Easy Easter Brunch Recipes
Easter morning is all about gathering around the table with something warm and a little special. These Easter brunch recipes are filled with classic holiday favorites, baked treats, and savory dishes that make hosting easy and joyful.
From fluffy pancakes and sweet rolls to traditional Easter breads and hearty bites, this roundup has everything you need to create a beautiful spring brunch spread that everyone will love.
Meaningful Easter Breads & Traditions
These classic bakes are steeped in Easter symbolism and tradition! They’re the kind of recipes that are extra special to make and pass down year after year.
Empty Tomb Rolls
Warm, buttery, and filled with a sweet surprise, empty tomb rolls are a fun and meaningful addition to an Easter brunch. They’re simple to make and a special way to share the story of Easter
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Hot Cross Buns
Lightly spiced, and dotted with sweet fruit, hot cross buns are a classic Easter brunch favorite. They pair perfectly with butter, jam, and fresh squeezed OJ.
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Homemade Cinnamon Rolls
Filled with gooey cinnamon sugar, these homemade cinnamon rolls are a must-have for any Easter brunch spread.
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Easy Italian Easter Bread
Soft, lightly sweet, and beautifully braided, Italian Easter bread is a classic. Its tender texture and festive look make it perfect for sharing.
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Sweet Spring Brunch Favorites
Light, cheerful, and perfect for a relaxed holiday morning, these sweet treats bring bright flavors and the right amount of indulgence to your Easter table.
Best Buttermilk Pancakes
Light, fluffy, and perfectly golden, these buttermilk pancakes are a brunch classic that everyone loves.
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Orange Sweet Rolls
These orange rolls are sunshine in breakfast form. Their fresh flavor and soft texture make them a cheerful addition to an Easter morning table.
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Raspberry Sweet Rolls
Soft, pillowy, and swirled with bright raspberry filling, these sweet rolls bring a fresh, fruity touch to any Easter brunch.
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Carrot Cake Pancakes
Warmly spiced and filled with springy carrot cake flavor. They’re a festive addition for brunch.
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Savory Brunch Crowd-Pleasers
Because every Easter spread needs something hearty, these savory bites balance out all the sweets and keep everyone happily fueled for egg hunts and family time.
Easy Ham and Cheese Scones
Wonderfully airy puff pastry bites deliver big flavor with very little effort.
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Cinnamon Roll Pigs in a Blanket Dunkers
Soft cinnamon roll dough wrapped around savory sausage creates a playful mashup that both delicious and unexpected!
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Monte Cristo Puffs
These golden bites bring that classic sweet-and-savory Monte Cristo flavor in a fun, party-friendly form. With melty cheese, savory ham, and a lightly crisp exterior.
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Ham and Cheese Puffs
wonderfully airy puff pastry bites deliver big flavor with very little effort. They'll disappears almost as soon as they hit the table.
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Whether you’re hosting a big family gathering or keeping things simple at home, these Easter brunch recipes make it easy to create a table that festive and springy. Mix and match a few sweet treats with savory favorites, and you’ll have a spread that keeps everyone coming back.
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Empty Tomb Rolls
Every Easter our family makes these sweet empty tomb rolls (aka resurrection rolls) where the marshmallow melts down to a caramel sauce inside the roll. This is one of our all-time favorite Easter recipes!
Course Over 100 Easter Recipes for Spring, Yeast Bread Recipes and Quick Bread Recipes
Cuisine American
Keyword cinnamon sugar, easter, rolls, sweet rolls
Prep Time 10 minutes minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes minutes
Resting Time 15 minutes minutes
Total Time 40 minutes minutes
Servings 12
Calories 191kcal
Author Carrian Cheney
Heat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a baking dish (9×13-inch or 9-inch round) or a muffin tin.
Mix the sugar and cinnamon in a bowl.
½ Cup Granulated Sugar, 1 Tablespoon Ground Cinnamon
Press the dough out into a circle. Roll a marshmallow in the butter and then the cinnamon sugar and place on the dough.
12 Rhodes Rolls, 12 Marshmallows, ⅓ Cup Butter
Pinch the circle closed around the marshmallow and roll the dough in the butter and cinnamon sugar.
Place in the baking dish.
Repeat until you’ve used all the dough.
Let rest 15 minutes and then bake for 15 minutes or until golden.
Serve immediately.
Store covered at room temperature for 2-3 days.
Serving: 1roll | Calories: 191kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 261mg | Potassium: 54mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 120IU | Vitamin C: 0.02mg | Calcium: 84mg | Iron: 2mg