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Start Your Holiday Right With 20 Thanksgiving Brunch Ideas

Start your holiday right with these Thanksgiving brunch ideas that bring everyone to the table early. From sweet bites to hearty dishes, these recipes make it easy to keep the morning relaxed and full of flavor. Whether you’re hosting or just making something special to kick off the day, these are great picks to make your Thanksgiving morning feel extra festive with simple casseroles, eggs, French toast and more.

Egg Sausage Breakfast Casserole

A serving of casserole with shredded potatoes, ground meat, diced red peppers, and melted cheese on a white plate with a blue rim. Parsley garnish on the side.
Breakfast Sausage Hashbrown Casserole. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

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A hearty egg-and-sausage breakfast casserole is a delicious way to start your morning. Enjoy it with the family at your Thanksgiving brunch or you can bake it and take it.
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Apple Cranberry Baked Oatmeal

A serving of oatmeal topped with sliced apples, cranberries, and pecans, drizzled with syrup on a white plate.
Baked Apple And Cranberry Oatmeal. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

This Baked Oatmeal is a one-bowl quick-to-make twist on your regular bowl of oatmeal. Filled with apples, cranberries, cinnamon, and brown sugar, enjoy a slice for brunch with a drizzle of maple syrup.
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Cottage Cheese Crescent Rolls

Freshly baked mini croissants with icing drizzle on a cooling rack.
Cottage Cheese Crescent Rolls. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Buttery crescent rolls with a fluffy interior, perfect for any brunch. Drizzle with icing for an extra touch of sweetness. This bite-sized pastry is just a bit addictive and so easy to make with just 3 ingredients: butter, flour and cottage cheese.
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Mini Swiss Cheese Quiches

A tray of mini quiches with fruit and vegetables on it.
Mini Swiss Cheese Quiches. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Bite-sized quiches with creamy Swiss cheese filling are a savory addition to any brunch. They are versatile and perfect for starters, plus you can make and freeze these quiches for later.
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Orange Raspberry French Toast Roll-Ups

Platter for breakfast rolls with raspberries.
Raspberry French Toast Rolls. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Orange-flavored cream cheese-filled roll-ups are bursting with citrusy flavors and are great for brunch. They are quick to prepare and sure to please French toast lovers with a fruity twist.
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Easy Scrambled Eggs

A plate of scrambled eggs with toast and grapes.
Easy Scrambled Eggs. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

There’s nothing complicated about making the Best Scrambled Eggs, but there are a few tricks. For an easy breakfast, all you need is some butter, a little milk, a bit of salt and pepper, and fresh eggs. Your brunch needs some eggs.
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Overnight Raised Waffles

A plate of waffles topped with strawberries, powdered sugar, and syrup. A fork with a bite of the waffle is placed on the plate.
Raised-Waffles. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Light and crispy waffles made with yeast, prepared the night before, for an easy Sunday morning breakfast. Set the batter in the fridge and wake up to easy-to-make waffles for your brunch..
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Ranch Pasta Salad with Bacon

Pasta salad with peas and ham in a glass bowl.
Ranch Pasta Salad With Bacon. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

This creamy ranch pasta salad loaded with bacon is ready in just 30 minutes and is perfect for brunch. You will love the tangy flavors and colorful pasta.
Get the Recipe: Ranch Pasta Salad with Bacon

Apple Cider Baked Apples

A baked apple with a topping on top.
Apple Cider Baked Apples. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Savor a freshly baked Apple Cider Baked Apple for brunch. They are brimming with pecans and succulent cranberries, nestled within a glaze of sweet cinnamon and rich cider, served piping hot from the oven.
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Baked Ricotta Cheese with Lemon

A blue bowl with a dish of mashed potatoes and herbs.
Lemon Baked Ricotta. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Creamy lemon ricotta appetizer, perfect with crackers or fruit. Quick to prepare and bursting with sweet and savory flavors, this delicious dip is perfect to serve for brunch.
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Apple Cider Oatmeal Bread

A loaf of bread with frosting on a plate.
Apple Cider Oatmeal Bread. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Try this hearty Apple Cider Oatmeal Bread, spiced with cinnamon and cloves, for a tasty, quick bread with just the right spice. Cut into thick slices and serve for brunch with your morning brew.
Get the Recipe: Apple Cider Oatmeal Bread

Apple Cake with Cinnamon

A slice of apple cake in a cast iron skillet.
Apple Skillet Cake. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

This simple Apple Cinnamon Cake is a beloved comfort dessert, adorned with fresh apple slices on top. Bake this cake in the morning and serve right from the skillet.
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Earl Grey Scones

A stack of scones with glaze on top.
Earl Grey Scones. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

These Earl Grey Scones are infused with the rich flavor of Earl Grey tea, making them a fantastic choice for delicious scones. With quick preparation time, they are perfect for brunch or a tasty snack.
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Ham and Cheese Scones

Four triangular slices of savory scones with visible cheese and chives, arranged in a row on a sheet of parchment paper.
Ham and Cheese Scones. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Enjoy savory Ham and Cheese Scones featuring cheddar cheese, ham, fresh herbs, and a hint of black pepper. These are tender, soft, and have a crisp-crumbly edge, making them an excellent choice for delicious scones at any meal.
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Turkey And Stuffing Rolls

Plate of food with sliced turkey, gravy, stuffing, and glazed carrots.
Turkey And Stuffing Roll Ups. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Everyone loves comfort food, and these Turkey Stuffing Roll Ups have all the great holiday flavors in a simple casserole. We love to make this for brunch on Thanksgiving.
Get the Recipe: Turkey And Stuffing Rolls

Winter Fruit Salad

fruit salad in white bowls
Winter Fruit Salad. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Delight in a burst of flavors with this Cranberry Apple Fruit Salad. This colorful creation is a tasty addition to your holiday spread, featuring fresh cranberries, succulent apples, tangy oranges, and luscious pomegranate seeds.
Get the Recipe: Winter Fruit Salad

Maple Syrup Walnut Muffins

A close-up of a sliced muffin with icing, placed on a white plate with a napkin. In the background, a muffin tin with whole muffins and a few walnut pieces is visible.
Maple Walnut Muffins. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Indulge in these tender Walnut Muffins enhanced with Maple Syrup, featuring a crunchy streusel topping and a sweet icing drizzle for that perfect bakery-style touch. Packed with delightful flavors, these muffins are a fantastic option for a morning tea or coffee break, or as a tasty afternoon snack.
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Thanksgiving Sliders

A stack of baked sliders filled with turkey, melted cheese, and caramelized onions in a white dish.
Maple Bacon Turkey Sliders. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

Transform your Thanksgiving brunch into a delicious treat with these Thanksgiving Sliders. Featuring layers of tender turkey, savory stuffing, sweet cranberry sauce, and melty provolone cheese, these sliders are a fun twist on classic holiday flavors. They’re quick to prepare and a perfect way to enjoy some turkey for brunch.
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Overnight Slow Cooker French Toast

A Crock-Pot slow cooker on a kitchen counter contains a loaf of sliced bread. A potted plant with pink flowers and a stovetop are visible in the background.
Overnight Slow Cooker French Toast. Photo credit: Bagel and Lasagna.

With this recipe for easy Christmas morning French toast, you put all the ingredients in the slow cooker the night before aka Christmas Eve. Then, you let it simmer through the night. When you get up in the morning, it will be ready.
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Perfect Oven Bacon

Five cooked bacon strips on a round gray plate with a red and white cloth in the background.
Perfect Oven Bacon. Photo credit: Renee Nicole’s Kitchen.

Transform your breakfast game with the ultimate bacon hack: oven-baked bacon. No more grease splatters, no flipping required. In just a few simple steps, we’ll show you how to achieve the perfect crispy or chewy bacon every time, along with expert tips and creative seasoning ideas to elevate your morning routine.
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