With Easter being this coming Sunday here are some lighter versions of traditional recipes. The recipes will let you have all the wow without all the guilt, because Easter is a celebration of being free from guilt after all.

Asparagus, Bacon and Cheese Strata – Recipe

Asparagus, $1.99 lb (Bi-Lo)
Bertolli Extra Virgin Olive Oil, 17 oz, $3.69 (Bi-Lo)
Sweet Onions, 89¢ lb (Food Lion)
Eggs, 73¢ (Walgreens)
French’s Dijon Mustard, 50¢ (Harris Teeter)
Kraft Shredded Cheddar Cheese, $1.44 (Lowes Foods)

(5 Points Plus)

Dijon Maple Glazed Spiral Ham – Recipe

Spiral Sliced Ham, $1.47 lb (Lowes Foods)
French’s Dijon Mustard, 50¢ (Harris Teeter)

(5 Points Plus)

Braised Brisket with Potatoes and Carrots – Recipe

Bottom Round Roast, $4.49 lb (Publix)
Sweet Onions, 89¢ lb (Food Lion)
Bertolli Extra Virgin Olive Oil, 17 oz, $3.69 (Bi-Lo)
College Inn Broth, $1.49 (Harris Teeter)
Carrots, 49¢ pk. (Aldi)
Red Potatoes 5 lb bag, $2.49 (Harveys)

(7 Points Plus)

Deviled Eggs – Recipe

Eggs, 73¢ (Walgreens)
Celery, 99¢ (Publix)
Breakstone Sour Cream, Free (Harris Teeter)
Hellmann’s Mayonnaise, $1.34 (Harris Teeter)

(3 Points Plus)

Easy Macaroni and Cheese – Recipe

Ronzoni Pasta, 84¢ (Publix)
Kraft Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese, $1.44 (Lowes Foods)

(7 Points Plus)

Mashed Sweet Potato Brulee – Recipe

Sweet Potatoes, 49¢ lb (Publix)
Land O’Lakes Butter, 15 oz, $1.75 (Ingles)
Winn Dixie Light Brown Sugar 2 lb, $1.99 (Winn Dixie)

(3 Points Plus)

Robin Egg Meringues – Recipe & Tutorial

Eggs, 73¢ (Walgreens)
Vanilla Extract 1 oz, 47¢ (Harris Teeter)
Dixie Crystals Sugar 4 lb, $1.89 (Bi-Lo)

(5 for 1 Point)

If you would like more Easter inspiration, you can see craft and dessert ideas here.

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