Holidays & Occasions Thanksgiving Thanksgiving Recipes 60 Easy Thanksgiving Brunch Recipes for a Stress-Free Holiday By Southern Living Editors Southern Living Editors Since 1966, the editors of Southern Living have been carrying out the mission of the brand: to bring enjoyment, fulfillment, and inspiration to our readers by celebrating life in the South. We inspire creativity in their homes, their kitchens, their gardens, and their personal style. We are a friend they can trust, a guide to the seasons, a helping hand during the holidays, and a relentless champion of the Southern way of life. Southern Living's editorial guidelines Updated on July 15, 2022 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Photo: Alison Miksch The holidays tend to warrant a house full of overnight guests. Don't get us wrong, we love hosting for holidays, but we also know how feeding your guests can bring unwanted stress! Mornings with holiday company can be made much easier with our Thanksgiving breakfast recipe ideas. Our make-ahead casseroles provide a quick alternative to making an entire Thanksgiving breakfast spread. Simply brew a piping hot pot of your favorite coffee blend, set the table (we've got plenty of ideas!) and warm up your pre-made casserole, bread, or morning cake in the oven. Easy as that, and you're ready to host a delicious Thanksgiving brunch that will hold everyone over until the dinnertime holiday feast. If your guests prefer a more protein-packed start to the morning, we've included strata, baked egg dishes, and quiche for savory taste buds. Even the hungriest holiday guests will be satisfied with these quick and easy breakfast recipes. 01 of 60 Blueberry Pancake Breakfast Casserole Jennifer Causey Recipe: Blueberry Pancake Breakfast Casserole Certainly a crowd-pleaser, this overnight breakfast casserole gets started the night before Thanksgiving. Pop them in the oven for a family-friendly breakfast that will be ready shortly after the morning coffee is brewed. 02 of 60 Breakfast Enchiladas Hector Manuel Sanchez Recipe: Breakfast Enchiladas Roll together your ingredients and refrigerate the night before for a no-hassle morning meal. Everyone loves Tex-Mex brunch, and this recipe promises to impress. 03 of 60 Overnight French Toast Casserole with Bourbon-Maple Syrup Antonis Achilleo; Prop Styling: Christine Keely; Food Styling: Tina Bell Stamos Recipe: Overnight French Toast Casserole with Bourbon-Maple Syrup Assemble this decadent breakfast casserole the night before Thanksgiving, then dream of French toast all night long. Whether you add bourbon or not, be sure to choose the good stuff: 100% pure maple syrup. 04 of 60 Shrimp and Grits Casserole Antonis Achilleo; Prop Styling: Christine Keely; Food Styling: Tina Bell Stamos Recipe: Shrimp and Grits Casserole We added bacon and cheese for the ultimate Shrimp and Grits casserole. Get this dish going and on the brunch table in only an hour. 05 of 60 Biscuits-and-Gravy Skillet Jennifer Causey Recipe: Biscuits-and-Gravy Skillet We'll take these fluffy homemade biscuits with extra gravy. This homestyle breakfast is super comforting, especially for the host (it's only one pan!). 06 of 60 Pumpkin Streusel Muffins Micah A. Leal Recipe: Pumpkin Streusel Muffins Take classic pumpkin muffins to the next level with a streusel topping. The yummy crumble is the cherry on top, but it doesn't hurt that this recipe can also be transformed into a Pumpkin Streusel Loaf. 07 of 60 Cinnamon Roll Casserole Antonis Achilleos Recipe: Cinnamon Roll Casserole This gigantic cinnamon roll even more delicious than it looks. It combines all of the decedent goodness of a gooey cinnamon roll with all the ease of a casserole. Plus, it's kid approved and party ready. 08 of 60 Pumpkin Bread Micah A. Leal Recipe: Pumpkin Bread These autumnal 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. 09 of 60 Sausage-Hash Brown Breakfast Casserole Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Christine Keely; Food Styling: Tina Bell Stamos Recipe: Sausage-Hash Brown Breakfast Casserole This cheesy breakfast bake combines two of our favorite things: sausage and hash browns. Double the sausage guarantees that this brunch is hardy enough to fill a crowd. 10 of 60 Best-Ever Sticky Buns Greg DuPree; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall Recipe: Best-Ever Sticky Buns We call dibs on licking the spoon! This sugary treat is just want your Thanksgiving brunch bunch needs. Holiday guests will be thrilled to be greeted to the kitchen by the smell of cinnamon, and even happier once they get a bite of these buns. 11 of 60 Baked Oatmeal Jennifer Causey Recipe: Baked Oatmeal Leave the indulgence for later in the day. This Baked Oatmeal can be customized with your favorite seasonal fruits. In anticipation of a decadent dinnertime feast, this healthy and filling casserole is a great option. 12 of 60 Slow-Cooker Cinnamon Roll Casserole Caitlin Bensel 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. 13 of 60 Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole Jennifer Causey Recipe: Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole This savory tater tot breakfast dish will hold you over until Thanksgiving dinner. Best of all? You can make it the night before. 14 of 60 Fried Chicken Biscuits with Rosemary Hot Honey Skyler Burt Recipe: Fried Chicken Biscuits with Rosemary Hot Honey We can't let a holiday go by without a little something fried. Rosemary hot honey gives these mini chicken biscuits just the right amount of seasonal spice. 15 of 60 Bakeshop Blueberry Muffins Southern Living Recipe: Bakeshop Blueberry Muffins These fluffy homemade blueberry muffins will save you a trip to the bakery. Soft, buttery muffins are possible from home and perfect for feeding a crowd. 16 of 60 Cheesy Ham, Corn, and Grits Bake Hector Manuel Sanchez Recipe: Cheesy Ham, Corn, and Grits Bake This easier twist on a soufflé is sure to have guests more than satisfied. Yellow stone-ground grits bake up with cubed ham, fresh corn, and thyme while your guests wake up and eagerly anticipate breakfast. 17 of 60 Easy Huevos Rancheros Bake Antonis Achilleo; Prop Styling: Christine Keely; Food Styling: Tina Bell Stamos Recipe: Easy Huevos Rancheros Bake Thanksgiving guests will be asking for seconds of this hearty Tex-Mex bake topped with avocado, sour cream, cilantro, and jalapeño. Just remind them that dinner is coming sooner than they think. 18 of 60 Country Ham Hash Hector Manuel Sanchez Recipe: Country Ham Hash Invite sleepy Thanksgiving guests down to the kitchen with these holiday-worthy breakfast potatoes. Serve this alongside one of our egg or pancake casserole recipes for a brunch spread fit for the occasion. 19 of 60 Fresh Fruit Salad Jen Causey Recipe: Fresh Fruit Salad Juicy and refreshing, this customizable fruit salad is just what your brunch table needs. Using seasonal fruit like pears and apples is a great way to showcase fall flavors alongside some mint and honey. 20 of 60 Blueberry-Cornmeal Cake Alison Miksch; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke; Food Styling: Torie Cox Recipe: Blueberry-Cornmeal Cake Start the holiday off with a slice of breakfast cake. Top slices of this scrumptious blueberry treat with a dollop of whipped cream. 21 of 60 Sausage-and-Grits Quiche Photo: Melina Hammer Recipe: Sausage-and-Grits Quiche This is a go-to recipe that many hosts and hostesses reach for again and again, with recipe cards stained, creased, and much-loved from years of use. It's a trusty recipe to keep in your back pocket, and it is one that—when you master it—is so easy to whip up at a moment's notice. You will certainly impress your brunch company with this clever, simple spin on a traditional quiche. They'll be delighted, and you'll know that, once again, the trusty sausage and grits quiche came through for breakfast and saved the day, or the morning, as it were. 22 of 60 Breakfast Biscuit Sandwich with Sausage, Egg, and Cheese Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke; Food Styling: Torie Cox 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. 23 of 60 Creamy Egg Strata Iain Bagwell Recipe: Creamy Egg Strata This dreamy egg strata is worth waking up for. Swiss and parmesan are sure to become your new go-to cheese pairing with eggs after a bite of this recipe. 24 of 60 Mini Bananas Foster Sticky Buns Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Christine Keely; Food Styling: Tina Bell Stamos Recipe: Mini Bananas Foster Sticky Buns Get the kiddos involved in making these sticky sweet treats. Made with refrigerated crescent roll dough, they're easier than most cinnamon roll recipes and are delicious alongside one of our breakfast casseroles and a big cup of coffee. 25 of 60 Biscuit Beignets Southern Living Recipe: Biscuit Beignets A sugar rush for brunch? Count us in! These New Orleans-style breakfast treats will be ready in less than 10 minutes with the help of your trusty Dutch oven. 26 of 60 Fried Skillet Potatoes Caitlin Bensel Recipe: Fried Skillet Potatoes Skillet potatoes are so easy to make and oh-so good. They're a trusty side dish for any breakfast main, or add eggs and bacon for an ultimate savory dish. 27 of 60 Caramel-Glazed Monkey Bread Iain Bagwell 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! 28 of 60 Bacon-and-Cheddar Grits Quiche Alison Miksch Recipe: Bacon-and-Cheddar Grits Quiche When you have a houseful of visiting family to feed, nothing is easier than a cheesy quiche still warm from the oven. It can keep a whole family full until lunchtime, and this recipe involves breakfast ingredients that are sure to please: bacon, cheesy grits, and a traditional egg quiche. To prepare, you will spread cheese to the edge of the warm, bacon-laden grits -which forms the crust. This will prevent any custard from seeping out while the quiche bakes. It is also easy to customize quiches to your and your family's tastes, so start with this recipe and broaden your quiche repertoire. 29 of 60 Cheesy Sausage-and-Croissant Casserole Alison Miksch Recipe: Cheesy Sausage-and-Croissant Casserole Topped with Gruyère cheese, this casserole browns beautifully and has a delicious nutty flavor, but you can sub Swiss cheese if you prefer. Pre-made croissants from your local grocery give bakery-fresh flavor with minimal effort, and add a flaky crust to the dish's edges. 30 of 60 Glazed Buttermilk Donut Cake Caitlin Bensel, Food Styling: Margaret Dickey, Prop Styling: Kay E Clarke Recipe: Glazed Buttermilk Donut Cake No need to head to the donut shop with this recipe! This bakery-worthy brunch is easy to whip up in a bundt pan at home. Pair with a large pot of coffee to keep your guests happy all morning long. 31 of 60 Buttermilk Breakfast Scones Southern Living Recipe: Buttermilk Breakfast Scones These buttery and tender pastries are crusted in sugar and dispersed with buttermilk currants. Prepare these scones for the ultimate grab-and-go meal so that guests stay out of your kitchen until the big Thanksgiving feast. 32 of 60 Apple Muffins Stephen Devries; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall Recipe: Apple Muffins Bake these Apple Muffins the night before and warm them in the oven to wake your guests with the sweet aromas of baked apples and cinnamon. Serve with your choice of breakfast beverage for an easy meal before the big feast. 33 of 60 Eggs Benedict Casserole Greg DuPree; Food Styling: Chelsea Zimmer; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke Recipe: Eggs Benedict Casserole We're all about working smarter, not harder around the holidays, and this Eggs Benedict Casserole is the answer to your Thanksgiving morning worries. Prepare this casserole the night before and then simply pop it in the oven in the morning for a delicious twist on a classic. No egg poaching necessary. 34 of 60 Oven-Baked Buttermilk French Toast Victor Protasio; Prop Styling: Heather Chadduck Hillegas; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall Recipe: Oven-Baked Buttermilk French Toast Mama's French toast recipe got an upgrade with buttermilk in this twist on a classic. Pair with a bowl of fresh fruit for a delicious, crowd-pleasing breakfast. 35 of 60 Cinnamon-Pecan Breakfast Bread Pudding Recipe: Cinnamon-Pecan Breakfast Bread Pudding Assemble this bread pudding the night before and have it as a sweet brunch dish the day of Thanksgiving. Your guests will be amazed by the fall flavors in each bite. 36 of 60 Squash Frittata Photo: Hector Sanchez Recipe: Squash Frittata A squash casserole may shine on the table come supper, but the star of breakfast is this Squash Frittata. It's surprisingly easy and absolutely beautiful decorated with colorful squash. 37 of 60 Bacon-and-Tomato Breakfast Casserole Jennifer Davick Recipe: Bacon-and-Tomato Breakfast Casserole Breakfast eggs that come together in the slow cooker are a great start to the holiday. Your kitchen will smell divine and this play on the classic bacon and eggs combo will taste even better. 38 of 60 Mini Cheese Grits Casseroles Photo: Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Torie Cox; Prop Styling: Heather Chadduck Hillegas Recipe: Mini Cheese Grits Casseroles Preparing portions in individual ramekins is an easy way to make your life as host easier. With individually-packaged servings of yummy cheese grits, you'll know there's enough for everyone, especially when served with fresh fruit, bacon, or other breakfast goodies. 39 of 60 One-Dish Blackberry French Toast Recipe: One-Dish Blackberry French Toast Whip up this brunch dish the night before Thanksgiving then chill it overnight. In the morning, all this recipe asks is 10-15 minutes in the oven for a deliciously easy Thanksgiving breakfast. 40 of 60 Sweet Potato Breakfast Casserole Recipe: Sweet Potato Breakfast Casserole This brunch go-to is a hardy and creamy morning sneak peak at the dinnertime feast to come. Sweet potato casserole with pecans and marshmallows will fly off the dinner table and this savory Sweet Potato Breakfast Casserole will go just as fast that morning. 41 of 60 Grits and Greens with Brown Butter Hot Sauce Iain Bagwell Recipe: Grits and Greens with Brown Butter Hot Sauce These jazzed-up grits are absolutely special occasion-worthy. Stewed greens and a spicy, buttery sauce elevate grits to a stellar breakfast. Leftovers (if you have any!) also work as a Thanksgiving dinner side dish. 42 of 60 Croissant Breakfast Casserole Victor Protasio Recipe: Croissant Breakfast Casserole Made with day-old mini croissants, this breakfast casserole is as easy as it is delicious, with caramelized onions, cheesy egg custard, and a touch of Dijon. Store this crowd-pleaser in the fridge overnight and pop it in the oven in the morning to greet holiday guests with savory aromas and impressive brunch. 43 of 60 Banana Bread French Toast Casserole Jennifer Causey Recipe: Banana Bread French Toast Casserole Combining two beloved breakfast classics, this Banana Bread French Toast Casserole might be the new take you've been searching for. This sweet breakfast spends the majority of its preparation time baking in the oven and the result will be a new family favorite. 44 of 60 Waffle Casserole Micah A. Leal Recipe: Waffle Casserole Popping round after round of Eggo waffles in the toaster in front of guests may not be the best look—not to mention incredibly inconvenient—but these toaster waffles are super impressive spruced up in a delicious casserole. Custard soaks into the waffles overnight, transforming them into a gourmet brunch. 45 of 60 Hashbrown Casserole Southern Living Recipe: Hashbrown Casserole Southerners love a good Hashbrown Casserole. This dish delights for breakfast or can be a star later on among the Thanksgiving dinner feast. Or both? There's no such thing as enough cheesy, creamy potato. 46 of 60 Caramelized Onion, Spinach, and Pork Strata Photo: Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Torie Cox; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke Recipe: Caramelized Onion, Spinach, and Pork Strata Bake this savory strata for breakfast, then store the recipe somewhere close because you'll want to remember this one. Crunchy bread cubes, creamy cheese, and tender pork from the slow cooker stand out for any meal—whether it's a holiday brunch or even for weeknight dinner. 47 of 60 Cheesy Sausage-and-Croissant Casserole Alison Miksch; Styling: Heather Chadduck Hillegas Recipe: Cheesy Sausage-and-Croissant Casserole This brunch will blow away your holiday crowd. With everyone's favorite breakfast notes—flakey pastry, hot sausage, and a killer cheese combination—this hardy dish will sit pretty in your fridge overnight before baking in the morning. 48 of 60 Crustless Ham and Collard Greens Quiche Photo: Jennifer Davick Recipe: Crustless Ham and Collard Greens Quiche Leftover ham and frozen greens make this the easiest quiche full of shortcuts that your satisfied breakfast guests would never have guessed. With ham, collards, onion, and cheese, you won't even miss the pie crust. 49 of 60 Cheddar Cheese Grits Casserole Beth Dreiling Hontzas; Styling: Rose Nguyen Recipe: Cheddar Cheese Grits Casserole This Thanksgiving, do brunch right with a convenient casserole version of a Southern classic: cheese grits. This dish is creamy, delicious, and fit for a crowd. 50 of 60 Pancake Bake with Cinnamon Streusel Hector Manuel Sanchez; Prop Styling: Karin Olsen; Food Styling: William Smith Recipe: Pancake Bake with Cinnamon Streusel Serving up this bread pudding-like casserole is a much better alternative than spending Thanksgiving morning hunched over the stove, flipping pancakes. This dish is night-before-friendly, but the final touch made in the morning, the streusel crumble, takes it to the next level. 51 of 60 Biscuits-and-Gravy Casserole Southern Living Recipe: Biscuits-and-Gravy Casserole Choose your fighter: Biscuits-and-Gravy Casserole or Biscuits-and-Gravy Skillet. On Thanksgiving, it always helps to know which dishes you will need for preparing the feast later. Whichever medium you choose, you can't go wrong with warm biscuits and delicious, creamy sausage gravy. 52 of 60 Pancake Casserole Caitlin Bensel Recipe: Pancake Casserole An instant classic, this casserole features everyone's favorite breakfast treat: pancakes, of course. Letting the pancakes soak up custard overnight transforms average flapjacks into a delicious brunch with all the best parts of a bread pudding. 53 of 60 Smoky Sausage-and-Grits Casserole Alison Miksch Recipe: Smoky Sausage-and-Grits Casserole The ultimate make-ahead brunch, this smoky and cheesy casserole can't be beat. Your Thanksgiving guests will go crazy for this grits combo that kick the holiday off on a high note. 54 of 60 Herbed Sausage Breakfast Casserole Recipe: Herbed Sausage Breakfast Casserole This well-seasoned breakfast casserole has all the savory flavors that your guests want out of a comforting brunch. This meaty and cheesy dish comes together in the slow cooker, but pay attention to the order you layer in the ingredients. 55 of 60 Praline-Pecan French Toast Jennifer Davick; Styling: Lydia Degaris Pursell Recipe: Praline-Pecan French Toast French toast gets a special occasion-worthy upgrade with this recipe. After chilling overnight, pop this sweet and nutty dish in the oven until golden brown. 56 of 60 Sausage Gravy Casserole with Cheddar-Cornmeal Biscuits Greg Dupree; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall Recipe: Sausage Gravy Casserole with Cheddar-Cornmeal Biscuits Start the day with sausage and gravy, and end it with turkey and gravy. This savory casserole recipe makes for hardy and comforting brunch finished off with cheddar-cornmeal biscuits. 57 of 60 Cinnamon Coffee Cake Antonis Achilleos Recipe: Cinnamon Coffee Cake A solid coffee cake recipe is something to treasure. Serve it up for brunch, and after a sweet slice with a crumbly exterior and gooey center, your holiday guests will be begging for your recipe. 58 of 60 Blueberry Overnight Oatmeal Alison Miksch, Kay E. Clarke, Torie Cox Recipe: Blueberry Overnight Oatmeal Fresh or frozen berries up the ante of oatmeal for breakfast. Prepare this recipe the night before in cute individual jars for minimal morning effort and easy serving. 59 of 60 Any-Berry Muffins with Cornmeal Streusel Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling; Kathleen Varner; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall Recipe: Any-Berry Muffins with Cornmeal Streusel Whip up these muffins with any combination of your favorite berries. The crunchy cornmeal crumble adds delectable texture and flavor to these crowd-pleasing brunch treats. 60 of 60 Mini Quiche with Asparagus and Goat Cheese Hector Manuel Sanchez Recipe: Mini Quiche with Asparagus and Goat Cheese Good news: You can make these miniature quiches up to two days ahead of Thanksgiving. Individual egg pies with a unique combo of veggies and cheese are a gourmet way to impress your guests and start the day with big flavor. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit