Holidays & Entertaining Holidays Father's Day 22 Father's Day Brunch Recipes Dad Will Love Celebrate Dad with all the mid-morning decadence he deserves. By Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner Instagram Twitter Website Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner is a writer and recipe developer. She's a regular contributor to The New York Times, Time Out New York, Forbes, and many more publications. She also writes the food newsletter, Specialty. Real Simple's Editorial Guidelines Updated on May 11, 2023 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Photo: CAITLIN BENSEL Father's Day falls on a Sunday for a reason: brunch! Celebrate Dad with all the love and delicious food he deserves by making savory and sweet brunch recipes that are sure to wow. Whether he's more of an eggs guy or craves maple syrup on everything, we have the best brunch recipes to treat Dad on Father's Day and beyond. Just don't let him do the dishes. It's his day! 01 of 22 Italian Baked Eggs Jen Causey Runny yolks in red sauce? Yes, please! This easy recipe can be made spicy if dad's into chili flakes, and can even be served leftover on top of pasta or polenta. Italian Baked Eggs With Tomato Sauce 02 of 22 Crispy Bacon and Egg Tacos Andrew Purcell Nothing hits the spot quite like a breakfast taco, especially this one, with crunchy bacon and creamy eggs inside. Serve with a topping bar of dad's favorite salsas and hot sauces, which also make a great gift! Crispy Bacon and Egg Tacos 03 of 22 Parmigiano-Reggiano Scrambled Eggs Jennifer Causey This quick and elegant upgrade to scrambled eggs can be whipped up in minutes and is easy enough for culinary kids to prepare too. Treat Dad with some fresh cracked pepper on top, and maybe even some leftover parm so he can dress up his breakfast for the rest of the week. Crispy Bacon and Egg Tacos 04 of 22 Skillet Eggs in Enchilada Sauce Caitlin Bensel Like a shakshuka verde, this baked egg dish is an easy, one-pan meal that can serve a crowd or be made in a smaller skillet for a more intimate gathering. Serve with tortillas or tortilla chips for dipping and scooping. Skillet Eggs in Enchilada Sauce 05 of 22 Bacon, Egg, and Cheese English Muffin Strata Brie Passano Like a breakfast sandwich you barely have to assemble, this strata can be prepped and forgotten about while you socialize or work on other dishes. Better yet, it's indulgent and impressive to look at. Bacon, Egg, and Cheese English Muffin Strata 06 of 22 Smoky Shrimp and Grits David Prince Eating shrimp for breakfast means it's a special day, especially when the shrimp is this delicious! A fried or poached egg on top easily ups the wow factor. Smoky Shrimp and Grits 07 of 22 Potato, Egg and Avocado Hash Jen Causey This vegetarian breakfast is a crowd-pleaser with plenty of room for improv. Want to add other root veggies? Soft greens? Swap out eggs for plant-based protein? You do what Dad wants to make his own dream breakfast hash. Potato, Egg, and Avocado Hash 08 of 22 Potato Tot Breakfast Casserole Greg DuPree Tater tots? For breakfast?! Better than candy, these adorable shredded potatoes make the morning special, especially when baked with cheese and sausage. Make extra, because it's just as good leftover during the week. Tater Tot Casserole With Sausage 09 of 22 Hasselback Challah French Toast Grace Elkus Designed to serve a group, this photo-worthy French toast streamlines the prep and lets everyone dig into a fresh, warm slice at the same time. You can prep it up to 24 hours in advance and just pop it in the oven when everyone's almost ready to eat! Hasselback Challah French Toast 10 of 22 Homemade Cinnamon Rolls Jennifer Causey There's truly no better scent than fresh-out-of-the-oven cinnamon rolls. And that's what Dad deserves! Our go-to recipe with cream cheese icing is sure to become a family favorite. Homemade Cinnamon Rolls 11 of 22 Brown Rice Congee with Kimchee, Scallions, and 7-Minute Eggs Brie Passano This congee adds extra nutrition and nuttiness to the savory porridge thanks to brown rice. It can also be made vegan without the eggs! For a fun family get-together, serve the congee in a stovetop Dutch oven or slow cooker and set out a toppings bar with kimchee, scallions, and whatever else Dad craves so each brunch-goer can customize their bowl. Brown Rice Congee with Kimchee, Scallions, and 7-Minute Eggs 12 of 22 German Pancake Christopher Baker A one-skillet pancake that requires zero flipping, this German pancake brings drama and deliciousness to brunch. Serve with fresh fruit and jam, plus powdered sugar. German Pancakes 13 of 22 Big Breakfast Salad Victor Protasio Golden roasted potatoes, crispy bagel chips, and slightly runny egg yolks pack this hefty salad with flavor. Want a little more protein? Crumble bacon on top. Big Breakfast Salad 14 of 22 Ham and Egg Croissant Sandwiches Victor Protasio Your Father's Day gift may not be a Parisian vacation, but you can give him a taste of France with this délicieux sandwich. Crack the eggs straight onto a baking sheet, and this meal comes together in minutes. Ham and Egg Croissant Sandwiches 15 of 22 Berry Baked Oatmeal Victor Protasio Vanilla, maple syrup, and nutmeg sweeten the healthy oats in this dish, and the nuts and berries pack in lots of extra flavors. Berry Baked Oatmeal 16 of 22 Sunny-Side-Up Sheet Pan Breakfast Greg DuPree Roasted potatoes, prosciutto, and onions envelop the eggs here, and the spinach adds a boost of antioxidant-brimming nutrition. Sunny-Side-Up Sheet Pan Breakfast 17 of 22 Pesto Egg Salad Toasts Caitlin Bensel Roughly diced hard-boiled eggs and peppery arugula top these pesto toasts. Drizzle a whole milk yogurt dressing over top to add some creamy goodness. Pesto Egg Salad Toasts 18 of 22 Smoked Salmon Flatbread Victor Protasio Who says smoked salmon can only go on bagels? It also pairs well with naan, thin slices of red onion, some salty capers, and arugula. Smoked Salmon Flatbread 19 of 22 Olive And Feta Quiche Victor Protasio Quiche is the quintessential brunch food, but it can be tedious to make from scratch. Not so with this recipe, which calls for store-bought phyllo pastry. Spinach, garlic, olives, and feta cheese round out the main ingredient list. Olive And Feta Quiche 20 of 22 Focaccia Breakfast Sandwiches Victor Protasio For this delightful sandwich recipe, you start with fresh focaccia and pile on cheesy scrambled eggs, prosciutto, spinach, and tomatoes that have been roasted with Parmesan. Focaccia Breakfast Sandwiches 21 of 22 Corn, Leek, And Bacon Pancakes Victor Protasio These savory pancakes call for a traditional buttermilk batter, but they get a textural twist when you add cornmeal and sweet corn. The bacon drippings flavor the leeks, and the whole thing gets topped off with sour cream and chives. Corn, Leek, And Bacon Pancakes 22 of 22 Brown Butter Waffles Greg DuPree Waffles are a trusted brunch crowd-pleaser, and the brown butter in this big batch recipe adds a unique dimension to these. Brown Butter Waffles 21 Easy Leftover Chicken Recipes to Make When You're in a Rush Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit