Easter brunch allows you to bring together your friends and family to enjoy a relaxing meal with a mix of both savoury and sweet dishes.
These twelve recipes will give you inspiration for creating an incredible spread, from delicious make-ahead casseroles to stunningly beautiful baked goods.
1. Breakfast Casserole with Hash Browns
If you’re looking for an easy way to put together all the deliciousness of breakfast in one dish, this is it!
This recipe can easily be made ahead of time, so you can entertain your guests without having to spend time in the kitchen preparing a big breakfast.
This casserole is definitely a hit at any Easter celebration.
2. Hot Cross Buns
A traditional Easter brunch item, these spiced bread rolls with currants are a great addition to your Easter brunch.
The aroma of the bread baking in the oven will make your home smell amazing!
Because they are enriched with butter and eggs, these buns turn out moist and sweet, making them the perfect treat for your Easter brunch celebrations.
3. Ham and Swiss Sliders
These sliders are an easy way to feed a crowd without a lot of fuss.
They can be assembled ahead of time and baked all together.
The butter glaze on top saturates the buns as they bake, creating a mouth-watering sweet and savory taste combination that everyone raves about.
These sliders can be served as a main dish or served as part of your overall brunch menu.
4. Deviled Eggs, My Way
You can’t have Easter brunch without deviled eggs — and this version has ingredients that you likely already have in your pantry.
They take about 30 minutes from the time you start until you finish, so they’re an ideal choice for when you need to provide something for the party but don’t want to worry about making it.
They usually go quickly, so I’d recommend making a double batch.
5. Perfect Popovers
When you serve these popovers, your guests will think, “Wow, how did they get such beautiful popovers?”
The secret is the two-stage baking method; the first stage is a blast of hot air followed by a cooler oven which causes them to rise dramatically and become airy puffs.
This method isn’t difficult to use once you learn it!
6. Bacon Cheddar Biscuits
These buttery biscuits made with buttermilk and filled with sharp cheddar cheese, fried bacon, and fresh chives are the ultimate savory treat!
The food processor makes mixing the dough easy and you will have them made in under 15 minutes.
Heat and serve them with melted butter and see how fast they disappear from the platter.
7. Classic Cream Scones
If you’re looking to add a touch of class to your brunch menu, these classic cream scones are just what you need!
Soft and fluffy with just the right amount of sweetness to be perfect for spreading jam or butter or adding fresh fruits, these are the real deal, not the cakey imitation versions you may have had in the past.
8. Breakfast Potato Hash
Potatoes are a great way to use up leftover potatoes, and this hearty potato hash is a great way to turn them into something special.
The bacon fat used to cook the potatoes gives them a delicious flavor and creates a crispy exterior.
This is the kind of meal that will leave you feeling satisfied and content.
9. Scalloped Potatoes
This side dish brings a little bit of special occasion flair to any meal.
This is especially true for an Easter brunch.
The key to this dish is to have the sauce the right thickness before putting it in the oven to ensure the potatoes will be creamy and nicely cooked.
Comfort food at its best, scalloped potatoes pair beautifully with ham or any protein served at brunch.
10. Lemon Loaf
This lemon loaf cake is a one-bowl recipe that is full of moisture and tangy lemon flavor, topped with a thick glaze that will make your taste buds sing!
It is a great choice for a weeknight dessert and is fancy enough to share with company.
Bright lemon flavor is perfect for springtime and is a lovely addition to your Easter brunch spread.
11. Carrot Cake Cupcakes
These carrot cake cupcakes are made with oil instead of butter, which keeps them super moist and gives them a deeper flavor due to the addition of molasses.
Topped with cream cheese frosting, these cupcakes feel special and indulgent.
They are essentially individual slices of carrot cake that are great for feeding a crowd.
12. Strawberries and Cream
This simple yet elegant dessert is made with fresh strawberries and homemade whipped cream that is so much better than anything in a container.
It’s the kind of dessert that makes you look forward to spring and provides a light, refreshing end to your Easter feast.
