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Stretch those stomachs and start the day of family and food with a tasty breakfast using any of these delicious Thanksgiving breakfast ideas! From sweet to savory, we have you covered.
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Why We Love Turkey Day Breakfast!
Thanksgiving Day, more than any other holiday, is known for a big dinner with a lot of delicious foods.
This means people all across the US are in the kitchen early getting the turkey in the oven and then they often don’t leave the kitchen as they prepare sides and desserts. The last thing they want to hear is “What’s for breakfast?”
Why you shouldn’t skip breakfast:
- Munchies. Depending on dinner time, you may want a light Brunch Recipes for those hungry already.
- Overindulging. Skipping breakfast can cause you to become extra hungry resulting in overeating at dinner.
- Plenty of energy. Many participate in a turkey trot or football game so giving your body good fuel in the morning will give you energy!
Tips for Feeding a Crowd
Many of these Thanksgiving breakfast ideas are perfect for feeding crowds. The following may help you figure out how much to provide:
- Quiche – 1 slice per person
- Bakes/Casseroles – 1-2 pieces that are 3-inch squares
- Pancakes – 2-3 per person
- Waffles – 2 per person
- French Toast – 2 slices per person
- Bacon or Sausage – 3-4 pieces per person
- Eggs – 2 per person no matter how they are made
- Coffee Cake or pastry – 1½ slices or pieces per person
Breakfast Tips
Many of these Thanksgiving breakfast recipes can be made ahead of time.
- Plan ahead. When making your Thanksgiving dinner menu, include your breakfast plans and add the ingredients to your shopping list.
- Make it simple. Choose recipes that you can prep ahead of time, bake, or that are easy to whip up on Thanksgiving morning.
- Make ahead of time. Breakfast Casseroles and sweet breakfast bakes can often be made ahead of time. Pop it in the oven to warm it up that morning.
- Muffins and Quick Bread can be made ahead of time and served with a side of protein like bacon, eggs, a bowl of fruit, and juices.
- Many of these breakfast “breads” can be made days before, frozen, then warmed on that morning.
Best Thanksgiving Breakfast Ideas
Pour a cup of warm Apple Cider and enjoy any of these fan-favorite breakfast recipes! Any of these recipes would be perfect for starting your Thanksgiving celebrations.
1 French Toast Casserole Recipe
2 Breakfast Casserole Recipe
3 German Pancakes Recipe
4 Coffee Cake Recipe
5 Pumpkin Pancakes Recipe
6 French Toast Sticks
7 Biscuits and Gravy Recipe
8 Sausage Breakfast Casserole Recipe
9 Bacon and Cheese Quiche Recipe
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Get the recipe10 Pumpkin French Toast Casserole Recipe
Make Ahead Thanksgiving Breakfast
Keep it easy with any of these dishes that can be prepped ahead for a smooth morning, leaving plenty of time for the main event!
11 Strata Recipe
12 Texas Toast French Toast
13 Ham and Cheese Quiche Recipe
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Get the recipe14 Creme Brulee French Toast Recipe
15 Cinnamon Roll French Toast Casserole
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Get the recipe16 Hashbrown Breakfast Casserole Recipe
17 Crockpot Breakfast Casserole Recipe
18 Breakfast Sandwich Recipe
19 Easy Cinnamon Roll Recipe
20 French Toast Casserole with Cream Cheese
More Breakfast Ideas For Thanksgiving
Any of these dishes could be great for the day after Thanksgiving – when you’ve eaten your fill of Thanksgiving food, and want something refreshing and different for the morning.
21 Yogurt Parfait Recipe
22 Buttermilk Waffles Recipe
23 Pancake Recipe
24 Breakfast Burrito Recipe
25 Frittata Recipe
26 Breakfast Tacos Recipe
27 Breakfast Ring Recipe
28 Bisquick Waffle Recipe
29 Chorizo and Eggs
30 Omelette Recipe
31 Swedish Pancakes Recipe
32 Easy Crepe Recipe
33 Easy French Toast Recipe
34 Breakfast Sandwich Recipe
Start Your Day Right!
Not only are these delicious Thanksgiving breakfast ideas, all crowd-pleasers, but they’re quick and easy too! Nothing will start your holiday better than a wonderful breakfast that comes together with such little effort.
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I tried the german pancakes recipe and they really were fun to watch bake.
Such a special way to start your thanksgiving day! The selection is amazing and can hardly wait to try them. Thank you!
Now, this is a great list to start your Thanksgiving morning!! We make a lot of your pancake recipes & your quiches are so yummy!!