Ah, springtime – the perfect season for brunching! There’s no better time to gather with friends and family for a leisurely mid-morning meal. And there may be no better occasion to brunch than Easter, the ultimate celebration of renewal and joy! As nature springs to life, so do our appetites! From sensational stuffed French toast to mouthwatering blueberry and lemon scones, we’ve got the perfect spread to make your Easter celebration eggs-tra special. We’ve even got a few springtime cocktails to add to the celebration! So put on your Sunday best and let’s toast to the beauty of spring and the egg-citement of Easter!
Frittata Five Ways
This frittata how-to from Love & Lemons breaks down the steps of making a frittata so you’ll never say “oops” again. Once you’ve got the steps down, this recipe includes five different ways of combining veggies, herbs, and more to customize a fantastic frittata your guests will devour. Recipes for the varieties here include broccoli and feta cheese, roasted red pepper and spinach, spring veggie with asparagus, mixed mushroom and tarragon, and caprese with tomatoes and basil. Yum!
Crab Deviled Eggs
Deviled eggs are a must for any Easter celebration. This recipe from Dirt & Dough turns ordinary deviled eggs into extraordinary brunch fare you’ll be proud to serve. Hard-boiled egg yolks are mixed with crab meat, fresh chives, and lemon juice for an unforgettable appetizer. Fresh Dungeness crab can’t be beat, but frozen or canned crab will work here as well.
Biscuits and Gravy
We know, we know. Biscuits and gravy may not be a “standard” dish for Easter brunch but who says you can’t add this beloved breakfast dish to your get together? This recipe from Tastes Better from Scratch has a 5-star rating out of more than 1,200 reviews – that’s 1,200 reasons to add it to your brunch!
Herb and Cheese Stuffed Snap Peas
These pretty peas are a unique vegetarian option and the picture of spring. In this recipe from Life as a Strawberry, vibrant green snap peas are filled with a delicate herb and cheese filling, made with ricotta and cream cheese. Other soft cheeses like goat cheese and mascarpone will work here too. Serve alone or add these stuffed peas to a pretty veggie board!
Stuffed French Toast
French toast is a brunch staple, but this recipe from Momsdish knocks regular ol’ French toast out of the park. This version is packed full of cream cheese, but that’s not the only bit of magic in this masterpiece. Sliced blueberries are mixed in with that cream cheese stuffing, giving this French toast “sandwich” superstar status. Not a fan of blueberries? Strawberries, raspberries or blackberries work great too!
Glazed Lemon Blueberry Scones
If you’re serving brunch, you can’t go wrong with scones – and these scones from Sally’s Baking Addiction sure do deliver! Lemons and blueberries are an excellent flavor combo and that’s just what you’ll get in this recipe. These scones are packed with blueberries and lemon zest, soft in the center and have crumbly edges. The lemon icing drizzled over the top is what takes these scones from great to amazing!
Pineapple Dream Dessert
This pineapple dream dessert from Amanda’s Cookin’ is a nostalgic nod to simpler times. The fluffy filling is whipped up with pineapple, cream cheese, Cool Whip, butter, and powdered sugar. It’s an easy one too – this recipe is best when made with canned pineapple and Cool Whip in a container so you can have this one on the table in no time at all!
Ambrosia Salad
Ambrosia salad can trace its roots to the southern United States in the late 19th century. Ingredients back then included oranges, coconut, and sugar – common ingredients in Southern kitchens at the time. It’s evolved over the years, peaking in popularity in the 1950s and 60s. For a true taste of the south and a throwback to times gone by, try this recipe from My Baking Addiction. It’s got pineapple, mandarin oranges, mini marshmallows, cherries, pecans, whipped cream, vanilla yogurt, and of course, a whole cup of sweetened coconut. It’s a surefire way to brighten up your Easter table!
Easter Candy Charcuterie Board
An Easter candy charcuterie board is a fun way to make candy look absolutely necessary for an Easter celebration! Little ones will love helping you organize a playful, colorful candy board like this one from Lil’ Luna with colorful candies, marshmallows, Reese’s chocolate eggs, Peeps, and so much more. You can customize this however you want – get creative and have fun wandering the Easter candy aisles!
Cottontail Martini
This gorgeous martini from Inspired by Charm looks just as good as it tastes. The pure white liquid is reminiscent of the man of the hour – Peter Cottontail. Vanilla vodka and coconut rum pack a punch and cream of coconut and half and half give this drink its ultra white color. Garnished with a puffy white marshmallow and rimmed with sweetened coconut, this drink is a true crowd pleaser!
Carrot Orange Mimosas
When it comes to Easter cocktails, it doesn’t get any better than this! Mix up a new kind of mimosa this Easter with a blend of orange juice, carrot juice, grand marnier and prosecco (or champagne). These earthy cocktails from Simply Scratch will add a bright pop of color to the day. Garnish with the green tops from a bunch of carrots or use curly parsley to resemble carrot tops.
Grapefruit Strawberry Mojitos
This refreshing cocktail from Rhubarbarians just screams spring! In-season grapefruits and fresh strawberries pair perfectly with gin, mint leaves, and sugar for a new twist on an old favorite. This ruby red mojito is a nice change from the classic version. Speaking of ruby red – choose ruby red grapefruit for this mojito as it’s sweeter than other grapefruits.
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