The Best Last-Minute Dishes to Serve at Your Easter Brunch
No plan? No problem.
Easter is this Sunday—and if the holiday snuck up on you this year, you're not alone. (Truly, where did March go?)
The good news: You can still pull off a festive, last-minute Easter brunch without breaking a sweat. Whether you're craving something sweet (hello, pancakes) or savory (eggs, bacon, the works), these easy recipes come together fast and still feel totally celebratory.
This mix of Easter brunch ideas is designed to be flexible and low-lift. Many of the recipes rely on pantry staples and shortcut ingredients. Plus, plenty of these dishes come together in under 30 minutes, and they're easy to scale up (or down!) depending on how many people you're expecting to show up.
DIY Yogurt Bar
The easiest way to fake a fully planned brunch: Set out a few tubs of yogurt, berries, and store-bought granola for a build-your-own parfait bar that takes 5 minutes, max. (Want a homemade touch? This granola recipe delivers.)
Get the Almond-Buckwheat Granola recipe.
Sheet Pan Asparagus Frittata
Loaded with asparagus, spinach, and crumbled goat cheese, this large-format frittata bakes up on a single sheet pan and serves 12—no babysitting required.
Get the Sheet Pan Asparagus Frittata recipe.
Sriracha-Maple Bacon
A brunch without bacon? We would never. Give the staple a quick upgrade by glazing it with a sweet-spicy combo of maple syrup and Sriracha.
Get the Sriracha-Maple Bacon recipe.
Soft-Boiled Eggs with Deviled Soldiers
Deviled eggs are an Easter staple, and this chic dish gives off some of the same flavor vibes. Plus, it's made with just four ingredients—that are probably already in your kitchen right now.
Greek Yogurt Pancakes
You'll want something carb-y, and you have two options. Run out to the bakery and pick up an assortment of pastries. Or, save yourself the trip and whip up something easy like a batch of pancakes.
Get the Greek Yogurt Pancakes recipe.
Asparagus Tartines
There's toast, then there's tartines—basically a fancy toast that was born for a beautiful presentation. Simply toast pieces of bread, then top with creamy ricotta, seasonal veg, and a fried egg.
Get the Asparagus Tartines recipe.
Everything Bagel Dip
For a graze-y brunch option that you can set out for everyone to nibble on while the kids are hunting for Easter eggs, this bagel-inspired dip is a must. Serve with pumpernickel bread, sliced tomatoes, whole-grain crackers, you name it.
Get the Everything Bagel Dip recipe.
Classic Bloody Mary
Easter brunch is still brunch, which means you need at least one cocktail. This bold, briny classic checks the box with minimal effort.
Get the Classic Bloody Mary recipe.
Carrot Mimosas
Even easier? A mimosa. Give this two-ingredient drink an Easter glow-up by adding a splash of carrot juice (and a carrot garnish) to the equation.
Get the Carrot Mimosas recipe.
Maritozzi
For a last-minute dessert that looks bakery level, fill store-bought brioche buns with sweetened whipped cream and colorful toppings.
Get the Maritozzi recipe.
Trish (she/her) is the deputy food editor at Good Housekeeping, where she covers all things food, from cooking trends and delicious recipes to top-tested kitchen products and grocery finds. She has more than a decade of experience writing about food for GH, Women’s Health, Prevention, Redbook, Woman’s Day, The Daily Meal and Food Network. When she’s not at the supermarket or trying out a new recipe, you can find her at the beach, in her backyard or on the couch — typically with a glass of wine in hand.
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