25 Easter Brunch Ideas for a Beautiful Spread on Sunday
Homemade muffins, casseroles, and other treats!
After attending church and opening baskets on Easter morning, you know the family is going to be hungry. So if you haven't started thinking about your Easter brunch menu, you better hop to it! After all, you'll need some energy to fuel you up for the annual egg hunt and all of your other activities. Luckily, this list of Easter brunch ideas is here to help with easy recipes for a memorable feast.
Here, you'll find breakfast favorites like pancakes, French toast, and egg recipes as well as lunchtime ideas like spring salads and ham recipes galore. Looking to put seasonal produce to good use? Try the show-stopping asparagus quiche, carrot ribbon salad, or rhubarb upside-down cake. Just don't forget to pour yourself a round of Easter cocktails, too!
While some of these brunch dishes are ready in minutes, others are great for making ahead of time (see the breakfast casseroles for example). You'll also find seasonal quiches, delectable pastries, and traditional Easter foods that are all bunny-approved. That way, you'll have more time to spend with family and friends. Whether or not you save room for that basket full of candy is up to you!
Maple-Bourbon Glazed Ham
Dress up your ham with a tangy glaze that’s made from brown sugar, maple syrup, bourbon, mustard, and fresh orange zest and juice. It’s the perfect centerpiece for your table.
Get Ree’s Maple-Bourbon Glazed Ham recipe.
Deviled Eggs with Candied Bacon
Eggs and bacon get a fun new twist! This is the kind of appetizer that adds a little wow factor while still fitting right in with all your favorite Easter dishes.
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Monkey Bread Muffins
Here’s a canned biscuit hack: These mini monkey breads are baked individually in a muffin pan for an easy, exciting twist on the classic dessert.
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Spinach, Feta and Sun-Dried Tomato Strata
If you’re feeding a hungry crowd, prep this dish the night before and bake it the next morning. Every bite is packed with savory Mediterranean-inspired flavor.
Easter Punch
Here’s a fun, family-friendly drink that every bunny will love! Think of it as strawberry limeade with a fizzy ginger ale twist and a fruity ice ring that keeps it perfectly chilled.
Get the Easter Punch recipe.
Ham Salad
If you like the idea of ham, but don't want a big ol' roast, make ham salad instead. You can serve it with crackers as a snack, make lettuce cups, or pile it high for sandwiches.
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Asparagus Quiche
Tender asparagus, green onions, and fresh dill are the perfect celebration of springtime. To make it even more savory and salty, you'll find crumbled feta added to the mix.
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Easter Breakfast Casserole
This casserole is actually inspired by the croque monsieur, a classic French sandwich. It has layers of ham, cheese, bread, and an egg custard mixture flavored with fresh herbs and Dijon mustard.
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Carrot Ribbon Salad
What a fun and pretty way to showcase carrots! They get even better when tossed with creamy lemon-tahini dressing and topped with crunchy, salty pistachios.
Get Ree's Carrot Ribbon Salad recipe.
Doughnut Bread Pudding
Why choose between breakfast and dessert when you can have the best of both worlds? This decadent bake features stale doughnuts, so make sure to buy them in advance.
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Asparagus Salad
Spring asparagus shines in this flavorful make-ahead dish. Toss it with bacon, parmesan, walnuts, radishes, herbs, and a lemony vinaigrette for the ultimate spring salad.
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Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins
A basket of these muffins will brighten up any holiday table! They even have a lemony glaze on top for a touch of extra sweetness and flavor.
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Carrot Cake Trifle
Easter brunch needs a show-stopping dessert and this trifle is just the thing to wow your guests! It has layers of carrot cake, whipped cream, pudding, and crushed cookies, with candied carrots on top.
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Perfect Pancakes
You can't go wrong with Ree's recipe for pancakes. She calls them "perfect" because they're fluffy, light, and so easy to make. Just don't forget the butter and maple syrup!
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Slow Cooker Ham
Save space in the oven by making your big holiday ham in the slow cooker instead. This method is so easy that even first time hosts can do it! Even better, it cooks in its own juices, so the meat stays tender and flavorful.
Monte Cristo
What do you get when you combine French toast with a melty ham and cheese sandwich? You get the best Easter brunch idea! A dusting of powdered sugar pulls it all together.
Get the Monte Cristo recipe.
Fried Deviled Eggs
If you're planning on making deviled eggs this holiday, why not make them extra special by frying them? The outsides are crunchy, the insides are creamy, so every bite is pure heaven.
Get the Fried Deviled Eggs recipe.
Carrot Cake Muffins
Even the Easter Bunny will want to grab one of these carrot cake muffins. They're spiced with cinnamon and topped with a streusel and a drizzle of cream cheese icing!
Get the Carrot Cake Muffins recipe.
Rhubarb Upside-Down Cake
The sweet-tart flavor and pink color of rhubarb is enough to make this spring cake shine. But you'll also love how easy it is to make!
Get the Rhubarb Upside-Down Cake recipe.
Deviled Eggs
While the kids are out searching for Easter eggs, you can scarf down this delicious deviled variety. They're practically required during the holidays. "I always associate deviled eggs with Easter brunch," Ree says.
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