26 Delicious Easter Brunch Recipes Your Guests Will Love (2024)

Blueberry and Mascarpone-Stuffed French Toast Casserole

Who says Easter casseroles have to be eggy? This year, take your dish into sweeter territory with stuffed French toast. Filled with blueberries and ultra-creamy mascarpone cheese, this is hands-down one of our best Easter brunch casserole recipes yet. Pure maple syrup sends each slice over the top.

Skillet-Baked Eggs and Ham

A sizzling breakfast skillet is one of our Easter brunch dishes. This protein-packed take is loaded with chopped ham, eggs, and shredded Gruyere cheese. Just before serving, top with fresh basil and plenty of freshly ground black pepper.

Test Kitchen Tip: Serving a crowd for Easter breakfast? Double the recipe and cook it in a 12-inch skillet instead.

Egg and Sausage Bread Bakes

Instead of playing short-order cook on Easter morning, serve a crowd with this easy bread bake. To prepare it, hollow out a loaf of French bread, then fill with breakfast favorites like eggs, sausage, and cheese. Slice and serve right from the oven.

Avocado Egg Bake

If you're looking for a quick-and-easy recipe, this one has you covered. It's made with only four ingredients—deli ham, eggs, avocado, everything bagel seasoning—and its playful Easter-egg shape makes it the perfect brunch addition for kids.

Bagel & Lox Skillet Strata

Turn your usual Sunday lox bagel into something a little more celebration-worthy: a decadent-looking strata. Crème fraîche, fresh dill, capers and feta bring flavor and texture to the top.

Upside-Down Waffle and Egg Cups

You'd never guess these adorable egg cups are made from frozen mini waffles. Pop them into individual muffin tins, then pile on the good stuff (hello, sausage, egg, and cheese!) for a kid-friendly Easter brunch recipe.

Orange Easter Bunny Rolls

These sweet orange rolls will be the cutest part of your Easter brunch. A simple rolling-and-twisting technique is all it takes to create the seasonal shape. Finish the baked bunnies with a sticky-sweet marmalade glaze. We think this Easter bread recipe is best served warm.

Roasted Leg of Lamb

Make brunch the main meal of the day by serving this hearty entrée as the centerpiece of your Easter menu. Don't be intimidated by cooking lamb—this simple recipe comes together in three easy steps!

Veggie Skillet Biscuits

Satisfyingly crunchy on the bottom, yet buttery and moist at the core, these cheddar-spiked veggie biscuits bake right in a cast-iron skillet. Slice in half and stuff with ham for a handheld Easter enticement.

Mini Cinnamon-Sugar Donuts

Start your morning on a sweet note with a plate of these itty-bitty whole-wheat donuts, ideal as a brunch appetizer. Baked instead of fried, they won't leave you feeling weighed down before the main course.

Zucchini-Banana Flaxseed Muffins

Pair any savory Easter brunch dish with these fruit-infused zucchini muffins. The entire recipe contains less than half a cup of brown sugar, but the banana ensures these muffins are still plenty sweet.

Nutty Honey Mini Rolls

Go ahead, hit snooze. These petite honey-glazed breakfast rolls start with store-bought dough, so the prep time is just 25 minutes—talk about an easy, last-minute recipe idea!

Bacon-and-Egg Muffins

Scrambled eggs, crisp bacon, and cheddar cheese combine with a cornmeal batter for some seriously delicious muffins. Dip this savory starter in maple syrup for a little sweetness, and serve warm to ensure they're gobbled up.

Garlic- and Pineapple-Glazed Ham

Our Easter ham recipe will steal the show! Slightly sweet (thanks to honey and pineapple) and slightly spicy (courtesy of crushed red pepper and garlic), this glazed ham tastes much more complex than it actually is to prepare. You can also use canned apricots or peaches in lieu of pineapple.

Eggs Benedict Bake

Eggs Benedict is a classic Easter brunch recipe, and with our oven-baked version, you can feed your whole crew at once. Your breakfast guests will love the indulgence of the creamy sauce and cheese; you'll love that it takes less than a half hour to cook and can be prepped the day before.

Breakfast Ham and Egg Cups

Keep it simple with this six-ingredient dish. Basil pesto and Italian cheeses give the single-serve egg bakes a Caprese-inspired spin.

Chocolate Zucchini Bread

Headed to a potluck-style brunch? Bring this simple yet indulgent zucchini bread. Make it the night before so the flavors can mingle and the dark chocolate drizzle can set.

Our Best Donuts

We've awarded these the title "Best Donuts" for good reason: You'll be hard-pressed to find someone who doesn't like them. Make the dough the night before and chill it in the refrigerator to save time. Let guests choose their topping: powdered sugar, cinnamon sugar, or melted chocolate.

Crème Fraîche Pancakes

Crème fraîche and sour cream combine with traditional pancake mix for a finished flapjack that's fluffy and rich. Start flipping after your guests arrive so the pancakes stay fresh, and top with blueberries for an extra layer of flavor.

Strawberry Shortcake Scones

Three parts ricotta to one part whipping cream make these beauties extra tender and moist. A sprinkling of coarse sugar stands in for a glaze. Try cutting them smaller than usual for petite scones well-suited to a brunch buffet.

Bacon and Cheese Deviled Eggs

Give deviled eggs a delicious update with add-ins like bacon, green onion, and cheddar cheese. This poppable side dish brings a dose of the savory to an Easter brunch menu dominated by sweets.

Lemon-Raspberry Coffeecake

Dotted with bright red raspberries, this coffee cake screams spring. You'll love the balance of citrusy zing and creamy yumminess achieved with a blend of lemon peel and buttermilk.

People-Pleasing Cinnamon Rolls

Stuffed with chopped nuts, chocolate pieces, and raisins, these sweet-and-sticky cinnamon rolls are always a hit. The recipe makes 16 servings, so you'll have enough to go around if you're hosting a big group.

Lemon Crepes

Honey-infused mascarpone cheese is the starring ingredient in these light lemon crepes. Round out your Easter brunch menu with whichever berries look best in your supermarket this week.

Basic Chia Pudding

A batch of homemade chia pudding makes a scrumptious base for top-your-own breakfast bowls. Perfect for a casual morning meal, this honey-and-vanilla treat pairs well with fresh fruit, granola, toasted nuts, and coconut.

Chilaquiles Breakfast Casserole

Enliven your Easter brunch casserole with the zestiness of chilaquiles. Made with Mexican favorites like tortillas, tomatoes, chipotle peppers, and eggs, this make-ahead dish is ideal for entertaining. Let your guests customize their servings with diced avocado, fresh herbs, and Cotija cheese.