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 M.
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!" - 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." - Family Favorites
Southern Buttermilk Biscuits
"There is nothing more comforting than a good old fashioned hot Southern Buttermilk Biscuits slathered with soft creamy butter." - Debbie
Pumpkin Mini-Doughnuts
"These baked doughnuts are full of autumn goodness. They are very quick and easy to make!" - Sue
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! Serve with a selection of berry preserves if you don't want to make a sauce." - Cheryl
Almond Crumb Scones With Honey Butter
"Yummy, sweet, a little crunchy, a lot nutty, and perfect with the accompanying honey butter!" - Jessica
Pumpkin Pie French Toast
"All of the flavours of pumpkin pie in French toast form that goes really well smothered in maple syrup." - Kevin
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!- Kendra
Croissant Breakfast Sandwich Casserole
"Flaky croissants, two kinds of cheese, bacon, and eggs make up this scrumptious breakfast casserole." - Darci
Asparagus and Mushroom Quiche
"This is very easy and very yummy. The Dijon mustard really adds flavor to this." - Dana
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 it into the oven the next morning." - Colleen
Grandma's Dutch Babies
"My mom and grandma make these and add homemade jam/jelly to them - omg so good!" - Heidi