Our Favourite Easter Brunch Recipes
Spice up brunch with a variety of old and new favourites. From traditional hot cross buns to warm waffles, a stack of banana bread pancakes or a bowl of decadent chocolate oatmeal, there’s more than enough inspiration below to feed the whole family with these Easter brunch recipes. Need more Easter inspo? Head right this way for the Chatelaine Guide to Easter.
Easy Eggs Benedict
With our simple recipe for poached eggs and hollandaise sauce, even holiday entertaining can be simple (and delicious). Top with ham for a classic take or avocado and/or smoked salmon. Get our easy eggs benedict recipe.
Eggs In Cheddar Scone
A savoury scone with a baked-in soft eggs and sharp cheddar is the breakfast combo of our dreams. Get our eggs in cheddar scones recipe.
Banana Bread Pancakes
Rich banana bread pancakes loaded with walnuts and chocolate chips are a great addition to any brunch buffet. Get this banana bread pancakes recipe.
Chocolate Marble Loaf
Who says a loaf can't be the star of the show? Swirls of dark chocolate and sweet vanilla cake make every slice a decadent and unique treat. Get our chocolate marble loaf recipe.
Champorado (Filipino Chocolate Oatmeal)
Have a sweet start to your Easter celebration with this rich and decadent breakfast bowl. Inspired by the classic Filipino breakfast favourite, our version of the recipe uses oatmeal instead of rice. Get this champorado recipe.
Flaky Cornmeal-Cheddar Scones
The bottoms of these scones are coated with cornmeal before baking, giving them a pleasant crunch. (Bonus: They make a great base for eggs Benedict.) Get this flaky cornmeal cheddar scones recipe.
White Asparagus With Bacon Pangrattato
Known as the white gold of spring veggies, white asparagus' tenderness and sweet flavour works perfectly in this nutty and zesty dish. Get this white asparagus with bacon pangrattato recipe.
Braided Mini-Egg Loaves
Italian and Greek cuisines both feature a braided Easter bread dotted with colour-tinted hen’s eggs. Although we love the classic recipe, we’re partial to tucking mini eggs into these mini loaves just after baking for a hit of chocolate. Get this braided mini egg loaves recipe.
Classic French Toast
Top your toast with a hint of cinnamon and nutmeg, or when in season, these fresh fruits are our current obsession: vanilla-infused roasted plums. Get this classic French toast recipe.
Spring Herb Popovers
Packed with fresh spring herbs and buttery Yorkshire pudding flavour, these irresistible popovers are perfect for serving at brunch or dinner. Get our spring herb popovers recipe.
French Onion Tart
Go gourmet with brunch this weekend. This golden brunch tart is an irresistible blend of flavours that no one will want to miss at seating time! Get this French onion tart recipe.
Minty Melon Salad With Burrata Cheese
Fresh fruit comes alive under mint, basil and creamy burrata cheese. Get this minty melon salad with burrata cheese recipe.
Maple-Fennel Bacon
Calling all bacon-lovers, this one's for you. We've upped the ante with this brunch essential, making an old favourite new again. Get this maple-fennel bacon recipe.
Egg And Toast Tartlets
Whether you hurriedly pop one in your mouth, or savour them over Sunday brunch, these tartlets are one of our favourite ways to start the day! Get this egg toast tartlet recipe.
Cucumber Jalapeño Margarita Mocktail
This margarita mocktail recipe has the zesty zip to start morning brunch off right. Get our Cucumber Jalapeño Margarita Mocktail recipe.
French-Toast Sandwiches With Raspberry Cream
Our sinfully rich version of this brunch staple is sandwiched around a creamy filling ahead of time and bakes in the oven, leaving you lots of time to enjoy your morning coffee. Get this French-toast sandwiches with raspberry cream recipe.
Avocado And Snap Pea Salad Rolls
Colour makes a triumphant (and delicious) return to your brunch table! Get our Avocado And Snap Pea Salad Rolls recipe.
Sunny-Side-Up Tart
Super simple and delicious, this savoury tart—which pairs sunny side-up eggs, crisp bacon, fresh spinach and light puff pastry—is a show-stopper. Get this sunny-side-up tart recipe.
Caramel-Pecan Sticky Buns
Brunch wouldn’t be the same without a sweet and decadent treat to savour. This easy recipe is overflowing with brown sugar and pecans, it may just be a new family favourite! Get this caramel-pecan sticky buns recipe.
Roasted-Potato, Pepper And Chorizo Hash
Every good brunch needs potatoes! Get our Roasted-Potato, Pepper And Chorizo Hash recipe.
Blackberry Waffles
Get a berry-good start to the holiday with warm waffles topped with compote and whipped cream. Get this blackberry waffle with fresh compote recipe.
Classic Hot Cross Buns
These buns are packed with fruit and sweet spices and marked with a cross to reflect the crucifixion. They were banned from being sold in Elizabethan England on any day except Good Friday because they are so indulgent. Get this hot cross buns recipe.
Rhubarb Spritz
Sparkling wine and fresh rhubarb juice are a terrific combo. A touch of sugar rounds out the tart taste. Get our rhubarb spritz recipe.
Easter brunch recipe classic: Fluffy cinnamon buns
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