When it comes to springtime traditions, Easter brunch ranks right up there with dyeing eggs, hunting down treats and celebrating winter’s thaw with family and friends! Casual or chichi, sit-down or buffet, brunch is the perfect midday meal to fuel every sunny adventure.
Inspired by both breakfast and lunch, it’s also a meal with endless possibilities! When planning your Easter brunch recipes, let your creativity run wild. Think savory or sweet; go with crowd-pleasing casseroles or a parade of plated courses; lean toward egg-based breakfast classics or lunchtime must haves — whichever Easter brunch menu tempts, you’ll be armed with dishes designed to satisfy everyone at the table.
Wondering what to serve at Easter brunch? Pore over these ideas, and you just might be inspired to make brunch a weekly tradition!
Breakfast-Inspired Easter Brunch Recipes
To some diners, brunch isn’t brunch without eggs! Satisfy their cravings for eggy Easter brunch recipes with spicy, rich, comforting fare made for days when nobody has to rush out the door.
Indian Spiced Tomato and Rice Casserole with Eggs
A subtle hint of spice elevates this egg dish from bland to boo-yah! Use Success® boil-in-bag basmati rice for an aromatic finish.
California Creamy Rice Salad
If you’re still contemplating what to make for Easter brunch, put this creamy, zippy salad at the top of the list! Great for potlucks or buffets, this nostalgic combo of Success® boil-in-bag white rice, creamy dressing, punchy garnishes and chopped egg is a natural partner to a number of brunch classics.
Green Shakshuka with Quinoa
Eggs, plenty of greens and Success® boil-in-bag quinoa come together in this homey, satisfying brunch dish. A final flourish of herbs, cheese and hot sauce takes the whole thing right over the top!
Breakfast Zucchini Cups with Ham and Cheese
With baskets to fill, treats to be found and the general excitement of the day, Easter Sunday is hardly the time to ask kids to sit still to eat. Prep a batch of these tasty, filling — and portable! — breakfast cups and rest easy knowing they’re running on more than fumes.
Spinach Quinoa Frittata
Success® boil-in-bag quinoa makes a surprise appearance in this brunch-appropriate frittata recipe. Not a fan of spinach? Switch up the add-ins for a frittata your entire family will adore.
Salmon Benedict with Quinoa Cakes and Eggs
An elegant dish for a sit-down meal, these salmon-topped quinoa cakes are also easy to make for a crowd. Simply prep the quinoa cakes and poached eggs before guests arrive, then reheat them gently before garnishing with the salmon and sauce.
Midday Dishes for an Easter Brunch that Wows!
Eggs don’t have to be the centerpiece of every Easter brunch menu. Instead, surprise guests with dishes that are hearty, unique and made for celebrating.
Lebanese Lamb Rice
A tantalizing main or hearty side, this dish highlights lamb — an Easter staple — in a brand new way. Perfumed with nutmeg, cardamom, cinnamon and allspice, fragrant Success® boil-in-bag jasmine rice is mixed with pine nuts, raisins and lamb for a winning dish you’d be wise to double.
Avocado “Toast” Rice Cakes
Success® boil-in-bag brown rice gets a crunchy, crispy glow-up in this simple Easter brunch recipe. Easy to make before your get-together gets going, these cakes can be topped with avocado, pico de gallo and cheese or any other garnishes you enjoy.
Rice Cakes with Goat Cheese and Bacon
Moonlighting as savory flapjacks, Success® boil-in-bag white rice finds its way onto your Easter brunch table in this crowd-pleasing dish. We love the one-two-punch of tangy goat cheese and salty bacon but feel free to flavor these with the add-ins you prefer.
Fruit Tart
The type of Easter brunch recipe that instantly becomes a classic, this tart features a crispy white rice crust, sweetened cream cheese filling and eye-catching arrangement of ripe fresh fruit. Simpler than it may seem, this one is well worth the effort.
With a wealth of Easter brunch recipes at your disposal you can plan the springtime celebration of your dreams. Even better? Stock up on Success® Rice products, and every single morsel will be a breeze to make and a pleasure to devour. True, Easter only comes once a year. The good news? There’s no limit to how often brunch can be on the menu!