10 Festive Brunch Recipes to Kick Off Thanksgiving Day

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Thanksgiving Day isn’t just about the big dinner—starting with a cozy brunch makes the morning feel special, too. Whether you’re hosting or just want something easy and festive to enjoy with your family, these brunch recipes have you covered. From sweet treats to savory bites, each of these recipes will bring a little holiday magic to your table!

Nutella French Toast Casserole

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Starting with the dish that just screams holiday – this indulgent Nutella French toast casserole. It’s a 5-ingredient dish that you can make the night before and serve warm on Thanksgiving day and it’s a big winner specially with kids. Full recipe: Nutella French Toast Casserole

Pumpkin Oatmeal Muffins

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Muffins are such a classic brunch treat and if you are looking for the perfect fall muffins – these pumpkin oatmeal muffins are IT. They’re fragrant with fall spices, perfectly moist, AND made in one bowl. Need I say more? Full recipe: Pumpkin Oatmeal Muffins

Sweet Potato Frittata

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The first item on my savory list for brunch is always a frittata! They’re super simple to make, healthy, and you can always put your own seasonal twist on them like this one made with sweet potatoes and baby spinach. Full recipe: Sweet Potato Frittata

Orange Pancakes

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What’s a brunch without some pancakes? My favorite are these orange pancakes made with ricotta cheese and paired with a creamy orange syrup that just takes these over the top! Full recipe: Orange Pancakes

Chocolate Baked Oats

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Chocolate cake for breakfast but make it healthy – that pretty much defines these chocolate baked oats. These are super easy to make the night before and bake on Thanksgiving day for an indulgent breakfast option to enjoy without any of the guilt. Full recipe: Chocolate Baked Oats

Country Potatoes

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There needs to be some sort of potatoes on your brunch table and if there’s any potatoes you should be making it’s these cheesy and cozy country potatoes! I promise you won’t regret it. Full recipe: Country Potatoes

Orange Chocolate Chip Muffins

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Orange and chocolate is a match made in heaven and given that oranges are their most delicious during this time of the year – you need to make these orange chocolate chip muffins! Full recipe: Orange Chocolate Chip Muffins

Blueberry Loaf Cake

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This blueberry loaf cake is the perfect little treat to add to your brunch spread and you won’t even feel guilty about indulging because it is made with Greek yogurt and olive oil! Full recipe: Blueberry Loaf Cake

Bacon and Leek Quiche

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This bacon and leek quiche is what you make if you want to take your frittata up a notch with a homemade pie crust! The filling can be customizable to whatever veggies and ingredients you have and it will taste just as delicious with every variation. Full recipe: Bacon and Leek Quiche

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cake

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Another delicious pumpkin addition for your brunch spread – this simple and moist pumpkin chocolate chip cake! It’s super easy to make and tastes SO GOOD. Full recipe: Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cake

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