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44 Easter Brunch Recipes That Make Planning a Breeze

Updated on March 13, 2024

Put a little spring in everyone’s step on Sunday morning with these delicious recipes. We’ve rounded up our favorite frittatas, muffins, cocktails and more.

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Our Best Ideas for Easter Brunch

If you’re anything like us you look forward to a mid-morning egg hunt and brunch on Easter Sunday just as much as the family dinner and festive desserts that will follow later in the day. From fluffy frittatas and braided Easter bread to carrot muffins and pastries swirled with chocolate (it is Easter, after all) brunch always makes us feel like we can have it all. And, with these recipes, you can. We’ve rounded up everything you need to prepare a spread of favorites, starting with classic cinnamon rolls. The dough needs to rest overnight so you’ll need to start making them the day before but it’s more than worth the effort. These frosting-topped treats are just as sweet and delicious as anything the Easter bunny’s bringing!

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Ham, Broccoli and Cheddar Frittata

This easy ham and cheese frittata, spiked with some healthy broccoli, works as a centerpiece of a brunch, easy leftovers for a quick lunch or dinner paired with a green salad.

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Torta Pasqualina

For this version of the savory Italian Easter pie that originated in Liguria, I scaled down the traditional 33 layers of flaky olive oil crust to 12, as many modern cooks do. The filling is made with a combination of Swiss chard and baby spinach that I braise until dry -- it lets me skip the steps of blanching, squeezing and sauteing. I add a little yogurt to the ricotta to mimic the flavor and texture of tangy prescinseua cheese, often used in the torta but unavailable in the United States. Don't be afraid of the 12-layer crust! It's easier than you think and much more forgiving than regular pie dough.

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Easter Bread

Make this airy bread the day before, and if you have any left over, make amazing French toast with it the day after.

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