9 Spring Brunch Recipes Perfect for Easter and Beyond
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Spring has officially sprung, and with it comes plenty of occasions to bring people together at the table, for birthdays, Easter celebrations or baby showers.
Whether you’re enjoying Easter brunch with family or have another celebration coming up, we have nine spring brunch recipes that are sure to brighten up your brunch menu no matter the occasion.
When it comes to planning a brunch menu that has something for everyone, here’s how we approach selecting which dishes to serve.
Tip 1: Balance sweet and savory
First, make sure your table has a healthy variety of sweet and savory dishes, as well as lighter and more indulgent options for your guests to choose from. If you’re trying to keep your brunch table small and simple, we recommend serving a savory main dish with a fresh fruit or veggie-based side and one dessert option.
Tip 2: Prepare what you can
It’s helpful to choose a few dishes that can be prepped ahead of time and either baked the day-of or simply reheated. (We have a few recipes below that are easy breezy to make-ahead!)
Prepping in advance limits the amount of early-morning preparation work and allows you to utilize your precious oven space more efficiently prior to hosting.
Tip 3: Make it colorful
You should also consider that your guests will eat with their eyes first — try adding some recipes to your menu that will add some exciting color to your table, even if it’s something simple, like a fruit salad or a veggie tray.
Our Best-Ever Breakfast Board, is a great way to incorporate some visually interesting elements to your spring brunch, and it’s customizable to your family’s palate and preferences.
A visually exciting plating design doesn’t have to equal complex dishes, though — simple options, like hardboiled eggs, cheeses and bright fruit require very little preparation and deliver a lot of tasty nutrition.
Our top 9 picks for spring brunch recipes:
From make-ahead meal options that are easy to pop back into the oven before guests arrive to more indulgent Easter desserts, this curated list of brunch recipes for a crowd has something for everyone.
The freshness of springtime flavors shines in these recipes, whether it’s an egg dish, fresh herbs, fruits and veggies or real, wholesome dairy made possible by family dairy farmers across the country.
The most important rule of holidays and hosting is this: Have fun! Play around with the recipes below, modify them to your family’s liking and, most importantly, enjoy and savor the time you spend around the table sharing a meal with your loved ones.
Now, let’s get to cooking!
1. Creamy Herb Quiche
Nothing says brunch quite like quiche. This creamy herb quiche is a richer, more indulgent take on this classic egg bake, and it’s easy to make-ahead and pop back in the oven to re-heat before your family is ready to enjoy.
Get our creamy herb quiche recipe.
2. Rosemary, Mushroom and Veggie Hash Brown Casserole
Breakfast casseroles like this one are an efficient way to feed a crowd. Assemble your egg, veggie and hash brown casserole, bake, cut into squares and you have a flavorful, springy main dish ready to enjoy.
Get our rosemary, mushroom and veggie hash brown casserole recipe.
3. Mini Hash Brown Quiche Cups
Do you even need to read more after seeing the words “mini hash brown?” This adorable potato and egg bake recipe makes a conveniently sized, customizable grab-and-go breakfast option that’s perfect for our more active brunch goers.
Get our mini hash brown quiche cup recipe.
4. Rustic Blueberry Scones
Scones have a well-earned place at any brunch table. These rustic blueberry scones, complete with fresh blueberries and best served warm with butter, add an elegant, springy touch to a classic breakfast pastry.
Get our rustic blueberry scones recipe.
5. Best-Ever Breakfast Board
We’re big fans of choose-your-own-adventure additions to tablescapes like this best-ever breakfast board. When it comes to brunch recipes for a crowd, it can’t get much simpler than this: Prepare a charcuterie-style breakfast board and let your guests fill their plates with a variety of proteins, fresh fruit, cheeses, dips and jams.
Get our best-ever breakfast board recipe.
6. Homemade Croissants
Croissants are certainly a labor of love, but these homemade croissants look (and taste) stunning, and they’re perfect for a holiday or special occasion like Easter. Make sure to plan in advance to give these beauties enough time to rise. You’ll be left with a buttery, flaky pastry that pairs well with warm butter and fresh jam.
Get our homemade croissants recipe.
7. Classic Cinnamon Rolls With Cream Cheese Icing
When it comes to Easter desserts, nothing satisfies a post-brunch sweet tooth as well as a warm, gooey cinnamon roll with plenty of cream cheese icing. These sweet treats can be pretty low-fuss too: They’re a good make-ahead dessert option if you’re willing to pop them back in the oven before serving to soften the dough and melt the icing.
Get our classic cinnamon rolls recipe.
8. No-Bake Lemon Curd Cheesecake Bars
The weather is warming up, and the idea of leaving your oven on and the hassle of traditional cheesecakes and water baths is sounding less appealing. These citrusy no-bake cheesecake bars are a welcome addition to any spring brunch table — indulgent yet light, tarte but sweet, and easy to make!
Get our no-bake lemon curd cheesecake bars recipe.
Don’t fear, yogurt is here
Full-fat plain yogurt, especially Greek yogurt, is extremely versatile. If you’re in a pinch and missing an ingredient, or you’d like to add some more protein to your dish, yogurt can be swapped for oils, mayonnaise, sour cream, buttermilk and more. Check out this article that explains how to substitute yogurt when cooking and baking.
You’ll notice the moistness yogurt adds to our Brown Butter Yogurt Coffee Cake recipe, featured below.
9. Brown Butter Yogurt Coffee Cake
Is a brunch table complete without coffee cake? Delight in the complex flavors of browned butter and tangy plain yogurt in this innovative twist on a classic breakfast cake — all while enjoying the familiarity of a dense cake and cinnamon streusel topping.
Get our brown butter yogurt coffee cake recipe.