Delicious Brunch Recipes to Impress Your Friends This Easter

Whether you’re hosting in your student flat or sharing a meal in res, these easy (and budget-friendly) recipes will help you impress your crew without breaking the bank.

1. Cheesy Breakfast Bake (Zero-Effort, Maximum Flavour)

This one-dish wonder is packed with flavour and requires minimal effort—perfect for feeding a hungry group after a long night out.

What You Need:

• 6 eggs
• 1 cup milk
• 4 slices of bread (any kind, even last night’s leftovers)
• 1 cup grated cheese
• 200g bacon or mushrooms (optional)
• 1 tsp mustard
• Salt & pepper

How to Make It:

1. Preheat your oven to 180°C.
2. Grease a baking dish and layer the cubed bread and cooked bacon or mushrooms.
3. Whisk together eggs, milk, mustard, salt, and pepper. Pour over the bread mix.
4. Sprinkle cheese on top and bake for 25–30 minutes until golden brown.
5. Serve with a splash of hot sauce and enjoy!

2. Hot Cross Bun French Toast (Because Easter = Hot Cross Buns!)

Got leftover hot cross buns? Turn them into this easy and delicious breakfast treat.

What You Need:

• 4 hot cross buns, halved
• 2 eggs
• ½ cup milk
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1 tsp vanilla essence
• Butter for frying
• Maple syrup (or honey) and fresh berries

How to Make It:

1. Whisk eggs, milk, cinnamon, and vanilla in a bowl.
2. Dip each hot cross bun half into the mixture, making sure it’s soaked.
3. Fry in a pan with butter until golden brown on both sides.
4. Serve with syrup/honey and fresh fruit (or ice cream if you’re feeling extra).

3. Rooibos & Honey Iced Tea (The Fancy Drink That Costs Next to Nothing)

This refreshing drink pairs perfectly with brunch—and it looks like something from a café.

What You Need:

• 4 rooibos tea bags
• 1 litre boiling water
• ¼ cup honey
• Juice of 1 lemon
• Ice and fresh mint

How to Make It:

1. Brew the rooibos tea with boiling water, let it steep for 5 minutes, then remove the tea bags.
2. Stir in honey and lemon juice, then let it cool.
3. Serve over ice with fresh mint leaves for that ‘I-have-my-life-together’ touch.

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Happy Easter from The Fields!