Easter is that time of the year when everyone really doubles down on welcoming the spring season and renewed hope. After a month of fasting and praying, everyone is looking forward to finally celebrating the resurrection of Christ with the most elaborate feasts and traditions.
While the kids are usually excited at the prospect of Easter Egg Hunts and Chocolate Bunnies, the adults look forward to the best delicacies available in a brunch menu. And of course, lots of get-togethers with loved ones.
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33 Tasty and Make-Ahead Easter Brunch Recipes You’ll Love
If you are in charge of Easter brunch, we know how hectic all the preparations can get. And so we’re here to make that task a little easier for you. Choose from a wide range of some of the best brunch recipes to try. Whether you’re looking for something to make ahead, something healthy and keto, or even a vegan alternative to some classic favorites, we have it all.
For a tasty and delicious Easter brunch, filled with sticky buns and pies, along with warm casseroles and hot hash browns, go through our list of well thought out recipes. They’re both easy to make and incredibly tasty.
1. Ham and Cheese Scones
Image and recipe by bakeybynature
Ham and cheese is the perfect combination on a Sunday morning. And even more so when it’s Easter brunch. There’s plenty of oozing cheese, the best ham and fresh scallions in a flaky buttery scone. Plus it’s so easy to make. This healthy Easter brunch recipe is sure to be a hit. Especially when they’re warm from the oven.
2. Hash Brown Egg Nests
Image and recipe by feelgoodfoodie
Easy, cute, absolutely delicious are just some of the words you can use to describe this Easter brunch potato recipe. All you need is some eggs and potatoes to get started. Sounds easy right? It really is. They also resemble egg nests, so that’s a really nice nod to the egg hunt you just got back from before digging into this cheesy goodness. Take my word for it, no one will be able to resist this particular dish.
3. Tofu Scramble with Kale and Sweet Potatoes
It’s sweet and savory and all kinds of delicious food rolled into one bowl. At the same time, you won’t feel guilty about loading up on it because it’s full of the good stuff – kale and tofu and sweet potatoes. If you wondered what kind of vegan Easter brunch recipe everyone would like, you’ve stumbled upon just the right thing to serve.
4. Lemon Ricotta Pancakes
Image and recipe by debraponzek
Brunch is just not complete without a serving of fluffy pancakes. I mean, how can you resist these light, airy, pillows of yumminess, especially when infused with a lemon flavor. Dusted with confectioner’s sugar, this vegetarian Easter brunch recipe is a change from the usual pancakes while still being the ultimate comfort food.
5. Hibiscus Tea Punch
Image and recipe by cookingchanneltv
You don’t really have brunch without some refreshment now do you? Especially when it’s Easter and everyone just wants to have a good time. This hibiscus tea punch is not only refreshing, but also really pretty to look at. Full of spring and summer time fruits, this punch is naturally sweet. If you want you can leave the alcohol out for this Easter brunch recipe to make ahead.
6. Spanish Tortilla
Image and recipe by skinnyfitalicious
Made with zucchini, sun dried tomatoes and sweet potatoes, this light and fluffy tortilla is a Sunday brunch dream. Perfect if you want a healthy Easter brunch recipe option, this has a great balance of taste. Plus, it’s really easy to make. If you’re having a big brunch with family and friends this year, try this recipe because no one will be able to stop talking about it.
7. Kale Salad with Bacon and Blue Cheese
Image and recipe by gimmesomeoven
Make your healthy Easter brunch recipe a little indulgent with this bacon and blue cheese kale salad. It’s full of all the things that are good for you, but with a serving of pecans and bacon to give it a wonderful texture and taste. Brunch is about all things light and summery, so this salad really deserves a spot on your table.
8. Broccoli and Chickpea Casserole
Image and recipe by flavorthemoments
Are you craving a hearty vegetarian Easter brunch recipe that will be yummy and satisfying? This breakfast casserole might just do the trick for you. Made in one pot, you can be sure that this one is as cheesy as it looks. If you want to make this with less carbs, just use cauliflower rice instead of regular rice.
9. Apple Fritter Breakfast Casserole
Image and recipe by wonkywonderful
Flaky croissant, apple butter and caramelized apples layered to make a casserole sounds like a wonderful way to end your Easter brunch doesn’t it? You can use this Easter brunch recipe to make ahead and get things done before time. After you have a few bites of this, you’ll probably not need the regular apple fritters as much.
10. Ham and Cheese Puff Pastry
Image and recipe by wonkywonderful
Looking for an easy way to use your leftover ham? Or you aren’t too keen on ham for dinner but still want a little traditional meat for brunch instead. Either way, this puff pastry is the perfect way to start off your brunch celebrations. The flaky crust and melted cheese are pretty much a dream come true for any foodie. For an easy Easter brunch recipe, you have to try this one.
11. Vegan Chocolate Donuts
Who said that you can’t have healthy donuts? On Easter, indulgence is most certainly a given. However now you can feel guilt free with this vegan Easter brunch recipe. It’s made with chickpeas and so it has more fiber, more protein and they’re baked. So go ahead and make these. And no one will know just this light and vegan version is not the real thing if you don’t mention it.
12. Parmesan Hash Brown Cups
Image and recipe by mantitlement
Cheesy, full of baked hash potatoes and lots of indulgence. Sounds about right for an Easter brunch potato recipe doesn’t it? You can make these ahead of time and focus on other more time consuming recipes because of how easy they are to make. Best part of all, kids and adults alike will love it and not be able to stop themselves reaching out for more.
13. Mashed Potato Cakes with Parmesan
We all know that sometimes yummy vegetarian dishes are hard to find. But delicious recipes like this do make up for it. This Easter brunch potato recipe has a lovely cheesy crust and velvety mashed potatoes. Sounds like a food dream to be honest. Even with just a few ingredients, you can make a great dish that everyone will be reaching for within minutes.
14. Zucchini Greek Yogurt Pancakes
Image and recipe by skinnyfitalicious
Fluffy on the outside and mouth watering tender on the inside, these pancakes are full of flavor and packed with proteins. If you’re interested in a more healthy Easter brunch recipe, this one is the right choice. They’re not overly sweet either, so that just makes it easier to eat a lot more of these guilt free.
15. Baked Berry Oatmeal
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So we have oatmeal all the time, but have you ever tried baked berry oatmeal? Trust me, it’s a gamechanger. Made in under 15 minutes, this healthy Easter brunch recipe is just what your table needs. Even a person who isn’t overly fond of oatmeal is going to love this warm, straight from the oven decadence. If you want to make this recipe vegan, just substitute whole milk with plant milk.
16. Keto Stromboli
Traditionally stromboli is made with a rolled up cake. But some versions can also look like a calzone. We don’t really mind either way because it’s delicious all the same. And with this keto Easter brunch recipe, you can eat them guilt free without letting go of your diet. Made with almond and coconut flour, this flaky cheese and ham dish is bound to be delicious and well praised by everyone.
17. French Toast Bake
Take your french toast to a whole new level with this baked recipe. This Easter brunch casserole recipe is melt in the mouth tasty and bursting with flavor. Made with sourdough bread and topped with lots of egg mixture and cinnamon sugar before baking, this one is beyond delicious. Also, you can make this ahead of time so that’s one less thing to prep on Easter morning.
18. Make Ahead Breakfast Casserole
Image and recipe by sallysbakingaddiction
The best kinds of recipes are those which you can make ahead of time and not be rushing around at the last minute. That is why this one is such a great one for Easter. You can use whatever seasonal vegetables and ingredients you want for this. You can even customize it to be vegetarian if you like. This Easter brunch recipe to make ahead is healthy, colorful and really delicious.
19. Homemade Sticky Buns
Image and recipe by beyondthebutter
Drenched in buttery cinnamon sugar and a warm pecan glaze, this Easter brunch recipe to make ahead is all kinds of decadent. You need only a few ingredients to get started and it is so easy to make. If you want just the right thing to end your brunch, bring these out. Everyone’s eyes are definitely going to light up at the sight of these.
20. Leek and Mushroom Pie
Image and recipe by wallflowerkitchen
Crispy puff pastry encasing a wonderfully cream mixture of leeks and mushrooms sounds delicious. This one is a dish that vegans, vegetarians and even omnivores will thoroughly enjoy. Really easy to make, this vegan Easter brunch recipe includes seasonal ingredients. The aroma and flavors of the earthy mushrooms with the fresh leeks make for a really tasty dish. For something that everyone will love, do try this dish.
21. Overnight Monkey Bread
Image and recipe by cookingchanneltv
Sweet doughy bread topped with a brown sugar in butter really makes a great start to your Easter brunch doesn’t it? The raisins add a new dimension and texture to this vegetarian Easter brunch recipe. If you’re looking for a very different recipe to add to your brunch table, you will love this one, as is everyone else who eats it.
22. Bangin’ Breakfast Potatoes
Image and recipe by vodkaandbiscuits
Potatoes are wonderful in every form. And when they’re sauteed, rendered and caramelized, they are positively divine. Cooked with some diced bacon, this Easter brunch potato recipe really does have it all. A delicious brunch treat, this recipe is just what you need to start off a hearty and yummy brunch.
23. Banana Bread Waffles
Image and recipe by jessicainthekitchen
Think about eating dessert for breakfast, but make it healthy. Gluten free and full of banana flavor, this healthy Easter brunch recipe is just what everyone at the brunch table needs. The bananas and chocolate chips add sweetness so you don’t even need to add too much sugar. If this isn’t a hit at the brunch table, then I don’t know what is.
24. Blueberry Oatmeal Bread
Image and recipe by foodiecrush
Greek yogurt and oats make this blueberry bread a very healthy alternative to the regular version. And the taste is almost as good as your favorite blueberry muffin. You can use this healthy Easter brunch recipe to make ahead and serve at the end of your feast. We all need a yummy end to our brunch festivities.
25. Bacon and Spinach Frittata
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Bacon, eggs, and cheese is a classic and very loved brunch combination for sure. This healthy Easter brunch recipe is sure to make you think you’ve hit the jackpot. The frittata is filled with cherry tomatoes and spinach for lots of color and of course loaded with goat’s cheese. So now you have deliciousness on your plate without fretting about how healthy it is.
26. Loaded Cauliflower Salad
When you’re having a really nice outdoor brunch, this salad is a great way to add some freshness to your table. Use this keto Easter brunch recipe to make a healthier version of the classic potato salad. It’s so good you won’t even miss the potatoes in it.
27. Tater Tot Sausage Breakfast Casserole
Image and recipe by plainchicken
When you put tater tots in the name you know it is going to be a hit with the kids. And why not? This one is full of tots, lots of cheese and yummy sausages. Everyone is going to love this Easter brunch casserole recipe. And you’ll like it even more because of how easy it is to make. Watch the little ones especially dig into this one once they’re back from their Easter egg hunt.
28. No Bake Banana and Peanut Butter Pie
Image and recipe by thereciperebel
This is hands down the best banana and peanut butter pie you will ever have. And the no bake part surely makes it even better. Filled with a homemade pudding, topped with peanut butter cups and a chocolate ganache and layered with bananas, it really doesn’t get more indulgent than this. If you want an all out Easter brunch recipe to make ahead, this one should be on the top of your list.
29. Almond Flour Keto Crepes
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Do you want to enjoy some crepes and pancakes in a guilt free way? This keto Easter brunch recipe is the way to start off in the right direction. Made with almond flour, these crepes can be made either savory or sweet. But there’s just something about the light and fluffy crepes with some berries and cream that is better than most other ways.
30. Eggs in Tomato Sauce
This is a hearty and traditional middle eastern breakfast recipe. But that doesn’t mean it’s not good enough for your Easter brunch table. Made with plenty of tomatoes and swiss chard, you’ll be hard pressed to find a recipe quite like this one. If you want to try this healthy Easter brunch recipe, all you have to do is follow the recipe, which is really easy and gets done in 20 minutes.
31. Vegan Potato Salad
Image and recipe by simple-veganista
Creamy mayo and mustard mixed in with tender potatoes really is the perfect dish for brunch doesn’t it? But when it’s vegan, it makes people really get excited. It’s really easy to make and so delicious you won’t even realize it’s vegan. Add as many colorful veggies as you like while making this vegan Easter brunch recipe. No one is going to be able to stop talking about it.
32. Paleo Breakfast Pizza
Image and recipe by skinnyfitalicious
A wonderful sunny side up on toast is great any day of the week. But when you make it smell like pizza with some yummy toppings and toast, you’ll like it even more. This super easy keto Easter brunch recipe is going to be well received. Full of flavor and all things healthy, this recipe is simple yet delicious. And isn’t that what’s most important on Easter?
33. Broccoli Rabe Tartines
Delicious and crunchy, these tartines are just the fresh hit you need among all the indulgent dishes on Easter. You can use a lot of different toppings to make these crostinies but the goat’s cheese and fresh tomatoes are a really good combination. For a really easy vegetarian Easter brunch recipe, you cannot go wrong with this one.