17 Easter Recipes Brunch Ideas 2024

1. Ham and Cheese Quiche

This savory baked egg custard is a brunch classic. Loaded with diced ham, cheddar cheese, onions, and bell peppers, this protein-packed quiche will give you lasting energy through your Easter celebrations. Bake up this crowd-pleasing recipe the day before and reheat just before serving for convenience. Customize it by adding spinach, mushrooms, or other favorite veggies. Serve warm wedges straight from the tin alongside fresh fruit or a crisp salad.

Ingredients:

• Pie crust
• 8 eggs
• 1 cup half and half
• 1 cup diced ham
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1⁄2 cup diced onion
• 1⁄2 cup diced red bell pepper
• 1⁄4 tsp dried thyme
• Salt and pepper

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2. Spinach, Bacon, and Cheese Strata

This savory bread pudding, loaded with spinach, crispy bacon, melty cheese, and bold seasonings is perfect for feeding a holiday crowd. Layer your ingredients the night before, then pop in the oven first thing on Easter morning. The eggs, bread and seasonings soak up the flavors overnight making this protein-packed dish ideal for brunching through the afternoon festivities. Serve steaming hot wedges straight from the baking dish alongside fresh fruit.

Ingredients:

• 1 loaf French bread, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
• 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
• 1 1⁄2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
• 6 eggs
• 2 cups milk
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon dry mustard

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3. Veggie Frittata

This vegetarian baked egg dish is easy to throw together for Easter brunch. Loaded with bell peppers, mushrooms, spinach, onions and cheese, it makes a protein-packed meatless main. Whip up your veggie mixture while oven preheats, then pour eggs over top and pop in oven. In 30 minutes or less you have a beautiful brunch casserole to feed all your guests. Serve wedges straight from the pan with fresh fruit, yogurt and muffins on the side.

Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 8 ounces mushrooms, sliced
• 1 small onion, diced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 5 ounces baby spinach
• 12 eggs, beaten
• 1⁄4 cup milk
• 1⁄2 teaspoon dried basil
• 1⁄2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1⁄2 cup crumbled feta cheese
• 1⁄2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

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4. Deviled Eggs

These avocado deviled eggs are perfect finger food for an easy Easter appetizer or brunch. Simply halve hard boiled eggs, scoop yolks into bowl and mash smooth with mayonnaise, mustard, salt and pepper. Then fold in creamy ripe avocado and spoon mixture back into whites. Top with paprika, sliced olives or bacon crumbles. Chill until ready to serve alongside fresh fruit, veggies and dip.

Ingredients:

• 12 hard boiled eggs, peeled and halved lengthwise
• 6 tablespoons mayonnaise
• 1 avocado, pitted, peeled and diced
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon white vinegar
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
• Smoked paprika, for garnish
• Sliced olives, for garnish

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5. Fruit Salad with Honey Lime Dressing

This bright, refreshing fruit salad is the perfect sweet side for Easter brunch. Loaded with bite-size fresh fruit like strawberries, pineapple, grapes and mandarin oranges, it makes a healthy complement to any rich casserole or quiche. The sweet, citrusy dressing brings out the natural flavors of the fruit. Simply mix it up the day before and chill overnight so the flavors meld. Garnish with extra lime zest just before serving if desired.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups sliced fresh strawberries
• 2 cups pineapple chunks
• 2 cups green grapes, halved
• 2 (11 ounce) cans mandarin oranges, drained
• 1⁄3 cup honey
• 1⁄3 cup lime juice
• 1 tablespoon lime zest
• 1 teaspoon poppy seeds

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6. Baked French Toast Casserole

This make-ahead French toast is ideal for feeding a holiday crowd without tons of last-minute work. Simply mix up an eggy bread pudding studded with cinnamon toast cubes, pecans and brown sugar. Then refrigerate overnight and bake first thing Easter morning for a sweet, ooey-gooey brunch casserole everyone will love. Serve it straight out of the dish with maple syrup, fresh fruit and bacon or sausage on the side.

Ingredients:

• 1 loaf Italian bread, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 6 large eggs
• 2 cups half and half
• 1⁄2 cup chopped pecans
• 1⁄2 cup packed brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons vanilla
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1⁄4 teaspoon nutmeg
• Butter or oil for greasing dish

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7. Hot Cross Buns

These sweet, gently spiced buns are a traditional Easter treat, topped with shiny glaze crosses. The yeast dough is easy to throw together the day before Easter, then let it rise slowly overnight in fridge. Shape into rounds in morning and let rise once more while you prep other dishes. Bake until golden, then brush warm buns with a sweet icing cross. Serve alongside jam, pats of butter and your favorite morning coffee or tea.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup warm whole milk
• 1⁄3 cup butter, softened
• 1⁄3 cup sugar
• 1 envelope (2 1⁄4 teaspoons) active dry yeast
• 3 eggs
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1⁄4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 4 1⁄2 cups all-purpose flour

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8. Asparagus and Mushroom Quiche

This veggie quiche makes a light, spring-inspired addition to your Easter brunch spread. The homemade pie crust is baked blind before filling, making it nice and crisp. The velvety egg and cream custard is then loaded with fresh asparagus, earthy mushrooms and sharp cheddar cheese. After baking, slice and serve while still slightly warm alongside fresh fruit, roasted veggies or a tangy salad for a refreshing meal.

Ingredients:

For Crust:

• 1 1⁄4 cups all purpose flour
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 cup (1 stick) very cold butter, cut into pieces

For Filling:

• 4 eggs, beaten
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
• 8 ounces mushrooms, thinly sliced
• 1 cup shredded sharp white cheddar cheese
• Salt and pepper

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9. Overnight Cinnamon Rolls

These effortless cinnamon rolls are the ultimate make-ahead Easter treat. Simply mix the dough and pour into a greased casserole dish. Cover and refrigerate overnight so yeast can slowly work its magic. In the morning, drizzle cream cheese filling over cold dough then sprinkle on brown sugar, nuts and cinnamon. Let rise while oven preheats then bake until golden and cooked through. Pull hot bubbling dish out of oven, drizzle with glaze and watch the rolls disappear!

Ingredients: For Dough:

• 1 cup warm milk
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted
• 1 envelope (2 1⁄4 teaspoons) active dry yeast
• 1⁄4 cup sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 3 1⁄2 cups all-purpose flour For Filling and Topping:
• 1⁄2 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon cinnamon
• 1⁄2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
• 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1⁄4 cup sugar
• 2 teaspoons vanilla
• 1⁄2 cup confectioners’ sugar
• 2-3 tablespoons milk

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10. Carrot Cake Pancakes

Give basic pancakes an Easter twist with the flavors of classic carrot cake. These fluffy flapjacks are made with grated carrots, pineapple, coconut, cinnamon and chopped walnuts right in the batter. Fry up stacks on the griddle for your holiday brunch spread and top with pockets of sweet cream cheese filling before serving. Delicious with maple syrup or caramel sauce for dunking!

Ingredients:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 2 eggs
• 1 3⁄4 cups milk
• 1⁄4 cup vegetable oil
• 2 cups finely grated carrots (about 3 medium)
• 1 cup crushed pineapple, drained
• 1⁄2 cup sweetened shredded coconut
• 1⁄2 cup chopped walnuts
• Cream cheese filling

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11. Mini Breakfast Casseroles

These single-serving breakfast bakes are perfect for catering to the tastes of every guest at your Easter brunch. Simply grease a dozen muffin cups and fill with savory combos like veggie egg white for the health conscious, cheesy bacon for the meat lover and loaded potato for the comfort food fan. Mix and match favorites then bake up a batch so people can grab and go. Serve with fresh fruit, yogurt and coffee on the side for a complete meal.

Ingredients:

Veggie Egg White:

• Egg whites
• Diced bell pepper
• Diced onion
• Baby spinach
• Feta cheese
• Cracked black pepper

Cheesy Bacon:

• Eggs
• Crumbled bacon
• Shredded cheddar cheese
• Sliced scallions

Loaded Potato:

• Eggs
• Shredded hashbrowns
• Crumbled cooked sausage
• Shredded cheese

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12. Cheese and Chive Scones

These tender baked scones make an easy addition to your Easter menu. They use basic pantry ingredients you likely have on hand like flour, baking powder, milk, eggs and butter. Simply cut the cold butter into the dry ingredients as you would for pie crust, then fold in grated cheddar and fresh chives. Cut out rounds from the dough, brush tops with cream and sprinkle on more cheese before baking until golden brown. Serve warm with jelly and lemon curd.

Ingredients:

• 2 1⁄2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for surface
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 cup cold butter, diced
• 3⁄4 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese, divided
• 1⁄4 finely chopped fresh chives
• 3⁄4 cup cold milk
• 1 egg, beaten, plus 1 tablespoon for egg wash
• 2-3 tablespoons cream or milk

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13. Baked Oatmeal with Berries

This homemade oatmeal casserole makes an easy hot cereal option for Easter morning. Simply mix up a batter with old-fashioned oats, milk, eggs, vanilla, cinnamon and salt then fold in fresh berries. Pour into a greased baking dish, top with more fruit if desired and bake until set. Let cool slightly before serving in squares with maple syrup, toasted nuts, milk and coffee. Sweet, wholesome and satisfying!

Ingredients:

• 3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
• 1⁄2 cup brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 2 cups milk
• 1⁄2 cup melted butter
• 1 tablespoon vanilla
• 2 cups mixed fresh berries (like raspberries, blueberries, blackberries)

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14. Cheesy Hashbrown Casserole

This loaded cheesy potato bake is the ultimate savory side for Easter morning. Hashbrowns get tossed with melted butter, cream soup and sharp cheddar cheese to make a rich, creamy base. Then you can fold in cooked bacon, sausage crumbles, diced ham or roasted veggies. Top with crushed cornflakes or fried onions and more cheese before baking til hot and bubbling. Serve straight out of the dish with fresh fruit, eggs and pastries.

Ingredients:

• 2 (30 ounce) packages frozen hashbrown potatoes, thawed
• 1 cup melted butter
• 1 (10 3⁄4 ounce) can cream of chicken soup
• 1 (16 ounce) container sour cream
• 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided
• 1 cup cooked, crumbled breakfast meat (like bacon, sausage or ham) *optional
• 1 1⁄2 cups crushed cornflakes cereal

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15. Orange Sweet Rolls

These citrusy breakfast rolls get their unique sunny flavor from both fresh orange zest and juice incorporated into the dough. Form into rounds the night before Easter and let the yeast dough rise slowly overnight in the fridge up to 16 hours. In the morning, brush rounds with orange glaze and sprinkle on a crunchy topping of nuts and sugar before baking to perfection. Enjoy the sweet citrus aroma along with flavors of toasted pecans, brown sugar and cinnamon.

Ingredients:

For dough:

• 1 cup warm whole milk
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted
• 1 envelope (2 1⁄4 teaspoons) active dry yeast
• 1⁄3 cup sugar
• 2 eggs, room temperature
• 2 teaspoons orange zest
• 3 tablespoons fresh orange juice
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 41⁄2–5 cups all-purpose flour

For filling:

• 1⁄3 cup packed brown sugar
• 2 1⁄2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1⁄3 cup chopped pecans or walnuts

For orange glaze:

• 3⁄4 cup confectioners’ sugar
• 2–3 tablespoons orange juice

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16. Sausage Breakfast Enchiladas

These cheesy enchiladas make an easy bake-ahead option for Easter morning. Simply scramble up spicy sausage and eggs, then wrap in tortillas with melty pepper jack. Pour enchilada sauce over top along with more cheese and let chill overnight. Bake straight from fridge, then top with all your favorite enchilada garnishes like avocado, cilantro, salsa, Greek yogurt and hot sauce at the table.

Ingredients:

• 1 pound spicy ground sausage
• 12 eggs, beaten
• 8 (8 inch) flour tortillas
• 2 cups shredded pepper jack cheese
• 1 (16 ounce) jar enchilada sauce
• Sliced avocado, chopped cilantro, salsa, Greek yogurt and hot sauce, for serving

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17. Mini Fruit Tarts

These gorgeous little no-bake tarts make an elegant dessert for Easter brunch. Toasted pecan crusts get filled with smooth, sweetened cream cheese and topped with vibrant fresh fruit like kiwi, berries and mandarin oranges. Mix up the batter a day ahead so crusts have time to chill before carefully pressing into mini muffin tins. Fill just before serving for optimal freshness and presentation.

Ingredients:

For Crusts:

• 1 1⁄2 cups finely ground pecans
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 3 tablespoons melted butter
• 1 egg white

For Filling:

• 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1⁄3 cup confectioners’ sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For Topping:

• Mixed fresh fruit like kiwi, strawberries, blueberries, blackberries and mandarin oranges

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18. Baked Cinnamon Sugar Donut Holes

These bite-size baked donuts make an adorable sweet treat for Easter morning. Simply mix up a quick dough scented with cinnamon, nutmeg and vanilla. Use a melon baller or cookie scoop to form into balls, then roll in cinnamon sugar before baking. While still warm, dip tops in a simple glaze. Serve arranged in a basket or stand for easy grab-and-go snacking all brunch long.

Ingredients:

• 1 1⁄4 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1⁄2 cup sugar, plus extra for coating
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1⁄4 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted
• 2⁄3 cup milk
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For glaze:

• 1 cup confectioners’ sugar
• 2-3 tablespoons milk

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19. Pesto Chicken Egg Muffins

These savory baked egg cups make super easy weekend meal prep for on-the-go Easter morning. Simply line muffin tins with baked chicken, pesto sauce, tomatoes and cheese. Then pour over beaten eggs and bake til set. Let cool completely before covering and refrigerating up to 5 days. Reheat in microwave for quick protein-packed breakfast sandwiches, wrapped in foil to eat on the run.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups chopped, cooked chicken
• 1⁄2 cup prepared pesto
• 12 eggs, beaten
• 1⁄2 cup quartered grape tomatoes
• 1⁄2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• Salt and pepper

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