30 Thanksgiving Brunch Recipes That Are Better Than Dinner

What should I make for a Thanksgiving brunch? Here are 30 Thanksgiving brunch recipes that don’t take much effort to make. Whether you’re brunching the morning of the big day or recovering on Saturday from your late-night Black Friday shopping haul, these easy Thanksgiving brunch recipes will be perfect for the family that will be around! 

Thanksgiving Brunch Recipes: 30 Thanksgiving Brunch Ideas Instead of Dinner

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30 Thanksgiving Brunch Recipes That Are Better Than Dinner

Pumpkin Spice Overnight Oats

These pumpkin spice overnight oats are a healthier way to start your mornings!
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Ham Cheese & Spinach Puffs

Wow your guests for your next brunch at home with these crisp and melty bites.
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Cheesy Bacon Egg Muffins

Egg muffins are cheesy, puffy, low in carbs and high in protein. This bacon egg muffins recipe is the perfect make-ahead breakfast for on the go!
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Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal

This sautéed cinnamon apples and oatmeal recipe is simple, satisfying, and taste like a warm apple pie!
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Pumpkin Pie Parfaits with Crumble Topping

A super easy Fall dessert that tastes just like pumpkin pie.
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Cheesy Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms with Garlic Butter Sauce

A low carb, keto-friendly breakfast that's totally addicting.
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Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins

These pumpkin chocolate chip muffins are perfect for cozy fall breakfasts or post-workout fuel!
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Sweet Potato & Eggs Sheet Pan Breakfast

A nourishing breakfast to feed a crowd!
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Pepperoni Basil Tomato Puffs

Bite-sized with big flavor! Perfect for Sunday brunch.
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Holiday Breakfast: Eggs Tomato Breakfast Skillet

If you don’t want to spend your entire morning in the kitchen, this eggs and tomato breakfast skillet is definitely what you need.
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Mulled Apple Cider

No fall party would be complete without this warm, spicy classic.
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Marshmallow French Toast Mug with Caramel Sauce

Have a sweet start to your morning!
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Easy Sausage Egg Muffins

These sausage egg and cheese muffins are the perfect low carb, grab and go, Keto friendly breakfast option! Try our sausage muffins today!
Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >>

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Baked French Toast Muffins with Strawberry Salsa

These Baked French Toast Muffins are Crisp on the outside, soft in the inside — The perfect Valentine’s Day brunch.
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Strawberry Balsamic Crostini

An elegant and tasty appetizer for all your party needs.
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Grape, Walnut, Banana Breakfast Bowl

The perfect warming breakfast for a fresh start on chilly mornings and keep your spirits up and your energy high throughout the day.
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Cream Cheese, Asparagus and Salmon Tartines

Super flavorful and creamy, but still light and healthy.
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Spring Salad Waffles

A rainbow of power veggies on top of a breakfast favorite for a healthy, satisfying meal.
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Scrambled Eggs with Avocado and Tomato

This simple scrambled eggs recipe is a nutrient packed, healthy breakfast that will keep you energized throughout the day. Jump-start your day with these easy scrambled eggs!
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Caramelized Onion Egg Bread Boats

For breakfast, brunch or even breakfast-for-dinner, these customizable baked eggs-in-a-baguettes are a total crowd-pleaser.
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Whipped Cream Cheese Toasts with Smoked Salmon

This cream cheese toast recipe with smoked salmon looks fancy but is incredibly quick and easy!
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Garlic Parmesan Sweet Potato Eggs Breakfast

These hearty, sweet, and savory sweet potatoes and egg are made all in one pan and perfect for your breakfast!
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Ham and Spinach Egg Muffins

These healthy make-ahead egg muffins are so delicious and perfect for a breakfast on the go.
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Chewy Oatmeal Cookies Recipe

These oatmeal cookies are nutritious, tasty and make the perfect grab-and-go breakfast for busy mornings!
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Egg Muffin Breakfast – Keto Low-Carb Cups

Low in carbs and high in protein - The perfect make-ahead breakfast for on the go.
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Lemon Blueberry Pancakes

These Lemon Blueberry Pancakes are sweet, light and fluffy for a gourmet breakfast. The best pancakes recipe around!
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Dutch Baby Pancake

Easy, delicious and surprisingly simple — perfect for breakfast, brunch or dessert.
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Tofu Scramble Breakfast Skillet

Swap out the eggs for tofu and get a full fledged vegan breakfast.
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Baked Blueberry Oatmeal

The perfect satisfying breakfast for a busy morning.
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Crisp Apple Ginger Banana Smoothie

A sweet way to fuel up in the morning!
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More Thanksgiving brunch ideas

Your creativity can go a long way in helping you to prepare an amazing and delectable Thanksgiving brunch. Here are a few ideas to enhance your Thanksgiving brunch or breakfast.

• Set out a waffle maker on the counter, and all the fixings for a fun and festive brunch option for your gathering. Don’t forget the jams and maple syrup!
• Build a pastry platter: Delight your guests with scrumptious croissants, muffins, donuts, or other Danish pastries!
• Bake easy dishes like Thanksgiving casseroles and egg muffins. These casserole dishes lend themselves nicely to brunch time and make it easy to prepare food for a crowd.
• Don’t forget to set up a drink station. Arrange together large bowls of fresh fruit next to an electric juicer so your guests can create their own mixed fruit juices for your Thanksgiving brunch. Consider keeping a bottle or two of champagne on hand for easy and refreshing mimosas ;)