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75 Easter Brunch Ideas for a Memorable Sunday Morning

Homemade muffins, casseroles, and other treats!

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Caitlin Bensel

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On Easter morning after attending church and opening baskets, 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 Easter activities. Luckily, this list of Easter brunch ideas is here to help with easy recipes for a memorable feast.

Here, you'll find Easter recipes for any style of brunch menu from breakfast favorites like pancakes, French toast, and egg recipes to lunch options like spring salads and ham recipes galore. Looking to put seasonal produce to good use? Try the show-stopping carrot tart, the crowd-pleasing strawberry muffins, or asparagus in dreamy hollandaise sauce. Just don't forget to pour yourself an Easter cocktail to go along with your spread like a michelada or a peach bellini.

While some of these Easter brunch recipes are quick 30-minute meals, others are great for making ahead (see the breakfast casseroles for example). You'll also find seasonal quiches, delectable pastries, and traditional Easter foods that are 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 Easter candy is up to you!

1

Monkey Bread Muffins

easter brunch monkey bread muffins
C.W. Newell

Make the ultimate canned biscuit hack in miniature form! These little monkey breads are made much like the classic, but placed in a muffin pan instead.

Get Ree's Monkey Bread Muffins recipe.

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2

Spinach, Feta and Sun-Dried Tomato Strata

easter brunch spianch feta sundried tomato strata
David Malosh

If you've got a hungry crowd to feed, whip this up the night before and just bake it the next morning so it's hot and fresh. You'll take everyone on a trip to the Mediterranean in every bite.

Get Ree's Spinach, Feta and Sun-Dried Tomato Strata recipe.

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3

Easter Punch

easter brunch punch
C.W. Newell

Here's a drink everyone in the family is gonna love! Think of it as strawberry limeade with a ginger ale twist and a fun fruit ice ring to keep it cold.

Get the Easter Punch recipe.

4

Ham Salad

easter brunch ham salad
C.W. Newell

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.

Get the Ham Salad recipe.

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5

Asparagus Quiche

easter brunch asparagus quiche
Will Dickey

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.

Get the Asparagus Quiche recipe.

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6

Easter Breakfast Casserole

easter brunch breakfast casserole
Will Dickey

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.

Get the Easter Breakfast Casserole recipe.

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7

Chocolate Chip Pancakes

easter brunch chocolate chip pancakes
Stacy Allen

A Drummond kid favorite! Ree prefers to use mini chocolate chips instead of the regular ones, because that ensures you get chocolate in every single bite.

Get Ree's Chocolate Chip Pancakes recipe.

8

Carrot Ribbon Salad

easter brunch carrot ribbon salad
David Malosh

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.

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9

Smoked Salmon Deviled Eggs

easter brunch smoked salmon deviled eggs
David Malosh

Meet the best of brunch in two bites! This mash up is like if deviled eggs had a baby with an everything bagel with cream cheese and lox.

Get Ree's Smoked Salmon Deviled Eggs recipe.

10

Doughnut Bread Pudding

easter brunch doughnut bread pudding
C.W. Newell

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.

Get the Doughnut Bread Pudding recipe.

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11

Cowboy Breakfast Casserole

easter brunch cowboy breakfast casserole
David Malosh

Assemble this dish the night beforehand and wake up to the smell of crispy bacon, hearty sausage, and golden potatoes. Sprinkle some fresh pico de gallo on top and you've got what Ree calls "breakfast heaven."

Get Ree's Cowboy Breakfast Casserole recipe.

12

Asparagus Salad

easter brunch asparagus salad
C.W. Newell

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.

Get the Asparagus Salad recipe.

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13

Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins

easter brunch lemon poppyseed muffins
Will Dickey

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.

Get the Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins recipe.

14

Ham and Cheese Croissants

easter brunch ham and cheese croissants
C.W. Newell

Make a breakfast twist on that holiday ham and serve croissants. Don't worry, they're east to make. You can use store-bought puff pastry to get all those flaky layers.

Get Ree's Ham and Cheese Croissants recipe.

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15

Carrot Cake Trifle

easter brunch carrot cake trifle
Will Dickey

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.

Get the Carrot Cake Trifle recipe.

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16

Hash Brown Breakfast Casserole

easter brunch hash brown breakfast casserole
Hector Manuel Sanchez

If you like the flavors of a classic Caprese salad (tomatoes, mozzarella, basil), you'll love this casserole. They're mixed with a creamy egg mixture and poured over a layer of hash browns.

Get Ree's Hash Brown Breakfast Casserole recipe.

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17

Michelada

easter brunch michelada
Hector Manuel Sanchez

If you like the slightly spicy and savoriness of a bloody mary but want something a bit lighter, try a michelada. It's made with beer, so it's easier to sip during the earlier hours.

Get the Michelada recipe.

18

Strawberry Sweet Rolls

easter brunch strawberry sweet rolls
C.W. Newell

Making these pretty pink rolls is a berry good idea if your guests have a sweet tooth. They're filled with strawberry preserves and the glaze on top has freeze-dried strawberries for double the flavor.

Get Ree's Strawberry Sweet Rolls recipe.

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19

Perfect Pancakes

easter brunch perfect pancakes
C.W. Newell

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!

Get Ree's Perfect Pancakes recipe.

20

Lemon Loaf

easter brunch lemon loaf
Antonis Achilleos

Not that you need an excuse to eat cake for breakfast, but a slice of this sweet and tart loaf is what Easter is all about! It stays super moist for up to four days, so you can make it in advance.

Get Ree's Lemon Loaf recipe.

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