35 Easy Thanksgiving Brunch Recipes for a Stress-Free Holiday
Make Thanksgiving Breakfast Effortless With These Recipes
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Blueberry Pancake Breakfast Casserole
Recipe: Blueberry Pancake Breakfast Casserole
Certainly a crowd-pleaser, this overnight breakfast casserole gets started the night before Thanksgiving.
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Breakfast Enchiladas
Recipe: Breakfast Enchiladas
Roll together your ingredients and refrigerate the night before for a no-hassle morning meal.
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Orange-Vanilla French Toast Casserole with Bourbon-Maple Syrup
Recipe: Orange-Vanilla French Toast Casserole with Bourbon-Maple Syrup
Whether you add bourbon or not, be sure to choose the good stuff: 100% pure maple syrup.
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Shrimp and Grits Casserole
Recipe: Shrimp and Grits Casserole
We added bacon and cheese to this dish for the ultimate shrimp and grits casserole.
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Biscuits-and-Gravy Skillet
Recipe: Biscuits-and-Gravy Skillet
We’ll take these fluffy homemade biscuits with extra gravy.
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Pumpkin Spice Muffins
Recipe: Pumpkin Spice Muffins
Take classic pumpkin muffins to the next level wth a streusel topping.
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The Big Cinnamon Roll
Recipe: The Big Cinnamon Roll
This gigantic cinnamon roll is just as delicious as it looks. Plus, it's kid approved and party ready.
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Pumpkin Spice-Chocolate Marble Bread
Recipe: Pumpkin Spice-Chocolate Marble Bread
These marble loafs are made for holiday mornings. Slice and serve, though we wouldn't blame you if there were a piece or two missing by the time these make it to the table.
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Sausage-Hash Brown Breakfast Casserole
Recipe: Sausage-Hash Brown Breakfast Casserole
This cheesy breakfast bake combines two of our favorite things: sausage and hashbrowns.
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Best-Ever Sticky Buns
Recipe: Best-Ever Sticky Buns
We call dibs on licking the spoon! This sugary treat is just want your Thanksgiving brunch bunch needs.
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Baked Oatmeal
Recipe: Baked Oatmeal
Leave the indulgence for later in the day. This healthy oatmeal can be filled with your favorite seasonal fruits.
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Slow-Cooker Cinnamon Roll Casserole
Recipe: Slow-Cooker Cinnamon Roll Casserole
Don't let your slow cooker miss out on the fun. While your other appliances set the scene for dinner, let your slow cooker work on breakfast.
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Tater Tot Breakfast Bake
Recipe: Tater Tot Breakfast Bake
This savory tater tot breakfast dish will hold you over until Thanksgiving dinner.
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Fried Chicken Biscuits with Rosemary Hot Honey
Recipe: Fried Chicken Biscuits with Rosemary Hot Honey
We can't let a holiday go by without a little something fried.
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Bakeshop Blueberry Muffins
Recipe: Bakeshop Blueberry Muffins
These fluffy homemade blueberry muffins will save you a trip to the bakery.
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Cheesy Ham, Corn, and Grits Bake
Recipe: Cheesy Ham, Corn, and Grits Bake
This easier twist on a soufflé is sure to wake up guests with a smile.
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Tomato-Herb Frittata
Recipe: Tomato-Herb Frittata
Not sure what to feed vegetarian guests? This frittata is filled with fresh herbs and tomatoes.
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Huevos Rancheros Bake
Recipe: Huevos Rancheros Bake
Thanksgiving guests will be asking for seconds of this hearty Tex-Mex bake. Just remind them that dinner is coming sooner than they think.
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Country Ham Hash
Recipe: Country Ham Hash
Invite sleepy Thanksgiving guests down to the kitchen with these holiday-worthy breakfast potatoes.
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Fresh Fruit Salad
Recipe: Fresh Fruit Salad
Juicy and refreshing, this customizable fruit salad is just what your brunch table needs.
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Blueberry-Cornmeal Cake
Recipe: Blueberry-Cornmeal Cake
Top this scrumptious blueberry cake with a dollop of whipped cream.
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Breakfast Biscuit Sandwich with Sausage, Egg, and Cheese
Recipe: Breakfast Biscuit Sandwich with Sausage, Egg, and Cheese
This breakfast sandwich is a breeze to build. Start with homemade biscuits and add egg, sausage, and your favorite toppings.
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Mini Bananas Foster Sticky Buns
Recipe: Mini Bananas Foster Sticky Buns
Get the kiddos involved in making these sticky sweet treats.
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Fried Skillet Potatoes
Recipe: Fried Skillet Potatoes
Skillet potatoes are so easy to make. Add eggs and bacon for an ultimate savory dish.
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Blueberry Coffee Cake
Recipe: Blueberry Coffee Cake
There’s nothing simpler or more elegant that pulling a coffee cake out of the oven just in time for morning brunch. Sunlight streaming through the windows, a cup of coffee steaming on the counter, and plates gleaming on the table, ready for a slice of this crisp, tender cake, studded with juicy blueberries and sprinkled with slivers of almonds. To make this scene even easier to recreate, combine the dry ingredients the night before brunch. This will give you a quick morning start, and it will shave a few minutes off of your preparation time. Serve this cake warm or at room temperature—both pair beautifully with a cup of coffee, tea, or orange juice.
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Caramel-Glazed Monkey Bread
Recipe: Caramel-Glazed Monkey Bread
Monkey bread is a favorite of kids and kids at heart everywhere. You really can’t go wrong with this monkey bread at brunch, as it has all of the sweet indulgence that we love for brunch mixed with the delicious textures of this tasty variation on bread. When you mix up this recipe, the final result is a dish that is beloved all across the South. The dough is soft and cakey, and the loaf dons a scrumptious sugary crust, creating a gorgeous mixture of textures that is ultimately so satisfying. You’ll want to pull it apart just to watch the dough stretch and split into portions that will be gobbled up immediately. Seconds, please!
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Ham-and-Swiss Sticky Buns
Recipe: Ham-and-Swiss Sticky Buns
This brunch recipe is both indulgent and filling, and somehow, it checks all of the tasty brunch boxes. Filling? Check. Traditional? Check? Unexpected? Absolutely. It is both surprising and familiar all at once, with the comfort (and full-all-morning feeling) of ham and swiss plus the indulgence of a fan-favorite sticky bun. When you are preparing this dish, be sure to stuff the dough deep into the muffin cups so that the tops rise into a cheesy dome while baking. This will give the buns their characteristic appearance, with luscious mountains of sticky bun on top and ham and cheese warm and bubbling and hidden inside.