The Best Easter Brunch Recipes

ByErin Parker Published on Updated on

Celebrate Easter by serving brunch at home. These 24 Easter Brunch Recipes are perfect for any Easter Sunday gathering. Featuring sweet and savory recipes, sides, drinks and more, we’ve got all kinds of ideas for your Easter menu!

Looking for more Easter recipes? Head on over to The Best Easter Recipes or The Best Easter Appetizers to get the scoop!

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Easter is just around the corner! And if your family is like ours, you might enjoy a Easter brunch gathering before (or after) an egg hunt or two.

So instead of making one final Easter recipe for y’all today, I wanted to do a recipe round-up of some delicious Easter brunch recipes. I’ve featured several of my blog friends here, as well as a few of my own recipes.

Also, I should note that I’m partial to Easter brunch, so I sincerely hope that if you’re planning your brunch menu for this weekend, this post helps you a ton!

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    What to make for Easter brunch:

    That depends on you, your guests and all of y’all’s tastebuds!

    Personally, I love to have a combination of savory and sweet items that highlight a lot of seasonal fruits and vegetables.

    Additionally, I like my Easter brunch menu to find a balance between different flavors and textures.

    So I will choose a recipe with savory notes and serve it alongside something that’s sweeter or bready.

    More notes on creating your menu:

    Some things to ask yourself include:

    • What do you feel comfortable making at home?
    • What can you make in advance?
    • What can you purchase from the store to make life easier on you?
    • What do your guests like to eat?

    I always like to think of my guests’ diets while I’m planning any menu, too. So I usually serve something without cheese, something vegetarian and something without gluten.

    But how many of my favorite Easter brunch recipes should I choose?

    That depends on how many people you’re hosting, what time your brunch is and how hungry everyone is.

    If I’m hosting 8 guests, I will prepare two mains, 2-3 sides and 1-2 drink options. (Please note that I typically will make something alcoholic, like a mimosa bar, and then offer a non-alcoholic drink, too.)

    This way, we’ve got variety without overwhelming the guests or me as I prepare everything. You can obviously do more if you feel up for it or make a larger batch main and present just that.

    I assume everyone will have a small(er) portion or sliver of every main dish, as well as some of each side and 1-2 drinks.

    Also remember that you can serve something as simple as a bowl of fresh fruit (think juicy blueberries, raspberries, cherries, etc.) as a side dish to pair with anything heavier or more involved.

    Tips and tricks for hosting Easter brunch at home

    • Plan your meal ahead of time. Whether you’re making recipes for brunch, lunch or dinner, you need a game plan of what you’re making, when you’re making it, etc.
    • Purchase your groceries in advance. That means you’ll want to get your grocery list together well beforehand and go to the store.
    • Create a cooking timeline and plan! Whenever I’m hosting a holiday meal for my family or friends, I create a cooking plan for myself. Why? This makes the cooking a lot easier for me because I know when I need to start cooking. You can also plan to make certain dishes in advance that you know will keep.
    • Don’t sweat the small stuff! The joy in hosting any holiday meal and entertaining is being together. If your cooking timeline gets thrown off or if something doesn’t turn out the way it was supposed to, it’s OK. Being with your people and sitting down together with them over a meal is the important piece.

    Ready to see some of inspiration? Scroll on down for the BEST Easter brunch ideas…

    Sweet Easter Brunch Recipes

    1
    A blueberry waffle topped with powdered sugar, fresh blueberries and a dollop of honey butter on a gray plate on a purple speckled surface
    Blueberry Waffles
    Homemade Blueberry Waffles burst with real blueberry flavor. This buttermilk waffle recipe has a crisp, golden exterior and a fluffy center. All you need are a handful of ingredients, including fresh or frozen blueberries, and 30 minutes to make them! 
    Check out this recipe!
    2
    Maple syrup drizzles on top of a stack of lemon pancakes topped with blueberry compote and a lemon twist
    Lemon Ricotta Pancakes
    Lemon Ricotta Pancakes are the best kind of breakfast or brunch treat! Bursting with lemon flavor, these homemade pancakes come together easily and taste delicious. They are sweet — but not too sweet — and incredibly tender and fluffy, thanks to the creamy ricotta cheese.
    Check out this recipe!
    3
    Coffee Cake Muffins sit on a wire cooling rack next to a gray striped towel
    Vanilla Bean Coffee Cake Muffins
    Fluffy, delicious Vanilla Bean Coffee Cake Muffins, filled and topped with a pecan streusel. These muffins are the perfect sweet addition to any weekend breakfast or brunch!
    Check out this recipe!
    4
    Baked strawberry cinnamon bun on white serving dish with drizzled glaze
    Strawberry Cinnamon Rolls
    Strawberry Cinnamon Rolls are a homemade brunch treat. A dairy-free adaptation of a classic, these rolls are filled with fresh strawberries and topped with homemade strawberry glaze. Though this yeasted bread recipe takes a little time to rise, they're worth the wait and wonderful for sharing at an at-home brunch.
    Check out this recipe!
    5
    A sliced-into stack of orange pancakes with syrup, butter and mini chocolate chips as garnish
    Orange Pancakes with Chocolate Chips
    Treat your loved ones to decadent Orange Pancakes with Chocolate Chips! This homemade orange pancake recipe gets its flavor from orange juice and orange zest and is speckled with chocolate chips, too! No matter when you make this homemade pancake recipe, you're in for a treat.
    Check out this recipe!
    6
    Overhead of the Healthy French Toast, drizzled in maple syrup
    Yogurt French Toast
    Hosting brunch or breakfast this weekend? Knock your guests’ socks off with this Yogurt French Toast recipe, which has ALL of the flavor and less fat than the regular. Crusty pieces of bread are dipped in a yogurt, skim milk and egg mixture before frying in a pan with a little butter until golden brown. The French Toast pieces are then baked until cooked through. Enjoy warm with fresh berries and your favorite syrup!
    Check out this recipe!
    7
    Homemade breakfast crepes are shown from above, sprinkled with powdered sugar and filled with whipped cream and fruit, with a Swiss Diamond crepe pan
    Sweet Breakfast Crepes
    Celebrate warmer weather and brunching on patios by whipping up a batch of homemade Sweet Breakfast Crepes! Light and flavorful, these crepes are filled with a lemon whipped cream, blueberries and strawberries. They can also be filled with Nutella and bananas, or any other combination of ingredients for a sweeter breakfast. Surprisingly simple to make and even easier to eat, these crepes are the perfect centerpiece for any brunch gathering.
    Check out this recipe!
    8
    Close up of a Strawberry Scone on a white plate next to two other plates on a turquoise patterned towel
    Fresh Strawberry Scones
    Strawberry Scones burst with strawberry flavor, thanks to a secret strawberry ingredient! These scones, which are the perfect centerpiece to any homemade weekend brunch, will disappear in no time.
    Check out this recipe!
    9
    Bunny Pancakes
    www.thebakermama.com
    Bunny Pancakes
    Make Easter morning extra special with these adorable and delicious Bunny Pancakes! So much fun to make and so much yum to eat!
    Check out this recipe!
    10
    Roasted Plum French Toast with Whipped Ricotta
    www.cakenknife.com
    Roasted Plum French Toast with Whipped Ricotta
    Roasted Plum French Toast with Whipped Ricotta will become your new favorite brunch dish!
    Check out this recipe!
    11
    A slice of Lemon Blueberry Coffee Cake sits on a small white plate with the entire cake in the background, along with forks.
    Lemon Blueberry Coffee Cake
    Lemon Blueberry Coffee Cake makes a delicious breakfast in bed for that special person in your life! Elevate traditional coffee cake base with a ton of lemon zest. Then once the batter is poured into the pan, dollop Bonne Maman Wild Blueberry Preserves in for blueberry goodness. Sprinkle on the crumbly pecan streusel topping, then bake until golden brown. This simple coffee cake makes a delicious Mother’s Day breakfast or a brunch centerpiece.
    Check out this recipe!
    12
    A bowl of Blueberry Sour Cream Muffins in a bowl on a pink surface surrounded by more muffins, orange wheels and blueberries
    Sour Cream Blueberry Muffins
    These Sour Cream Blueberry Muffins are the fluffy, flavorful, sharable treat that beats them all. The sour cream is totally a secret ingredient — you can’t taste it, but you’ll taste its effects: It makes them light, moist and utterly delicious. 
    Check out this recipe!
    13
    French Toast Casserole on a white plate with whipped cream and raspberries
    Chocolate Raspberry Overnight French Toast Casserole
    Chocolate Raspberry Overnight French Toast Casserole is the ULTIMATE make-ahead brunch recipe! You toss the ingredients together the night before and bake the morning of for a special breakfast treat. This French Toast casserole recipe is easy to put together and bursting with strawberry and chocolate flavors.
    Check out this recipe!
    14
    A stack of Cinnamon Roll Waffle quarters on a white scalloped plate on a marble surface with a pink linen
    Cinnamon Roll Waffles
    Sweet Cinnamon Roll Waffles are the perfect celebratory breakfast or brunch! This from-scratch recipe starts with a buttermilk waffle base and has a sweet cinnamon-sugar layer swirled into the batter before the waffles bake. Topped with a cream cheese icing drizzle, this recipe exudes those classic cinnamon roll flavors without requiring a ton of time.
    Check out this recipe!
    15
    A loaf of Lemon Blueberry Bread in a loaf pan on marble
    Lemon Blueberry Bread
    Bursting with bright lemon and blueberry flavors, this homemade Lemon Blueberry Bread recipe is an easy quick bread to make any time. Calling for easy to find ingredients, this bread is baked in less than an hour and ready to enjoy for breakfast or dessert shortly after.
    Check out this recipe!

    Savory Easter Brunch Recipes

    16
    A fork cuts into a slice of breakfast tater tot casserole
    Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole
    Crunchy, gooey and delicious, Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole makes breakfast an occasion for the whole family! Featuring just a handful of ingredients and frozen tater tots, this easy breakfast casserole with eggs and bacon is great for a crowd during an at-home brunch.
    Check out this recipe!
    17
    croissant breakfast sandwiches on a sheet pan after baking
    Croissant Breakfast Sandwich
    Want to make the BEST breakfast? This Croissant Breakfast Sandwich is full of turkey bacon, sharp cheddar cheese and scrambled eggs. This is a simple go-to breakfast that is loved by everyone. It can be meal prepped for a grab-and-go breakfast situation, too.
    Check out this recipe!
    18
    three quiche lorraine bites stacked
    Gluten Free Broccoli Quiche Lorraine Bites
    Bake and serve Gluten Free Broccoli Quiche Lorraine Bites as a quick, easy breakfast this spring! Make a flourless potato crust, and while that bakes, mix eggs, diced ham, broccoli and shredded Swiss cheese with milk and spices to serve as the flavorful filling. When the potato crusts are crispy, pour in the filling, and bake until browned. Serve these tasty quiches to your mom on Mother’s Day, at a springtime brunch or anytime just because! 
    Check out this recipe!
    19
    Several breakfast tacos on a white platter surrounded by ingredients and lime slices
    Freezer-Friendly Breakfast Tacos
    Freezer-Friendly Breakfast Tacos are a quick and delicious make-ahead breakfast that's easy to enjoy on the go! Stuffed with gold potatoes, bacon, onions, sweet peppers and scrambled eggs, these breakfast tacos are a filling meal and a wonderful way to start your tailgating morning off right!
    Check out this recipe!
    20
    Sliced sweet potato quiche with sausage and collards on a white platter
    Sausage Quiche with Sweet Potatoes and Collard Greens
    This Sausage Quiche with sweet potatoes and collard greens is the perfect dish to serve at a holiday brunch! With a homemade grit-filled crust, this quiche can be made in advance. Celebrate the holidays with this unique quiche recipe.
    Check out this recipe!
    21
    A baked egg casserole on a blue background with green peppers
    Egg Casserole with Green Chiles
    This overnight Egg Casserole with Green Chiles is an incredible twist on a classic. Calling for 7 ingredients, this breakfast bake could not be easier to make and share. Smoky green chile peppers add a little heat to this cheesy breakfast casserole.
    Check out this recipe!
    22
    Egg yolk drops off a biscuit sandwich with boudin on a white plate
    Boudin Breakfast Sandwiches
    Want to know one of our favorite ways to start the day during football season? These Boudin Biscuit Breakfast Sandwiches are the BEST breakfast sandwich recipe because they're so simple and flavorful! Grab your favorite boudin and cook it up, fry an egg and serve them together on a homemade butter biscuit for a flavorful, savory breakfast.
    Check out this recipe!
    23
    Shakshuka aka Eggs In Purgatory
    www.thecrumbykitchen.com
    Shakshuka aka Eggs In Purgatory
    Shakshuka is breakfast with a burn! “Eggs in Purgatory” are poached in a spicy, garlicky tomato sauce, served over crusty bread with a side of avocado.
    Check out this recipe!
    24
    One white plate holding three Mashed Potato Chorizo Breakfast Tacos ready for eating on a white background
    Mashed Potato Chorizo Breakfast Tacos
    In search of the ultimate comforting breakfast? Look no farther than Mashed Potato Chorizo Breakfast Tacos! This breakfast taco recipe is the stuff dreams are made of. They cook up quickly to create a flavorful meal and are great for sharing.
    Check out this recipe!
    25
    Gluten-Free Cottage Cheese Breakfast Biscuits
    www.adashofmegnut.com
    Gluten-Free Cottage Cheese Breakfast Biscuits
    These gluten-free cottage cheese breakfast biscuits are simple to make. Choose your favorite mix-ins, like ham and cheese, for a crowd-pleasing breakfast or brunch.
    Check out this recipe!
    26
    Savory Breakfast Rolls
    www.thegingeredwhisk.com
    Savory Breakfast Rolls
    These savory breakfast rolls are made with a soft dough swirled around scrambled eggs, sausage and cheese. These are a beautiful dish to serve at brunch!
    Check out this recipe!
    27
    Easy Baked Frittata
    www.joyfullymad.com
    Easy Baked Frittata
    Make this easy baked frittata for weekend brunch or special occasions. It's filled with bacon, spinach, goat cheese and tomatoes and great for sharing!
    Check out this recipe!
    28
    Asparagus Quiche with Bacon
    www.simplywhisked.com
    Asparagus Quiche with Bacon
    This asparagus quiche is made with fresh asparagus, chives and bits of savory bacon in a flaky pie crust shell baked until golden brown. Not only does it look stunning, but it is incredibly simple to share.
    Check out this recipe!

    Side Recipes to Pair with Brunch

    29
    Close up of a small grey plate holding several slices of maple bacon next to a blue linen
    Maple Bacon
    Once you know how to make Maple Bacon at home, you will never go back to store-bought. With real maple syrup and thick cut bacon, you can control the sweetness and crispiness just how you like it. The end result is melt-in-your-mouth bacon with the perfect crispy edges.
    Check out this recipe!
    30
    A plate of berry fruit salad with watermelon in front of a jar of honey
    Summer Fruit Salad with Watermelon
    Celebrate summertime produce by making a Summer Fruit Salad with Watermelon! This easy side dish calls for fresh watermelon, berries and more. And it’s got a zesty fruit salad dressing to bring it all together. This watermelon fruit salad recipe is great to serve alongside breakfast and brunch or even at a potluck!
    Check out this recipe!
    31
    A bowl of Thanksgiving brunch salad on a tabletop
    Sausage Brunch Salad
    Add greens to breakfast and brunch with this hearty Sausage Brunch Salad. This salad, studded with homemade breakfast sausage patties, perfectly hardboiled eggs and caramelized apples and topped with a maple vinaigrette, can stand alone as a centerpiece or serve as a side for an at-home brunch.
    Check out this recipe!
    32
    Praline Bacon sits in a metal serving container on top of a white kitchen towel
    Spicy Praline Bacon
    Candied Bacon is a decadent, delicious sweet-salty recipe! Also known as praline bacon because it calls for a brown sugar-pecan topping, this brunch side dish is perfect for sharing.
    Check out this recipe!

    Easter Brunch Drinks

    33
    Three Strawberry Champagne Cocktails sit on a silver platter, garnished with fresh strawberries
    Strawberry Champagne
    Strawberry Champagne is a sweet, easy-to-make bubbly cocktail. It requires just four simple ingredients. Perfect for Easter brunch, Valentine's Day or any other time you want some bubbly.
    Check out this recipe!
    34
    Three mimosas sit on a wooden tray with a dark blue towel
    Classic Mimosa
    A mimosa is a classic brunch drink that's incredibly easy to make at home. Calling for just two ingredients, this champagne cocktail can easily be adjusted to create different mimosa flavors.
    Check out this recipe!
    35
    Vanilla sweet cream swirls into cold brew coffee
    Vanilla Sweet Cream Cold Brew
    Vanilla Sweet Cream Cold Brew is a simple, delicious coffee drink that can easily be made at home. Make the three elements of this recipe — cold brew coffee, homemade vanilla syrup and homemade vanilla sweet cream — in advance to have the best homemade coffee drink around.
    Check out this recipe!
    36
    Dulce de Leche Latte
    www.braziliankitchenabroad.com
    Dulce de Leche Latte
    Sinfully sweet, smooth and decadent, this Dulce de Leche Latte is EVERYTHING you want in a coffee drink without the coffee shop lines.
    Check out this recipe!
    37
    The Cocktail Chronicles + Tailgate Thursday: Bloody Marys // The Speckled Palate
    Bloody Mary
    Add some spice to your weekend with the brunch cocktail of choice, the Bloody Mary. This classic cocktail, made with spicy tomato juice, vodka and various accoutrements, is easy to make at home and perfect for any morning gathering, no matter the occasion. Requiring just a few ingredients, this drink can be made in minutes and customized for each individual!
    Check out this recipe!
    38
    Two coffee drinks sit on pottery plates in front of ingredients
    Baileys Coffee
    Creamy and decadent, Baileys Coffee is a simple after dinner coffee cocktail to make at home. Calling for three ingredients, this coffee drink is a restaurant-quality treat!
    Check out this recipe!
    39
    Three Irish Coffees sit on a silver tray, garnished with whipped cream, chocolate and green sprinkles
    Irish Coffee
    A classic cocktail, Irish Coffee is easy and delicious to serve at home. Made with just four ingredients—coffee, Irish whiskey sugar and sweetened whipped cream—this coffee cocktail is perfect for any occasion.
    Check out this recipe!
    40
    Prosecco Punch
    www.feastandwest.com
    Prosecco Punch
    Prosecco Punch is a delicious sparkling fruit punch cocktail loaded with tart citrus juice. The tantalizing tango of sweet flavor and tart zing makes this cocktail deliciously intriguing! This easy recipe can be a go-to for many different occasions.
    Check out this recipe!

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    About the Author:

    Erin Parker is a Southern gal living in Texas with her husband and two daughters. She started The Speckled Palate to share what she was cooking as a newlywed… and over the years, it’s evolved to capture her love for hosting. Specifically, the EASIEST, lowest key entertaining because everyone deserves to see their people and connect over good food. Learn more about her…

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    4 Comments

    1. This is one heck of a round up! All of these ideas look delicious. Can we just have one big blogger brunch and each make one of these?? Happy Easter, friend!

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      1. Thanks, Jenna! Aren’t they delicious? And I wish we could have a giant blogger brunch together – it would be so much fun! I hope y’all had a wonderful Easter!

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    2. Thanks so much for sharing my cocktail recipe, Erin! I need to have some friends over for brunch ASAP to make some of these.

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      1. You’re so welcome, Susannah! I know! I wish we all lived closer so we could have a giant blogger brunch to enjoy all these recipes!

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