35 Father's Day Brunch Ideas to Kickstart His Special Day
Serve him hearty recipes like steak and eggs.
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When you think of a big Father's Day feast, the first things that might come to mind are a steak dinner or even his favorite BBQ recipes. But just because it's a holiday doesn't mean you should forget about the most important meal of the day: breakfast! Kicking off Dad's special day with a Father's Day brunch is a great way to show him just how much you care. After all, isn't the best way to his heart though his stomach?
You'll find lots of smoky bacon recipes, breakfast enchiladas, and a Western omelet that's fit for a cowboy. If Dad is a meat and potatoes kind of guy, consider the sausage breakfast casserole or the sheet-pan hash. Looking for something to satisfy his sweet tooth? Try the chocolate chip muffins or the seasonally sweet strawberry stuffed French toast. And of course, no matter what you cook up, make sure to serve it up with a refreshing brunch cocktail.
Since each dish on our list is so good, they can double as a bona fide Father's Day gift. Just ask Ree Drummond, who says her husband, Ladd "would rather have a plate of delicious food than any material possession in the world." It's true! Serve him something delicious to eat like steak and eggs and throw in a Father's Day card—that's really all he wants, after all. Well, maybe that and to spend time with you, of course.
Cowboy Breakfast Casserole
He doesn't need to be an actual cowboy to saddle up to this make-ahead meal. It's got crispy bacon, hearty sausage, golden potatoes, plus fresh pico de gallo for serving.
Get Ree's Cowboy Breakfast Casserole recipe.
Blueberry Pancake Cobbler
This is the kind of dish that blurs the line between breakfast and dessert in the best possible way. It has a Greek yogurt topping that adds a creamy, tangy finish to balance every bite.
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Steak and Eggs
Ree's got two secrets for this epic meal. First, there's her spicy steak rub for the meat. Second, she cooks the eggs in the same pan so they soak in all the leftover goodness.
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Strawberry French Toast
Turns out, you can make French toast even better! You can stuff it with a sweetened cream cheese mixture with fresh strawberries. It taste like strawberry cheesecake!
Get Ree's Strawberry French Toast recipe.
Crustless Quiche
If he loves quiche but you don't want the hassle of making pie crust, skip it and use a layer of hash browns instead. It's also got Italian sausage, peppers, onion, and cheese.
Get Ree's Crustless Quiche recipe.
Breakfast Burger
Burgers are good any time of the day! This one is particularly perfect for breakfast because it's got hash browns, bacon, cheese, and an egg piled on top for good measure.
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Monte Cristo
If he likes both sweet and savory, give him both in one bite with this brunch classic. It's like a melty cheese and ham sandwich and French toast at the same time.
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Sheet Pan Breakfast Hash
This one-pan recipe is made with shredded hash browns, eggs, and sausage. It can easily be doubled if you're feeding a crowd. Don't forget a buttery slice of toast for serving.
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Chilaquiles
This spicy, savory breakfast is made with homemade tortilla chips smothered in salsa and topped with eggs. You can keep it simple or top it with lots of fixings like avocado, onion, jalapeño, and queso fresco.
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Candied Bacon
You can't have brunch without bacon, especially on his special day! He'll be even more impressed with this extra crispy bacon that has a sweet and spicy caramelized coating and baked in the oven.
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Jalapeño-Cheddar Scones
You can make scones in almost any flavor, but this spicy variety is perfect for those who can handle a little heat! They also have cheddar cheese mixed into the dough and melted over the top.
Get Ree's Jalapeño-Cheddar Scones recipe.
Perfect Pancakes
There's nothing fancy about these pancakes, but they are pretty darn perfect! Give him a reason to slater something with butter and syrup.
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Brunch Charcuterie Board
Think of this like a build-your-own breakfast sandwich board. It's a big platter of meats, cheeses, spreads, and biscuits so he can customize it to his liking.
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Michelada
This drink is similar to a Bloody Mary—both are made with tomato juice. The difference? A Michelada is perfect for any beer-loving dad.
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Sheet Pan Biscuit Breakfast Sandwiches
This recipe starts with frozen buttermilk biscuits, so you know it's going to be easy. Pile on scrambled eggs, sausage, and cheese to make a crowd-pleasing sandwich.
Bacon Brunch Ring
This show-stopping dish has everything you love about brunch wrapped up in one flaky pastry crust. That includes soft-scrambled egg, bacon, ham, and melty cheese.
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Breakfast Enchiladas
This hearty breakfast will fuel your family up for any of Dad's favorite activities. The cheesy dish is loaded with scrambled eggs and spicy Mexican chorizo.
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Breakfast Pizza
Pizza for breakfast? We're not talking about cold leftovers in the fridge! Instead, make Dad a fun brunch-inspired pizza pie with toppings, like hash browns, eggs, and bacon.
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Western Omelette
These breakfast eggs are fit for a cowboy or any dad for that matter. They're loaded with bell peppers and onions, shredded jack cheese, and chopped ham.
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Chorizo and Potato Frittata
Break out the cast iron skillet for this meat and potatoes dish. The edges will get that crispy texture, and you can even serve it straight from the oven to the table for easy cleanup.
Get Ree's Chorizo and Potato Frittata recipe.
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