I haven’t lived at my parents’ house for a LONG time now, but it is the same routine every morning I wake up at their house.  Wander into the kitchen, pour a cup of coffee, and if Mom isn’t already preparing breakfast, ask, “What’s for breakfast?”  Even at the ripe ol’ age of 32, I still feel somewhat like a child when I’m back at my parents’ house.  Like, I make breakfast for myself every single day, so why can I not do it at their house?  The morning after a big holiday is no different – it just seems to be a little slower.  Maybe we stayed up too late the night before, maybe we ate WAY TOO MUCH turkey and all the fixin’s, or maybe a few empty bottles of wine are to blame (no judgement, please.)  Whether you are a guest or the host, I want you to be prepared to throw something easy together.  And, what’s easier than a casserole?  Especially a breakfast casserole 🙂 Nothing!  You can even incorporate some of your leftovers from the day before!  Dual purpose = breakfast + eating leftovers so they don’t go to waste.  The following are some super easy recipes to keep you prepared, and not scrambling last minute (unless it’s the eggs……) If you’re feelin’ it, serve with a bloody mary or mimosa.  This will either pump up your guests for all the football to watch, or put them back to sleep (peace and quiet.)

Cheesy Ham, Corn, and Grits Bake Recipe

You can use the leftover ham, or make in advance and chill in the fridge.

Click here for the recipe (and video)

Easy Cheesy Southwestern Breakfast Casserole

I made this the night before and left in the fridge, then let get the room temp before putting in oven.

Click here for the recipe.

Green Bean Quiche

If there is any leftover green bean casserole…….

Click here for recipe.

Cinnamon-Pecan Breakfast Bread Pudding Recipe

For those with a sweet tooth + you can prep ahead, chill in the fridge, and then heat in slow cooker when ready

Click here for recipe.

Sweet Potato & Turkey Hash

Easy peasy…..chop the veggies and turkey, fry up some eggs….and done.

Click here for recipe.

Leftover ideas that aren’t turkey sandwich.

Turkey Salad with Cranberry Dressing

For those needing something lighter the day after Thanksgiving

Click here for recipe.

Turkey Tostadas with Spicy Cranberry-Chipotle Sauce

Spicy + Turkey + Tostada = Thanksgiving Fiesta

Click here for recipe.

THE GRAND FINALE

TLC (Thanksgiving Leftover Casserole)

Throw it all together – substitute in and out what you have/don’t have ….ah-ma-zing!

I hope everyone is having a great week so far, and make sure to get in that last minute shopping trip to the grocery store – remember, the stores sell out of things around holidays 🙂

Cheers – MP