty much the perfect appetizer.

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Spring Vegetable Bread Pudding Muffins

Photo: Kelsey Hansen; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis; Food Styling: Mark Driskill

Spring Vegetable Bread Pudding Muffins Recipe
These individual savory bread puddings are an amazing addition to any spring brunch menu. Bread pudding’s rich, comfort food quality is balanced here with vibrant spring flavors contributed by fresh mint, fresh dill, green peas, and baby spinach.

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15 Easter Recipes With Frozen Vegetables

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Cheesy Ham, Corn, and Grits Bake

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Herby Pea and Lemon Pasta Salad

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Spanish Chorizo Corn Cakes

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Early Summer Succotash

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One-Pan Broccoli-Bacon Mac 'n' Cheese

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All the Green Things Salad

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Cheesy Sausage, Broccoli, and Quinoa Casserole

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Warm Spinach-Sweet Onion Dip with Country Ham

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Spring Pea Salad with Creamy Curry Dressing

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Farro Salad with Peas, Pancetta, and Radishes

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Charred Orange-Chile Broccoli

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Sweet Pea Crostini with Ricotta

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Orecchiette with Cress and Spring Pea Sauce

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Caramelized Onion-and-Spinach Dip

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Spring Vegetable Bread Pudding Muffins

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