4 Travel-Friendly Easter Dishes
Easter might not be until mid-April this year, but it’s not too early to start planning what dish you’re going to be bringing to your holiday celebration. Here are four portable dishes that travel well so you can have more peace of mind on the journey, knowing that your food (and you) will arrive at your destination in one piece.
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Breakfast strata
For a brunch-themed Easter meal, a breakfast strata makes a great travel-friendly contribution. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette’s Gretchen May shares this hearty ham breakfast strata recipe that’s dense enough to hold its shape in the car, no matter how many bends or bumps you encounter on the road. Sourdough bread, eggs, ham, parmesan cheese, and veggies are the key ingredients that take center stage in the casserole.
Cheesy scalloped potatoes
Cheesy potatoes pair well with whatever meat-themed main dish you’ll be having for your Easter meal. Rachel Farnsworth from The Stay At Home Chef shares this toothsome recipe. It features russet potatoes, cream, sharp cheddar cheese, parmesan cheese, and minced garlic.
Zucchini noodle salad
Virginia Willis shares this Southern Living recipe for zucchini noodle salad that’s a perfect veggie-based side to complement any holiday meal. You’ll need a spiralizer, zucchini, peas, onions, garlic, feta cheese, buttermilk, and a few other spices to put together this healthy dish.
Sheet cake
Single-layer cakes are a portable dessert that you can confidently take with you no matter how far you’re traveling for the holiday. This Strawberries-and-Cream Sheet Cake recipe from Southern Living is sure to be a crowd-pleaser. It incorporates strawberry-flavored gelatin, fresh strawberries, buttermilk, and fresh lemon juice for a fruity tribute to the spring season.
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Whitney Russell resides in Dayton, though her spirit can be found beach-bumming in Puerto Rico (the land of her half-Puerto Rican heritage). When not crafting car-related content, she can be found chasing after the most amazing toddler in the world, watching her “beaver” of a husband build amazing woodworking projects, hanging out with two crazy dogs, and visiting family and friends. She also enjoys traveling, crafting, and binge-watching period dramas when time allows. See more articles by Whitney.