Pull off a make-ahead Easter brunch that’s big on flavor and low on effort.
We’ve included dishes for the entire feastfrom ham toside saladsanddesserts.
Choose from three glaze options: Pineapple Prosecco, Cola-Dijon-Brown Sugar, or Coffee and Pepper Jelly.
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Or it’s possible for you to omit the glaze if you like.
Broccoli Salad
This cold salad side dish is best made ahead of time.
The flavorful filling is combined and then chilled and rolled in a combination of chives and roughly chopped pecans.
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Make it the night before, let it cool, then reheat in the morning.
Make the patties as directed, then freeze them.
To serve, simply rewarm in the oven.
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This casserole version allows you to prep in advance.
The blender hollandaise comes together quickly on Easter morning.
With only six ingredients and minimal prep time, this dish is an easy lift that offers major returns.
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This version uses thick baguette slices to soak up a custard flavored with cinnamon and orange.
Just put everything together the night before, then throw it in the oven right before company arrives.
Broccoli, cheese, and rice with a honey-baked ham is a combo that just can’t be beat.
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Prepare everything the night before, then stick it in the oven and prepare for hot, cheesy goodness.
Wash, cut, and mix all the fruit the night before.
Beet Pickled Deviled Eggs
No Easter spread is complete without deviled eggs.
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These bright beauties will rival eggs from the backyard egg hunt.
Their vibrant pink color comes from pickling in a beet juice mixture overnight.
Sausage Gravy Casserole with Cheddar-Cornmeal Biscuits
Whats better than sausage and gravy?
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This will feedand pleasea crowd.
Make it the night before, let it come to room temperature, then store it in the refrigerator.
Perfect for adessert trayor to top a cake, these little nests will delight everyone at your gathering.
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These are fun to make in advance with your familys help.
Strawberry-Spinach Salad
Make the most of juicyspring strawberrieswith this light and lovely salad.
Mini Cheese Grits Casseroles
Individual ramekins add a special touch to Easter brunch.
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Make these mini casseroles the day before so all thats required on Easter is popping them in the oven.
Use mild sausage instead of hot sausage for less heat.
Worthy of Easter brunch or company, youll put this one in yourweekend brunchrotation.
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Smoky Sausage-and-Grits Casserole
Breakfast favorites combine in one glorious casserolegrits, sausage, and Cheddar cheese.
Loaded with corn, ham, and Cheddar cheese, it puffs as it bakes.
Its a satisfying brunch dish that can be made ahead and baked the day of.
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Cinnamon Roll Casserole
Thiscinnamon rollis big enough to share.
Make this decadent casserole the night before, and bake it the next day.
For a new flavor twist, try the Orange-Apricot variation.
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This sheet cake version cuts down lots of prep time, by simplifying the assembly.
Grapefruit juice and strawberry lemonade blend for just the right amount of sweet-tart taste.
Top with rose and fresh fruit.
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