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  5. 60+ Easter Brunch Dishes You’ll Be Excited To Make This Year

60+ Easter Brunch Dishes You’ll Be Excited To Make This Year

By Mary Shannon Wells
February 22, 2019
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When Easter rolls around, we can’t wait to put out our holiday best again. It's such a fun time to debut fresh spring produce (and a brand new outfit!). Though some families have a formal Easter Sunday supper  tradition, it’s also a great time to set out a fabulous brunch spread. These recipes show off the best spring ingredients and will feed a crowd. Even the pickiest bunnies at your table will love these ideas. Easter brunch for a bunch? This year will be a breeze.
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How To Make Resurrection Rolls

These breakfast bites are a fun, sweet way to teach your kids about the real meaning of Easter.

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Orange-Vanilla French Toast Casserole with Bourbon-Maple Syrup

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Recipe: Orange-Vanilla French Toast Casserole with Bourbon-Maple Syrup

This french toast bake will make a decadent breakfast come together easily.

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Huevos Rancheros Bake

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Recipe: Huevos Rancheros Bake

Crisp corn tostadas give this skillet heurvos rancheros the perfect amount of crunch.

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Company Quiche

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Recipe: Company Quiche

You can easily impress your guests with a simple braided crust.

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Cheddar Cheese Grits Casserole

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Recipe: Cheddar Cheese Grits Casserole

You can’t call it brunch in the South without cheese grits on the table.

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Glazed Spiral-Cut Holiday Ham

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Recipe: Glazed Spiral-Cut Holiday Ham

This impressive Easter ham has three glaze options to fit your taste— Pineapple-Prosecco, Cola-Dijon-Brown Sugar, or Coffee-and-Pepper Jelly.

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Asparagus-and-Goat Cheese Quiche

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Recipe: Asparagus-and-Goat Cheese Quiche

This pretty spring quiche will be a gorgeous addition to your Easter table.

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Shrimp and Grits Casserole

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Recipe: Shrimp and Grits Casserole

The shrimp gravy is the star of this grits casserole.

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Egg Salad Sandwiches

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Recipe: Egg Salad Sandwiches

This egg salad recipe has more oomph than your vintage one, and it has a high yield, so it’s great to serve for a large shower or luncheon.

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Tangy Potato-Green Bean Salad

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Recipe: Tangy Potato-Green Bean Salad

The lemon-dill vinaigrette this potato salad is tossed in is light and bright for spring.

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Sausage-Stuffed Honey Buns

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Recipe: Sausage-Stuffed Honey Buns

These ooey, gooey rolls are the perfect balance of sweet and savory.

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Fresh Fruit Salad

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Recipe: Fresh Fruit Salad

Even though a good brunch is filled with cheesy breakfast casseroles and sweet pastries, there should always be a spot on the table for some fresh fruit.

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Ham Biscuits

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Recipe: Ham Biscuits

Ham biscuits are an Easter staple for many families, and this recipe comes with several delicious homemade spread options like Creole Mayonnaise, Chive-Radish Compound Butter, Spicy Orange-Peach Butter, and Pecan Cheese Spread.

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Au Gratin Potato Casserole

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Recipe: Au Gratin Potato Casserole

This classic cheesy potato casserole starts with a package of frozen hashbrowns for the easiest prep ever.

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Banana Bread French Toast Casserole

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Recipe: Banana Bread French Toast Casserole

We’re a sucker for classic banana bread, but this recipe is a great way to feed a crowd.

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Pineapple Casserole

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Recipe: Pineapple Casserole

For some families, pineapple casserole is an Easter staple. If you’ve never heard of it, you should start the tradition this year.

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Potato-Bacon Hash

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Recipe: Potato-Bacon Hash

Don’t be tempted to stir the potatoes too much as this hash cooks—letting them sit for a bit will leave you with a perfectly browned hash.

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Classic Macaroni Salad with Ham

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Recipe: Classic Macaroni Salad with Ham

Reminiscent of vintage layered salads, this cold pasta salad is a must-have for potlucks and holidays.

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Cream Cheese Pastries

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Recipe: Cream Cheese Pastries

If you want something sweet to set out, these pastries are a crowd-pleasing option. This recipe makes four loaves, so you can even make some to send home as sweet Easter gifts for guests.

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Pineapple Glazed Ham

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Recipe: Pineapple-Glazed Ham

Mama will be thrilled if she walks in to find that you’ve made this vintage recipe.

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Hot Cross Buns

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Recipe: Hot Cross Buns

This beloved bread recipe has an origin that’s centuries old, and we’re still serving it up every Easter.

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Cheese Puffs with Ham Salad

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Recipe: Cheese Puffs with Ham Salad

Classic ham salad gets elevated when placed between fluffy cheese puffs.

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Blackberry French Toast

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Recipe: One-Dish Blackberry French Toast

This big-batch French toast recipe is already sweet, but we can’t help but top it with a drizzle of maple syrup.

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Romaine with Creamy Olive Dressing

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Recipe: Romaine with Creamy Olive Dressing

This crisp, simple salad is topped with a homemade dressing your family will love. It’s the perfect fresh note to start the meal.

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Tater Tot Breakfast Bake

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Recipe: Tater Tot Breakfast Bake

Who can turn down tater tots? Not us, especially when they’re baked with eggs, cheese, and bacon.

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Creamy Spring Pasta Bake

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Recipe: Creamy Spring Pasta Bake

This cheesy pasta bake can be put together in advance to help you out Easter morning.

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DIY Deviled Egg Bar

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Recipe: DIY Deviled Egg Bar

Deviled eggs are an Easter must, and this fun setup allows guests to top them how they prefer.

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Sausage-Hash Brown Breakfast Casserole

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Recipe: Sausage-Hash Brown Breakfast Casserole

This breakfast casserole has been a brunch go-to of ours for years, and it will be yours once you try it on Easter day.

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Orange Rolls

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Recipe: Orange Rolls

Wake up to the bright comfort of a warm batch of orange rolls.

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Strawberry-Rhubarb Salad

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Recipe: Strawberry-Rhubarb Salad

This light, bright salad is a beautiful way to start your Easter meal.

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