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60 Easy Easter Brunch Recipes for a Down-home Feast

These guaranteed winners will please the whole family.

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Planning a big late morning feast for Easter Sunday? Not to worry, there's still plenty of time to plan your spread. Plus, you've landed on the best place on the whole internet for straightforward and delicious Easter brunch ideas, if we do say so ourselves. These recipes look beautiful, taste great, and aren’t too much work in the kitchen.

From a sheet-pan quiche and a centerpiece-worthy ham to feed a crowd, to tasty cabbage-stuffed potato buns that you can make ahead, to smart soups and even some sumptuous breakfast ideas (chocolate-filled biscuits, anyone?), these easy Easter brunch recipes are just what you’re looking for!

Make it special: Our collection of easy Easter crafts includes tons of inspiration for your Easter table setting, from a bunny-earred napkin fold to cheerful spring decorations to easy and festive drink garnishes.

1

Brown Sugar-Bourbon-Pineapple-Glazed Ham

a glazed ham on a plate with some slices cut off
Becky Luigart-Stayner

Easter isn't Easter without a centerpiece ham! This simple glaze also turns into a dipping sauce that's so tasty you'll be dreaming about it for days.

Get the recipe for Brown Sugar-Bourbon-Pineapple-Glazed Ham.

2

Asparagus Frittata with Burrata and Herb Pesto

asparagus frittata with burrata and herb pesto in a cast iron skillet with a slice removed
Becky Luigart-Stayner

Here's a vegetarian dish that busts the common misconception that meat-free food has no grit. Serve it for Easter brunch and you're sure to leave guests feeling full and satisfied.

Get the recipe for Asparagus Frittata with Burrata and Herb Pesto.

3

Chocolate-Stuffed Cream Biscuits

chocolate stuffed cream biscuits on a cooling rack with one on a plate
Becky Luigart-Stayner

For a sweet, decadent brunch treat, these chocolate-filled biscuits are top-notch.

Get the recipe for Chocolate-Stuffed Cream Biscuits.

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4

Sheet-Pan Quiche with Scallions, Dill, and Fava Beans

quiche made in a sheet pan set on a yellow and white checked tablecloth with a set of plates to the side
Becky Stayner

Quiche is never a bad choice for a brunch! This pretty spring one is ready to feed a crowd—and a few whole scallions laid across the top gives it a pretty look!

Get the recipe for Sheet-Pan Quiche.

5

Egg-in-a-Hole Buttermilk Biscuits

egg in a hole buttermilk biscuits
Becky Luigart-Stayner

Just picture the delight on everyone's faces when these warm biscuits come out of the oven and onto their plates.

Get the recipe for Egg-in-a-Hole Buttermilk Biscuits.

6

Bacon-Cabbage Panzanella

bacon cabbage panzanella
Becky Luigart-Stayner

A hearty salad is always a good brunch choice. And this cabbagy, bacon-y salad is both filling and fun!

Get the recipe for Bacon-Cabbage Panzanella.

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7

Baked Cabbage and Potato Buns

baked cabbage and potato buns are also called piroshki
Becky Luigart-Stayner

These tasty filled buns are an easy starter or side for your Easter feast! If you are looking for an Easter brunch idea to make ahead, this recipe is a good one. It can be made two or three days ahead and simply warmed back up in the oven before serving.

Get the recipe for Baked Cabbage and Potato Buns.

Related: The Best Make-Ahead Easter Side Dishes

8

Date-Carrot Cake

date carrot cake
Becky Lugart-Stayner

A rich carrot cake is a fun and easy way to send your Easter brunchers off happy. This no-nonsense recipe is everything you want, and nothing you don't need.

Get the recipe for Date-Carrot Cake.

9

Smashed Potatoes with Paprika and Cumin

smashed potatoes with paprika and cumin
Becky Luigart-Stayner

Easter Brunch calls for a not-just-any-old-potatoes side dish, and this crispy, creamy, salty potato dish is just the thing.

Get the recipe for Smashed Potatoes.

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10

Cream of Asparagus Soup

bowls of cream of asparagus soup with parmesan croutons with spoons
Becky Luigart-Stayner

Lean in to spring veggies with this fresh, flavorful soup!

Get the recipe for Cream of Asparagus Soup with Parmesan Croutons.

11

Chocolate-Clementine Pancakes

chocolate clementine pancakes
Becky Luigart-Stayner

Paired with chocolate, the zest and juice of a clementine makes these tender brunch-worthy pancakes sing!

Get the recipe for Chocolate-Clementine Pancakes.

12

Beaten Biscuits with Country Ham

beaten biscuits with country ham
Becky Luigart-Stayner

This classic Southern party staple is an old-fashioned throwback, as well as a good way to get ham on the table when you're not serving so many folks that you want to buy a whole one. Though the recipe scales up easily if you are serving a crowd.

Get the recipe for Beaten Biscuits with Country Ham.

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13

Fennel-Grapefruit Scones with Plum Compote

fennel grapefruit scones with plum compote
Becky Lugart-Stayner

Give these easy, anything-but-basic-tasting scones a try. Tart grapefruit and savory fennel seeds pair with sweet fruit (and plenty of butter) for a treat you simply have to taste.

Get the recipe for Fennel-Grapefruit Scones with Plum Compote.

14

Asiago Cheese Ham Biscuits

asiago cheese biscuits with prosciutto
Becky Luigart-Stayner

Grated cheese in the biscuits and Prosciutto in between turns already great ham biscuits into a real Easter feast sensation!

Get the recipe for Asiago Cheese Ham Biscuits.

15

Easy Candied Bacon

easy candied bacon
Becky Lugart-Stayner

Ready for a bacon that's impossible to stop eating?

Get the recipe for Easy Candied Bacon.

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16

Pear-Ginger Compote

pear ginger compote
Becky Luigart-Stayner

Step one: Make this sweet and zesty topping and put it on either pancakes, waffles, or a French toast.

Get the recipe for Pear-Ginger Compote.

17

Mascarpone Whipped Cream Recipe

mascarpone whipped cream
Becky Luigart-Stayner

Step two: Make this rich, thick whipped cream to put on top of the compote. Voila! You now have an Easter-worthy brunch!

Get the recipe for Mascarpone Whipped Cream Recipe.

18

Buttered Leek and Gruyère Galette

buttered leek and gruyere galette on a wooden serving board
Becky Luigart-Stayner

This savory pie is the perfect for Easter brunch, served hot or cold! Sautéed leeks turn tender and mild, and are then mixed with rich cream, sharp Gruyère cheese, and a touch of dry wine, then baked into a freeform crust.

Get the recipe for Buttered Leek and Gruyère Galette.

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19

Butter-Braised Cabbage with Cream and Garlic

butter braised cabbage with cream and garlic
Becky Luigart-Stayner

This creamy, crunchy, sweet side is easy to make, hard to stop eating.

Get the recipe for Butter-Braised Cabbage with Cream and Garlic.

20

Prosciutto Egg Tarts

prosciutto egg tarts with spinach and gruyere in a muffin pan
Becky Luigart-Stayner

These egg tarts are perfect for Easter brunch and for feeding a crowd. They're fast and tasty, and they'll really fuel your day!

Get the recipe for Prosciutto Egg Tarts.

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