Easter Brunch Is Always Worth Rising Early on Sunday Morning
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On Easter morning, after attending church and opening baskets, it's a fact: the family's going to be hungry. So if you haven't started thinking about your Easter brunch menu, you better hop to it! After all, you'll need some energy to fuel you up for the annual egg hunt—or any of your other Easter activities. Luckily, our list of Easter brunch ideas is here to help with easy recipes for a memorable feast. We're talking about seasonal quiches, delectable pastries, and traditional Easter foods that are bunny-approved. The only thing that could make your holiday better would be a basket full of Easter candy.
Here, we've rounded up Easter recipes for any style of brunch menu from breakfast favorites like pancakes, French toast, and egg recipes to lunch options like elegant spring salads and ham recipes galore. Looking to put seasonal produce to good use? Try the show-stopping carrot tart, the crowd-pleasing strawberry muffins, or the fun new way to cook asparagus in an air fryer. While some of these Easter brunch recipes are quick 30-minute meals, others are great for making ahead (see the breakfast casseroles for example). Either way, you'll have more time to spend with family and friends. Just don't forget to pour yourself an Easter cocktail before the day is through.
Asparagus Quiche
This quiche is a celebration of springtime with its filling of tender asparagus, green onions, and fresh dill. To make it even more savory and salty, you'll find crumbled feta added to the mix.
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Easter Breakfast Casserole
This casserole dish is actually inspired by a classic French sandwich, called a croque monsieur. It has layers of ham, cheese, bread, and an egg custard mixture flavored with herbs and dijon mustard.
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Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins
A basket of these lemon poppy seed muffins will brighten up any holiday table! They even have a lemony glaze for a touch of extra sweetness.
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Perfect Pancakes
You can't go wrong with Ree's recipe for pancakes. She calls them "perfect" because that's exactly what they are! Fluffy, light, and so easy to make—just don't forget the maple syrup!
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Radish Salad
With all the sweet treats and salty ham on the table, you'll be glad you added this refreshing salad to the menu. It's crisp and cool, and it only takes 15 minutes to prepare!
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Yogurt Parfait
These cute little parfaits are layered with a homemade granola crunch, vanilla yogurt, and fresh fruit. But you can get as creative as you want! Swap the yogurt flavor or trade in the berries for tropical fruits.
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Carrot Cake Trifle
Every Easter brunch needs a show-stopping dessert and this carrot trifle is just the thing to wow your guests! It's almost like a giant parfait in itself with the layers of carrot cake, whipped cream, pudding, and crushed cookies.
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Waldorf Salad
This classic salad is elegant enough for a holiday meal, but easy enough to whip up in just 15 minutes! The sweet elements like apples and grapes pair so well with the crunch from the celery and walnuts.
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Pizza Rustica
Pizza for brunch? Well, not quite. This traditional recipe is more like a quiche with a double crust and a custard filling loaded with cured meats and cheese.
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Tea Sandwiches
These bite-sized sandwiches come with three fillings: curried chicken, smoked salmon and cucumber, and ham and cheddar. You can pick one or make all three for a fun variety platter.
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Honey Glazed Ham and Checkerboard Rolls
Ree's recipe for honey glazed ham is always a hit, but it's even more fun when served up family-style. Arrange slices on a platter with your favorite cheese and serve it alongside rolls so your guests can build their own sliders.
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Carrot Cake Muffins
Even the Easter Bunny will want to grab one of these carrot cake muffins. They're spiced with cinnamon and topped with a streusel and a cream cheese icing drizzle!
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Deviled Eggs
While the kids are out searching for Easter eggs, you can scarf down this delicious deviled variety. They're practically required during the holidays. "I always associate deviled eggs with Easter brunch," Ree says.
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Rhubarb Upside-Down Cake
The sweet-tart flavor and pink color of rhubarb is enough to make this spring cake shine. But you'll also love how easy it is to make!
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Biscuits and Gravy Casserole
Start your day with biscuits and gravy that are fit for a crowd! You can make most of the recipe the night before, then finish it off with a drizzle of gravy on Easter morning.
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Easter Bread
This holiday bread is guaranteed to impress at Easter brunch. In fact, the colorful eggs and rainbow sprinkles even allow it to double as a beautiful spring centerpiece!
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Peach Bellini
Switch up your typical brunch mimosa for another bubbly drink. The bellini uses a blend of fresh strawberry and peach juice for a cocktail that's perfectly sweet.
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Ham and Cheese Quiche
The classic combination of ham and cheese is one of our favorites any time of year, but it's particularly perfect for Easter brunch. Here, the diced ham pairs with sharp cheddar along with shallots, dijon, and fresh parsley.
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Baked Oatmeal with Berries
Anyone looking to add a healthy Easter recipe to the menu should try this baked oatmeal that's both wholesome and comforting. Adding blueberries, raspberries, vanilla, and maple syrup gives it just the right amount of sweetness.
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Sheet Pan Biscuit Breakfast Sandwiches
This recipe uses a supermarket shortcut that will make your Easter brunch so much easier: frozen buttermilk biscuits! They're piled high with eggs, sausage, and cheese, then topped with everything bagel seasoning for that classic breakfast flavor.
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Egg Salad
This egg salad is anything but boring! It's flavored with bright dill pickles, paprika, cayenne, fresh chives, and dill. You can even play around with the recipe by adding chopped celery or bell peppers for crunch.
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Candied Bacon
Dress up your crispy bacon for the holidays with a candy coating that's out-of-this-world good. The combination of salty, smoky, and sweet is simply heavenly.
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Sweet Potato Hash
Whether you serve it up with a big glazed ham or with a plate of scrambled eggs, this sweet and smoky hash is the perfect side dish for any holiday main.
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Eggs Florentine
Try re-creating your favorite brunch spot dish with this at-home version of eggs Florentine. It has all the traditional ingredients, including poached eggs, spinach, and an easy hollandaise sauce.
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White Chocolate Croissant Bread Pudding
Instead of chocolate bunnies, try chocolate for brunch in this sweet take on bread pudding. The white chocolate custard and fruity berries make it better than candy!
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Crumb Cake
Save the Easter candy for later and make cake for breakfast instead! This one with a thick layer of crumb topping is totally acceptable for the morning meal.
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Ranch Potatoes
There's a not-so-secret method to making these potatoes extra-crispy. And the flavor? All ranch!
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Sheet Pan Pancakes
If you're hosting a crowd on Sunday, the last thing you want to be doing is standing over the stove flipping pancakes. Well, this method for making them in a sheet pan will save the day! You can still get creative with your favorite toppings.
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Blueberry Buckle
If you've never had a buckle before, it's basically like a coffee cake that's loaded with fruit. In this case, sweet blueberries and a crumbly streusel topping—yum!
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Bacon Brunch Ring
Give your family something to talk about with this impressive bacon brunch ring. It's filled with morning favorites like eggs, bacon, peppers, and cheese.
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Strawberry Lemonade
Whether you serve brunch before or after the egg hunt, you'll want to keep this sweet-tart drink flowing all day long. It's so refreshing!
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Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad
This savory, herby pasta salad is the perfect side for your holiday ham. Plus, it can be made up to 24 hours ahead!
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French Toast Sticks
These crispy, golden French toast sticks will have everyone at the holiday table saying, "pass the syrup!" You can also serve them with mixed berries or your favorite fruit salad.
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White Wine Spritzer
This brunch cocktail is crisp, refreshing, and oh-so pretty thanks to the fruity ice cubes. All you need to do is pop some fresh fruit into ice cube trays, fill them with water, and freeze. It's a great hosting hack if you ask us!
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Sour Cream Coffee Cake
Looking for a cake that's perfectly tender? Sour cream helps keep the batter moist, and it adds a hint of tanginess to balance the sweetness from the streusel.
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Sausage Gravy
There's something about warm and creamy sausage gravy that just makes brunch more special. You can serve it with poached eggs or homemade biscuits.
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Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole
Crispy tater tots take the place of hash browns in this breakfast casserole. But the best part is—you can make it a day in advance for easy Sunday morning entertaining.
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Air Fryer Asparagus
Add a fresh spring vegetable to your Easter brunch table with this crispy air fried asparagus. They'll get everyone excited about eating their veggies.
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Beet Pickled Eggs
Easter is all about the pretty colors, like these pink-hued eggs made without any food coloring! Not to mention, they have a tangy flavor that makes them delicious to eat!
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Sticky Buns
Grab the napkins because these sweet buns are extra-sticky! But that's what makes them so incredible. They're tender, nutty, and loaded with caramel.
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Pesto Chicken Salad Croissants
To keep this recipe easy, just use a rotisserie chicken from the super market! It gets a pop of fresh flavor and color from the creamy pesto and yogurt dressing.
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Lemon-Poppy Seed Cake
This cake recipe tastes just like springtime! It's bright, sunny, citrusy, and sweet. Plus, the lemon glaze looks so pretty drizzled over the top!
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Slow Cooker Ham
Save space in the oven by making your big holiday ham in the slow cooker instead. This method is so easy that even first time hosts will be able to do it!
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Strawberry Muffins
These warm, sugar-topped strawberry muffins are the sweetest way to start the day. And since it's a holiday, why not make things even more special by serving them with a homemade strawberry butter?!
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Lemon Ricotta Pancakes
Ricotta cheese is the unlikely ingredient in this pancake recipe. It's sort of like cottage cheese and it helps to make these lemon pancakes light and fluffy.
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Spinach Quiche
There's a lot of activities on Easter Sunday so having a brunch recipe that can work any time of day is key. That's where this quiche comes in handy. It can be served at room temperature or whenever you get the family to sit down.
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Cinnamon Roll Monkey Bread
For a twist on classic cinnamon rolls, this monkey bread version is made in a bundt pan. It's easy to make and even more fun to eat!
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Orange Crush Cocktail
Rise and shine! This citrusy orange cocktail is a refreshing start to your holiday celebration. It's similar to a mimosa but made with orange-flavored vodka and orange liqueur.
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Horseradish Deviled Eggs
We love deviled eggs every which way—including this spiced up version made with horseradish, hot sauce, and paprika.
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Carrot Tart
For a vegetarian Easter recipe that everyone at the table can enjoy, try this carrot tart that's pretty and tasty! If you can't find rainbow carrots, regular orange carrots will work, too.
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Baked Salmon
Looking for an alternative to Easter ham? Try an easy fish recipe instead! The baked salmon is drizzled with a flavorful marinade of mustard, honey, lemon juice, and olive oil.
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Green Eggs and Ham
This fluffy frittata recipe has it all: healthy kale, eggs, cheese, and breakfast ham. It's great for fueling up before a big egg hunt.
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Blueberry Pancakes
Is there anything better than a stack of fluffy pancakes bursting with fresh blueberries? Add some maple syrup and butter for the perfect breakfast.
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Dill Dip
Kick off your Easter brunch with a light and fresh starter like this creamy dill dip served with crunchy veggies. It'll hold everyone over until the main course.
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Sausage Breakfast Casserole
Make this fluffy breakfast casserole your own by subbing in any vegetables you like best (broccoli, scallions, peppers). It's a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.
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Quiche Lorraine
This classic variation on quiche is made with bacon, sautéed onions, and plenty of cheese. It's best served at room temperature so it's great for making ahead.
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Carrot Salad
You can serve this easy salad at Easter brunch or bring it to your church potluck. Either way, everyone will go back for a second helping.
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Lemon-Poppy Seed Scones
This scrumptious scone is loaded with the bright and zesty citrus flavors of lemon and poppy seeds. You won't want to skimp on the zesty glaze.
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Baked Feta Egg Casserole
This easy brunch casserole is loaded with flavor thanks to salty feta, jammy tomatoes, and roasted red peppers. You'll want to have a loaf of bread nearby for dipping.
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Classic Bloody Mary
There's no better way to say, "It's a celebration!" then with a tasty cocktail. This one is a classic for breakfast, brunch, lunch, or anything in between.
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Sour Cream Pancakes
Ree herself is a big fan of these pancakes because they're lighter than regular pancakes. That means more room for Easter candy later in the day!
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Everything-Cucumber Smoked Salmon Bites
These cucumber bites are perfect for welcoming guests into your home on Easter. They're easy to put together and can pretty much be served any time of day.
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Cinnamon Roll Breakfast Casserole
If making cinnamon rolls from scratch isn't your thing, don't worry! This easy variation uses refrigerated cinnamon roll dough and turns it into a miraculous casserole.
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Everything Bagel Casserole
If you love everything bagels as much as the rest of us, this breakfast casserole is for you! It's loaded with chunks of bagel, bacon, red onion, and eggs.
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Air Fryer Potatoes
Put your kitchen appliances to work this Easter! The air fryer will help make the crispest potato side dish to serve with your eggs or ham.
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Cheesy Asparagus Tart
Asparagus season is in full swing, and this gorgeous asparagus tart is sure to steal the show. Serve it alongside eggs, Easter ham, or as a main course itself.
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Giant Dutch Baby Pancake
Looking for an easier way to serve pancakes to a crowd? The answer is this giant Dutch baby, which is basically a giant pancake. Yum!
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Holiday Breakfast Casserole
This cheesy egg casserole is loaded with chunks of ham, veggies, and fluffy croissants. Best of all, you can put it together earlier in the day then pop it in the oven when you're ready to serve.
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Spinach-Feta Buns
This twist on sweet buns is cheesy, savory, and so much fun! Everyone will be surprised when it comes out of the oven.
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Roasted Carrots with Spring Pesto
Ree is a big fan of pesto and we can see why—it's bright, flavorful, and perfect for making your holiday sides stand out. Try this pesto with mint and parsley for a spring-inspired twist.
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Pecan Pie French Toast Casserole
Pie for breakfast? Yes, please! This French toast and pecan pie mash-up is perfect for anyone with a sweet tooth.
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Ham and Cheese Frittata with Caramelized Onions
This ham and cheese frittata is so easy, you can even make it a few hours ahead and serve it at room temperature.
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Eggs Benedict Strata
A strata is an egg casserole made with lots of crusty bread. Stir in some spinach and top it with hollandaise sauce and you have yourself an eggs Benedict strata. The best part is that you can do all the prep ahead of time!
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Glazed Easter Ham
"In Oklahoma, ham is everything on Easter!" Ree says. And this glossy, clove-spiked ham makes a beautiful centerpiece. The secret to the caramelized glaze is a can of Dr Pepper—you can even use coke or root beer, but whatever you do, don't use diet.
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Cowboy Quiche
Filled with bacon, caramelized onions, and sharp cheddar cheese—this quiche is fit for a cowboy! Use a large, deep tart pan (or deep-dish pie pan) to make this quiche extra tall and egg-y.
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Hot Cross Buns
Tradition has it that gifting hot cross buns to a friend means that you’ll remain friends for life. Bake up a double batch of these Easter treats on Good Friday—then share them with a friend for Sunday brunch.
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Lemon Poppy Seed Waffles
These are not your average toaster waffles. They’re seasoned with bright lemony flavor and topped with a super-easy glaze in place of the syrup.
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Baked French Toast
If you weren’t using casseroles for brunch before, start with this! It’s so delicious and it can easily be made the night before. Ree tops hers with lots of butter, syrup, and fresh blueberries—but you can use any fruit you like!
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Skillet Biscuits
Baking your biscuits in a cast iron skillet gives them a beautiful crust—plus it looks great on the table! Brush these with homemade cinnamon-honey butter, then serve the rest on the side.
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Pea Salad
This simple side salad is a favorite from Ree’s childhood. She often had it at Sunday brunch, but it’s great for any spring meal since it’s bursting with lovely green peas.
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Honey Glazed Carrots and Parsnips
There's no denying that carrots and Easter go hand in hand. This dish adds parsnips to the mix for a sweet and savory side that even the Easter bunny will approve of.
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Monkey Bread
Canned buttermilk biscuits are the secret to this sweet monkey bread. It's fun to make but even more fun to eat—use your hands to pull apart the sticky pieces.
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Red and Green Fruit Salad
Balance out all the Easter candy with a fresh fruit salad. It’s a healthy breakfast idea that we can get behind.
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Bacon-Wrapped Asparagus
Here’s an easy and elegant side dish that’s sure to impress your guests. The maple-sweetened bacon is the perfect vessel for bundling up a bunch of spring asparagus.
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Cinnamon Rolls
Ree makes these cinnamon rolls for Christmas brunch, but they’re just as delicious on Easter (or any day of the year!). Don’t be afraid to drown them in the maple frosting—you’ll thank us later.
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Whipped Deviled Eggs with Dill
These hard boiled eggs are a Drummond family special. They’re packed with flavor from Dijon mustard and plenty of fresh dill. Serve them as a starter before you sit down to Easter brunch.
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Honey-Mustard Glazed Ham
Serve this glazed ham on a grazing board, like Ree does—it’s a fun twist on Easter brunch.
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Lemon Pound Cake
You’ll be nibbling on this cake all day long—it’s a bright and flavorful cake that’s just as delicious served for breakfast as it is for dessert.
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Root Beer-Glazed Ham
The secret ingredient to this holiday ham is, well, not so secret. It’s root beer!
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Roasted Asparagus with Cajun Hollandaise
Inspired by the classic egg dish, this roasted asparagus recipe gets a drizzle of hollandaise sauce that's made in the blender. It’s a bright and festive Easter side.
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