31 Recipes That Prove You Should Be Making Thanksgiving Brunch Instead Of Dinner

The perfect excuse to enjoy your Thanksgiving feast all day long.

Original article by Natalie Schulte for Spoon University.

1. Ultimate Thanksgiving Leftovers Sandwich

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One of the best parts of Thanksgiving is that the food goes on for days. Make yours like this.

2. Mini Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls

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Spice up a classic fall flavor with this recipe.

3. Chunky Monkey Muffins

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Your favorite Ben and Jerry's flavor plus your favorite breakfast item equals the perfect brunch. Recipe here.

4. Thanksgiving Egg Rolls

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Make them these as a crispy appetizer on the big day or as a new twist on leftovers for those sad days after. Recipe here.

5. Apple Cider, Pear, and Pomegranate Sangria

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Festive, boozy, and so damn easy. Make yours like this.

6. Pumpkin Protein Pancakes

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Get your morning protein boost from this recipe.

7. Pumpkin Cheesecake-Stuffed French Toast

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Combine your favorite fall classic with french toast to make this epic recipe.

8. Grapefruit Dutch Baby

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Pancakes. Fruit. Eggs. Sugar. Bye, hangover. Make yours like this.

9. 5-Ingredient Pecan Pie Mini Muffins

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A bite-sized way to get your Thanksgiving fix. Make yours like this.

10. Cinnamon Swirl Pancakes with Cream Cheese Frosting

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That cinnamon glaze though. Make yours like this.

11. Bacon, Egg, and Cheese Stuffing Muffins

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Put that leftover stuffing to good use with this easy cheesy brunch muffin.

12. Apple Chickpea Hash

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All it takes is a frying pan and five simple ingredients. Recipe here.

13. Apple Cider Fireball Sangria

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Perfect for using up the rest of those apples you picked. Recipe here.

14. Apple, Goat Cheese and Honey Quesadilla

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A little tart, a little creamy, a little sweet. Make yours like this.

15. Pumpkin Spice Cookie Butter Waffles

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A little unconventional, but in a good way. Make yours like this.

16. Lemon and Fresh Cranberry Scones

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A little tart with a pop of freshness. Recipe here.

17. Baked Apple Cider Donut Bites

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Because pumpkin spice is overrated. Make yours like this.

18. Pumpkin Bread French Toast

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If you're a sucker for a good slice of pumpkin bread, you need this recipe.

19. Cranberry Champagne Chiller

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If you don't feel like eating your cranberries, drink them instead. Recipe here.

20. Apple Turnovers

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Perfect for any time of day. Recipe here.

21. Monkey Bread

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Easy to make and loved by many. Recipe here.

22. Apple Pie Crescent Bites

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The easy way to get your apple pie fix. Make yours like this.

23. Pumpkin Butter Pecan Gingersnap Rolls

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Pumpkin has never been better. Recipe here.

24. Cranberry Oatmeal Cookies

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This surpasses any cookie expectations you may have. Make yours like this.

25. Pumpkin Pie Martini

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Why eat your pumpkin pie when you can drink it instead? Recipe here.

26. Cinnamon Sugar Pop-Tarts

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This recipe is sure to appeal to the younger crowd around the Thanksgiving table. Make yours like this.

27. Sticky Maple Crescent Buns

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Nothing like sticky sugar to bring your body back to life. Make yours like this.

28. Bacon And Cheese Leftover Mashed Potato Pancakes

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Instead of heating those mashed potatoes up in the microwave, try this recipe.

29. Turkey Tacos

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Just add the vegetables of your choice and wrap it in a tortilla. Make yours like this.

30. Pumpkin Pie Cookie Butter Pull Apart Bread

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Trader Joe's FTW. Recipe here.

31. Ham, Apple, and Sweet Potato Scramble

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When you want the perfect blend of sweet and savory in every bite. Make yours like this.

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