41 Father’s Day Breakfasts to Say, “Thanks, Dad”
We don’t talk enough about Father’s Day breakfast. You’ll find loads of Mother’s Day breakfast ideas and brunch recipes online, but Father’s Day? Good luck. There are cocktail roundups, sure. Dinner ideas for dad? Plenty. But the patriarch of your household is equally deserving of something beyond the usual oatmeal or toast to kick off his special day, no?
So make this their best Father’s Day from the very start: Let ’em sleep in and then prepare a warm meal, whether it’s something savory—breakfast sausage and fried eggs, perhaps?—or sweet, carb-lover’s treats such as French toast drenched in maple syrup.
Here are our best Father’s Day brunch, breakfast, or even breakfast-for-dinner recipes that are sure to make your dad feel celebrated.
Photo by Travis Rainey, Food Styling by Tiffany Schleigh1/41Huevos Rancheros
This version of the Mexican classic is not only worthy of Father’s Day breakfast, but it also comes with some shortcuts: Transform canned black beans into creamy refried beans with the help of butter and garlic.
Photo by Joseph De Leo, Prop Styling by Anne Eastman, Food Styling by John Bjostad3/41Crème Brûlée French Toast Casserole
This is not the kind of French toast you can make on a whim, as it requires at least an eight-hour soak in the fridge. We said at least; it can handle being prepared up to 24 hours in advance. Do that, and simply slide into the oven when Dad wakes up.
Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Sophie Strangio, Food Styling by Olivia Mack Anderson4/41Classic Eggs Benedict With Blender Hollandaise
Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Kate Buckens5/41Big-Batch Pancake and Waffle Mix
This pancake and waffle mix can be made up to a month ahead and stored in the fridge—and it works for more than just breakfast.
Photo by Travis Rainey, Food styling by Micah Marie Morton7/41Easy Coffee Cake
This plush coffee cake is made with melted, in lieu of softened, butter, so there’s no need for an electric mixer. This both saves you time and ensures that you won’t over-mix the batter.
Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Simon Andrews9/41Spicy Egg Sandwich With Sausage and Pickled Peppers
Photo by Joseph De Leo, Food Styling by Susan Ottaviano and Stevie Stewart12/41Chilaquiles Rojos
It’s worth making your own salsa roja for this Mexican favorite, since it’s the foundation of the dish. While you’re at it, make a double batch so Dad has something to dunk tortilla chips into later.
