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85 Easter Brunch Recipes That Will Make Sunday Morning A Breeze

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ham and cheese brunch bake in a white casserole dish
PHOTO: JULIA GARTLAND; FOOD STYLING: BARRETT WASHBURNE

If you aren't a big fan of candy, don't have kids (meaning no egg hunting & decorating or visits with the Easter Bunny), and don't want to have a big to-do for dinner, you might think Easter isn't for you. But must we remind you about Easter brunch?! Getting to sleep in and then make an event out of the combination of lunch and breakfast? It’s truly the best of both worlds—it’s a combination of the two meals, of course, but also a mix of savory and sweet fare, so everyone can find something to enjoy (even if it's just the mimosas!). Whether you’re serving a crowd or are having a low-key, smaller Easter, this list of 85 Easter bunny-approved brunch ideas is for you.

While cereal and oatmeal are great for weekdays, a special weekend meal calls for pulling out all the stops. This means more involved dishes like cinnamon rolls, pancakes, and French toast. We’ve got lots of recipes for you, including some shortcut ones, like our 5-ingredient almond croissant, our blueberry French toast casserole, or our overnight cinnamon rolls (great for serving a crowd). Now that you’ve got your sweets, round out your brunch table with some savory options too. Our classic quiche or frittata are great, but for Easter, why not jazz them up a bit? Our baked feta frittata, our asparagus quiche, or our potato chip frittata all have a fun little something extra going on. Bonus: They're great dishes to serve when you want to serve eggs without having to make them to everyone’s preference.

Whatever you make, the key is variety: Try and hit a mix of carbs, protein, and veggies for the best brunch spread ever. And don’t forget the Easter cocktails—no brunch is complete without mimosas and other springy drinks! Want more Easter inspiration? Check out our Easter lunch and Easter dinner ideas too.

1

Mini Dutch Baby Pancakes

mini dutch baby pancakes with berries jam and confectioners sugar
PHOTO: DOAA ELKADY; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISON

We love our classic skillet Dutch baby, but we’re also very into these shareable mini versions. If you love popovers, you’ll absolutely adore these.

Get the Mini Dutch Baby Pancakes recipe.

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Asparagus Quiche

asparagus quiche
PHOTO: ERIK BERNSTEIN; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE

Finding ways to use asparagus when it's in season becomes top priority. Using it in a quiche is one of our favorite ways; just take a look at this perfect-for-spring recipe!

Get the Asparagus Quiche recipe.

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Ham & Cheese Brunch Bake

ham and cheese brunch casserole
PHOTO: JULIA GARTLAND; FOOD STYLING: BARRETT WASHBURNE

This ham and cheese bake is one of our favorite breakfast casseroles to turn to. It’s got all your favorite breakfast components: a little egg, a little cured meat, bread, and cheese. It’s also a perfect way to use any leftover ham from dinner the night before (post-Easter brunch, anyone?).

Get the Ham & Cheese Brunch Bake recipe.

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Easter Bunny Cinnamon Rolls

cinnamon rolls shaped like a bunny iced with colored icing and topped with sprinkles
PHOTO: JULIA GARTLAND; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE

If you’re looking for the easiest sweet treat to make for your Easter brunch, look no further than these adorable bunnies. All you need are store-bought canned cinnamon rolls to make these bunny-shaped treats that are as fun to decorate as they are to eat.

Get the Easter Bunny Cinnamon Rolls recipe.

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5

Eggs Benedict

english muffins topped with ham, poached eggs and hollandaise on a plate
PHOTO: ANDREW BUI; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE

If your go-to brunch order is eggs Benny, you might be surprised to learn how easy it is to make this classic egg dish at home. With a simple blender hollandaise sauce, crispy golden Canadian bacon, and runny poached eggs, this is the best way to make restaurant-quality eggs Benedict in less than 20 minutes.

Get the Eggs Benedict recipe.

6

Carrot Cake Bread

carrot cake loaf with cream cheese frosting and chopped nuts
PHOTO: LINDA PUGLIESE; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISON

In the world of quick breads, banana bread and zucchini bread used to be our favorite...then we met carrot bread. Spread some cream cheese frosting on top and you've got CARROT. CAKE. BREAD. It's not as dramatic is our layered carrot cake, but it's just as good.

Get the Carrot Cake Bread recipe.

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7

Blueberry French Toast Casserole

french toast casserole in a pan with blueberries
PHOTO: RYAN LIEBE; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE

If your holiday mornings are always made better by overnight French toast, this is the fruity upgrade you need this spring. We like it with blueberries, but any berries should work (chop bigger ones like strawberries!).

Get the Blueberry French Toast Casserole recipe.

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Capirotada

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PHOTO: ROCKY LUTEN; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISON

In Mexican culture, capirotada, or Mexican bread pudding, is a popular casserole-style dish that evokes religious significance during the Easter holiday. For this recipe, there’s no need to break out the eggs and cream, either. This type of bread pudding is all about the sweet spiced syrup, so don't skimp on it!

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9

Baked Feta Frittata

baked feta frittata
PHOTO: RACHEL VANNI; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISON

In my opinion, feta is the hero of the grocery store cheese section—whether you choose Greek, Bulgarian, or French feta, you really can’t go wrong, especially if you bake it. We’ve done baked feta pasta and baked feta bites, but we’ve never done a breakfast version…until now!

Get the Baked Feta Frittata recipe.

10

Pinwheel Sandwiches

pinwheel sandwiches
PHOTO: ANDREW BUI; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE

These pinwheels are easy to assemble, look great on a platter, and are ideal for an Easter party. To make them, you'll layer flour tortillas with ranch-flavored mayonnaise, sliced cheese, deli meats, and lettuce. All that's left to do is roll them up tightly and slice. See, simple!

Get the Pinwheel Sandwiches recipe.

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11

Monte Cristo Rolls

monte cristo rolls with ham swiss dijon mustard and raspberry jam
PHOTO: JULIA GARTLAND; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE

We're huge fans of the combo of sweet and savory, so a Monte Cristo is basically our perfect sandwich. If you love the diner staple as much as we do, you’re going to love this twist. Best part? There's a secret ingredient hack that means they come together in less than an hour (!).

Get the Monte Cristo Rolls recipe.

12

Breakfast Strata

breakfast casserole in a white baking dish with italian sausage, mushrooms, tomatoes, and spinach
PHOTO: RACHEL VANNI; FOOD STYLING: ADRIENNE ANDERSON

If you ask us, breakfast casseroles are the best way to serve a brunch crowd. If you’re looking for the ultimate—loaded with Italian sausage, cheese, veggies, and bread—then this strata is it. It’s hearty enough to keep everyone satisfied, and is endlessly versatile (throw whatever you got in there, it can take it!).

Get the Breakfast Strata recipe.

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Pizza Rustica

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Don't let the name fool you: Pizza Rustica isn't pizza at all, but rather Italian Easter pie. It's more similar to a quiche in nature, only extra stuffed with meats and cheeses.

Get the Pizza Rustica recipe.

14

Sheet-Pan Frittata

sheet pan frittata
PHOTO: MURRAY HALL; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE

If you're looking for the easiest way to make brunch for a crowd, then this sheet-pan frittata is the answer. Instead of worrying about having enough food to feed friends and family, you can lean on a sheet pan to do the work for you. Just like our classic frittata, this recipe is completely customizable too.

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15

Chocolate Hot Cross Buns

chocolate hot cross buns

Hot cross buns are great and all, but we just felt they were missing something. Chocolate, as usual, was the missing piece. A chocolate roll with a trace of orange, cinnamon, and chocolate chips makes the perfect buns for Easter weekend.

Get the Chocolate Hot Cross Buns recipe.

16

Blueberry Scones

blueberry scones
PHOTO: BRYAN GARDNER; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE

Scones can sometimes have a bad reputation for being dry, crumbly, and boring—not these! These buttermilk scones have a sugary, crispy crust, a soft and pillowy middle, and pockets of juicy, exploding blueberries. Just like with our fruit scones, the berries here are interchangeable, but you really can’t beat the combo of blueberry and lemon.

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17

Strawberry Pound Cake

pound cake with a strawberry swirl and topped with a bright pink strawberry glaze
PHOTO: ANDREW BUI; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE

Classic pound cake gets an upgrade with swirls of strawberry jam throughout and iced with tangy strawberry glaze. This streamlined recipe relies on a few crucial ingredients to maximize the flavor while the method remains extremely simple.

Get the Strawberry Pound Cake recipe.

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Strawberry Crunch Cinnamon Rolls

cinnamon rolls topped with strawberry frosting, crunch pieces, and strawberries
PHOTO: JOSEPH DE LEO; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE

There's always room in our hearts for another cinnamon roll recipe, so may we present these tall and fluffy strawberry cinnamon rolls with swoops of bright pink cream cheese frosting, crunchy freeze-dried strawberries, and fresh strawberries. They're the ultimate for adding a pop of sweet-tart flavor and fun color to your brunch spread.

Get the Strawberry Crunch Cinnamon Rolls recipe.

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Eggs Benedict Rolls

pinwheel style rolls baked in a casserole dish and topped with hollandaise
PHOTO: JOSEPH DE LEO; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE

Eggs Benedict is a classic brunch dish consisting of a crispy English muffin, thick salty bacon, buttery-tangy hollandaise sauce, and creamy poached eggs that's known for being tricky to make at home. That's where these eggs Benedict rolls come in.

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No-Bake Fruit & Granola Tart

no bake fruit and granola breakfast tart topped with raspberries, blueberries, blackberries, and strawberries on a platter
PHOTO: JOSEPH DE LEO; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE

Looking for a show-stopping springtime brunch centerpiece? Crowned with an abundance of fresh berries, this no-bake breakfast tart is equally easy to make and stunning to look at. Hosting brunch has never been simpler.

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