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November 26, 2016

50+ Thanksgiving Breakfast Ideas

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50+ Thanksgiving Breakfast Ideas that use all your favorite fall ingredients – sweet potatoes, cranberries, cinnamon, cornbread, pumpkin and more.

With Thanksgiving, all the attention is always on the turkey, and in anticipation of having two or three or four servings of turkey, many decide it is probably for the best to skip breakfast on Thanksgiving morning. Well not in this household! Thanksgiving breakfast is the perfect opportunity to try something a little different, but still tasty and in the spirit of the holiday.

Consider one of these Thanksgiving breakfast recipes as an appetizer for the day, or make a Thanksgiving brunch recipe so you have the energy to finish preparing the feature meal. Or perhaps just think of these Thanksgiving morning breakfast ideas as a way to make the yummy day that much yummier!

Make these Thanksgiving breakfast recipes to kick off your Thanksgiving feast, or make these festive breakfasts with your Thanksgiving leftovers. Either way, enjoy these 50+ Thanksgiving Breakfast Ideas!

50 Thanksgiving Breakfast Ideas | The Worktop


Thanksgiving Breakfast Casseroles

Sausage and Egg Breakfast Casserole - Thanksgiving Breakfast Ideas | The Worktop

Sausage and Egg Breakfast Casserole

Turkey Shepards Pot Pie | Thanksgiving Breakfast Casseroles

Turkey Shepards Pot Pie by The Flavor Bender

Ham and Cheese Broccoli Strata | Thanksgiving Casserole Breakfasts

Ham and Cheese Broccoli Strata by Gone Girl Gourmet

Orange Pecan Baked French Toast | Thanksgiving Breakfast Casserole

Orange Pecan Baked French Toast by The Wandering Fig

Apple French Toast Casserole | Thanksgiving Breakfast Casserole

Apple French Toast Casserole by The Worktop

English Breakfast Baked Omelette | Thanksgiving Breakfast Casserole

English Breakfast Baked Omelette | The Worktop

Pumpkin French Toast Casserole - Thanksgiving Breakfast | The Worktop

Pumpkin French Toast Casserole by The Worktop

Breakfast Casserole | Thanksgiving Breakfast Ideas

Breakfast Casserole with Sweet Potato Crust by Project Meal Plan


Thanksgiving Brunch Recipes to Make in a Skillet

Find some delicious and hearty Thanksgiving brunch recipes that you can make in a skillet. Have a skillet brunch on Thanksgiving day to keep every one full until the actual feast.

Sweet Potato Brunch Skillet | Thanksgiving Breakfast Recipes

Sweet Potato Brunch Skillet by Killing Thyme

Loaded Breakfast Skillet - Thanksgiving Breakfast Recipes | The Worktop

Loaded Breakfast Skillet by The Worktop

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Broccoli and Sweet Potato Frittata with Thyme by Savory Tooth

Sweet Potato Breakfast Hash | Thanksgiving Breakfast Ideas

Sweet Potato Breakfast Hash by The Unlikely Baker

Sweet Potato Hash | Thanksgiving Breakfasts

Sweet Potato Hash by Dinner at the Zoo

Sausage and Apple Hash | Thanksgiving Breakfasts

Sausage and Apple Breakfast Hash by A Dash of Megnut


Easy Thanksgiving Breakfast Ideas

Cranberry Sauce Oatmeal Bars | Easy Thanksgiving Breakfast Ideas

Cranberry Sauce Oatmeal Bars by Savory Tooth

Thanksgiving Breakfast Casseroles | The Worktop

Cranberry Sour Cream Crumb Cake by Baker Bettie

Cinnamon Sugar Pull Apart Bread | The Worktop

Cinnamon Sugar Pull Apart Bread by The Worktop

Blueberry Cornbread Muffins with a touch of honey | The Worktop

Blueberry Cornbread Muffins by The Worktop

Thanksgiving Breakfast Ideas | The Worktop

Cardamon Cornbread Muffins by Framed Recipes

Thanksgiving Breakfast Ideas | The Worktop

Honey Cornmeal Muffin with Cranberry Jam by The Flavours of the Kitchen

Thanksgiving Breakfast Ideas | The Worktop

Sweet Potato Handpies by Chef De Home

Thanksgiving Breakfast Ideas | The Worktop

Cranberry Cinnamon Scones by The Novice Housewife

Turkey Filo Fingers | Thanksgiving Brunch Recipes

Cranberry, Cheese and Turkey Filo Fingers by The Flavor Bender

Cinnamon Brown Sugar Popovers | The Worktop

Cinnamon Brown Sugar Popovers by The Worktop

Cranberry Orange Muffins for Thanksgiving Breakfast

Cranberry Orange Muffins by Beyond the Chicken Coop

Mini Baked Pumpkin Donuts with Brown Butter Glaze - so comforting for fall! | The Worktop

Baked Pumpkin Donuts with Brown Butter Glaze by The Worktop

Sweet Potato Pancakes | Thanksgiving Breakfast Recipes

Sweet Potato Pancakes with Marshmallow Sauce by The Worktop

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Crispy Cranberry Buttermilk Pancakes by Rhubarbarians

Whole Wheat Pumpkin Waffles

Whole Wheat Pumpkin Waffles by Real Food and Ice Cream

Creamy Pumpkin Muffins | Thanksgiving Breakfast Ideas

Creamy Pumpkin Muffins by Homemade Food Junkie


Easy Thanksgiving Drinks to serve in the morning

Pumpkin Pie Smoothie | Easy Thanksgiving Drinks

Pumpkin Pie Smoothie by The Worktop

Green Pumpkin Smoothie | Easy Thanksgiving Drink Recipe

Green Pumpkin Smoothie by Cadrys Kitchen

Chai Frappuccino Recipe | The Worktop

Chai Frappuccino Recipe by The Worktop

Hot Pumpkin Spice Drink - warming, comforting and so delicious! | The Worktop

Hot Pumpkin Spice by The Worktop

Caramel Apple Cider Copycat Starbucks | Festive Thanksgiving Drink Recipe

Instant Pot Copycat Starbucks Caramel Apple Cider by Stay Snatched

Milk and Honey Recipe | Easy Thanksgiving Drink Recipe

Spiced Milk and Honey Drink by The Worktop

Maple Pecan Latte Recipe | The Worktop

Maple Pecan Latte by The Worktop


Easy Thanksgiving Breakfast Ideas that require little or no cooking

Cranberry Smoothie | Easy Thanksgiving Breakfast Ideas

Cranberry, Walnut and Apple Smoothie by A Virtual Vegan

Pumpkin Greek Yogurt with Banana and Toasted Pecans | Thanksgiving Day Breakfast Ideas

Pumpkin Greek Yogurt by The Worktop

No Bake Cranberry Coconut Energy Bites | Easy Thanksgiving Breakfast Recipes

No Bake Cranberry Coconut Energy Bites by Everyday Easy Eats

Thanksgiving Breakfast Ideas | The Worktop

Millet Porridge with Pomegranate Poached Pears and Cranberry Chutney by La Petit Chef

Pumpkin Pie Smoothie Bowl | Thanksgiving Breakfast Recipes

Pumpkin Pie Smoothie Bowls by Blessed Beyond Crazy

Pumpkin Pie Oatmeal | Thanksgiving Day Breakfast Idea

10 Minute Pumpkin Pie Oatmeal by Two Healthy Kitchens


Spread these on toast for a quick Thanksgiving morning breakfast

Whipped Cranberry Butter | Thanksgiving Breakfast Recipes

Cranberry Whipped Butter by The Worktop

Pumpkin Spice Almond Butter | Thanksgiving Breakfast Ideas

Pumpkin Spice Almond Butter by Glue and Glitter

Espresso Almond Butter | The Worktop

Honey Espresso Almond Butter by The Worktop


Thanksgiving Breakfast Ideas Kids Will Love

Thanksgiving Breakfast Ideas | The Worktop

Sweet Potato Toast by Family Food on the Table

Easy Pumpkin Crepes | Thanksgiving Brunch Recipes

Easy Pumpkin Crepes by Thrifty Jinxy

Pumpkin Churro French Toast Sticks | Thanksgiving Brunch

Pumpkin Churro French Toast Sticks by Dinner at the Zoo


Easy Vegan Thanksgiving Breakfast Ideas

Thanksgiving Breakfast Ideas | The Worktop

Vegan Sweet Potato Cinnamon Rolls by Lauren Caris Cooks

Vegan Pumpkin Bread | Thanksgiving Breakfast Recipes

Vegan Pumpkin Bread with Cranberries and Pumpkin Seeds by A Virtual Vegan

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies for Thanksgiving breakfast

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies by Beaming Baker


Easy Gluten Free Thanksgiving Recipes for Breakfast

Gluten Free Donuts

Gluten Free Cinnamon Sugar Donuts by Gluten Free Palate

Gluten Free Thanksgiving Breakfast Ideas

Gluten Free Sweet Potato Scones by Fearless Dining

Blueberry Pear Oatmeal Bake | Thanksgiving Brunch Ideas

Blueberry Pear Oatmeal Bake by Green Child Magazine


Paleo Thanksgiving Breakfast Recipes

Spiced Golden Milk | The Worktop

Spiced Golden Milk by The Worktop

Paleo Pumpkin Pancakes | Thanksgiving Brunch Ideas

Easy Paleo Pumpkin Pancakes by The Movement Menu

Paleo Pumpkin Waffles for Thanksgiving Brunch Ideas

Paleo Pumpkin Waffles by 24 Carrot Kitchen


Want to see more? Browse the collection of Thanksgiving Breakfast Ideas on The Worktop.

Savory Cornbread with Turkey and Cheese - Thanksgiving Breakfast Ideas | The Worktop

Savory Cornbread with Turkey and Cheese by The Worktop

Love these Thanksgiving Breakfast Ideas? Pin it for the big day.

Thanksgiving Breakfast Ideas and Recipes | The Worktop

What’s next? Start planning your Christmas Breakfast Ideas.

Christmas Breakfast Ideas - Recipes | The Worktop

The ultimate collection of Thanksgiving Breakfast Ideas and Recipes! Plan the perfect menu. Find casseroles, make ahead, easy recipes that are perfect for any Thanksgiving brunch party. Recipes and ideas on www.theworktop.com. || #thanksgiving #thanksgivingideas #brunch #breakfast #thanksgivingrecipes

By Tina Jui
Last updated: November 5, 2019
Filed Under: Breakfast for a Crowd, Fall Breakfast Recipes, Recipe Roundups, Thanksgiving Breakfast RecipesTags: holidays, roundups

About Tina Jui

A breakfast lover and food blogger. Tina develops everyday breakfast recipes on The Worktop, and writes about all things related to breakfast and brunch. Originally from California, she now lives in London. Read more about Tina Jui or drop an email to say hi.

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  1. aruni says

    February 15, 2018 at 4:38 am

    nice post and i love the way you present it. thank you for the article and keep up the good work.

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  2. Shelley @ Two Healthy Kitchens says

    November 6, 2017 at 2:11 pm

    I love the format of this post – so easy to find just what you’re looking for! And so many scrumptious holiday recipe ideas to make sure Thanksgiving MORNING is just as special as the big dinner later!

    Reply

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