Easter brunch is the perfect excuse to gather your favorite people around the table for a leisurely meal filled with both savory and sweet treats. These 12 recipes will help you create a memorable spread that covers everything from make-ahead casseroles to elegant baked goods.
1. Breakfast Casserole with Hash Browns
This is basically everything good about breakfast thrown into a casserole dish, making it the ultimate crowd-pleaser for your Easter table. It’s incredibly forgiving and feeds a bunch of people without much fuss. Plus, you can prep it the night before, which means more time to enjoy your guests and less time stuck in the kitchen.
2. Hot Cross Buns
These spiced sweet rolls with currants are an Easter brunch classic that’ll fill your kitchen with the most amazing aroma. The dough is enriched with egg and butter, making them tender and slightly sweet. They’re perfect for Easter morning or any spring gathering where you want to add a traditional touch.
3. Ham and Swiss Sliders
These sliders are perfect for feeding a group without breaking a sweat – you assemble them all at once and bake in one dish. The butter mixture on top soaks into the rolls, creating this incredible savory-sweet flavor that everyone will be talking about. They’re great as a main dish or alongside your other brunch favorites.
4. Deviled Eggs, My Way
No Easter brunch is complete without deviled eggs, and this version uses ingredients you probably already have on hand. They take about 30 minutes from start to finish, making them perfect when you need to bring something to the party but don’t want to stress. They always disappear fast, so consider making a double batch!
5. Perfect Popovers
These impressive popovers will have your guests wondering how you managed to make something so fancy-looking. The secret is in the two-stage baking method – a blast of high heat followed by lower temperature creates those dramatic, airy puffs. They’re surprisingly simple once you know the technique.
6. Bacon Cheddar Biscuits
These buttery buttermilk biscuits are loaded with sharp cheddar, crispy bacon, and fresh chives for the ultimate savory treat. The food processor makes the dough come together in minutes, so they’re easier than you might think. Serve them warm with butter and watch them disappear from the basket.
7. Classic Cream Scones
If you’re looking for an elegant addition to your brunch spread, these classic cream scones are exactly what you need. They’re soft, fluffy, and not overly sweet – the perfect canvas for jam, butter, or fresh fruit. These are the real deal, not those cakey imposters you sometimes find.
8. Breakfast Potato Hash
This hearty potato hash is a staple that uses up whatever potatoes you have lying around and turns them into something special. The rendered bacon fat gives the potatoes incredible flavor and that perfect crispy exterior. It’s the kind of dish that makes everyone feel satisfied and happy.
9. Scalloped Potatoes
This side dish makes any meal feel like a special occasion, and Easter brunch is no exception. The key is getting the sauce thick enough before it goes in the oven so you end up with creamy, perfectly cooked potatoes. It’s comfort food at its finest and pairs beautifully with ham or any brunch protein.
10. Lemon Loaf
This one-bowl lemon loaf is moist, tangy, and topped with a thick glaze that’ll make your taste buds sing. It’s simple enough to whip up on a weeknight but fancy enough to serve to company. The bright lemon flavor is perfect for spring and adds a lovely sweet finish to your brunch spread.
11. Carrot Cake Cupcakes
These cupcakes use oil instead of butter to keep them super moist, and the molasses adds a deeper flavor than most carrot cake recipes. The cream cheese frosting on top makes them feel extra special and indulgent. They’re like having individual slices of carrot cake that are perfect for a crowd.
12. Strawberries and Cream
This simple but elegant dessert showcases fresh strawberries with homemade whipped cream that’s infinitely better than anything from a container. It’s the kind of dessert that makes spring worth waiting for and provides a light, refreshing end to your Easter feast. Sometimes the simplest things are the most memorable.
