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33 Thanksgiving Breakfast Recipes to Feed a Crowd Without Fuss

Yes, there's more than one meal happening on Thursday, November 24.
Cowboy casserole in a square baking dish.
Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Beatrice Chastka, Food Styling by Kat Boytsova

You've got a lot to do on Thanksgiving day. But you may have hungry houseguests, and you need Thanksgiving breakfast ideas that will fuel you through a marathon of cooking. Whatever you serve for breakfast or brunch should be quick and simple, either so easy it takes just minutes to whip up or the kind of thing you can make on Wednesday (or the weekend before) and stash in the fridge or freezer. Here are some ideas for how to get Thanksgiving Day started right.

Still planning your Thanksgiving menu? We're happy to suggest a few favorites. Click through for turkey recipes, stuffing recipes, brussels sprouts, green beans, sweet potatoes, mashed potatoes, and Thanksgiving pies. And don't forget the cranberry jelly mold!

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    Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Nathaniel James, Food Styling by Laura Rege
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    Mushroom and Kale Breakfast Skillet

    If your main goals for Thanksgiving breakfast are to get a few vegetables into your system plus enough protein to power your day, this easy breakfast skillet is exactly what you need. Nestle eight eggs into the greens, and everyone's taken care of—as long as someone else is in charge of making the coffee.

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  • Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Anna Stockwell
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    Slow-Cooker Oatmeal With Apples and Ginger

    Made entirely the night before, this apple-ginger oatmeal is ready and waiting whenever you wake up.

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  • Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Beatrice Chastka, Food Styling by Kat Boytsova
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    Cowboy Breakfast Casserole With Sausage and Spinach

    Assemble this easy sausage, egg, and cheese casserole at night, then put it in the oven (straight from the fridge) the next morning for a quick and casual breakfast.

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  • Photo by Chelsea Kyle, food styling by Anna Stockwell
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    Super Green Smoothie Bowl with Matcha and Ginger

    Truth: you know you're going to be eating plenty of rich food later in the day, so why not start the morning with this easy, refreshing (and dairy-free) smoothie bowl packed with matcha, mango, and ginger?

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  • Photo by Alex Lau
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    Green Shakshuka

    Coddle eggs in a warming, cumin-spiced Swiss chard braise to start the day with plenty of healthful, fortifying greens.

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  • Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Anna Stockwell
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    Mushroom and Three-Cheese Strata

    Assemble this strata the day before and then slide it right into a non-preheated oven. Once the oven reaches temperature, start your timer as indicated in the recipe.

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  • Photo by Joseph De Leo, Food Styling by Kaitlin Wayne
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    Apple-Cheddar Dutch Baby

    Relish the fall vibes with this sweet-and-savory skillet. A drizzle of maple syrup on top wouldn't be out of place.

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  • Photo by Bobbi Lin
    10/33

    Citrus-Pomegranate Relish

    This citrusy fruit salad easily transitions from Thanksgiving breakfast to Thanksgiving dinner. Just slide it onto the table next to the cranberry sauce and see which one goes first.

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  • Photography by Colin Price
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    Apple Pie Smoothie

    If you're overwhelmed just thinking about how much food you're going to prepare on Thanksgiving day, save your oven for the stuffing and start things simple with this seasonal smoothie. 

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  • Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Anna Stockwell
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    Overnight Waffles

    Let this yeast-raised batter rise overnight to make wonderfully crisp and fluffy waffles the next morning.

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  • Photo by Myles New
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    Feta, Spinach, and Basil Omelette Muffins

    These egg "muffins" will keep for a couple of days in the fridge, so feel free to make a batch well in advance.

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  • Photo by Joseph De Leo, Food Styling by Micah Marie Morton
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    Chicken Congee (Gye Joke)

    Set up your slow cooker on Wednesday night, you'll have a soothing bowl of congee in the morning. Let everyone top their own bowl with crispy shallots, slivered ginger, and scallions.

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  • Photo by Jim Henkens
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    Broiled Eggs

    This muffin-tin method gets you pretty close to the elegance of poached eggs, with the added benefit of all the eggs cooking at the same time.

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  • Photo by Gentl & Hyers
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    Apple and Fig Custard

    Roast the apples and stir together the batter up to a full day ahead, then assemble and bake on Thanksgiving morning.

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  • Photo by Colin Price
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    Secret Mango Creamsicle Smoothie

    Persimmons are in season, which means it's time to slice them into your salads, bake them into puddings, and make this Creamsicle-like smoothie for breakfast.

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  • Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Katherine Sacks
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    Take It Easy Dutch Baby

    A quick spin in the blender is all this airy pancake-for-a-crowd needs before being baked in a hot cast-iron pan and topped with fragrant brown butter.

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  • Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Rhoda Boone
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    Our Favorite Cinnamon Rolls

    Assemble these rolls on Wednesday night, then let them finish their second rise while you go over your Thanksgiving spreadsheet.

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  • Photo by Emma Fishman, food styling by Susie Theodorou, prop styling by Elizabeth Jaime
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    Molletes

    Make a batch of refried beans in advance so you can assemble this flavorful breakfast in a snap.

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    Applesauce Spice Muffins

    Everyone's always clamoring for apple cider doughnuts this time of year. These muffins are easier to pull off and just as tasty.

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    Company Eggs

    Don't fry eggs to order when you have family or friends over for breakfast or brunch. Instead, prep these greens in advance, then crack as many eggs as you need into the tray and bake until the egg whites are almost set.

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  • Photo by Alex Lau, Food Styling by Chris Morocco
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    Blueberry, Lime, and Cashew Smoothies

    Transform frozen berries into a creamy, satisfying smoothie with dates, cashews, coconut water, and Greek yogurt.

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  • Photograph by Isa Zapata, Food Styling by Liberty Fennell, Prop Styling by Suzie Myers
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    Cheesy Dutch Baby With Green Sauce

    Thick and eggy with a browned cheesy top, this puffed pancake (as well as the dressing for the arugula salad on top) comes together entirely in the blender.

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  • Photo by Quentin Bacon
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    Pumpkin Muffins

    These pumpkin muffins are light and fluffy, with a nice crunch from sunflower seeds. Make a batch this weekend and stash them in your freezer.

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  • Photo by Isa Zapata, Food Styling by Pearl Jones, Prop Styling by Anne Eastman
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    Morning Glory Baked Oatmeal

    This warm and cozy baked oatmeal studded with carrots, apples, and raisins is the make-ahead breakfast situation that will dial down the stress on Thanksgiving day.

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  • Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Anna Stockwell
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    3-Ingredient Morning Buns

    These quick and easy orange buns—made with store-bought crescent dough—have a delicate citrus flavor.

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  • Photograph by Isa Zapata. Food Styling by Susan Ottaviano.  Prop Styling by Maeve Sheridan and Molly Longwell
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    Fully Loaded Carrot Muffins

    Grab one of these hearty muffins, take a walk, and then you'll be ready to tackle the turkey and sides.

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  • Photo by Chelsie Craig, Food Styling by Kate Buckens
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    French Toast Casserole

    One more make-ahead Thanksgiving breakfast option. Set this up the night before and all you’ll have to do in the morning is brush it with butter and bake.

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