38 Father's Day Brunch Recipes to Make Dad Feel Like a King
Come Sunday, he really just wants a sweet or savory brunch made with love.
Most dads agree: The ideal Father’s Day calls for quality time with loved ones, time to kick back and relax, and a hearty meal made with love. Start his day off on a special (and delicious!) note with these Father's Day brunch recipes and Father's Day gift to let him know just how much you care!
These recipes give plenty of options to satisfy any and every brunch craving. For savory lovers, we’ve included breakfast favorites like omelets, quiches and piles of bacon. Since every guy doesn't have a penchant for savory dishes, we've also included brunch ideas that tap into his sweet side — we're talking sweet rolls, sticky buns and Chrissy Teigen's famous banana bread. From sweet to savory and light to filling, we’ve got something to give Dad an extra pep in his step on his special day.
No need to stress over how to start his day off right: We’ve got that covered. Whip up a few of these dishes to really make him feel appreciated this holiday. If you really want to tie the whole menu together, include some morning-appropriate champagne cocktails and end the day with a special Father's Day dinner or Father's Day cake for a sweet treat! This is Dad’s special day, and we’ve got the recipes to really make him feel like #1.
Raisin-Walnut Coffee Cake
Who doesn't love cake for breakfast? This sweet cinnamon coffee cake filled with crunchy walnuts is a crowd-pleasing favorite.
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French Toast
Learn how to make the best French Toast ever with our go-to recipe. Dad will be impressed!
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Roasted Potato and Chorizo Hash
Serve up this savory hash loaded with spicy chorizo, cheese and flavorful potatoes for a hearty and filling brunch dish.
Lemon-Almond Poppy Seed Muffins
These not-too-sweet muffins are the perfect treat to surprise Dad with on his special morning.
Jammy Egg Toasts
Pair crispy toast with not-too-runny eggs and a shallot vinaigrette for a delicious and savory start to Dad's day.
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Pecan Sticky Buns
These sweet sticky buns will have the whole fam up and ready to celebrate Dad in no time.
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Gruyère, Bacon and Spinach Scrambled Eggs
Fancy-up basic scrambled eggs with this delicious recipe (that isn't much harder than the classic!).
Greek Yogurt Pancakes
Add an extra dose of protein to your pancakes with greek yogurt!
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Classic Omelet and Greens
A side of greens dressed with lemon juice and Parmesan makes brunch extra healthy ... so you can save room for Father's Day cake later.
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Sheet Pan Sausage and Egg Breakfast Bake
For all the hungry dads, this one-pan breakfast features mushrooms, tomatoes, sausage, eggs and bacon.
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bread
Fresh ginger stirred right into the batter makes this pumpkin recipe extra special — and spicy!
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Shakshuka
Serve this with a hunk of bread for dunking in those delicious, tomato-y juices.
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Mini Sesame Zucchini Loaves
Make 'em mini so Dad gets his own loaf. Don't forget the butter!
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Potato Chip Omelet
Yepp, there are crushed potato chips (use them in a pinch if you don't have potatoes!) stirred right into the omelet batter for extra heft that Dad will eat right up.
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Best-Ever Granola
We'll show you five different spice combos so you can make this easy granola exactly how Dad likes.
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Breakfast Burritos
The best part of this quick breakfast? You can make it in advance!
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Chard and Gruyère Eggs in the Hole
Make breakfast a little more fun by cracking the eggs in a hole in the bread. Dad is still a kid at heart, after all.
Make-Ahead Egg and Cheese Sandwich
Prep these freezable breakfast sandwiches up to a month in advance, and then microwave 'em when you're ready to get your brunch on.
Blueberry Sweet Rolls With Lemon
Unlike classic cinnamon rolls, this sticky-sweet version relies on a blueberry-cinnamon filling and lemon cream cheese icing for flavor.
Smashed Avocado Toast With Egg
He's a simple guy, which is why this classic combo works best. To make it brunch-worthy, garnish it with sliced radishes, chives or sesame seeds (or all of the above).
Samantha (she/her) is an Assistant Editor in the Good Housekeeping Test Kitchen, where she writes about tasty recipes, must-try food products and top-tested secrets for home cooking success. She has taste-tasted hundreds of products and recipes since joining GH in 2020 (tough job!). A graduate of Fordham University, she considers the kitchen to be her happiest place.
Taylor Worden is Delish's Assistant Digital Food Producer, where she creates recipe galleries, recipe updates and more. She was previously a freelance editor on the food team for Good Housekeeping, where she also contributed entertainment and culture pieces as a freelance writer. She graduated from the University of Kansas with a degree in journalism and a lifelong love of writing. When she’s not writing, she can be found reading, testing out a new pasta recipe, or rewatching one of her favorite shows.
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