If you’re planning an Easter dinner but don’t want to drop a ton of money, Trader Joe’s is the gateway to a less stressful menu. From gorgeous carrots to dinner rolls that look like they’re made from scratch, these Trader Joe’s finds will be the affordable hero of your dinner plans.
Les Petites Carrots of Many Colors
Carrots make sense for Easter. Y’know, the bunny and all. These colorful carrots enhance the vibe for only $4.49. Drizzle some olive oil and honey on them and season with your favorite herbs, and you’ve got the perfect easy side dish to roast.
Premium Peeled Garlic and Organic Peeled Ginger
Chances are, if you’re making homemade side dishes for Easter dinner, you’re probably using fresh ginger, fresh garlic, or both. Buy it already peeled. It’s cheap and convenient. Cut corners where you can, guys.
Four Cheese Scalloped Potatoes
Scalloped potatoes are to ham what peanut butter is to jelly. They’re also awfully time-consuming to make, and if you made them with the amount of cheeses that are in these Trader Joe’s taters, they’d be pretty pricey to boot. If you’re looking to keep things cheap and easy, these are your best bet.
2-Pound Bag of Sweet Potatoes
Two pounds of sweet potatoes for less than $3? Sold! Honestly, all you need to do to make these delicious is poke a few holes in them, bake them, and top them with butter and a sprinkle of cinnamon. It doesn’t get much easier.
Scallopini Potatoes
They’re sort of like the scalloped potatoes from earlier, but these ones are only $5 a bag.
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Sweet Potato Gnocchi With Butter & Sage
We can all agree that sweet potatoes belong on the menu with ham for Easter, but in what capacity? There are no limits. If you’re looking for something reliably yummy but easy as can be, this sweet potato gnocchi is the perfect fresh take on the classic side dish item.
French Onion Macaroni & Cheese
The mac and cheese selection at Trader Joe’s should be studied. It’s truly a masterpiece of variety. But, for Easter, we’re most intrigued by the French onion macaroni and cheese. It says “fancy” when really it’s just cheap and simple.
Garlic & Asiago Cheese Dip
Don’t forget about appetizers when you’re planning your holiday spread. Trader Joe’s is a honey hole for dips, and the garlic and asiago cheese dip sounds fitting for the bunny.
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Dinner Rolls
Don’t you dare forget about the dinner rolls when laying out your Easter spread. Trader Joe’s version looks homemade, and they’re only $3. Score!
Carrot Mini Sheet Cake
More carrots, but this time in cake form, obviously. Carrot cake is a must for Easter, and Trader Joe’s mini sheet cakes are a must any time we step foot into the store.
Chocolate Mousse Eggs
If you want to lean a little more into the theme, these chocolate mousse eggs are a classy little dessert and they’re absolutely adorable (and affordable at $4 per container).
Raspberry Mousse Cakes
True story: I saw these raspberry mousse cakes and said, “I should definitely include these in my round-up, especially since they are only $4.” Then, as if by some uncontrollable force, they ended up in my cart, and five of the six met their demise in my belly. Oops.
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