Fuel up for that egg hunt!
We'll tell it like it is: If you aren't a big fan of candy, don't have kids (meaning no 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 77 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 overnight French toast (no need to get up early!) or 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 a breakfast casserole like our everything bagel casserole or our egg & hash brown casserole are go-tos for a reason, and couldn't be easier to make. Bonus: They're both 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 co*cktails—no brunch is complete without mimosas and other springy drinks! Want more Easter inspiration? Check out our Easter lunch and Easter dinner ideas too.
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Crispy Hash Brown-Crusted Bacon & Cheddar Quiche
The classic combo of bacon, egg, and cheese gets a #glowup with this delectable breakfast recipe. We decided to take the humble sammie and turn it into a silky quiche, then take it one step further with a crispy hash brown crust. Because the only thing better than a bacon, egg, and cheese is a bacon, egg, and cheese with hash browns!
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Carrot Cake Pancakes
If you can't get enough of carrot cake this time of year (us too!), these pancakes are for you. They're fluffy, well spiced, and full of toasted walnuts and carrots for a sweet sweet Easter morning.
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3
Breakfast Strata
This healthy dish will fuel you and your family up for the Easter egg hunt. Your kids will be so into the sausage, eggs, and bread here, they won't even notice we snuck in some mushrooms and spinach too. Feel free to swap the fontina for Gruyère or white cheddar instead.
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Mini Dutch Baby Pancakes
Pancakes exist in many, many forms depending where you’re from or what you like: Dutch- or German-style sweet pancakes are a culmination of basic ingredients that turn into a cakey custard. And we love our classic skillet Dutch baby, but we’re also very into the mini versions as well, especially since they still have that iconic well that is perfect for filling with jams, preserves, fruits, and whipped cream.
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Quiche
Quiche is a perennial fave in the canon of classic brunch dishes, and this version is the best. Soft, creamy filling studded with ham, chives, and Gruyère rests inside a crunchy, buttery pie crust to create the breakfast of your dreams.
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6
Lemon Blueberry Babka
A traditional babka is a braided, sweet yeasted bread filled with chocolate. This summery take is filled with a blueberry sauce and topped in an easy lemon glaze. The twisted bread is striking, with its bright purply-blue swirls throughout. If lemon blueberry is one of your favorite pairings (us too), this needs to be at the top of your list. Our classic lemon blueberry bread should be next!
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7
Peter Cottontail Pancakes
These adorable pancakes might seem tricky, until you break down the basic shapes: one palm-sized pancake (the body), two oval silver dollar ones (the feet), and one medium-sized circle with two ears coming off it (the head). Use Nutella—or even peanut butter—to make the pads of the paws, and a little swirl of whipped cream for the tail, and you're all set!
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8
Pinwheel Sandwiches
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!
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9
5-Ingredient Almond Croissant
It's true, homemade croissants aren't the quickest or easiest choice. Until now. For a more convenient approach, we made one giant croissant out of store-bought puff pastry. Only using 5 ingredients, you still get an almond-filled, shatteringly crisp pastry that makes serving a crowd super-simple.
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Nutella-Stuffed Pancakes
A thick and fluffy stack of pancakes dripping with maple syrup is always a winning idea for breakfast. And when you slice into a flapjack to reveal a gooey, melty center of Nutella? That’s hard to beat. These Nutella-stuffed pancakes are the stuff of brunchtime dreams, and they’re easy to put together right at home.
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11
Potato Chip Frittata
For added crunch, we loaded this frittata with potato chips. We went with sour cream & onion, but feel free to sub in your own favorite flavor! Don't forget to top with chives, sour cream, and even more chips to really make this frittata a next-level breakfast.
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12
Huevos Rancheros Casserole
Huevos rancheros are one of those dishes that normally requires multiple cooking steps and a good amount of time, but what if all of those flavors could come together in a few easy steps? Enter: this huevos rancheros casserole. It's a true one-pan wonder. All you have to do is just assemble, then enjoy the casserole—that’s it.
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Lemon Blueberry Dutch Baby
A Dutch baby is a big puffy and custardy pancake that is baked in the oven, making its edges and top crispy while the center stays soft. This one is made extra special with some blueberries, which burst and get a little jammy while baking. Spread some lemon curd on top for the perfect spring brunch dish.
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14
Easter Bunny Twists
Made with store-bought puff pastry and a quick cinnamon sugar filling, these adorable bunny-shaped pastries will delight everyone at your Easter brunch buffet. Oh, and did we mention the cream cheese frosting bunny tails?
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15
BLT Eggs Benedict
The classic BLT trio—bacon, eggs, and tomato—gets even better when cooked in the style of eggs Benedict. Crispy, candied bacon and a spiced hollandaise make this eggs Benedict a little different from a traditional one, but you'll love this fun, savory twist on the classic brunch recipe.
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Avocado Toast
At its simplest, we think avocado toast has to have lemon juice, plenty of flaky sea salt, and some sort of red pepper flake. At its most complex (and most expensive), it can have anything from diced tomatoes, cucumber, and chopped feta to smoked salmon, capers, and pickled red onions. While this classic breakfast is relatively simple to create, our top tips will help you perfect it, exactly as you like it.
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17
Capirotada
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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18
Brunch Lasagna
Make this hearty make-ahead breakfast casserole for your next indulgent breakfast get-together (Galentine's Day, perhaps?!) and get ready to make it again and again. With a crispy hash brown topping, sweet & savory breakfast sausage, creamy eggs, and melted cheese, this casserole is like a classic diner breakfast all rolled into one dish.
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Brioche French Toast
French toast is already a pretty decadent breakfast, but we’ve got a way to make it extra luxurious: thick-sliced cinnamon twist brioche. Topped with fresh berries, sweet syrup, and a little dusting of confectioners' sugar, this will make any morning special.
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20
Pizza Rustica
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.
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