75 Egg-Cellent Recipes For Easter

An Easter celebration is sure to be filled with delicious food. Whether you're honoring the holiday with a breakfast, brunch, or dinner, traditional Easter foods like ham, lamb, potatoes, and, of course, perfectly-golden dinner rolls can charm and satisfy your guests. However, here we've decided to share some of our favorite egg recipes because, well, Easter eggs are a quintessential and essential part of Easter. This means you'll most likely use these recipes for your breakfast or brunch menus, though there are plenty of tasty options for lunch and dinner as well.

We've gathered together Easter recipes such as colorful deviled eggs, various preparations of scrambled eggs, egg casseroles, egg salads, and even beverages like eggnog and treats like Easter egg cookies and a McDonald's Cadbury Creme Egg McFlurry copycat to get you started on your egg-based Easter spread. So, take a peek at the recipes below, find your favorite, and get cooking! Happy Easter!

We've chosen a classic to start off this roundup because it sure is egg-cellent. While albeit classic, eggs Benedict can admittedly be difficult to execute because the eggs needed to be poached to a T and the hollandaise sauce can be a bit tricky to make the first few times you give it a go. But we've got recipe developer Cecilia Ryu on hand to make all this a little easier, walking you through how to prepare each element until it's reached breakfast perfection.

Recipe: Eggs Benedict

It's important to know how to make a hard boiled egg since it is not only a yummy snack on its own, it acts as the base for many other dishes. Recipe developer Catherine Brookes shows you how to prepare the perfect hard boiled eggs, and she says she "love[s] the fluffy texture the yolk has when fully cooked." After cooking the eggs in boiling water, you'll transfer them to an ice bath to stop them from cooking. Afterwards, peel and enjoy!

Recipe: Perfect Hard Boiled Eggs

Eggs don't have to be just for breakfast — although we wouldn't blame you if you wanted to chow down on this egg pizza first thing in the morning. Recipe developer Kristen Carli walks you through how to make homemade pizza dough, roll it out, then load it up with goodies like pizza sauce, sliced tomatoes, sliced mozzarella cheese, and, of course, a couple of cracked eggs. And don't worry about the "tricky" part of cooking the pizza. When it's done, "the egg whites will be solid, but the yolk will be loose and jiggly," Carli says.

Recipe: Egg Pizza

You might think eggnog is a drink to be consumed only around Christmas time, but who says you can't enjoy a glass at Easter, too? Here, recipe developer Laura Sampson shows you how to make an eggnog that's a bit less sweet than those store-bought brands. You'll need six eggs for this eggnog, which Sampson says makes "a thin custard." Other necessary ingredients include whole milk, heavy whipping cream, nutmeg, vanilla extract, and sugar. Sampson walks you through how to combine the ingredients for a drink that might just become your new holiday favorite.

Recipe: Homemade Eggnog

We all love a good egg salad, especially when it's on those little finger sandwiches perfect for your Easter spread, and the classic sandwich filling favorite is even better when you put a fun twist on it. Recipe developer Tara Rylie makes a sauce consisting of Dijon mustard, Sriracha, cayenne pepper, lemon juice, and some minced garlic to add pizzazz to this spicy egg salad. That's not all: she also mixes in some bacon, celery, and chives with the hard boiled eggs for some savory crunch.

Recipe: Spicy Egg Salad

Recipe developer Kristen Carli says this corn polenta with baked eggs is "very similar to the concept of shakshuka," but with a taste that's "reminiscent of pizza." Now that we've got you sold on making this dish, the even better news is that it's easy to prepare. Carli shows you how to cook the polenta, then add in the other ingredients before baking, then topping with some shredded mozzarella cheese. And, bonus: this dish is gluten-free.

Recipe: Corn Polenta With Baked Eggs

Big news for fans of Burger King's sausage, egg, and cheese Croissan'Wich! Recipe developer Angela Latimer has put together a fantastic copycat recipe that she calls "a must-have homemade treat." This special treat takes just 10 minutes to make. You'll use a store-bought croissant cut in half, a sausage patty with a slice of American cheese melted on top, and a beaten egg Latimer shows you how to cook and fold for the perfect copycat Croissan'Wich.

Recipe: Burger King Sausage, Egg, & Cheese Croissan'Wich Copycat

Recipe developer Keith Kamikawa uses butter and half-and-half to create these best scrambled eggs, an essential breakfast staple. "It's all about creamy, fluffy scrambled eggs," he says. Kamikawa gives specific instructions and defends his choices: use butter in the pan instead of non-stick cooking spray or oil to amp up the flavor, and half and half instead of milk to add an "extra punch of good fat." Mix together the ingredients before pouring them into the pan and cooking.

Recipe: The Best Scrambled Eggs

A classic breakfast casserole is a great addition to your Easter breakfast or brunch, but after you make and try it for the first time, we bet this will become a staple in your everyday morning meal recipe rotation. Recipe developer Kristen Carli walks you through browning the sausage, then adding in bread cubes (Carli uses white bread), shredded cheddar cheese, chives, eggs, and milk before spreading everything in a baking dish. You'll need to let the casserole sit in the fridge overnight before baking it in the morning.

Recipe: Breakfast Casserole

Recipe developer Kristen Carli whips together these pesto eggs using just three ingredients: wheat toast, a jar of store-bought pesto, and, of course, a couple of eggs. Prep is totally simple; just spread some pesto along the base of a pan before cooking the eggs in it. Carli gives recommendations on how long to cook the eggs based on how you like them prepared -– a little less for over-medium, a little more to harden the yolks. When done, place your pesto eggs on a slice of toast and dig in.

Recipe: Pesto Eggs

Okay, okay. So you won't find actual eggs on the ingredient list for these crunchy mini shrimp egg rolls, but you will use egg roll wrappers to hold all the goodies inside, and, plus, they're just way too tasty to leave off this list. Intimidated by the idea of making your own egg rolls? Don't be! We've enlisted the help of pro recipe developer Cecilia Ryu who shows you how to prepare the veggie and shrimp filling, perfectly wrap each of the rolls, and fry them until golden and crisp.

Recipe: Crunchy Mini Shrimp Egg Rolls

This unique recipe comes from recipe developer Laura Sampson and involves pickling hard boiled eggs in beet juice, which results in eggs with a bright purple exterior and, of course, an interesting flavor profile. Sampson shows you how to make the brine for the eggs, giving alternatives for some ingredients that you can change based on the overall taste outcome you're trying to achieve. Put the hard boiled eggs into a jar, pour the brine over them, and place in the fridge to chill for at least 48 hours before serving.

Recipe: Pickled Eggs

Need to make a dozen fried eggs, and fast? Don't worry, we've totally got you with this sheet pan fried egg recipe that allows you to cook 12 eggs on a sheet pan in just 15 minutes, rather than being limited to a couple of eggs at a time in your frying pan. This is a great egg cooking method for an Easter brunch when you know you'll be having lots of guests. What's even better, you'll only have one pan to clean up when you're done.

Recipe: Sheet Pan Fried Egg

Making poached eggs can be downright tricky, but, according to recipe developer Susan Olayinka, you can turn to your trusty Instant Pot to make things way easier. "This hack is absolutely amazing," Olayinka says. What's even better is that your poached eggs need only one minute to cook on high pressure after you break them into small ramekins and place them in the Instant Pot with some water. Be sure to take the eggs out after one minute to avoid overcooking.

Recipe: Instant Pot Poached Eggs

These crustless ham and cheese quiche muffins are great as a quick snack between Easter meals snack or as part of your Easter breakfast or brunch spread. Recipe developer Carlos Leo walks you through how to make these delectable little bites full of ham, cheddar cheese, green onion, Dijon mustard for a little extra tanginess, and, of course, eggs. Prep is as simple as mixing together the ingredients, pouring it into a muffin tin, and baking.

Recipe: Crustless Ham and Cheese Quiche Muffins

What better way to introduce more spring vegetables into your diet than with a veggie omelet that's chock full of mushrooms, onions, spinach, basil, sun-dried tomatoes, and a bit of feta cheese to keep things creamy. Recipe developer Carrie Madormo shows you how to make this omelet, which you'll start off in a frying pan on the stove and finish cooking in the oven. Serve with some crusty toast and you've got the perfect Easter morning breakfast.

Recipe: Veggie Omelet

Recipe developer Carlos Leo walks you through how to make these Mediterranean-inspired Turkish eggs, a recipe that may seem intimidating at first, but after some practice, you're sure to nail. It's all about timing and making sure you have each component prepared in the correct order. First, you'll make the garlicky yogurt you'll eventually drizzle over the eggs, then fry your eggs. Finally, you'll infuse brown butter with smoked chili flakes before assembling and enjoying.

Recipe: Turkish Eggs

Deviled eggs are an essential dish for your Easter brunch or appetizer spread, and thanks to recipe developer Cecilia Ryu, we've got the perfect recipe for a classic version of the dish. And, bonus: these deviled eggs are fairly simple to make. "I don't think these are tricky at all," Ryu says. She shows you how to perfectly boil, chill, and peel your eggs, make the egg yolk mixture, then pipe the latter into the egg white for a beautiful presentation.

Recipe: Deviled Eggs

You'll most certainly need a dessert for your Easter meal, and these Cadbury Creme Egg cupcakes are the perfect sweet to fit the bill. You'll make what is essentially a chocolate cupcake batter -– with a Cadbury Creme Egg placed on top before baking –- and a vanilla frosting. Once the cupcakes are cooked and you've piped the frosting on top, you'll add a cracked-open Cadbury Creme Egg to the top both a garnish and an added treat.

Recipe: Cadbury Creme Egg Cupcakes

A frittata is a classic Italian breakfast dish made in a single skillet that's chock full of delicious, nutritious vegetables like mushrooms, bell pepper, spinach, and cherry tomatoes. Oh yeah, there are also some goodies mixed in there, too: bacon, potatoes, and feta cheese. If you can mix together some eggs and milk, fry up some bacon and potatoes, then add in veggies before combining everything and popping the cast iron skillet in the oven, you can make this frittata.

Recipe: Simple Frittata

Spaghetti and eggs, you ask? You don't say! We do say, and we think you'll find this unique and unexpected combination of ingredients quite delectable. Plus, this recipe is quick and easy to execute. If you can cook pasta and fry an egg, you're golden! You'll add some garlic, salt and pepper, parsley, and pecorino cheese into the mix to add some extra flavor. Assemble the dish with the eggs atop the spaghetti and then it's time to dig in.

Recipe: Easy Spaghetti and Eggs

Recipes for egg custard pie date back nearly 200 years, and here recipe developer Tara Rylie shows you how to make a classic version sure to delight all your Easter guests. Rylie walks you through how to parbake your pie crust, whether it be homemade or store-bought. Nutmeg is an important ingredient here, and we recommend using fresh nutmeg and grating it yourself to add more flavor. It's important to whip your eggs with salt to help create the creamy custard filling.

Recipe: Classic Egg Custard Pie

Avocado toast is certainly having a popular moment right now, and we think for good reason: It's pretty darn delicious! And when you add a poached egg on top, you're not only adding some protein, but also another layer of tastiness. Recipe developer Susan Olayinka uses sourdough bread for the toast itself, but notes any kind of bread (even a homemade waffle!) will do the trick. Olayinka shows you how to easily poach the eggs –- it doesn't have to be intimidating, we promise.

Recipe: Simple Poached Egg and Avocado Toast

There are many scrambled egg recipes out there, but if you're a fan of the light and fluffy variety, this is the one for you. Recipe developer Jennifer En came up with this one, adding heavy cream to enhance the richness of the eggs. She uses clarified butter or ghee in the bottom of a nonstick pan, then shows you how to mix together and fold the eggs until they reach perfection. Serve with buttered toast or fruit.

Recipe: Light and Fluffy Scrambled Eggs

These baked eggs in a basket are as adorable as they are yummy, and we think they'd be the perfect addition to an Easter breakfast. Prep is simple: You just place a slice of bread -– recipe developer Kristen Carli says white bread is ideal -– in a muffin tin hole, crack an egg to place inside, then top with sliced green onions or scallions and plenty of mozzarella cheese. Repeat until you fill up your muffin pan, then bake for just 15 minutes.

Recipe: Quick Baked Eggs In A Basket

These mini egg soufflés are the perfect addition to your Easter buffet or bite-sized snack to keep your energy ramped up while cooking a big Easter dinner. Not only do you get the protein from the eggs and the bacon, but there are also some green onions in here, and, of course, cheddar cheese for good measure. Recipe developer Melissa Johnson shows you how to prepare these cute little babies, guiding you to soufflé perfection.

Recipe: Mini Egg Souffle

Here we present you with a Mexican spin on your egg-based Easter breakfast: huevos rancheros with homemade guacamole and salsa. The dish is red (salsa), green (guacamole), and white (tortillas and egg) to represent the colors of the Mexican flag. Who knew?! Recipe developer Ksenia Prints walks you through how to make the guacamole the old-fashioned way -– with a mortar and pestle –- before making the salsa, cooking the eggs, and assembling the dish before digging in.

Recipe: Huevos Rancheros

Recipe developer Ting Dalton shows you how to make this egg fried rice that's not only as tasty as take-out, but also easy to make. Dalton uses pre-cooked basmati rice for this recipe, noting that it's important that the rice be chilled to avoid "a wet, mushy texture." First, you'll beat together the eggs and cook in a frying pan, then add in the rice, soy sauce, and finely sliced green onions. Enjoy on its own or add in a protein like shrimp or chicken.

Recipe: Easy Egg Fried Rice

Cloud eggs are a unique dish whose preparation involves cooking the egg whites separately from the yolks, mixing in some ham and cheddar cheese, then creating a "nest" to put in a single egg yolk that will end up runny and scrumptious. "It's like a delicious fried egg with omelet ingredients stuffed inside," recipe developer Carrie Madormo says. Your Easter guests are sure to be intrigued by these cloud eggs and are sure to scarf them down, so it's probably a good idea to have extras on hand.

Recipe: Ham And Cheese Cloud Egg

This classic egg drop soup comes from recipe developer Tara Rylie who shows you how to make the broth and makes sure you add cornstarch to the egg mixture to prevent rubberiness. You can enjoy it after slowly drizzling the eggs into the broth. Rylie adds ginger to the soup, but notes you could also add garlic cloves, star anise, some protein like tofu or chicken, or more veggies, like bok choy.

Recipe: 30 Minute Egg Drop Soup

Scotch eggs are a traditional British pub food that's sure to be a treat for your Easter appetizer spread. Usually, these eggs are surrounded by sausage and processed meat, loaded with breadcrumbs, and deep-fried, but here recipe developer Susan Olayinka has come up with a meatless falafel-coated version. You'll only need three ingredients: eggs, falafel mix, and cooking spray. Olayinka shows you how to boil the eggs, coat them, and then bake them until crispy.

Recipe: 3 Ingredient Scotch Eggs

What's better than a classic deviled egg? One loaded with crunchy bacon and spicy jalapeño, that's what. Recipe developer Eric Ngo boils the eggs, then mixes the yolk with some mayonnaise, noting you could also use yellow or Dijon mustard, depending on your preferences. Ngo also shows you how to pipe the yolk mixture into the egg whites then top them with bacon and pickled jalapeños (or fresh, if you prefer those) and chives for garnish.

Recipe: Bacon Jalapeño Deviled Egg

Everyone loves a spinach quiche, and our version is easy to make using a refrigerated, store-bought pie crust, which you'll load up with a mixture of eggs, Gruyere cheese, spinach, milk, salt, and pepper. Then just bake according to recipe developer Christina Musgrave's directions, and you'll be rewarded with a lovely golden brown on top. Musgrave likes to serve this spinach quiche with bacon and salad, but we think it'd also be great with some fresh fruit and a croissant on the side.

Recipe: Classic Spinach Quiche

Sometimes, you just crave a tried and true classic sandwich. Peanut butter and jelly, ham and cheese, and, of course, egg salad always fit the bill. Recipe developer Laura Sampson understands such cravings, and has provided us with a basic egg salad recipe made with just mayonnaise, mustard, salt and pepper, and, naturally, hard-boiled eggs. Serve on white bread and cut the sandwich into those fancy little finger sandwiches for your Easter tea time spread.

Recipe: Egg Salad

Recipe developer Erin Johnson came up with a great recipe inspired by Giada De Laurentiis' egg casserole, which contains basil, sun-dried tomatoes, Italian sausage, and goat cheese. Johnson changed up De Laurentiis' recipe a bit: Instead of making one big casserole, she splits the mixture into muffin tins to create yummy casserole bites. You'll add some toasted bread on top of each piece, then bake for about half an hour. Your Easter guests are sure to be delighted and impressed!

Recipe: Giada's Egg Casserole With A Twist

Love the bacon, sausage, and egg wrap at Starbucks? You're in luck, because with the help of recipe developer Angela Latimer, you can now make this breakfast favorite in the comfort of your own kitchen. Latimer notes these wraps are great for either a leisurely breakfast at home or on the go. To prepare, you'll cook a few strips of bacon, a sausage patty, and some diced potatoes, then pour on the eggs and top with cheddar cheese. When done cooking, wrap it all up in a warmed-up tortilla.

Recipe: Copycat Starbucks Bacon, Sausage & Egg Wrap

The 'set it and forget it' feature of a slow cooker is very handy, especially since it allows you more time to prepare other dishes for your Easter meal. For this recipe, courtesy of recipe developer Ksenia Prints, you'll use your slow cooker to make some cheesy scrambled eggs perfect for Easter breakfast with the family. Prints shows you how to mix together the egg, cream, and shredded cheese mixture before cooking it in the slow cooker for two hours.

Recipe: Slow Cooker Scrambled Eggs

This pavlova recipe from recipe developer Tara Rylie is downright amazing and will make the ideal Easter dessert. Rylie walks you through how to make the meringue using cold egg whites and shows you how to separate the yolks from the whites and whip up the eggs perfectly. (Hint: The key to success is making sure the meringue has peaks in it.) Top it with lemon curd and fruit like strawberries, raspberries, and blueberries for added tastiness and bright color.

Recipe: Pavlova

Recipe developer Melissa Johnson makes this homemade egg yolk bottarga by curing egg yolks in salt and sugar. Once finished, Johnson grates it over pasta or veggies, but notes "you can grate them over almost anything in place of salt." Johnson shows you how to make the curing mixture, add and coat the egg yolks, then tells you how long you'll need to cure them in your fridge for. Hint: You'll need to be very patient!

Recipe: Cured Egg Yolk Bottarga Pasta

We love a good pizza around here. Some of us would eat it for every meal if we could, that's why we were delighted to work with recipe developer Jessica Morone on this cheesy bacon breakfast pizza featuring sunny-side-up eggs, making it perfect for your Easter breakfast or brunch. Besides bacon, Morone adds cheddar jack cheese and sliced green onion to the top of store-bought pizza crust. Once all the ingredients are added and the pizza is baked, Morone drizzles some hot honey over the top.

Recipe: Cheesy Bacon Breakfast Pizza

If you're a potato salad fan but sick of your regular 'ole recipe, you've come to the right place. Here recipe developer Miriam Hahn has dreamed up a potato-salad-meets-deviled eggs concoction filled with plenty of paprika to reinspire your love for the picnic classic. You'll be able to multitask when preparing this recipe, boiling the eggs and potatoes at the same time, then making the dressing of mayo, Dijon and yellow mustards, and relish. When finished, garnish with dill or parsley.

Recipe: Deviled Egg Potato Salad

Give Easter breakfast or brunch a Mexican flair with these breakfast tacos courtesy of recipe developer Molly Allen, ready in just 20 minutes. Allen walks you through how to prepare the filling of potatoes, onion, and Anaheim pepper before stirring in spices –- including a taco seasoning mix -– then adding in eggs and shredded cheddar cheese. If you'd like and have extra time, warm the tortillas before scooping on the filling, then top with sour cream, salsa, and hot sauce if you're feeling fancy.

Recipe: 20-Minute Breakfast Taco

Our whiskey sour from recipe developer Michelle McGlinn contains pasteurized egg white, which "provides both creaminess and a delightful foam that makes a whiskey sour so iconic," and making it perfect for an Easter pre-dinner cocktail or nightcap. Whether you buy pasteurized eggs at the grocery store or pasteurize them yourself at home, you're in good hands with McGlinn who shows you step-by-step how to whip up this drink that's sure to be a favorite among your Easter guests.

Recipe: Classic Whiskey Sour

Having a classic omelet on your Easter breakfast or brunch spread is a surefire way to please everyone at the table. This recipe can be easily and speedily executed with some practice, which you'll definitely gain while making some for your whole party. The omelet is made from just three ingredients: eggs, chives, and salt and pepper, making it indeed something simple yet tasty. Recipe developer Susan Olayinka shows you how to cook the omelet — including the important part: how long — and how to roll it up when finished for a nice presentation.

Recipe: Classic Omelet

Fresh-made pasta for Easter dinner? Yes, please! Recipe developer Miriam Hahn shows you how to prepare and knead the dough for these egg noodles, roll it out, cut it into strips, then boil it. Prep will take you about 40 minutes, but have some patience because the end result will be well worth it. Hahn likes serving the finished noodles with just some butter and salt, but notes you could use a myriad of sauces, from marinara to peanut lime dressing.

Recipe: Simple Egg Noodles

You can whip together this spinach and mushroom egg strata in just 30 minutes, only two of which are prep time, leaving you with a dish all your Easter guests are bound to enjoy. Be sure to use stale bread for this strata (which is kind of like bread pudding), as recipe developer Kristen Carli says it will better absorb the egg and cream. Carli walks you through mixing together the ingredients before pouring it all into a baking dish and popping it all into the oven.

Recipe: 30-Minute Spinach and Mushroom Egg Strata

You know your Instant Pot is practically the eighth wonder of the world when it comes to easily preparing sometimes formally time-consuming dishes, but did you know you can make hard-boiled eggs in your Instant Pot? Now you do, thanks to recipe developer Susan Olayinka. You'll place the trivet in the bottom of your Instant Pot, then cook your eggs on high for five minutes before releasing the steam for another five. Soak the cooked eggs in an ice bath and you're ready to serve!

Recipe: Instant Pot Hard-Boiled Eggs

Starbucks lovers, rejoice! If you're a big fan of the coffee joint's double-smoked bacon, cheddar, and egg sandwich, you're in luck, because recipe developer Jaime Shelbert came up with an amazing -– and easy! –- copycat recipe you can make at home. To prepare, you'll need one egg, applewood smoked bacon, a slice of sharp cheddar cheese, a croissant bun, and a bit of butter. Shelbert uses the ring from a Mason jar when cooking the egg to give it a round shape –- genius!

Recipe: Copycat Starbucks Bacon, Cheddar & Egg Sandwich

A classic quiche is always great, but if you're looking to add a bit of pizzazz along with healthy servings of veggies in your quiche, we recommend this roasted vegetable quiche from recipe developer Catherine Brookes. Brookes uses zucchini, yellow bell peppers, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and spinach in this quiche, but notes you can use whatever veggies you'd like or have handy in your fridge. Brookes shows you how to par-bake the crust before filling it with the roasted veggies, egg, and cheddar cheese and popping it in the oven.

Recipe: Roasted Vegetable Quiche

We describe egg foo young as "essentially a Chinese cuisine-influenced version of an omelet." Chinese food for breakfast? Say no more! Recipe developer Ksenia Prints shows you how to make this meal from eggs, vegetables you probably already have in your fridge, and leftover meat. Prints uses shrimp, but notes you could use any other meat you happen to have instead. Top with the salty gravy and sesame seeds and you've got a unique meal for everyone at your Easter gathering.

Recipe: Egg Foo Young

Recipe developer Laura Sampson came up with this mayo-less egg salad recipe that's a tad healthier than its mayo-filled counterpart. Instead of the creamy sandwich spread, the recipe calls for a bit of olive oil and apple cider vinegar, which you'll use to make a vinaigrette that you'll mix with mashed hard-boiled eggs. Sampson likes to make sandwiches with this egg salad, noting you could also spice it up by adding some bacon, tomatoes, chives, or even alfalfa sprouts.

Recipe: Egg Salad Without Mayo

Sometimes you want eggs, but don't have time to heat up the stove or simply don't want to be bothered with it. Well, you're in luck, because with this microwave scrambled eggs recipe from recipe developer Susan Olayinka, you'll have delicious scrambled eggs before you can say, "DING!" Olayinka shows you how to whisk together the eggs with some butter and tells you just when to stir them during the cooking process for ideal results.

Recipe: Microwave Scrambled Eggs

A good egg casserole is pretty much a mandatory staple on an Easter brunch table, and this recipe is sure to be a crowd-pleaser. Recipe developer Mikayla Marin packs this egg casserole with breakfast sausage, red bell pepper, and plenty of creamy goodness, thanks to the butter, mascarpone, and cheddar cheese, the latter of which could be switched out for Swiss or Monterey Jack if you prefer. Marin lays out the directions plain and simple, so you'll have this egg casserole ready for your guests in no time.

Recipe: Egg Casserole

This recipe pays tribute to traditional Filipino cuisine by combining rice, chicken, seasonings, and, of course, some jammy eggs. Recipe developer Ksenia Prints shows you how to prepare the chicken wings and rice, then the jammy eggs (Hint: You'll cook them about half the time you would cook a hard-boiled egg) which top the dish along with lime slices, fried garlic, and scallions. This recipe yields four servings, so feel free to double or triple it, depending on how many Easter guests you're expecting.

Recipe: Chicken Arroz Caldo With Jammy Eggs

It's time for more dessert! Whip up these Easter egg cookies sure to please everyone at your Easter gathering, as they're both delicious and adorable. You can also package them up and add them to Easter baskets for a special treat. Recipe developer Ting Dalton walks you through making these chocolate chip cookies with the addition of a very important ingredient: Cadbury mini eggs. These sweet babies will take you about half an hour from start to finish.

Recipe: Easter Egg Cookies

We've included a few deviled egg recipes in this roundup, but we'd be remiss not to include these guacamole deviled eggs. Recipe developer Miriam Hahn shows you how to hard boil the eggs to perfection and then make the homemade yolk and guacamole filling complete with red onion, roma tomatoes, and cilantro. If you want to add some spice, feel free to mix in some Cholula hot sauce, diced jalapeños, or chili powder before scooping the filling into the hard-boiled egg whites.

Recipe: Guacamole Deviled Eggs

Mini, handheld foods that guests can easily pop into their mouths are essential for an Easter appetizer spread, and these mini quiches from recipe developer Catherine Brookes don't disappoint. Don't let their size fool you; these mini quiches are full of goodies like cherry tomatoes, diced ham, and grated cheddar cheese. You'll use a muffin pan to shape the quiches into little, round bites of wonderfulness. Best of all, the entire prep and baking process will take you only about 25 minutes.

Recipe: 5-Ingredient Mini Quiches

By now, we're sure you can tell we love putting together copycat breakfast recipes from fast food restaurants, and this copycat McMuffin with sausage and egg is no exception. Skip a trip through the McDonald's drive-thru and make these sandwiches at home; with their toasty English muffin bun, American cheese, and sausage, they're perfect for Easter morning. (Recipe developer Lindsay D. Mattison found the Jimmy Dean brand to be the most similar to McDonald's breakfast sausage.)

Recipe: 5-Ingredient Copycat McDonald's Sausage McMuffin With Egg

Making poached eggs can be tricky, but fear not: recipe developer Susan Olayinka is here to help, and with practice, you're bound to soon nail your poached egg preparation techniques. You'll use chicken stock to add extra flavor. Olayinka recommends serving the finished product over toast or as part of eggs Benedict. Whatever you do, be sure to eat these eggs right away; you cannot make them ahead of time, so be sure to time your Easter breakfast preparations accordingly.

Recipe: Deluxe Poached Eggs

You may not think to put a spring roll rice wrapper in your omelet, but recipe developer Susan Olayinka assures it adds "great texture." To prepare, you'll use the rice paper as the base of your omelet and pile on scallions and ham, then add in the eggs once the filling cooks. You can serve the finished omelet either open-face or folded over, and Olayinka says a rice paper omelet is traditionally topped with mayonnaise or chili, but she likes serving it with a side of French fries.

Recipe: Rice Paper Omelet

If you're thinking about looking outside the box when it comes to Easter breakfast and brunch recipes, look no further than this shakshuka recipe from Sher Castellano. The shakshuka dish hails from Northern Africa, and, as Castellano explains it, "is made up of a spiced tomato sauce with peppers and onions and with eggs, herbs, and sometimes cheese." You'll cook the eggs right in the tomato sauce until they're nice and jammy. Serve with a crusty loaf of bread.

Recipe: Simple Shakshuka

Sure, you've probably used your air fryer to cook up a batch of chicken wings, but have you ever thought to use it to make hard-boiled eggs? We'd bet not. Here recipe developer Angela Latimer shows you step-by-step how to cook hard-boiled eggs right in your air fryer. First, you'll need to preheat the air fryer while your eggs warm up in a lukewarm water bath. Then you'll cook the eggs for about 17 to 18 minutes — don't forget to check out our trick for making sure the eggs are done.

Recipe: Air Fryer Hard-Boiled Eggs

We've already shared the magic of bite-sized egg dishes that should most definitely be gracing your Easter appetizer table, and these sous vide egg bites are exactly the kind of thing we're talking about. Each morsel is filled with Gruyere cheese, roasted red peppers, and spinach and are cooked sous vide in a water bath, which "lends an ultra creamy, velvety bite." After combining the ingredients, you'll pour them into mini Mason jars to shape each bite while it cooks.

Recipe: Sous Vide Egg Bites

Recipe developer Susan Olayinka loves Gordon Ramsay's scrambled egg recipe because "it produces the creamiest eggs [she has] ever made." There are a few key secrets here. One, you'll be pulling the eggs on and off the heat as you cook; two, you'll be seasoning the eggs last; and three, you'll be mixing in some crème fraîche for added creaminess. Olayinka gives these eggs a Mexican twist by adding paprika, onion powder, chili, and garlic powder.

Recipe: Gordon Ramsay's Scrambled Egg

Ajitsuke tamago is a Japanese egg dish that had recipe developer Michelle McGlinn pretty intimidated at first, but once she tried the recipe, she realized making these eggs "is so easy." The secret to success is making sure the eggs cook to the right consistency; you want nice, jammy eggs, which you'll then marinate in a mixture of soy sauce, saké, and mirin for two to three days. Once the eggs are done, open them up and enjoy with your favorite ramen.

Recipe: Ajitsuke Tamago (Ramen Egg)

Easter just isn't Easter without Cadbury Creme Eggs, and here recipe developer Jaime Shelbert has turned the popular candy into a drink every adult at your party is sure to enjoy. You'll rim martini glasses with melted chocolate before filling them with a mixture of vanilla vodka, creme de cacao, half and half, and food coloring. Split an actual Cadbury Creme Egg in half for the garnish and voila! You've got a sweet and festive holiday beverage.

Recipe: Cadbury Egg Martini

Recipe developer Laura Sampson came up with this avocado egg salad recipe as a way to add some pizzaz to her family's usual avocado toast, and boy, was she successful. Plus, the egg salad combines the health benefits (and protein) of both avocados and eggs. Making this egg salad is easy: Simply mash up hard-boiled eggs with some avocado, squeeze in some lime juice, and sprinkle some salt and pepper on top. All that's left is to serve it atop your favorite kind of toast (or even chips to mix things up).

Recipe: Egg Salad With Avocado

Okay, okay. These aren't actually muffins; they're omelets shaped like muffins thanks to being baked in your muffin tin. They're small but mighty, loaded with cherry tomatoes, baby spinach, feta cheese, and shredded mozzarella cheese. Why two cheeses? Recipe developer Kristen Carli says the feta is all about the flavor profile, while the mozzarella supplies the "melty cheese" factor. With one egg per muffin, there'll be plenty of protein to keep you cooking all Easter long.

Recipe: Loaded Omelet Muffins

How fun are these colored deviled eggs? They are sure to be a delightful addition to your appetizer table that will have guests talking about them until next Easter. Recipe developer Catherine Brookes shows you how to hard boil the eggs and then soak the whites in food coloring (or natural substitutes) until they reach a bright, cheery hue. Mix the yolks with mayonnaise, mustard, lemon juice, and salt and pepper before piping the mixture into the center of the colored eggs.

Recipe: Easter Deviled Eggs

Composed of a layer of tortilla chips topped with chili sauce and fried eggs, then topped again with avocado, cheese, or sour cream, chilaquiles are the perfect dish to serve numerous guests at your Easter gathering. This Mexican-inspired recipe from recipe developer Christina Musgrave takes just half an hour to execute. After gathering your ingredients, you'll fry up the tortilla chips, make the chili sauce, fry the eggs, then assemble the whole dish and add toppings.

Recipe: 30-Minute Chilaquiles

We've already explored a few quiche dishes so far in this recipe roundup, but this quiche Lorraine might just be our favorite with its crunchy bacon, creamy Gruyere, and fresh chives. Recipe developer Tara Rylie shows you how to par-bake your pie crust before adding in all the fillings. Then you'll combine the mixture of eggs, milk, and add in some heavy cream for extra richness. It's a recipe sure to keep your Easter guests coming back for seconds and maybe even thirds.

Recipe: Quiche Lorraine

Starbucks serves various flavors of its popular and delectable egg bites, but here recipe developer Molly Allen walks you through how to make the ham, cheddar, and peppers version. When coming up with this recipe, Allen started on the Starbucks website, where she learned the ingredients, then set out to work out the portions of each. Prep is as simple as cooking together the ham, peppers, and onions, then adding them to a mixture of egg, cottage cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, and cheddar cheese before baking.

Recipe: Starbucks Copycat Egg Bites

It's time to celebrate! You know Easter is approaching when McDonald's starts featuring its Cadbury Creme Egg McFlurry on its menu. But in case you're not up to tackling the drive-thru, recipe developer Susan Olayinka has put together a copycat recipe you can make in your own home. To make these DIY McFlurries, you'll simply need to blend up vanilla ice cream, double cream, and four Cadbury Creme Egg candies. (Check out how Olayinka gets fancy with some chocolate sauce and Cadbury Creme Egg garnishes.)

Recipe: McDonald's Cadbury Creme Egg McFlurry Copycat

The croque madame is the perfect sandwich for your Easter breakfast or brunch that is sure to please all your guests. This is a traditional croque madame recipe, similar to one you'd find "at any fine French bistro" says recipe developer Liz Capozzoli. The Béchamel sauce can be tricky and intimidating to make a first, but with practice, you're sure to perfect its execution. Once assembled, top the sandwiches with a fried egg or, if you've decided to go above and beyond, a poached egg.

Recipe: Croque Madame Sandwich

Recipe developer Maren Epstein put together this egg muffin recipe, which is filled with cherry tomatoes, feta and cheddar cheeses, spinach, parsley, and of course, plenty of eggs. To add a kick, if you'd wish, Epstein recommends adding some paprika or chili powder. To prepare, first you'll prep your veggies, then mix them together with the egg and cheese before cooking under the broiler in your oven for approximately five minutes. It's an Easter treat worth repeating year after year.

Recipe: Egg Muffin