Easter is just around the corner.  Time to get out the egg die and create those beautiful treasures to be hidden, “oh so delicately” on Easter morning.  In our family, once the traditional Easter egg hunt takes place we usually gather around a big Easter brunch at our house, or occasionally we head off to a potluck brunch/dinner at either friends or our extended family.  Inevitably the question arises about what to serve.  The beauty of Easter brunch is the fact that it is exactly that….a brunch.  So it is equally acceptable to bring or serve an egg dish as it is a beautiful roast.  

Cinnamon Popovers

This year I’d like to share the Easter brunch I plan to serve along with some other helpful ideas for those who plan on attending a potluck dinner or brunch.  As with all holiday meals I strongly suggest that you plan your meal well ahead of time and even prepare a game plan to make your preparations worry-free.

Easter Brunch
Cinnamon Popovers
Fresh Fruit Platter
Three Cheese Eggs with Roasted Peppers
Herb Crusted Rib Roast
Scalloped Potatoes with Gruyere
Pancake Soufflés with Apple Compote & Bourbon Pecan Butter
Carrot Cake with Flax & Cream Cheese Frosting

Other great potluck ideas:

Baked Goods:

Blackberry Cream Scones
Buttermilk Apple Coffee Cake with Pecans

Appetizers:

Baby Red Potatoes Stuffed with Garlic & Herbs
Mini Frittatas with Prosciutto & Basil

Egg Dishes:

Cauliflower Frittata with Thyme
Bacon & Leek Quiche
Italian Sausage & Cheese Quiche
Sausage & Cheese Strata

Potato & Vegetable Dishes:

Creamless Potato Gratin
Home Fries with Scallions
Pommes Anna
Potato Casserole with Gouda & Garlic
Zucchini Casserole with Cheddar & Feta

Meat Entrees:

Ham with Pecan Glaze
Ham with Bourbon Molasses Glaze
Roast Beef with Onions & Pancetta

Desserts/Treats:

Coconut Cupcakes
Pineapple Upside Down Cake
Chocolate Zucchini Cake
Spring Flower Cookies
Glutenfreeda’s Real Cookies

Happy Easter!

-Chef Jessica