50 Father’s Day Brunch Recipes To Start His Day Off Right
When it comes to Father’s Day, you might be more worried about activities for the day or a big BBQ dinner than breakfast. We’d love to change that—brunch is the perfect meal to celebrate your dad with all his morning favorites. Whether your dad’s the breakfast in bed-type, the kind of guy who wants fuel for the family afternoon bike ride, or someone who’s not happy unless he’s grilling in the backyard all day, we’ve got a brunch recipe for him. Well, for you…don’t make him do all the cooking on his special day! Check out our list of 42 Father’s Day recipes for ideas.
Does your dad always order the classics when you go out to breakfast? You can make them for him at home—try our eggs benedict, steak and eggs, or chicken and waffles (we bet he’ll think they’re as good as at his favorite restaurant). Is your dad the on-the-go-type, corralling the family into an outdoor activity for Father’s Day? Make him something you can all enjoy as you run out the door, like our sabich sandwich or breakfast burritos. Is he an adventurous eater, always up to try something new and different? Make him our breakfast monkey bread (particularly good for little monkeys… er, kids, to help with 😉) or our loco moco rice bowls. He’ll go crazy for them! You could even make him brunch out on the grill— check out our maple chorizo breakfast hash or our cheesy breakfast burger. No matter who your dad is, you can't go wrong with pancakes or French toast—our lemon ricotta pancakes or jelly donut french toast are fun twists on the originals that will make him feel extra special.
For more Father’s Day ideas, check out our Father’s Day desserts and Father’s Day cakes, our Father’s Day dinner recipes, and the best gifts for dad (and gift baskets!) too.
Maple Bacon Cinnamon Rolls
Is there anything better than the smell of freshly baked cinnamon rolls in the morning? We thought no, until THESE cinnamon rolls came along. Loaded with candied maple bacon, these are a serious upgrade your dad will flip over.
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Eggs In Purgatory
Think of this like a slightly spicy, super savory shakshuka. Even if you're not a fan of anchovies, we highly encourage including them in this recipe. Scout's honor—it won't taste like fish! The anchovies melt right into the tomatoes, and lend a super-savory flavor even a fish-hater would like.
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Sourdough Pancakes
Don't toss that sourdough starter when feeding it! Use up that discard in these easy overnight pancakes. The batter will be ready for you when you wake up and they cook up into soft, lacy edged pancakes with a little extra tang your dad will LOVE.
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Jelly Donut French Toast
Sure, you could make your Dad scrambled eggs...again. OR you could serve him insanely delicious stuffed French toast, inspired by one of our favorite breakfasts ever—jelly donuts.
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Bacon Breakfast Burritos
Spending the day outside with your dad this Father's Day? You're going to need an easy on-the-go breakfast, like this breakfast burrito. There's no ONE right way to make a breakfast burrito, but if you follow our easy tips, you're guaranteed perfect results (hint, fry your potatoes in bacon fat.)
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Air Fryer Donuts
Donuts are one of our favorite desserts—but making them at home can be intense (hello, hot oil!). With your an air fryer, you can skip the pot of hot oil and make a healthier version. If you've ever had a baked doughnut, brace yourself. These are SO much better thanks to yeasted dough. Instead of tasting like a cake shaped like a doughnut, each of these tastes like freshly fried classic glazed donuts.
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Baked Feta Eggs
Remember that baked feta pasta a la TikTok that took the world by storm? Well, now you can have it for breakfast! Introducing: Feta Baked Eggs. There's no pasta involved, but white beans add a hearty creaminess, and a side of crusty bread or pita is highly encouraged
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Cheesy Shrimp And Grits
There's a lot of richness going on here. Bacon! Butter! Cheese! To cut all the fat, you need some acid. Enter: freshly squeezed lemon juice. It'll brighten your bowl up BIG TIME. Tip: add it at the end before you salt to taste.
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Breakfast Strata
This healthy dish will fuel you and your family up for Father's Day. Your family will be so into the sausage, eggs, and bread here, they won't even notice we snuck in some mushrooms and spinach too. Feel free to swap the fontina for Gruyère or white cheddar instead.
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Breakfast Monkey Bread
Upgrade your cinnamon sugar pull-apart monkey bread, with all your favorite breakfast flavors, including everything bagel seasoning! Plus, it's made using refrigerated biscuit dough, so it comes together extra fast—you can have this on the table in just an hour from beginning to end.
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Chicken and Waffles
Making fried chicken and waffles at the same time is quite a feat, but this soul food classic is worth the effort. We think the best course of action is as follows: get your chicken in a buttermilk brine, whip up your waffles and pop 'em in a 200° oven to stay warm. THEN take out your chicken, bread, and fry. Viola! Perfectly timed brunch.
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Everything Bagel Focaccia
Homemade bagels are SO worth it, but only if you've got patience and a few hours to spare. When you don't, make this focaccia.
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Classic Coffee Cake
This coffee cake is bound to be the star of your Father's Day brunch spread. If needed, bake the night before and cover with a kitchen towel, that way it's ready to slice and serve ASAP.
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Chilaquiles Verdes
How could you go wrong with a dish that’s essentially crisped-up tortillas tossed in a brothy salsa? Rather than fried eggs (a traditional topping for chilaquiles), we skipped the extra skillet and baked them right into the dish, lending more of a breakfast casserole feel than a saucy chip concoction.
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Loco Moco
The Hawaiian dish represents the greatest parts of breakfast, lunch, and dinner—it’s generally a pile of rice with a hamburger smothered in brown gravy, all topped off with a fried egg. Our variation depends on mushroom gravy to up the umami even more.
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Bagel and Lox
Though you can almost always find scallion cream cheese, we included a mini recipe that adds extra herbaceous-ness thanks to fresh dill, which we all know pairs beautifully with salmon. If you really want some major cred for creating a truly Jewish bagel and lox, you could swap the cream cheese for salty, smoky whitefish salad. It ups the umami and fish factor for a hearty and next level bagel sandwich.
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Steak And Eggs
Looking for an indulgent, protein-packed breakfast for Father's Day? Look no further. This super savory dish is delicious with herb roasted potatoes or crispy hash browns, but if your dad's on a low-carb kick, try it with cabbage hash browns instead!
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Eggs Benedict
Eggs Benedict is a traditional breakfast dish composed of an English muffin topped with Canadian ham, poached eggs, and hollandaise sauce. Making hollandaise and poaching eggs takes some effort, but dad is worth it (plus we've got lots of tips to help!).
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Beermosas
Mix up your mimosa game with this beer-friendly version using your dad's favorite beer. Check out all our other favorite brunch cocktails too!
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Instant Pot Hash
Potato hash is one of our favorite ways to feed a hungry brunch crowd. This version gets some delicious smokey flavor from the Canadian bacon, but if your dad's not a fan, regular bacon or sausage would be delicious too!
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Versatile Scones
These are so buttery and flaky, come out tall and proud with plenty of layers. This base recipe works well with any extra add-ins and can even go sweet or savory. We include a few of our favorite variations, but don't let the fun stop here. Go wild with some of your dad's favorite fruit, chocolate chips, or cheeses!
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Breakfast Pizza
Frozen hashbrowns, cheddar, and eggs come together to make the pizza crust of your dad's dreams—top it with eggs and bacon for a stunner of a brunch dish.
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Eggs Benedict Skillet Casserole
Does your Dad always order eggs Benedict when out to brunch? Recreate his fave at home with this one-pan dish that can also feed a crowd.
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Everything Bagel Casserole
This casserole is a GREAT alternative to a bagel bar, especially for those who can't handle cutting bagels (or are just indecisive!). If you can't find everything bagels (the horror!), just use extra everything bagel seasoning.
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Sabich Sandwich
This hearty vegetarian dish is based on a traditional Iraqi breakfast, and is popular among Iraqi-Israelis. With flavorful seared and marinated eggplant slices, fresh cucumber salad, and creamy tahini sauce, this juicy sandwich is great for any meal.
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Maple Chorizo Breakfast Hash
Does your Dad LOVE grilling? Get the grill fired up early and make him breakfast on there too!
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Lemon Ricotta Pancakes
Perfectly tart with a hint of sweetness, these are the absolute-best lemon ricotta pancakes. Compared to traditional buttermilk pancakes, they're fluffier in texture. To achieve such airy results, you need to mix your wet and dry ingredients separately, which ensures that you don't overmix the batter. We promise it's worth the extra step.
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Giant Breakfast Sandwich
Serving brunch to multiple generations of dads this Father's Day? Use two cans of store-bought refrigerated bread dough to make them the biggest BEC breakfast sandwich they ever did see.
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Crustless Quiche
This crustless quiche, also sometimes referred to as a frittata, forgoes the pastry shell and as a result the egg itself creates a satisfying crust on the edges. We love filling our quiches with veggies like zucchini and tomatoes or a wild mushroom blend, or even something a bit more decadent like ham and potato.
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Instant Pot French Toast
There's no need for your french toast casserole to take an hour to bake in the oven. You can spend half that time in the Instant Pot for a fuss-free breakfast that means you'll spend less time in the kitchen and more time hanging with your dad.
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Cheesesteak Baked Eggs
Is your dad a Philly cheesesteak fanatic? He's going to love this baked egg dish. Missing the carbs? Take a big scoop out of the skillet and place it over buttered toast for the most indulgent and delicious breakfast EVER.
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Brunch Lasagna
These layers of cheesy, potato-y, bacon-y goodness will show your layers of love.
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Cowboy Breakfast Bowl
You don't have to be a cowboy to love this hearty breakfast, you just gotta love roast potatoes, scrambled eggs, cheddar, avocado, and hot sauce (and who doesn't?!).
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Crescent Breakfast Tart
This tart is endlessly adaptable, and easier than it looks thanks to refrigerated crescent dough.
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Antipasto Breakfast Bake
All your dad's favorite meats and cheeses (and pepperoncinis!), in breakfast form. Use this crescent roll recipe as a jumping off point, and feel free to swap in other ingredients as you wish!
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BLT Eggs Benedict
Think a BLT sandwich is the best thing to do with ripe summer tomatoes? The classic trio—bacon, eggs, and tomato—gets even better when cooked in the style of eggs Benedict.
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Cheesy Breakfast Burger
Everything's better when you put an egg on it, including your dad's favorite burger! Check out our 100 ways to top a burger for more flavor inspiration—your dad deserves the best!
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Egg & Hash Brown Casserole
Listen, we love a big breakfast featuring all the usual suspects—fluffy scrambled eggs, crispy hash browns, a plate of breakfast sausage, and a pile of sautéed spinach for good measure. Enter this casserole, which delivers all those classic breakfast foods in ONE single dish (means a lot less work and dishes!).
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Giant Fruit Danish
This super-sized pastry is best served with copious amounts of coffee. 😋 The raspberry jam can easily be swapped out for your favorite fruit conserve, and a dusting of powdered sugar once cooled can replace the glaze.
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Utah Scones
We know, we know. It’s so confusing to see a doughnut-like mass compared to a dense and flakey scone. No one knows why it’s called a scone in Utah, but the fry bread was popular amongst the Mormon community and we can see why. Simply put, it’s a dough often made from yeast, baking powder, or a combination of the two, fried in vegetable oil, and served with butter, honey, and powdered sugar. In short, you're going to want to master these to really make Dad's day even sweeter.
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Powdered Donuts
Put your black shirt away and get out your favorite apron for this one. If you do this right, you should be covered in a dusting of powdered sugar when all is said and done. It’s time for homemade powdered donuts! The combination of fried dough and powdered sugar works for funnel cake, zeppole, beignets, fry bread, and of course…powdered donuts. To create this sweet treat, we decided to keep it classic with a twist, adding yeast to a cake donut to give these fluffy rings the best of both worlds.
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Buttermilk Waffles
Is there anything better than weekend mornings that begin with a delicious brunch? The perfect way to begin any day that stretches lazily ahead is with a batch of tender Buttermilk Waffles, topped with pats of melty butter and pools of maple syrup. As they cook, the waffles will fill your kitchen with the delicious fragrance of vanilla-scented batter. It's heavenly. Serve Buttermilk Waffles with a plate of crispy bacon and plenty of mimosas.
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Overnight French Toast
We've got three words for you that are going to change your breakfast and brunch game forever: Overnight. French. Toast. It's comically delicious, thanks to a long overnight soak in a heavy cream-infused custard, which transforms the sliced challah into a puddingy delight. (It's not so different than bread pudding, if we're being totally honest.) Of course, we love regular French toast for a last-minute breakfast for one or two, but overnight French toast is so much better for a crowd, and it allows you to enjoy the morning without rushing around in the kitchen.
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Chicken & Waffle Breakfast Sandwich
Chicken & waffles are the perfect encapsulation of the unbeatable combination of salty and sweet. We also feel that sitting down with an entire plate of them can sometimes be a little daunting, so we thought perhaps something handheld might be a good solution? Basically, we'll never be the same after having created this sandwich.
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Lemon-Blueberry Bread
This bread is easy, the batter takes no time to make, but most importantly, it'll brighten your dad's day with its vibrant glaze. The all-natural color is unbelievable and really makes this lemon blueberry bread stand out, along with its delicious, punchy flavor.
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Copycat IHOP Pancakes
Thanks to the tips and tricks provided by IHOP’s VP of Culinary, we got scary close to their iconic buttermilk, homestyle pancakes.
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Copycat Cracker Barrel Hashbrown Casserole
Hash browns are a true blue American breakfast staple. But when your brunch visitors come over, do you really see yourself frying up those spuds for everyone at the table? Enter this casserole: this bacon-y, cheesy bake is a cornerstone of the Cracker Barrel breakfast menu, and it's foolproof (and super easy) if you’re making it at home too.
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Breakfast Tostadas
The toppings on these tostadas are our ideal toppings, but you can change them up however you’d like. Cook an over-easy egg instead or top with some sour cream. The best part is that these can be different every time you make them and still be so very good.
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Homemade McDonald's Hash Browns
McDonald’s hash browns call when you’re on a road trip to a beachy summer destination (or really anywhere). What is it about the crispy, crunchy, greasy potato that gets everyone so hyped up? We are HUGE fans of what seems to be a simple little shredded potato oval. And we also found out that it doesn’t take much to make it just right at home (and after 11am).
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Potato Chip Frittata
For added crunch, we loaded this frittata with potato chips. We went with sour cream & onion, but feel free to sub in your own favorite flavor! Don't forget to top with chives, sour cream, and even more chips to really make this frittata a next-level breakfast.
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