There are lots of elements when preparing a Thanksgiving day meal. So, the last thing you want to do is spend a ton of time cooking in the morning. But everyone has to eat… Right? From breakfast bread to sandwiches, casseroles to quiche, we’re sharing an assortment of Thanksgiving breakfast ideas for your family. Some are make-ahead, meaning the hard work is done the night before, and others will come together in a snap Thanksgiving morning. All will be a delicious way to start celebrating Thanksgiving.
Baked Custard Pancake
“This pancake is so good. In fact, it is more like a custard than cake and a wonderful breakfast delight. It puffs up nicely in the oven and then as you let it set, it absorbs all of the butter, sugar, and cinnamon that is on the bottom layer.” – Barbara
Sour Cream Coffee Cake -My Favorite!
“For many years this has been one of my favorite coffee cakes because it is made with the finest ingredients: butter, sour cream, fresh eggs, vanilla and cinnamon, and walnuts. The aroma fills my house with a luscious scent.” – Beth
Rise and Shine Breakfast Casserole
“There is nothing like the smell of a home-cooked breakfast wafting through the house on a brisk morning that will bring everyone bounding out of bed and to the table! This easy casserole combines your breakfast favorites in a whole new way.” – Holly
Holiday Harvest Cranberry Orange Pecan Spread
“What a special treat this was with our bagels and coffee this morning! A perfect recipe to tuck away for the holidays. Serve as a breakfast spread with bagels, muffins, or homemade rolls, or as a wonderful addition to a hors d’oeuvre tray served with an assortment of specialty crackers and toasts.” – Family Favorites
Pumpkin Mini-Doughnuts
“These baked doughnuts are full of autumn goodness. They are very quick and easy to make!” – Sue
Southern Buttermilk Biscuits
“These Southern Buttermilk Biscuits are rich and flaky. They only have four ingredients and are made in less than thirty minutes.” – Debbie
Monte Cristo Breakfast Casserole
“This is a great breakfast or brunch casserole. It tastes great and almost all of the work can be done the night before. Every time I make this it is a big hit!” – Cheryl
Almond Crumb Scones With Honey Butter
“Yummy, sweet, a little crunchy, a lot nutty, and perfect with the accompanying honey butter!” – Jessica
Everyone’s Favorite Sticky Buns
“These delicious sweet sticky buns go well with breakfast or brunch. They are very easy to prepare and so popular! I have also sent a pan of these to bake sales and they disappear quickly.” – Kendra W.
Croissant Breakfast Sandwich Casserole
“Flaky croissants, two kinds of cheese, bacon, and eggs make up this scrumptious breakfast casserole. Perfect for a Sunday brunch to begin your day of watching football with some friends, for a potluck at the office, or for a fun family gathering at the breakfast table on the weekend. For whatever occasion, this is sure to be a big hit.” – Darci
Asparagus and Mushroom Quiche
“This is very easy and very yummy. The Dijon mustard really adds flavor to this.” – Dana
Pumpkin Pie French Toast Recipe
“All of the flavours of pumpkin pie in French toast form that goes really well smothered in maple syrup.” – Kevin
Breakfast Lasagna
“This was such a huge hit that now I have to make it every time our family comes to visit. It has become a family favorite. You can make the cream the day before and assemble lasagna the morning you are having it.” – Lynn
Pecan Delight Baked French Toast
“This is a very rich breakfast and very, very delish. You really won’t need syrup to enjoy. It’s so easy to make the night before and pop into the oven the next morning. This is also a wonderful brunch dish or dessert for something different.” – Colleen
Grandma’s Dutch Babies
“My mom and grandma make these and add homemade jam/jelly to them – omg so good!” – Heidi
Pumpkin Pie Cinnamon Buns with Caramel Cream Cheese Frosting
“The idea behind these pumpkin cinnamon buns was a simple adaptation of cinnamon buns that included adding pumpkin puree and pumpkin pie spices to the dough and adding pumpkin pie spices to the layer of cinnamon sugar in the middle.” – Kevin