Easter Brunch with a pantry punch

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The ingredients for an easy weekend breakfast or a special Easter brunch may be in your pantry right now.

Holidays are the perfect time to sprinkle additional creativity or fresh new thinking into meals for family and friends and — by using staples like pancake mix, syrup and instant mashed potatoes in unexpected ways — you can craft new and deli cious dishes sure to make everyone smile.

Try these recipes from Hungry Jack using simple pantry staples, and turn them into what will become new brunch favorites:

Put a unique spin on brunch food with a savory Ham, Egg and Cheese Pizza.

DIY Pancake Breakfast Sandwiches: You can assemble them for your guests, or get everyone involved by letting them build their own and add some custom touches like eggs, cheese or bacon.

Combine sweet, spicy and smoky flavors for Spicy Candied Bacon, a definite crowd pleaser.

Set out some flavored or Greek yogurt and a bowl of Good Morning Granola so guests can create their own breakfast parfaits.

For more creative recipes and ideas, visit www.hungryjack.com.