22 Delectable Egg Dishes for Brunch

Family-friendly egg recipes for Easter breakfasts, brunch, and beyond.

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Photo: Bryan Gardner

Celebrate Easter (or any occasion) by hosting family and friends for a spectacular brunch. What's on the menu? Eggs, of course—and we're not talking about the dyed or chocolate kind. Eggs are such a versatile ingredient and take center stage in many of our favorite brunch and breakfast dishes.

For a holiday, we always add something special with seasonal flair, so our favorite egg dishes for brunch feature fresh, in-season produce. From deviled eggs, quiches, and frittatas to omelets, eggs make a nice spread, no matter the occasion.

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Sweet-Pea-and-Onion Frittata

sweet-pea-and-onion frittata
Nico Schinco

For a taste of spring on your Easter brunch table serve this frittata. Eggs, English peas, creamy goat cheese, and sweet onions come together for this hearty dish that cooks on the stovetop and finishes under the broiler

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Shakshouka

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Bobbi Lin

This veggie-packed Gulf breakfast favorite calls for a flavor combination of baked eggs nestled on a bed of spicy, aromatic tomatoes—and you'll love how easy it is to assemble it.

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Eggs Goldenrod

goldenrod recipe easter
Armando Rafael

This traditional Southern dish is a great way to use up leftover hard-boiled eggs. The whites are stirred into the creamy white gravy, and the yolks are crumbled for the topping. Don't forget to butter the toast underneath!

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Rich Deviled Eggs

Assorted deviled eggs

Kate Sears

The allure of these deviled eggs lies in the variety of textures and flavors. Our recipe includes three different spins—smoked trout, pesto, and spiced hummus—to satisfy everyone's palate.

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Martha's Scrambled Eggs

Martha’s Scrambled Eggs
Dana Gallagher

Yes, scrambled eggs can be special enough for company, especially when served a la Martha Stewart. Here, the eggs are cooked in clarified butter, they turn out soft, and moist, and slide easily out of the pan—this is how our founder makes scrambled eggs, so you know it's going to be good.

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Spinach-and-Cheddar Slab Quiche

spinach cheddar slab quiche
Julia Gartland

Hosting Easter brunch for a crowd? This easy-to-assemble big-batch quiche is just the ticket. The filling calls for nearly a dozen eggs, along with frozen spinach, cheddar, and cream, and the crust is simply frozen puff pastry decorated with sesame seeds.

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Sheet Pan Vegetable Hash With Eggs

Sheet Pan Vegetable Hash with Eggs
Chris Simpson

When you're hosting a holiday brunch, the last thing you want is lots of clean-up and a time-consuming meal. This one-pan vegetarian entrée featuring cauliflower, broccoli, red bell pepper, and spinach takes just 20 minutes of prep work.

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Grilled Asparagus With Caper-Cornichon Vinaigrette

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Gentl and Hyers

Our favorite spring salad and for a good reason. This grilled asparagus dish takes a modern approach: grilling the spears, then piling them on a platter with sliced hard-cooked eggs, only to be drizzled with a punchy gribiche-inspired vinaigrette as the final touch.

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Easy Eggs Benedict

easy eggs benedict
Chris Simpson

Take a shortcut to master one of the ultimate brunch classics—eggs Benedict. The best part is that you can pre-poach the eggs, whir the hollandaise, and split the muffins before your guests arrive, and simply plate once you're ready to eat.

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Easter Frittata With Asparagus, Goat Cheese, and Spring Herbs

Easter Frittata
Bryan Gardner

Packed with potatoes, asparagus, and two kinds of cheese (goat and Gruyère), this frittata is big enough and special enough to feed a crowd for Easter brunch.

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Potato-Crusted Herb Quiche

potato-crusted herb quiche
Ryan Liebe

No need to fuss over pie dough for this quiche—the crust is thinly sliced potatoes, layered gratin-style. It makes a beautiful canvas for the rich herb-flecked egg filling.

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Egg Sandwiches for a Crowd

Egg Sandwiches with sauce and casserole
Alpha Smoot

The secret to this recipe? It's a one-pan dish! Eggs, heavy cream, pre-cooked chicken (or ham, if we're talking Easter leftovers), spinach, bacon, and Swiss cheese are whisked together and then poured into a casserole dish to bake. A quick turn under the broiler to finish and the eggs are ready to top toast.

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Breakfast Egg-and-Cheese Muffins

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Lennart Weibull

Just an ordinary savory muffin—until you cut it open, that is! A perfectly cooked hard-boiled egg awaits inside, completing the holy breakfast trinity of sausage, egg, and cheese.

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Easy Florentine Egg Cups

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Bryan Gardner

Adorable and easy to put together, that's these individual egg Florentines. Kids can help press white sandwich bread into each muffin cup or add a tablespoon of chopped spinach. Add an egg right on top and pop them in the oven to bake until set.

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Mostly Greens Frittata

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Bryan Gardner

This plant-based winner will wow your crowd—and you'll love just how quick and easy it is to make. Whisked eggs are mixed with grated Gruyère cheese and chopped blanched spinach for an easy-on-the-eyes entrée. Starting with cooked greens, this brunch frittata comes together in less than 20 minutes.

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Bacon, Potato, and Swiss Chard Scramble

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Lennart Weibull

Scrambled eggs are the perfect canvas for any flavor combination. Take this one-pan dish, for example, which has all the ingredients for a winning brunch—bacon, herbed potatoes, garlicky greens, and, of course, fluffy scrambled eggs.

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Baked Eggs

three variations of baked eggs in skillets
Chris Simpson

An individual gratin of luscious baked eggs with chopped greens and heavy cream is an indulgent brunch dish. You can have everyone pile on their favorite toppings, from crispy bacon to leftover cooked vegetables or crumbled feta, and then bake to perfection.

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Frisee Salad With Lardons and Poached Eggs

Frisee Salad with Lardons and Poached Eggs

A luxurious egg dish to enjoy on Easter brunch that's quick and easy to make? Yes, please! The masterpiece here is the perfect poached egg, served on top of each salad, and generously seasoned with salt and pepper.

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Perfect Frittata With Zucchini and Provolone

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Bryan Gardner

Is there anything more crowd-friendly than a frittata? We don't think so. This version can be served hot or at room temperature and is one of our go-to brunch egg dishes.

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Asparagus Custard Tart

Asparagus Custard Tart
Jonathan Lovekin

Eggs are puréed into a savory custard along with cream and blanched asparagus stalks, then baked in an easy crust made with store-bought puff pastry. Asparagus tips are used to decorate the top of this spring quiche.

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Ratatouille and Baked Eggs

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This French classic dish gets a protein-rich upgrade by topping it with baked eggs. Serve it with toast points or crusty bread for a rich and truly comforting meal.

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Corned-Beef Egg Cups

corned beef egg cups

Chris Simpson

Another individual-portion idea that will have everyone begging for seconds. Meaty, eggy, and filled with flavor, these no-fuss "cups" require just five ingredients and 20 minutes of bake time, so you can brunch in no time.

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