55 Delicious and Fun Thanksgiving Brunch Ideas
Got guests in town for the holidays? These festive brunch recipes will treat them right!
With all the preparations for the big Thanksgiving feast, it can be easy to overlook the fact that everyone will likely want to eat at least once earlier in the day. And whether you're hosting guests or just hanging with your family, you'll probably want to make it at least a little special. It is a holiday, after all.
Enter these Thanksgiving Brunch Recipes. They're fun, flavorful, and many are easy to make or can be made ahead. They'll help make sure every meal is memorably delicious!
Prosciutto Egg Tarts
These delicious bites have two distinct advantages for a Holiday brunch: They're very tasty, and it's easy to make a lot of 'em!
Spiced Candied Bacon
Bacon is a great side dish at a typical brunch. This bacon is an over-the-top special at your Thanksgiving brunch that's so good folks'll still be talking about it over the turkey!
Pumpkin Spice Latte Monkey Bread
Want your Thanksgiving brunch to be every bit the show-stopper that dinner will be? This homemade brioche concoction gets coffee butter, spiced sugar, and a pumpkin glaze for over-the-top flavor.
Cream Cheese Herb Biscuits
Slather 'em with a bit of homemade jam for a brunch treat that is out-of-this-world satisfying.
Apple Cider Donut Bundt Cake
There's nothing like a fresh apple cider donut dipped into a hot cup of coffee, usually bought right after apple-picking, while paying for your newfound haul. We took all those flavors and turned them into the ultimate sideboard treat.
Caramel Apple Turnovers
Homemade turnovers are a lot better than the store-bought version. These can be made the day before and then warmed up just before serving.
Overnight Pancakes with Pumpkin Spiced Maple Syrup
Making the batter the night before is not only an easy brunch shortcut, it also gives the batter time to develop some serious flavor. Don't love pumpkin spice? We have other maple syrup recipes worth trying!
Get the recipe for Overnight Pancakes.
Get the recipe for Pumpkin-Spiced Maple Syrup.
Fennel-Grapefruit Scones with Plum Compote
Want to bake up a breakfast treat that will wow some overnight guests, or treat the family to something special? Give these easy, anything-but-basic-tasting scones a try.
Get the recipe for Fennel-Grapefruit Scones with Plum Compote.
Pecan-Pumpkin Muffins
We love this smart recipe because it's not only seasonal and delicious, but also pretty simple and good.
Overnight Yeasted Waffles
Treat yourself and the family to a decadent-but-light brunch by whipping this batter Wednesday night. Bonus: Using the waffle maker frees up a burner for dinner prep!
Sautéed Apples, Pear & Cranberries
This simple fruit medley gets a lot of flavor from being sautéed in butter with vanilla and thyme. Swirl it into yogurt for a simple brunch, or use it to top the waffles above.
Grapefruit, Honey, and Rosemary Smash
It's a holiday! Give yourself a treat with this bright, citrusy cocktail. Or keep it dry by leaving out the alcohol.
Maple-Glazed Breakfast Sausage
Homemade sausage is far tastier than the pre-fab variety, and doesn't take much work to mix together — you can do it the night before. If you want sausage in your cornbread dressing, you just need to make a little extra.
Glazed Blueberry Rolls
Nothing says comfort food like these gooey blueberry rolls. Feel free to be as generous with the icing as you want—we aren't judging!
Sweet Potato Kale Frittata
This easy, eggy dish bakes in the oven for just 10-15 minutes and easily feeds a crowd. What more could you want?
Crustless Ham-and-Leek Quiche
Prep this quiche ahead of time so all you have to do on Thanksgiving morning is pour the mixture into a baking dish and pop in the oven.
Cheddar, Bacon, and Chive Quick Bread
This easy plan-ahead loaf can be baked up a day or two in advance, and then each slice can simply be warmed in the toaster or oven.
Ham and Cheese Breakfast Bake
Mix this up the night before, then pop it in the oven with the morning pies. When everyone comes downstairs, you've got a hot breakfast waiting.
Spinach Salad with Bacon and Egg
Looking for something light but still filling? This breakfast salad is just the thing.
Honey-Drizzled Citrus Salad with Pistachio-Poppy Seed Granola
This refreshing citrus salad is the perfect brunch dish with its nutty granola and sweet honey drizzle. Top with pomegranate seeds for a delightful crunch in each bite.
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