30 Thanksgiving Breakfast Recipes for a Cozy Holiday Morning
Thanksgiving breakfast is probably not the meal you’ve been thinking about for weeks, but everyone still needs feeding before the turkey is ready. And if you’ve got people staying over, you might have a few more hungry people wandering into the kitchen than usual.
These Thanksgiving breakfast recipes are a mix of sweet and savory, with things like cinnamon rolls, muffins, pancakes, breakfast casseroles and sausage gravy. There are some really easy ones in here too because I don’t think anyone wants to spend all morning making breakfast when there’s a whole Thanksgiving dinner to deal with later.
I’ve also included a few Crockpot recipes and things you can get ready ahead of time. Make something big enough for everyone to help themselves to, put the coffee on and that’s breakfast sorted.
Why You’ll Love These Recipes
- Lots of choice. Some of us want something sweet in the morning and some of us definitely don’t, so I’ve included both. There are muffins, cinnamon rolls and pancakes as well as breakfast casseroles, sausage gravy and a few other savory ideas.
- Some of them do the work for you. I love the Crockpot recipes for Thanksgiving because I can get breakfast going and then forget about it while I get on with everything else.
- You don’t have to make a huge breakfast. If you know everyone will be eating a massive dinner later, there are lighter options like overnight oats, muffins and a breakfast sandwich too.
- They’re good if you’ve got people staying over. A few of the casseroles are especially handy when there are more mouths than usual to feed in the morning.
- Loads of fall flavors. Pumpkin, cranberry, apple, cinnamon and pecans all make an appearance, which feels just right for Thanksgiving morning.
1. Crockpot French Toast Casserole
This is such an easy one for Thanksgiving morning because you can get everything into the slow cooker and leave it to do its thing. It comes out warm, soft and cinnamon-y, and it’s perfect with a little maple syrup poured over the top.
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Cranberry always feels right around Thanksgiving, and the cream cheese makes this one a little more special than your usual loaf. Slice it up for everyone to help themselves to with coffee while you’re getting on with the rest of the day.
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These are a lovely one to have on the table in the morning, especially with the cranberry and orange flavors that fit Thanksgiving so well. They’re easy to grab with a coffee too, so nobody needs to sit down to a big breakfast before dinner later.
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If you fancy something a little different from the usual breakfast bakes, this is a really nice one to slice up and put out for everyone. The cranberry and orange give it plenty of flavor, and it’s especially good toasted with a bit of butter.
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You can’t really go wrong with pumpkin at this time of year, especially with a crumbly streusel topping added on top. These are easy to put out for breakfast and let everyone grab one when they’re ready.
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Anything I can put in the Crockpot on Thanksgiving morning gets my vote, especially when cinnamon rolls and pumpkin are involved. It’s warm, sweet and filling enough to keep everyone going until the main meal later.
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Sweet potatoes aren’t something you’d normally think to put in cinnamon rolls, but they work so well with all those warm fall flavors. They’re soft, sweet and a really nice one to make when you want breakfast to feel a bit more like Thanksgiving.
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Pumpkin and cinnamon just work at this time of year, so these fit right in on Thanksgiving morning. I’d serve them warm while everyone’s still wandering around in their pajamas, preferably with plenty of coffee.
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Pancakes are an easy way to make breakfast feel a bit more fun without going overboard before the big meal later. The pumpkin gives these a lovely fall flavor, especially with plenty of maple syrup on top.
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This is a good one when you need something that will feed a few people without standing at the stove making breakfast for everyone. It’s packed with pumpkin and cinnamon flavors and you can bring the whole dish straight to the table for everyone to dig into.
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These would be really nice to make the day before and have ready for Thanksgiving morning. Just put them out with some butter and a pot of coffee and let everyone help themselves.
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If you’ve got a batch of these ready to go, breakfast is pretty much sorted without much fuss. The apple and cinnamon are lovely together, and the crumb topping makes them especially good with a morning coffee.
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Banana cake for breakfast sounds pretty good to me, especially when there’s cinnamon involved too. This is a nice one to slice up and leave out for everyone to grab when they come downstairs on Thanksgiving morning.
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This is the sort of thing you can slice up and put on the table for people to pick at as they get up. The gingerbread spices make it feel a bit festive without breakfast turning into a huge meal before Thanksgiving dinner.
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The cream cheese makes these a bit more of a treat than a regular breakfast pastry, but they’re still really easy to eat with a coffee. Blueberries add plenty of sweetness too, and they’d look lovely set out for everyone on Thanksgiving morning.
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Sometimes keeping breakfast simple is the way to go, and a batch of these is easy to have ready for everyone. Serve them as they are or warm them up with a little butter for an easy Thanksgiving morning breakfast.
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The brown sugar pecan glaze on this makes it feel a bit more special for Thanksgiving morning. You could make it the day before too, then all you need to do is slice it up when everyone’s ready for breakfast.
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When there are a few people to feed in the morning, a big dish like this makes life much easier. It’s loaded with crispy potatoes, bacon, eggs and cheese, so you can put it on the table and let everyone help themselves.
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If you’re more of a savory breakfast person, this is a good one to have bubbling away in the oven on Thanksgiving morning. You get sausage, eggs, biscuits and plenty of creamy gravy all in one dish, so there’s not much else you need to make.
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This is one of those breakfasts you can get going and then leave alone while you start on everything else. With hash browns, eggs, cheese, bacon and sausage all cooked together in the Crockpot, there’s plenty to keep everyone fed until Thanksgiving dinner.
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Biscuits and gravy is proper comfort food, and I can definitely see the appeal of having a plateful on Thanksgiving morning. The creamy sausage gravy is really simple to make and gives you something warm and filling before the day gets busy.
22. Sausage Cream Cheese Pinwheels
These are a handy little breakfast to put out if you don’t want to make a big sit-down meal first thing. The sausage and cream cheese filling makes them really tasty, and everyone can grab a couple as they wander through the kitchen.
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Turkey isn’t just for dinner, and this is a nice way to get a little Thanksgiving flavor into breakfast too. The avocado keeps it fresh, and it’s an easy option if you want something savory without making a big breakfast.
24. Brie Bacon Apple Honey Panini
Apple, bacon and brie is such a good combination, especially with a little honey added in. This would make a really nice Thanksgiving morning breakfast when you fancy something warm and savory rather than another sweet bake.
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Not everyone wants a big cooked breakfast on Thanksgiving morning, so this is a nice one to have waiting in the fridge. Add some banana and your favorite toppings and you’ve got something quick and easy before the cooking really gets going.
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If you like the idea of something that feels a bit like dessert for breakfast, this is definitely worth a try. You can make it the night before too, so it’s ready to grab from the fridge on Thanksgiving morning.
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These are definitely a bit different, but that’s what makes them fun for a holiday breakfast. You get flaky croissants, sweet strawberries and Biscoff in every bite, and they’re a nice change from all the pumpkin and cinnamon recipes.
28. Homemade Pumpkin Butter
I’d happily make a jar of this ahead of Thanksgiving and keep it in the fridge ready for breakfast. Spread it on toast, muffins or a warm biscuit for an easy little bit of pumpkin flavor in the morning.
29. Sweet Toasted Pecans and Pecan Syrup
This gives you two lovely extras for the breakfast table, and both feel very Thanksgiving without adding loads of work. Spoon the syrup over pancakes or French toast and leave the pecans out for everyone to sprinkle on top or just snack on.
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Rice pudding isn’t the most obvious breakfast choice, but served warm from the Crockpot it works really well for a lazy Thanksgiving morning. Add a little cinnamon on top and let everyone grab a bowl whenever they’re ready.
GET THE RECIPEThanksgiving morning is busy enough without making breakfast complicated too. Pick something you can make ahead, throw in the Crockpot or leave out for everyone to help themselves to, then save your energy for the big meal later!
