There are a whole host of wonderful spring holidays and occasions that warrant a festive brunch. If nothing else, a simple celebration of the end to dreary and cold days can be reason enough to whip up any number of spring recipes.
One of the best meals of the day to showcase these flavors is brunch, where we can combine the lightly sweetness of berry recipes with the crisp and tender notes of spring vegetables like asparagus. If you’re not sure where to start with planning your brunch party menu, take a look as some of our favorite spring recipes perfect for the occasion.
For a great savory main course, this stovetop-baked egg dish cooks in a rich tomato sauce.
Pimento stuffed olives add bursts of bright acidity, as do the leaves of fresh spring thyme.
Fluffy Lemon Ricotta Pancakes with Blueberry Sauce
A mile-high stack of fluffy flapjacks is a luxurious treat in and of itself, especially when those pancakes are infused with tangy lemon and rich ricotta cheese. The fresh homemade blueberry sauce is what sets this recipe apart, though, and you can make it in advance if you’re not exactly a morning person.
Smoked Salmon Benedict
Perhaps the only way to improve upon classic eggs Benedict is to swap out the Canadian bacon for a few slices of luxurious smoked salmon. Ree Drummond infuses this spring dish with fresh herbs and lemon in the hollandaise sauce and pairs it with crisp, in-season asparagus.
Crab and Potato Frittata
Crab season starts in late April, just in time to grace the table of spring brunches everywhere. This dish adds it to a classic potato frittata along with some fresh lemon and peppery arugula to add to the vernal flavors.
White Chocolate and Berry Pancakes
Fresh berries come into season right at the start of spring, which makes them a welcome addition to any brunch. This recipe incorporates berry jam and white chocolate chips into the batter, as well as an extra helping of fresh mixed berries spooned on top.
Homemade Breakfast Sausage
Homemade elements created with love are what takes an average brunch to spectacular. Luckily, this recipe for DIY breakfast sausage is easy to make and so much better than the store-bought versions.
Fresh Fruit and Mint Salad
A bright and fresh fruit salad can help cut through the richer dishes on the brunch table. This recipe perfectly bridges the gap between spring’s berry crop and late winter’s tropical fruit bounty.
Strawberries and Cream Stuffed French Toast
Instead of the classic brioche bread, swap it for challah in this decadent brunch dish that borders on dessert. The inside is stuffed with strawberry jam-infused cream cheese and it all gets topped with fresh sliced strawberries and sweetened condensed milk.
Orange-Glazed Blueberry Scones
Drop scones like these are just as satisfying as your standard cut scones but miles easier to pull off. The freshest spring blueberries stud the dough and the final pastry is covered in a tart and tangy fresh orange glaze.
Spring Green Salad
Serve some of the freshest, tender spring greens at your brunch table to lighten up richer dishes. These seasonal leaves are bursting with flavor and only need a simple dressing of fresh lemon juice and olive oil to finish.
