Planning an Easter brunch this year? These simple make ahead Easter brunch recipes take the stress out of hosting, so you can spend less time in the kitchen and more time celebrating with the people you love.
The Best Make Ahead Easter Brunch Recipes Your Family Will Love
Easter is one of my favorite holidays to host, and brunch is the perfect way to bring everyone together. But let’s be real, nobody wants to spend the entire morning standing over a hot stove when your family is gathered in the next room, me included.
That’s where this collection of make ahead Easter brunch recipes comes in. From drinks and appetizers to savory mains, fresh salads, and sweet desserts, every single recipe on this list can be prepped the night before, so all you have to do on Easter morning is pull a few things from the fridge, heat some casseroles, and enjoy.
Whether you’re looking for traditional Easter brunch ideas for a small family celebration or make ahead Easter brunch recipes for a crowd, this buffet spread has something for everyone on Easter morning.
Why You’ll Love These Make Ahead Easter Brunch Recipes
Table of Contents
- The Best Make Ahead Easter Brunch Recipes Your Family Will Love
- Why You’ll Love These Make Ahead Easter Brunch Recipes
- Drinks for Your Easter Brunch Buffet
- Starters and Appetizers for Your Easter Brunch
- Savory Main Dishes for Easter Brunch
- Sides and Salads for Your Easter Brunch Buffet
- Sweet Breads and Pastries for Easter Brunch
- Desserts for Your Easter Brunch Table
- Simple Make Ahead Easter Brunch Recipes for a Memorable Holiday
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Drinks for Your Easter Brunch Buffet
Every great brunch starts with something cold and refreshing to sip on! Set up a simple drink station the night before with one of these easy make ahead brunch drinks and let guests help themselves.
Strawberry Lemonade Cocktail
Nothing says spring quite like a cold glass of spiked strawberry lemonade! Made with fresh strawberries and a splash of vodka, this bright and bubbly drink is the perfect Easter brunch cocktail.
Mix up a big batch the night before and store it in a pitcher in the refrigerator. Just give it a stir before serving and garnish with fresh strawberry slices for a beautiful presentation.
Prefer a non-alcoholic version? Simply leave out the vodka for an equally delicious mocktail the whole family can enjoy.
Make Ahead Tip
Mix and refrigerate up to 24 hours ahead. Add ice just before serving.
Lemonade Iced Tea
For a classic non-alcoholic option, this simple lemonade iced tea is always a hit. Made with just two ingredients, it’s as easy as it gets.
Brew your tea and mix it up the evening before so it has plenty of time to chill overnight. By the time your guests arrive, it’ll be perfectly cold and ready to pour.
Make Ahead Tip
Make the full pitcher the night before and refrigerate. It only gets better as it sits!
Starters and Appetizers for Your Easter Brunch
While the casseroles and main dishes are heating in the oven, keep your family happy with a few festive starters they can snack on. Each of these easy Easter brunch appetizers can be prepped ahead of time so you’re not scrambling at the last minute.
Easter Egg Fruit Charcuterie Board
Looking for a fun and festive centerpiece for your Easter brunch table? This Easter egg shaped fruit charcuterie board is shaped like a giant Easter egg and filled with colorful, fresh fruit that’s as beautiful as it is delicious.
Cut your fruit the night before and store it in airtight containers in the refrigerator. On Easter morning, simply arrange it into the egg shape and set it out on the table.
For an extra special touch, serve it alongside my irresistibly good creamy fruit dip. Made with just four simple ingredients, including cream cheese, it takes minutes to make and can be prepped the night before too!
make Ahead Tip
Cut and refrigerate all fruit up to 24 hours ahead. Make the fruit dip the night before and store it covered in the refrigerator.
Easy Deviled Eggs Two Ways
No Easter brunch spread is complete without a platter of deviled eggs! These easy deviled eggs two ways offer two delicious flavor variations, so there’s something for everyone.
Deviled eggs are the ultimate make ahead Easter brunch recipe. Just hard boil your eggs and prepare the filling the night before, then pipe and garnish the morning of for a fresh, beautiful presentation.
make Ahead Tip
Hard boil eggs and prepare filling up to 2 days ahead. Store filling and egg whites separately, then assemble the morning of brunch.
Herb Veggie Dip with Fresh Dill
Here in the Midwest, it’s not a holiday celebration without a veggie tray! Set out a platter of fresh vegetables with this herb veggie dip with fresh dill for a light and fresh appetizer that feels right at home on a spring brunch table.
Made with cream cheese and packed with fresh herbs, this dip is creamy, flavorful, and incredibly easy to make. It tastes even better when made ahead because the herbs have time to infuse into the dip overnight.
Pair it with a colorful assortment of sliced cucumbers, carrots, radishes, and bell peppers for a simple but beautiful appetizer.
make Ahead Tip
Make up to 2 days ahead and refrigerate. The flavor only gets better overnight!
Savory Main Dishes for Easter Brunch
Each of these savory Easter brunch recipes can be assembled the night before so all you have to do on Easter morning is pop them in the oven.
Easy Cheesy Bacon Egg and Potato Bake
This easy cheesy bacon egg and potato bake is the ultimate make ahead Easter breakfast casserole. Loaded with cubed potatoes, eggs, melted cheddar cheese and crispy bacon. Yum!
Assemble the entire casserole the night before and store it covered in the refrigerator. On Easter morning, just pop it straight into the oven and let it bake while you enjoy time with your family.
Not a bacon fan? Swap it for sausage, ham, or load it up with fresh veggies for a meatless version.
make Ahead Tip
Assemble the night before, cover, and refrigerate. Bake directly from the refrigerator.
Spinach and Bacon Quiche
A classic quiche is one of the best make ahead Easter brunch recipes you can serve. This easy quiche is loaded with bacon, spinach, and tomato in a flaky crust.
Bake your quiche the day before, let it cool, and then store it in the refrigerator. Or prepare your filling in advance, then pour it in your pie crust first thing in the morning and pop it in the oven. No matter how you prepare it, it’s delicious any way you slice it.
make Ahead Tip
Baking your quiche in advance? Once baked, let it cool and then refrigerate overnight. In the morning, just reheat it in the oven at 325°F for 15–20 minutes, or serve at room temperature.
Old Fashioned Ham Balls
If you’ve never had ham balls, Easter is the perfect time to try them! These old fashioned Easter ham balls are a Midwest classic. Made with a combination of ground meats and topped with a sweet tomato and brown sugar glaze, they’re a favorite in our family and one dish that is guaranteed to be on our Easter table every year.
Ham balls are incredibly make ahead friendly. Mix and roll the meatballs the night before and store them covered in the refrigerator, then mix up the glaze too and keep it separate.
On Easter morning, arrange them in a baking dish, pour over the glaze, and bake. The hardest part is already done!
make Ahead Tip
Mix and roll meatballs and prepare sauce the night before. Refrigerate separately, then assemble and bake Easter morning.
Sides and Salads for Your Easter Brunch Buffet
Round out your Easter brunch buffet with a few simple make ahead sides and salads. The best part? Every single one of these actually tastes better when made ahead, since the flavors have more time to come together.
The Best Cheesy Hash Brown Casserole
When it comes to easy Easter brunch side dishes, this no-fail cheesy hash brown casserole is simply the best. Creamy, cheesy, and loaded with flavor, it’s the type of recipe that disappears fast every single time you make it.
Assemble the casserole the night before and store it covered in the refrigerator. In the morning, top it with cornflakes, buttered crackers, or potato chips for that signature crispy crunch and bake. It comes out perfectly every time.
make Ahead Tip
Assemble and refrigerate the night before. Add your crunchy topping just before baking, so it stays crispy.
Creamy Broccoli Salad with Bacon and Raisins
This creamy broccoli salad is one of my all-time favorite side dishes, and it just happens to be ideal for making ahead. Tossed with a sweet homemade dressing and loaded with crispy bacon, raisins, and sunflower seeds, it’s another favorite in our family and one side dish that you’ll find at just about every gathering.
Make this salad the night before and let it chill in the refrigerator. The dressing soaks into the broccoli, and everything melds together beautifully, making it even more delicious the next day.
make Ahead Tip
Make up to 24 hours ahead. The flavor is best after chilling overnight. Add the sunflower seeds just before serving so they stay crunchy.
Creamy Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad
This creamy bacon ranch pasta salad is one of the most popular recipes on the blog, and for good reason! Covered in a creamy ranch dressing mix and tossed with crispy bacon and sweet peas, this side dish is one your family will ask for again and again.
This pasta salad is best when made the day before, giving the dressing time to soak into the pasta and the flavors time to fully develop. Simply toss everything together, cover, and refrigerate overnight. Easy as that.
make Ahead Tip
Best made the night before. If it seems a little dry after chilling, stir in a small splash of milk before serving.
Classic Creamy Fruit Salad
No Easter brunch is complete without a classic creamy fruit salad! Made with fresh fruit and drizzled with a creamy vanilla pudding dressing, this simple side dish works perfectly as both a salad and a light dessert.
This is one of the easiest recipes on the whole menu. Just mix it up the night before and let it chill until you’re ready to serve. Feel free to customize it with your family’s favorite fruits.
make Ahead Tip
Make up to 24 hours ahead and refrigerate. The fruit absorbs the creamy dressing overnight. Stir gently before serving.
Cool Cucumber Pasta Salad
Bursting with springtime flavor, this cool cucumber pasta salad is the perfect addition to your Easter brunch buffet. With tender penne pasta, crisp cucumbers, and a sweet and tangy dressing, it’s simple to make and always a hit.
Like all good pasta salads, this one is best made the day before. The pasta soaks up the dressing overnight for a salad that’s full of flavor from the very first bite.
make Ahead Tip
Make the night before and refrigerate. Give it a good toss before serving.
Sweet Breads and Pastries for Easter Brunch
Every great brunch needs something sweet to nibble on, and this blueberry coffee cake is the perfect thing to set out alongside your savory dishes.
Blueberry Sour Cream Coffee Cake
Loaded with fresh blueberries and a buttery cinnamon and pecan streusel filling, this blueberry sour cream coffee cake is moist, tender, and absolutely irresistible.
Bake this coffee cake the day before, let it cool, and then keep it on your kitchen counter wrapped tightly. Set it out on a cake stand for a simple but beautiful addition to your Easter buffet table.
make Ahead Tip
Bake the day ahead and store tightly wrapped at room temperature. Warm individual slices in the microwave for 15–20 seconds before serving if desired.
Desserts for Your Easter Brunch Table
Finish off your make ahead Easter brunch with one (or both!) of these simple and delicious Easter desserts. Both can be made the day before, and both feature flavors that feel perfectly springy.
Carrot Cake Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting
Is there a more classic Easter dessert than carrot cake? These carrot cake cupcakes with cream cheese frosting are perfectly spiced, extra moist thanks to a secret ingredient, and topped with an amazingly delicious cream cheese frosting that takes them to the next level.
Bake and frost these cupcakes the day before your Easter brunch and store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Let them come to room temperature for about 30 minutes before serving. They’re the perfect sweet finish to a beautiful Easter brunch.
make Ahead Tip
Bake and frost up to 2 days ahead. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator and bring to room temperature before serving.
Classic No-Bake Lemon Berry Cheesecake Cups
Short on time? These no-bake lemon berry cheesecake cups only take 15 minutes to prep and don’t require any baking at all. With a sweet graham cracker crust and a creamy lemon cream cheese filling, they’re as beautiful as they are delicious.
Make them the night before, then top with fresh berries just before serving, and enjoy!
make Ahead Tip
Prepare at least 4 hours in advance to allow the cheesecake to properly set up. Top with fresh berries just before serving for the best presentation.
Simple Make Ahead Easter Brunch Recipes for a Memorable Holiday
And that’s a wrap! With this collection of make ahead Easter brunch ideas, you’ll have a delicious meal that everyone will love without spending your entire Easter morning in the kitchen.
The best part? You can mix and match as many or as few of these recipes as you like, depending on the size of your celebration. Whether you’re keeping it simple with a few dishes or going all out with a full Easter brunch buffet, these easy recipes will help make your holiday gathering feel extra special.
Thanks so much for stopping by! I hope these ideas inspire you to host a beautiful Easter brunch this spring.
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Happy Easter!
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