Spring has sprung, and that means it’s time to plan one of the best meals of the season—Easter Brunch. Truly Easter is one of our favorite meals of the year! Whether you’re hosting a big family gathering or keeping things more low-key, a delicious Easter brunch spread can make the day feel extra special. This menu is full of fresh flavors, make-ahead dishes, and comforting classics that everyone at the table will love. A lot of the dishes can be made ahead, making YOUR Easter even better!
We’re keeping parts of this menu classic with a tender brown sugar glazed ham and broccoli bacon salad. Then we add a brunch element with a fluffy egg frittata and fresh fruit salad. A holiday menu wouldn’t be complete without a potato and we’ve added crispy herbed roasted potatoes for a super Spring-y taste. Finally instead of a full dessert you will make these Morning Glory Muffins which are more brunch appropriate but are like cake in a muffin-package!!
Full Easter Brunch Menu with Recipes
Fresh Fruit Salad with Citrus Glaze
Ingredients
- 1 fresh pineapple - cored and cut into ½ – 1 inch chunks
- 16 oz container strawberries - cut in half
- 2 – 6 oz containers fresh blueberries
- 2 cups green grapes - – halved
- 3-4 clementines / mandarins - – segmented
- ¼ cup fresh squeezed lemon juice
- ⅓ cup orange juice
- 3 tablespoon sugar
- ½ teaspoon grated lemon peel
- fresh mint for garnishing - optional
Instructions
- In a large bowl combine the pineapple, strawberries, blueberries, grapes and mandarin sections. Toss lightly to combine.*To prep ahead, layer the fruit so the most delicate fruit is at the top (strawberries and blueberries). Store in the fridge, but don't mix with the glaze until 1 hour before serving.1 fresh pineapple, 16 oz container strawberries, 2 – 6 oz containers fresh blueberries, 2 cups green grapes, 3-4 clementines / mandarins
- In a small bowl, combine the lemon juice, orange juice, sugar and lemon peel. Whisk together until the sugar is mostly dissolved.¼ cup fresh squeezed lemon juice, ⅓ cup orange juice, 3 tablespoon sugar, ½ teaspoon grated lemon peel
- Pour the juice mixture over the fruit and toss thoroughly to combine and coat the fruit with the mixture.
- Garnish with fresh mint.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate up to 2-3 hours, until ready to serve.
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Dishes To Prep Ahead
There are a couple dishes that can be made ahead so you can enjoy Easter instead of cooking in the kitchen all morning!
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- The ham glaze can be made a day or two ahead and stored in the fridge until it is time to bake the ham.
- Prep all the components of the broccoli bacon salad a day ahead and store in the fridge – dressing separate from the salad, and I like to store the onions separate too. About 30 minutes before brunch, mix it all together.
- The Morning Glory Muffins can be make WEEKS ahead and kept in the freezer (I do this at Christmas when we have house guests), they thaw at room temp. perfectly.
- Wash, cut and prep all the fruit the day ahead, storing in the fridge, making sure you layer the more delicate fruit on the top (strawberries and blueberries). Then mix everything together with the citrus glaze up to 2 hours before brunch.
Set Up A Buffet
Brunch can be a little more casual than a full blown dinner. A buffet set up with plates, utensils, napkins, all the dishes/recipes with serve ware is perfectly acceptable!
I also recommend setting up a drink station; hot coffee, iced tea, water and 1-2 juices. Possibly add some prosecco if guests want to make a mimosa or just have a little bubbly. Don’t forget the ice, ice scoop and glassware.
Room Temp is Okay
Do not stress about getting chaffers and catering equipment to keep everything warm. ALL of these dishes, including the ham and potatoes, are totally acceptable warm or at room temp.
Add a Special Touch
Set the mood with some spring flowers, pastel napkins, dyed eggs, bunnies, or a simple centerpiece. If it is an all adult celebration, a fun touch to the morning would be an adult Easter egg hunt. Fill plastic eggs with “adult friendly” items like airplane bottles of wine or liquor, a $1 bill, or course candy, lottery scratcher tickets, travel size items, etc…
More Easter Recipes
We take Easter very seriously at Mom’s Dinner… it is Susie’s favorite meal of the whole year! So you can be sure that whether you make the Easter Brunch menu above or any of the additional Easter Recipes below, they will be spectacular.
Easter Dinner for 10 People
Everything from ham, cheesy potatoes, to deviled eggs and carrot cake. All the recipes you need.
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