Have You Planned Thanksgiving Brunch Out? These Recipes'll Help (2024)

Got guests in town for the holidays? These festive brunch recipes will treat them right!

By Christopher Michel and Erin Cavoto
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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!

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Prosciutto Egg Tarts

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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!

Get the recipe for Prosciutto Egg Tarts.

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Spiced Candied Bacon

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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!

Get the recipe for Spiced Candied Bacon.

3

Pumpkin Spice Latte Monkey Bread

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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.

Get the recipe for Pumpkin Spice Latte Monkey Bread.

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4

Cream Cheese Herb Biscuits

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Slather 'em with a bit of homemade jam for a brunch treat that is out-of-this-world satisfying.

Get the recipe for Cream Cheese Herb Biscuits.

5

Apple Cider Donut Bundt Cake

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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.

Get the recipe for Apple Cider Donut Bundt Cake.

6

Caramel Apple Turnovers

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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.

Get the recipe for Caramel Apple Turnovers.

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Overnight Pancakes with Pumpkin Spiced Maple Syrup

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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.

Get the recipe for Lavender-Infused Honey Syrup.

Get the recipe for Caramel-Maple Syrup.

8

Fennel-Grapefruit Scones with Plum Compote

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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.

9

Pecan-Pumpkin Muffins

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We love this smart recipe because it's not only seasonal and delicious, but also pretty simple and good.

Get the recipe for Pecan-Pumpkin Muffins.

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Overnight Yeasted Waffles

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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!

Get the recipe for Overnight Yeasted Waffles.

11

Sautéed Apples, Pear & Cranberries

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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.

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Grapefruit, Honey, and Rosemary Smash

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It's a holiday! Give yourself a treat with this bright, citrusy cocktail. Or keep it dry by leaving out the alcohol.

Get the recipe for Grapefruit, Honey, and Rosemary Smash.

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13

Maple-Glazed Breakfast Sausage

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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.

Get the recipe for Maple-Glazed Breakfast Sausage.

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Glazed Blueberry Rolls

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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!

Get the recipe for Glazed Blueberry Rolls.

15

Sweet Potato Kale Frittata

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This easy, eggy dish bakes in the oven for just 10-15 minutes and easily feeds a crowd. What more could you want?

Get the recipe for Sweet Potato Kale Frittata.

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Crustless Ham-and-Leek Quiche

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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.

Get the recipe for Crustless Ham-and-Leek Quiche.

17

Cheddar, Bacon, and Chive Quick Bread

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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.

Get the recipe for Cheddar, Bacon, and Chive Quick Bread.

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Ham and Cheese Breakfast Bake

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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.

Get the recipe for Ham and Cheese Breakfast Bake.

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Spinach Salad with Bacon and Egg

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Looking for something light but still filling? This breakfast salad is just the thing.

Get the recipe for Spinach Salad with Bacon and Egg.

20

Honey-Drizzled Citrus Salad with Pistachio-Poppy Seed Granola

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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.

Get the recipe for Honey-Drizzled Citrus Salad.

Have You Planned Thanksgiving Brunch Out? These Recipes'll Help (2024)

FAQs

What are the top 20 Thanksgiving foods in America? ›

Top 20 Thanksgiving Recipes
  • Creamy Cream Cheese Mashed Potatoes.
  • Turkey Gravy.
  • Pumpkin Pie.
  • Southern Pecan Pie.
  • Apple Pie.
  • Baked Apple Pies.
  • Caramel Apple Pie Bars.
  • Pumpkin Cake with Maple Cream Cheese Frosting.

Can I prepare Thanksgiving dishes ahead of time? ›

Many Thanksgiving staples can be made entirely ahead of time and reheated before mealtime – think Mashed Potatoes, Sweet Potato Casserole, Green Bean Casserole, and Apple Pie. Others can get most of the way there with minimal cooking the day of.

What is the unhealthiest Thanksgiving food? ›

Worst: Sausage Stuffing

It's often made with fatty processed meat, butter or margarine, and refined bread or rice. It's a high-calorie food that packs a load of fat, carbs, and nitrates, which are cancer-causing. If you add dried cranberries, there's a good chance they're sweetened and add sugar to your stuffing.

What is the unhealthiest food at Thanksgiving? ›

14 Unhealthiest Thanksgiving Sides To Avoid This Year
  • Potatoes au gratin. ...
  • Macaroni and cheese. ...
  • Canned cranberry sauce. ...
  • Candied yams. sasazawa/Shutterstock. ...
  • Sausage stuffing. Alivemindphotography/Getty Images. ...
  • Turkey Gravy. Brent Hofacker/Shutterstock. ...
  • Cornbread. Bhofack2/Getty Images. ...
  • Pecan Pie. Nicolasmccomber/Getty Images.
Nov 6, 2023

What is the most unpopular Thanksgiving food? ›

The Most Disliked Traditional Thanksgiving Foods
  • Ham — 25.57%
  • Coleslaw — 25.57%
  • Pumpkin Pie — 24.28%
  • Mashed Potatoes — 18.66%
  • Macaroni and Cheese — 17.47%
  • Carrots — 16.98%
  • Apple Pie — 16.29%
  • Corn — 15.50%
Nov 21, 2023

What do you normally do the night before Thanksgiving? ›

The day before Thanksgiving means travel, traffic — and, for many families, takeout. Cooking another meal the night before the impending feast isn't high on many of our priority lists, which explains why the Wednesday before Thanksgiving is one of the biggest pizza nights of the year across the country.

What to make the Tuesday before Thanksgiving? ›

The Tuesday before Thanksgiving you can begin making food and chilling it in your fridge. Use today to make cranberry sauce and pie crusts, and prep the ingredients for stuffing and casseroles.

Is it okay to make stuffing a day ahead of time? ›

The short answer to whether you can making stuffing ahead of time is yes.

How to make Thanksgiving turkey the day before? ›

It's easy: Simply cook it a day or two in advance, let it cool completely, then carve the bird into large pieces—breasts, wings, thighs and drumsticks. Store in a container in the refrigerator until the big day. This method actually result in juicier meat—and an infinitely more relaxed host.

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