Our Easter Breakfast and Brunch Favorites! - 38 recipes
Feast on a spread of some of our favorite Easter breakfast and brunch recipes before you venture out on your Easter egg hunting adventure. With these recipes, you are sure to have enough fuel to find the first chocolate bunny or egg filled with money.
Wake up to pancakes, cheesy casseroles, eggs made fresh the way you like them, and plenty of pastries so that you can fuel up and find those hidden Easter egg gems. Serve these scrumptious brunch and breakfast dishes with anything from mimosas to freshly brewed coffee so you can start your Easter day festivities with a bang.
Top Recipe
Eggs Benedict Casserole
By á-162246
Details
Servings 12
Preparation time 600
Cooking time 655
- HOLLANDAISE SAUCE:
- 12-ounces Canadian Bacon, chopped
- 6 english muffins, split and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 8 eggs
- 2 cups 2% milk
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 4 egg yolks
- 1/2 heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
This make-ahead Eggs Benedict Casserole is a scrumptious addition to your brunch or breakfast buffet spread
Top rated Easter Breakfast and Brunch recipes
Spinach-Curry Crepes with Apple, Raisins, & Chickpeas
By Shelly17
Yum! These delicious and savory spinach-curry crepes are tinted with a light sweetness from the apples and golden r...
- 2 large eggs
- 1/3 cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 1/2 cups 1% milk
- 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons safflower oil
- 3/4 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 small yellow onion, chopped
- 1 can (15.5-ounce) chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 1 granny smith apple, diced
- 1/4 cup golden raisins
- 2 tablespoons madras curry powder
- 10 ounces fresh spinach
- Lemon wedges, for serving
Marshmallow Bunny Peep-Tini
By rrxing
Have you ever had a martini on Easter and thought to yourself, "Hm, this martini is missing something?" It was miss...
- 1 ounce marshmallow vodka (such as Smirnoff Fluffed or Poppin’ Marshmallow Puff)
- 2 ounces cranberry juice
- 1 Peeps marshmallow bunny
- Easter-themed candy sprinkles
- Simple syrup (1 tablespoon sugar + 1 tablespoon water)
Meyer Lemon Poppy Seed Scones
By Foodiewife, A Feast for the Eyes
These lemon poppy seed scones take only 10 minutes to make and super delicious with a cup of coffee or tea
- GLAZE:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour, lightly spooned into measuring cups and leveled with a knife
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon table salt (decrease or omit if using salted butter)
- 1 teaspoon poppy seeds
- 8 tablespoons frozen unsalted butter (if using salted butter, cut down on salt)
- 1/2 cup buttermilk (or half and half, or heavy cream)
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 teaspoon Pure Lemon Oil (optional)
- Zest 1 Meyer lemon (Eureka lemons work fine, too)
- 1/4 cup strained lemon juice
- 1 Tablespoons half & half (or heavy cream)
- 1 1/3 cup powdered sugar, sifted
Spinach, Mushroom, & Feta Crustless Quiche
By mvjpfoley
Crustless quiche cuts down on gluten and goes big on veggies for a protein-packed meal
- 1 (10-ounce) box frozen spinach, thawed
- Non-stick cooking spray
- 1 (8-ounce) package fresh mushrooms, thinly sliced
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1/4 cup Parmesan, grated
- 1/2 cup mozzarella, shredded
Easter Brunch Punch
By carvalhohm2
This quick and easy punch is perfect for Easter or any special occasion
- 1 (12-ounce) can frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed
- 1 (12-ounce) can frozen lemonade concentrate, thawed
- 3 cups pineapple juice
- 2 cups peach nectar
- 1 (1-liter) bottle ginger ale
- 5 cups ice cubes
- Orange, lemon, and pineapple slices for garnish
Marscarpone Stuffed French Toast
By LRay
Your search is over for a delicious and perfect brunch! Takes a little effort but the results are amazing! Picture ...
- VANILLA-BOURBON BRIOCHE:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup Bulleit bourbon
- 1 1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 3 eggs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 8 tablespoons unsalted butter
- BOURBON SYRUP:
- 1 cup 100 percent maple syrup
- 2 teaspoons Bulleit Bourbon
- BRANDIED PEACHES:
- 1 1/2 cups brandy
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 2 large ripe peaches halved, pitted, and peeled
- MASCARPONE FILLING:
- 1 pound mascarpone cheese
- 1 jar brandied peaches, diced, reserving 1/2 cup for presentation
- EGG WASH:
- 4 eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1/4 cup buttermilk
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons turbinado sugar
- SMOKED BUTTER:
- 1 cup hickory chips
- 1/2 pound butter (Kerry Gold recommended)
- Ice
- Note: This is better performed outside the house
Strawberry Soufflé Pancakes
By Booper-2
This recipe for Strawberry Soufflé Pancake treats are a delicious cross between a muffin, a pancake, and a soufflÃ...
- 3 eggs, separated
- 1/2 cup half and half
- 1/4 cup flour
- 1 pinch of salt
- 1 1/2 tablespoons melted butter
- 1 tablespoon Grand Marnier
- 1/2 cup strawberries
- 1 tablespoon sugar
The Pioneer Woman's Sausage Gravy
By lindaauman
This is a really easy and super delicious recipe for sausage gravy poured over biscuits that will have your family ...
- 1-pound breakfast sausage, hot or mild
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 to 4 cups whole milk, more to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
- 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper, more to taste
- 12 cooked biscuits, warmed, for serving
Alabama Biscuits
By Lsweetnell
A cross between a biscuit and a roll, these tender, moist biscuits are just the thing to fill a basket in the cente...
- 1 cup warm water
- 1 (0.25-ounce) package active dry yeast
- 2 1/2 to 3 cups self-rising flour
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 3 tablespoons soft butter
- 1/4 cup butter, softened
Homemade Sweet Italian Sausage
By sheilaolim
It's easy to make your own Italian-style sausage with a lot of delicious herbs and spices
- 2 pounds ground pork
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 2 teaspoons freshly cracked black pepper
- 2 1/2 teaspoons dried parsley
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- 2 teaspoons dried basil
- 1 1/4 teaspoons paprika
- 1 1/4 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes, or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon ground fennel seed
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1/8 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/8 teaspoon dried thyme
Maple Bacon Crack
By á-11135
Maple Bacon Crack is a gooey, mouth-watering treat perfect for your next social gathering
- 1 pound bacon
- 1 package Pillsbury crescent rolls
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
People-Pleasing Cinnamon Rolls
By ctozzi
A perfect make-ahead recipe for cinnamon rolls when you're short on time
- 6 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 packages active dry yeast
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 1/2 cup margarine or butter
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3 eggs
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup margarine or butter, softened
- 4 teaspoons ground cinnamon or finely shredded orange peel
- 2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup chopped nuts, semisweet chocolate pieces, or raisins (optional)
- 2 cups sifted powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
- 2 tablespoons milk
Big, Fluffy Buttermilk Biscuits
By msippigrl
Soft, fluffy homemade biscuits, and they're no-knead! Just lightly mix ingredients together, cut with biscuit cutte...
- 4 cups self-rising flour (I use White Lily)
- 1 stick (1/2 cup) cold salted butter, or lard or vegetable shortening
- 1 3/4 to 2 cups cold buttermilk
- 1 tablespoon vegetable shortening or oil
- 2 tablespoons melted salted butter or margarine, for brushing biscuits
Bacon, Egg, & Cheese Brunch Ring
By á-50671
This brunch recipe gets major points for presentation, but it's the buttery, cheesy, bacon-y goodness that will kee...
- 4 slices bacon cut in half crosswise
- 1/3 cup and 1 tablespoon milk
- 4 eggs, slightly beaten
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup red pepper, chopped
- 1 can Pillsbury Original Crescent Rolls
- 1 cup Mexican cheese blend, shredded
- fresh cilantro, chopped, to taste
- 1 cup Old El Paso Thick N' Chunky Salsa
Easter Breakfast and Brunch recipe collections
More Easter Breakfast and Brunch recipes
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Strawberry French Toast
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 6 slices bread, crusts removed
- 1 (8-ounce) container strawberry cream cheese, softened
- 6 strawberries, sliced
- 2 tablespoons butter
- powdered sugar to garnish
- maple syrup for serving
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Spicy Sangre Blood Orange Margarita
- 2 slices jalapeño or serrano chile
- 2 ounces silver tequila
- 4 ounces blood orange juice
- 1 ounce Cointreau or Triple Sec
- juice of half a lime
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Waffled Brioche French Toast
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- pinch salt
- 5 large eggs
- 4 (1 1/2-inch-thick) slices brioche or challah bread
- Melted unsalted butter, for brushing waffle iron
- Maple syrup, raspberries, and confectioners' sugar, for topping
- Special equipment: waffle iron (preferably Belgian style)
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Light & Fluffy Pancakes
- BLOND BUTTER SYRUP:
- 3/4 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons white vinegar
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 stick (1/2 cup) salted butter
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup evaporated milk
- Dash of salt
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Breakfast Nests
- 1 package refrigerated biscuits, 8-count
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1/2 cup cheddar cheese
- 4 slices ham
- 4 large eggs
- Chives, optional
- Paprika, optional
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Breakfast Pork Chops
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
- Kosher salt
- 2 cloves garlic, smashed
- 1 teaspoon dried sage
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 6 bone-in pork chops (1 inch thick; about 3 pounds)
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/4 cup whole milk
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- Freshly ground black pepper
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Cornmeal Pancakes with Rasperry...
- RASPBERRY COMPOTE:
- 1 pint fresh raspberries (frozen works too, no need to thaw)
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon clearjel*
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- PANCAKES:
- 1 1/2 cups heaping cups yellow cornmeal
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 1/4 cups whole milk, plus more if needed for thinning
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- 1 tablespoon vanilla
- 2 large eggs
- 4 tablespoons salted butter, melted, plus additional melted butter for the skillet
- Pats of butter, for serving
- Maple syrup, for serving, optional
- NOTE: You can easily cut the ingredients in half, if you are cooking for two (as we are) This yielded 9 pancakes, using a 1/4 cup measure per pancake.
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Bacon Cinnamon Rolls
- 10 slices bacon
- 1 can (17.5-ounce) refrigerated cinnamon rolls with cream cheese icing, about 5 rolls
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Strawberry Cake Mix Donuts
- DONUTS:
- 1 box Strawberry Cake Mix
- 3/4 cup buttermilk
- 2 eggs
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted, slightly cooled
- GLAZE:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 to 2 tablespoons heavy cream
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Schnecken (Sticky German Cinnamon...
- 3 1/3 cups bread flour
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 ounce fast rise yeast or 1 tablespoon fresh yeast
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup milk, plus 2 tablespoons milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, plus
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons Sugar in the Raw turbinado sugar
- 4 tablespoons maple syrup
- 3 tablespoons light corn syrup
- 1 cup walnut pieces or 1 cup pecan pieces
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 1/2 cup light brown raw sugar (demerara) or 1/2 cup Sugar in the Raw turbinado sugar
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
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Lemon Cheesecake Crescent Rolls
- GLAZE:
- 1 package (8-count) refrigerated crescent rolls
- 4 ounces cream cheese, cold
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon extract
- Zest 1/2 lemon
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- Zest 1/2 lemon
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Air Fryer Spanish Omelette
- 2 ounces Serrano cured ham
- 1 green chilli
- 4 eggs
- 3 medium-size potatoes
- A few parsley leaves
- 1 tablespoon virgin olive oil
- Salt, to taste
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