My family is hosting Easter brunch this year and I've come up with a menu that everyone will love, even the kiddos.
Instant Pot Ham
This ham is juicy, flavorful and so easy to make with a spiral-sliced ham and sweet maple glaze that warms up in the pressure cooker. Comes together in less than 30 minutes and is perfect for your Easter table!
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| https://lifemadesweeter.com/instant-pot-ham/ |
Ingredients
- 4 pounds spiral-sliced ham, 4 lbs fits perfectly in a 6 qt. IP
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons granulated brown sweetener of choice
- 2 tsp minced garlic
Instructions
Prepare the glaze: Heat the butter and sweetener in a small pot over medium-low heat until the butter has melted. Whisk in the mustard and garlic until combined. Remove from heat.
Insert a trivet inside the inner pot of the pressure cooker. Pour in 1 cup water.
Place the ham on the trivet and brush the mustard glaze over the ham on the outside and inside the spirals of the ham.
Close the lid and press the "manual" or "pressure cook" button and set the timer to 9 minutes. The pressure cooker may take 10 minutes to come to pressure. Once cook time has elapsed, allow the Instant Pot to naturally release all the pressure (around 10 minutes).
Carefully open the lid and transfer the ham to a cutting board. Serve with any leftover glaze.
For an extra-caramelized coating - set the oven to broil. Remove the ham from the pressure cooker and place it on a foil-lined baking sheet and brush it with leftover glaze.
Place the ham under the broiler for 2-3 minutes or until the glaze is bubbly and caramelized.
Slice ham and serve warm with preferred side dishes.
Easter Bunny Cinnamon Rolls
These adorable bunny cinnamon rolls are so easy and make a great treat for Easter morning.
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| https://thebakermama.com/recipes/easter-bunny-cinnamon-rolls/ |
- 1 can of store-bought cinnamon rolls with icing
- Easter color sprinkles
- Easter colored M&Ms
Instructions
- Preheat the oven according to the package directions on the canned cinnamon rolls. Separate the cinnamon rolls so you can start forming each one into the bunny shape.
- Use your hands to pull the outer end out and up into one bunny ear and then another bunny ear. Press down between the two bunny ears and in on the outsides of the bunny ears to secure them to the round part of the cinnamon roll. Transfer them to a baking sheet and reinforce the shape, if necessary, so each one looks like a bunny.
- Place them in the oven and bake according to the package. Halfway through the baking time, remove the bunny cinnamon rolls from the oven and reinforce the shape with the handle of a spoon, be careful as they will be warm to the touch.
- Place the bunny rolls back in the oven to finish baking. Once baked, remove them and drizzle with icing while still warm. Immediately sprinkle with festive sprinkles and garnish with two round candies for the eyes and nose.
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Bacon, Potato, and Egg Casserole
This casserole can be made in advance. Pour the mixture into a pan and refrigerate for up to 24 hours, bake when ready to eat.
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| https://www.twopeasandtheirpod.com/bacon-potato-and-egg-casserole/ |
Ingredients
- 1 lb bacon, cut into 1/2-inch strips
- 1 yellow onion diced
- 1 red bell pepper seeds removed and diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 12 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 3 cups frozen diced potatoes you don't have to thaw or cook the potatoes
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese divided
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 green onions chopped
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x13 baking dish with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.
- In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Cook until it is a nice crispy brown. Remove bacon with a slotted spoon and place on a paper towel-lined plate. Roughly chop the bacon and set aside.
- Add the onion and red pepper to the skillet and cook over medium heat until tender. Add the garlic and cook for 2 minutes. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat the eggs and whisk in the milk. Stir in the cooked vegetables, potatoes, and 1 cup of shredded cheese. Set 3/4 cup of bacon aside and stir in the rest. Season with salt and pepper.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and top the remaining cheese and green onions. Bake for 20 minutes so the eggs start to set up. Carefully add the remaining bacon to the top of the casserole. Bake for an additional 20 to 30 minutes or until the eggs are firm and the top is slightly golden brown. Let stand for 10 minutes. Cut into squares and serve warm.
Fruit Salad
The best tip I can give you for making the best fruit salad is to make sure your fruit is fresh. You don't want overripe fruit or smushy fruit, or fruit that will turn brown quick, such as apples and bananas.
Make sure you cut the fruit in similar sizes.
Toss with citrus juice and not sugar.
Garnish with fresh herbs or spices. Mint, poppy seeds, or a dash of chili powder (for tropical salads) make great additions. Optional, of course.
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| https://lifemadesimplebakes.com/how-to-make-fruit-salad-4/ |
Serves 6
Ingredients
- 2 cup strawberries halved
- 2 cup red grapes
- 2 oranges (slice in rounds then quarter)
- 3 kiwis (slice in rounds then quarter)
- 1 cup blackberries
- 1 cup raspberries
- 1 cup blueberries
- 3 tbsp citrus juice
- 1 tsp citrus zest
Instructions
- Toss fruit in a large bowl with the juice and zest. Let sit for 5 minutes before serving.
Sparkling Juice
My favorite sparkling juice is Welch's Sparkling Red Grape. My family loves this stuff. You can buy it at most grocery stores.
Do host Easter at your home? What are your favorite dishes to make? We'd love to hear from you.
