Food & Cooking Recipes Holidays & Events Thanksgiving Recipes Easy Thanksgiving Breakfast Recipes That Will Keep Everyone Full Until Dinner By Madeline Buiano Madeline Buiano Madeline Buiano is the staff writer for MarthaStewart.com, sharing her knowledge on a range of topics—from gardening and cleaning to home and pets. She has five years of writing and editing experience in the digital publishing industry. Editorial Guidelines Published on November 9, 2021 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Thanksgiving dinner is arguably the most anticipated and involved meal of the year. It's an all-day cooking event that requires plenty of planning and multitasking. With all of your energy going into that feast, what should you do about breakfast on Turkey Day? The kitchen is bustling and the fridge is filled with ingredients and pre-prepared dishes, so you need quick and easy breakfast ideas that require little fuss but yield big results. If you want to start with something classic, try our easy pancakes, pictured here. Although the batter is made from scratch, it only takes five minutes to prepare, and we even include a few ingredient swap recommendations in case you prefer buttermilk or yogurt over milk. Looking to serve something savory? Consider a frittata. Our Tomato, Scallion, and Cheddar Frittata requires six ingredients and comes together in just 25 minutes. Beyond a breakfast that's easy to make, you'll also want one that's easy to serve. Our Apple-Oatmeal Muffins can be made the night prior and warmed up in the morning before serving. A lovely dose of tart apple flavor, these grab-and-go delights are perfect for a holiday breakfast as guests can help themselves. If you prefer to start the day with something savory, trade in your go-to breakfast sandwich for our Bacon, Egg, and Toast Cups, which are made in a muffin tin. Five ingredients are all it takes to make this protein-packed meal. No matter which dish you make, these recipes all feature easy to find ingredients that should be available at your local grocery store. Additionally, each recipe requires little hands-on preparation; even if you're making one of our casserole dishes that take an hour to cook, the preparation time is minimal. Ahead, Thanksgiving breakfasts that your guests will love—and you'll love them, too, because they're a cinch to make. 01 of 19 Baked Blueberry French Toast Casserole Mike Krautter We turned French toast into a marvelous make-ahead casserole with blueberries in between layers of brioche. Warm the dish in the oven the morning of Thanksgiving, then sprinkle with confectioners' sugar and a drizzle of maple syrup. View Recipe 02 of 19 Quick Broccoli Frittata Frank Frances This frittata is all about convenience. It's made predominantly with common ingredients—including eggs, garlic, oil, and salt and pepper—so the only things you may need to visit your grocery store for are frozen broccoli and sharp white cheddar. View Recipe 03 of 19 Maple Bran Muffins Chris Simpson Muffins are great for a grab-and-go snack, but we also love them as an easy holiday breakfast option. This recipe uses maple syrup for sweetness and plain yogurt for moisture; two types of bran hold the treat together and give it its fluffiness. View Recipe 04 of 19 Pumpkin Bread Bryan Gardner Pumpkin lovers will rejoice that they don't have to wait until dessert to get their fix. This quick bread recipe requires no kneading, folding, or shaping—simply mix and transfer to a loaf pan, then bake. View Recipe 05 of 19 Cheesy Spinach-Potato Egg Casserole Con Poulos This hearty main is gluten-free and vegetarian, so it's perfect for when you're hosting a crowd with mixed dietary preferences. Onion and spinach are sautéed until soft, then cooked with potatoes in milk and mixed with beaten eggs and fontina cheese, then baked. View Recipe 06 of 19 Sheet Pan Vegetable Hash with Eggs Chris Simpson Whether it's for a weeknight dinner or special occasion breakfast, sheet pan recipes are always a fuss-free meal. This one-pan breakfast has you bake eggs over an array of colorful vegetables, including broccoli, cauliflower, red bell pepper, and onion. View Recipe 07 of 19 Easy Florentine Egg Cups Bryan Gardner Skip the hassle of poaching eggs, as is called for in traditional eggs Florentine, and opt for this easy, five-ingredient twist instead. Use bread slices brushed with butter to line muffin cups then fill each with spinach and an egg. Bake the dish until the bread is toasted and yolks are slightly runny. View Recipe 08 of 19 Oven-Baked Blueberry Pancake Ryan Liebe This pancake recipe solves the problem of not having time to stand at the stove cooking the fluffy delights. Blueberry packed batter is poured into a dish and baked until it turns a glorious golden brown. Sprinkle with confectioner's sugar before serving. View Recipe 09 of 19 Broccoli-Cheddar Hash-Brown Casserole Yunhee Kim A wholesome riff on a Swiss rösti, this entirely make-ahead holiday dish features crispy potatoes, broccoli, grated cheddar, and scallions. Reheat it in the morning and garnish with crumbled cooked bacon, reserved scallions, and a dollop of yogurt for an irresistible finish. View Recipe 10 of 19 Banana-Chocolate Chip Bread Marcus Nilsson Another quick bread breakfast option, this crowd favorite is speckled with bits of chocolate. View Recipe 11 of 19 Ham and Cheese Strata Dijon mustard and smoked paprika give this hearty, layered casserole its depth of flavor. Plus, the dish tastes even better when you make it ahead because the spiced egg mixture has extra time to penetrate the bread, ham, and cheese. Assemble it the night before, then bake the dish for an hour the morning of. View Recipe 12 of 19 Egg Sandwiches for a Crowd Alpha Smoot Egg sandwiches are delicious but can be time consuming to make on a busy holiday morning when you consider all the moving parts (cooking bacon, scrambling eggs, toasting bread). Streamline the process by combining classic breakfast sandwich ingredients (think bacon, eggs, and Swiss) into one big frittata, then slice into portions and serve each between slices of toast. View Recipe 13 of 19 Baked Oatmeal for a Crowd with Berries and Seeds Chris Simpson Baked oatmeal is typically offered as a single serving breakfast option, but our version makes it suitable for a crowd. Frozen mixed berries are baked into cinnamon-spiced oats releasing a marvelous and welcoming aroma. View Recipe 14 of 19 Herb-Cheddar Scones Yuki Sugiura A warm, savory scone is the ideal breakfast on a busy morning. Packed with cheddar, scallions, and dill, this delightful baked good also works as a vehicle for breakfast sandwiches. View Recipe 15 of 19 Cinnamon-Raisin French Toast Casserole Romulo Yanes Prep and clean-up are made easy with this one-pan meal. In a cross between French toast and cinnamon toast, fluffy brioche bread is topped with a spiced egg mixture and cinnamon and raisins woven throughout. View Recipe 16 of 19 Frittata with Ham and Spinach Easy to customize and even easier to make, this basic frittata recipe can be elevated any which way you choose. Our basic version uses ham, spinach, and ricotta cheese. View Recipe 17 of 19 Apple-Oatmeal Muffins Mike Krautter With cinnamon, apples, and oats, these muffins are like a taste of fall. Make and bake them a day ahead and they'll be fresh and delicious on Thanksgiving morning. View Recipe 18 of 19 Bacon, Egg, and Toast Cups A genius take on the classic American breakfast, this recipe has you bake its components in a muffin tin for ease of cooking and convenient serving. The bread crisps up and acts as the perfect vessel for runny eggs and bacon. View Recipe 19 of 19 Tomato, Scallion, and Cheddar Frittata Aromatics including tomatoes and scallions are the true star of this dish which comes together in 25 minutes. Sautéing the ingredients until soft and fragrant will give your frittata unbeatable flavor that's made even better by the addition of egg and cheddar. View Recipe Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit