If you aren’t a big fan of candy, don’t have kids (meaning no egg hunting & decorating or visits with the Easter Bunny), and don’t want to have a big to-do for dinner, you might think Easter isn’t for you. But must we remind you about Easter brunch?! Getting to sleep in and then make an event out of the combination of lunch and breakfast? It’s truly the best of both worlds—it’s a combination of the two meals, of course, but also a mix of savory and sweet fare, so everyone can find something to enjoy (even if it’s just the mimosas!). Whether you’re serving a crowd or are having a low-key, smaller Easter, this list of 85 Easter bunny-approved brunch ideas is for you.

While cereal and oatmeal are great for weekdays, a special weekend meal calls for pulling out all the stops. This means more involved dishes like cinnamon rolls, pancakes, and French toast. We’ve got lots of recipes for you, including some shortcut ones, like our 5-ingredient almond croissant, our blueberry French toast casserole, or our overnight cinnamon rolls (great for serving a crowd). Now that you’ve got your sweets, round out your brunch table with some savory options too. Our classic quiche or frittata are great, but for Easter, why not jazz them up a bit? Our baked feta frittata, our asparagus quiche, or our potato chip frittata all have a fun little something extra going on. Bonus: They’re great dishes to serve when you want to serve eggs without having to make them to everyone’s preference.

Whatever you make, the key is variety: Try and hit a mix of carbs, protein, and veggies for the best brunch spread ever. And don’t forget the Easter cocktails—no brunch is complete without mimosas and other springy drinks! Want more Easter inspiration? Check out our Easter lunch and Easter dinner ideas too.

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If you’re looking for a classic brunch dish, it doesn’t get much better than eggs Benedict. With a crispy English muffin, thick salty bacon, buttery-tangy hollandaise sauce, and creamy poached eggs, this breakfast staple hits all the right notes. That being said, making this dish at home can be challenging, especially when cooking for a group. That’s where these eggs Benedict rolls come in. This casserole-style breakfast will ensure everyone gets a bite of those classic eggs Benedict flavors, all wrapped in flaky pizza dough. Here’s everything you need to know:

The base:
We’re opting for store-bought pizza dough instead of the traditional English muffin base. Prepare an au gratin dish, similar to what you would use for cinnamon rolls, with a sprinkle of cornmeal—an ode to English muffins.

The eggs:
A soft-poached egg comes to mind when you think of eggs Benedict. For eggs Benedict rolls, prepare French-style soft scrambled eggs by whisking together eggs and whole milk. Add some butter to a hot pan with the eggs, and scramble for just a few seconds. Remove the eggs from the heat as soon as they start to scramble or set. The eggs will continue to cook in the residual heat, yielding the creamiest scrambled eggs.

The hollandaise:
Hollandaise sauce is an indulgent sauce that is similar to mayonnaise. Both sauces are an emulsion of eggs and fat and a lot of whisking. The base for hollandaise is melted butter, which creates a velvety sauce brightened with fresh lemon juice and a dash of cayenne pepper. The tried-and-true method for hollandaise is whisking the eggs and butter together over a double boiler. In this recipe, we are advocates of the slightly easier blender method. Once you’ve mastered hollandaise, it’s an excellent accompaniment for springtime vegetables like blanched asparagus or green beans.

Assembly:
Serve the rolls alongside the hollandaise or drizzle the sauce on top of the rolls. The hollandaise sauce does not keep, so it’s best to use it all for this dish.

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