There are two ways to approach what to eat after a big meal, like on Thanksgiving morning: if you’re not already sick of having multiple plates heaped with hearty foods, you can work some leftovers into your breakfast, or have a morning meal that has nothing to do with anything you ate last night. While a break can be nice, there are some foods that you just don't want laying in your fridge.
Dinner leftovers have a range of flavors that lend themselves well to breakfast foods. Cinnamon and nutmeg are some of the best warming spices for big holiday meals that also make delicious compliments to sweet breakfast pastries and rolls. If you’re looking for something more savory, poultry eggs benedict provides a delicious twist to a classic that you’ll just want to gobble up.
30 Breakfast Ideas Using Leftovers
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Gourd-infused Granola Snacks
The Creamy Pumpkin Pie Bars Are Healthy Options
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Festive Pumpkin Pancakes
Celebrate Christmas Eating Delicious IHOP Holiday Pancakes
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Healthy Tortilla Brunches
Joy the Baker's 'Breakfast Nachos' are a Nutritious Morning Meal
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Holiday Supper Sandwiches
The Grilled Cheese Social 'Thanks'gibbons' Glamorizes Leftovers
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Sweet Strudel Muffins
This 'Sally Baking Addiction' Peach Pie Creation is Jam-Packed with Fruit
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Baked Holiday Deli Pies
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Pumpkin Cinnamon Roll Pancakes
This 'Recipe Girl' Breakfast Meal Features Spiced Fall Flavors
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Festive DIY Pumpkin Pretzels
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Pulled Pork Parfaits
Porky'S BBQ Serves Up the Ultimate in BBQ Awesomeness
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Thin Crust Brunch Dishes
Cupcakes and Cashmere’s ‘Breakfast Pizza’ Recipe
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Rolled-Up Stuffed Breakfasts
These Bagel Balls Were Made for People Who are Always in a Rush
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Pumpkin-Packed French Toast
The Laura’s Sweet Spot Breakfast is Brimming with a Fall Favorit
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Simply Savoury Brunch Sandwiches
The Waffle BLT Combines Breakfast and Lunch into One Yummy Brunch
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Remixed Leftover Turkey Wraps
The Thanksgiving Burrito is a Tasty Festive Meal for the Day After
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Tea-Flavored Biscuits
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Gobbling Breakfast Recipes
Use Thanksgiving Leftovers for This Turkey-Based Eggs Benedict Dish
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Fall-Flavored Parfaits
The Bakers Royale Pumpkin Praline Trifle Will be a Fall Favorite
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Sweet Cinnamon Bun Pies
This Oh Nuts Pecan Tart is a Ooey Gooey Concoction of Epic Proportions
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Pumpkin Pie Droplets
Enhance Your Selection of Fall Treats by Adding Bite-Sized Goodies
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Sweet Brunch Dumplings
Joy the Baker's 'Gluten-Free Banana Breakfast' Reworks Savory Dishes
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Baked Pumpkin French Toast
This Recipe From Minimalist Baker Yields a Filling Breakfast
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Turkey Meal Pastries
The Thanksgiving Croissant is a Compact Treat for the Holiday
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Toast-Flavored Ice Cream
This Toast Ice Cream Tastes Like Buttered Honey Toast
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Mini Fruity Spiced Pastries
Individual Apple Pies Are a Snack-Sized Treat You Can Feel Good About
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