Either before or after the traditional Easter egg hunts and the revealing of the Easter baskets, it's likely you and your family members will enjoy some type of breakfast on Easter morning. While many choose to eat out on the holiday, this guide will explain how to make Easter breakfast quickly and easily at home.

Like other holidays, Easter can be a busy day so it's a popular option to plan Easter breakfast menus with a combination of food that can be precooked and warmed before serving and other easy-to-make foods that can be prepared in a flash before it's time to eat.

When planning your menu, it's also important to think about the preferences of your eaters, any family traditions and what else will be served during the day. For instance, if you plan to serve ham as the main dish for your Easter dinner, perhaps ham is not a good pick for a breakfast meat. Finding a good combination and variety foods can take a bit of planning, but will make for a great meal come Easter morning.

Similarly, preparing some food the night before, like breakfast casseroles, can significantly cut down on the time you spend cooking on Easter morning, leaving more time to enjoy with family members and friends.

Before you can begin cooking anything, planning what you will serve on Easter morning is a very important step.

1. Plan to serve a selection of foods from each of the food groups, including grains like toast, pancakes or waffles, dairy products like eggs, milk and cheese, meats, possibly bacon and sausage, plus fruits and vegetables.
2. Try to pick a good balance of foods that can be easily prepared on Easter morning and those that can simply be heated before serving. Casseroles like those containing eggs and french toast are common favorites.http://allrecipes.com/Recipes/Breakfast-and-Brunch/Casseroles/Top.aspx
3. Keep in mind what else will be served during the day, especially meats. If you plan to cook lamb or ham for Easter dinner, selecting a different breakfast meat may be wise.
4. Don't forget about family recipes and traditional dishes commonly served on Easter. Think about any specific dishes you enjoyed as a child on Easter morning.
5. Remember to serve some light sweets, like cookies, muffins or coffee cake, as well as beverages, like coffee, tea and juice.
6. Keep an eye out for any guests with food allergies or specific eating styles and try to work around that if possible, while still providing a good variety of foods for everyone else.http://www.heb.com/mealtime/celeb-easterBreakfast.jsp http://www.tasteofhome.com/Recipes/Course/Breakfast-Recipes/Easter-Breakfast-Recipes

The more you can prepare ahead of time, the easier making your Easter breakfast will be on Easter morning. Similarly, by doing much of the preparation the night before, you will have more time to enjoy with family or friends and less time in the kitchen.

1. Prepare any baked goods, including breads or muffins and desserts, like cookies, cakes or cupcakes, at least the day before Easter. Store these items in air-tight containers until ready to serve.
2. Make any casseroles, like egg or potato casseroles, the night before. Many can even be baked the night before, them simply warmed before eating without losing any of the quality.http://allrecipes.com/Recipes/Breakfast-and-Brunch/Casseroles/Top.aspx
3. Cut up any fruit you plan to serve, including making an Easter fruit salad, the night before. Squeeze lemon juice over the cut fruit to prevent it from spoiling overnight and refrigerate.
4. Make sure you have all your ingredients. A last-minute trip to the grocery store is done much easier one day ahead of time, than 20 minutes before you need to cook. Don't forget that you will also need silverware and dishes for each guest.
5. Remember to defrost any frozen items, like breakfast meats, that you purchased ahead of time and froze.

Easter morning has arrived and the children are busy hunting for their Easter eggs, that means it's time to get in the kitchen and start cooking your Easter breakfast. If you chose to prepare much of the meal ahead of time, this should be a breeze. If not, gather some extra hands, such as the kids, making a memorable Easter tradition, and get cooking!

1. Try to prepare all of the items so they will be done at the same time if possible. Leave prepared foods in a warm oven until ready to serve.
2. Cook your eggs, potatoes, pancakes or waffles and meats. As this will often require a bit of attention, this is a great time to ask for help. Alternately, select recipes that can combine a multitude of foods, like serving omelets or similar dishes. You can even get everyone involved by setting up an omelet buffet, allowing each person to create their own meal and reducing the workload for you.http://www.chef-menus.com/omelet.html
3. Bake or warm any casseroles that you prepared ahead of time. As they may take longer to cook, starting them first may be best.
4. Transfer all prepared to serving dishes and serve to your family and friends.
5. Don't forget about serving fruits, beverages and desserts, as well as presentation, adding powdered sugar and parsley to give your dishes a professional appearance.