Easter may look a little different this year; no Easter egg hunts, church services, or family gatherings, but that doesn’t mean you can’t get festive and celebrate with a tasty Easter brunch at home. Don’t forget to Facetime your friends and family for a virtual champagne toast!
1. Irresistible Easter Brunch Bites
Hitchcock Farms’ steak lettuce cups
Liven up your Easter spread with mini sides and bite-sized snacks. Design new Easter brunch recipes around ideas like baby iceberg lettuce cups, cherry tomato kabobs and roasted Brussels sprout skewers. Serve your irresistible bites with healthy hummus, yogurt or avocado dips.
2. Easy French Toast Casseroles
French toast casseroles are another sweet brunch treat. Prep your best French toast recipe, layer slices in a deep baking dish, and chill overnight. Oven-bake the next morning for half an hour. Finish by christening your casserole with a homemade glaze just before serving.
3. Devilishly Easy Eggs
Balance sweet with savory by whipping up a batch of deviled eggs. Top your deviled Easter eggs with smoked trout, or brighten them up with a sprinkle of cayenne.
4. Sensational Spring Stratas
A classic brunch strata lets you stay ahead in the kitchen. Assemble this breakfast dish the night before, and pop it in the oven the next morning. Turn a simple strata into a hit by adding artichoke hearts or spinach.
5. Healthy Easter Salads
Bridge the Easter brunch transition from breakfast to lunch with healthy salads. Add extra crispness to green salads with fresh romaine, arugula or kale. Plan Easter entree salads around spring veggies like steamed broccoli, oven-roasted fava beans and raw snap peas.
6. Classic Easter Entrees
Elevate Easter brunch into an elegant affair with a classic entree. Center your spread around a rack of lamb or standing rib roast. Make the classic Easter ham even more memorable with an orange marmalade or spicy pomegranate glaze.
7. Easter Breakfast Cobblers
Sweet Easter brunch recipes aren't always about dessert. Build a breakfast cobbler with layers of biscuits or sweet bread. Fill with caramelized fruits, and drizzle with syrup. Save time by cooking breads and fruits the day before.
8. Renewed Easter Traditions
Take a simple Easter brunch entree, and rework the basic recipe with simple, new twists. For example, filet a fresh pork tenderloin, and stuff it with an aromatic herb infusion before roasting. Get creative with stuffing ideas by pairing spinach and goat cheese or finely chopped bacon and mushrooms.
9. Spring Vegetable Sides
Roasted, grilled or glazed veggies always round out a bountiful brunch. Side your entrees with spring vegetable dishes that celebrate the season. Fresh peas, carrots and Brussels sprouts are easy to prep both at home and in commercial kitchens.
10. Fabulous Easter Frittatas
The versatile frittata is a great example of a brunch dish that's open to interpretation. Think beyond basic eggs and cheese. Make a fabulous brunch frittata with a medley of freshly roasted spring vegetables, or go savory with smoked bacon and mushrooms.
11. Brunch Pizzas for Kids
Give younger diners their own brunch choices with yummy Easter breakfast pizzas. Keep the kids' slices healthy with toppings like avocado and poached eggs.
12. Easter Brunch Desserts
The best Easter brunch includes a medley of divine desserts. Chocolate brownie cheesecake, heavenly angel food cake and luscious lemon bars are just a few ideas. Add pudding cookies, vanilla fudge and strawberry cupcakes to your list of brunch dessert possibilities.
Keeping the Tradition Alive
We know things look a little different this year, but we hope you are making the most of this extended time at home with your family, and with a little creativity, Easter brunch can still be festive and delicious! If certain ingredients are running low, just use whatever you have on hand, and most importantly, have fun with it! Stay well!
