When it comes to celebrating a partner and/or one's own dad on Father's Day, we usually tend to think in terms of an out-of-this-world morning meal. Oh, sure, we could fire up the grill or go out for a fancy dinner, but there is something about breakfast (or, if he gets to sleep in a bit, brunch) that hits that perfectly relaxing, summer holiday note. It doesn't hurt that some of the most decadent, hearty dishes that many dads tend to love are breakfast foods.
Whether they dig meat, are vegan, or have a killer sweet tooth, there is a perfect, hearty breakfast idea for any dad. A lot of these recipes include the traditional ingredients of sausage, eggs, bacon, and potatoes. However, some are super creative and incorporate other ingredients we may not use for a typical breakfast.
Serving breakfast or brunch is always a nice gesture and he will probably be thrilled to try one of these amazing dishes on his special day. And even if a family already has Father's Day plans, these recipes are great to try any weekend. Hopefully the whole family can enjoy some of these. (I know I want to try them all.)
Here are 25 OMG-worthy, filling recipes that would be perfect for a Father's Day breakfast — and maybe even after dad's day is over.
Crescent Bacon Breakfast Ring
This delicious crescent is filled with bacon, eggs, and cheese. Blogger Joanna Cismaru shares her yummy recipe and step-by-step instructions on her blog Jo Cooks.
Spinach and Bacon Hash Brown Quiche
Food blogger Jocelyn Adams from Grandbaby Cakes calls this dish a delightful classic quiche recipe with an update. She replaced the traditional pie crust with a hash brown crust — genius!
Lemon Blueberry Bagel Breakfast Casserole
This Lemon Blueberry Bagel Breakfast Casserole was made by Dee, the cook and blogger behind Meatloaf and Melodrama. This creative recipe combines leftover bagels with cream cheese, lemons, and blueberries. She says it's great for an easy make-ahead breakfast.
Chocolate Peanut Butter Smoothie Bowl
This beautifully presented smoothie bowl was made by Cyndi of My Kitchen Craze. If a certain dad isn't big on eggs and bacon then this could be a nice alternative. And it's hard to go wrong with chocolate for breakfast!
Sweet Potato Hash
This yummy Sweet Potato Hash was whipped up by Rebecca at Sugar & Soul. She says this dish is "loaded with onions, peppers, bacon, and seasonings and topped with eggs for a delicious and hearty breakfast."
Ham, Egg & Cheese Breakfast Sliders
These breakfast sliders look delicious. The recipes for these can be found on The Soccer Mom Blog by Stacey. These are pretty simple and make a perfect Father's Day breakfast treat.
Guacamole and Pepper Jack Breakfast Bagels
This quick and tasty breakfast takes less than 15 minutes to prepare, according to Alicia, author of the blog The Baker Upstairs. For something so easy, it definitely looks appetizing!
Biscuits and Gravy Overnight Breakfast Casserole
This comforting recipe can be prepared the night before and baked in the morning. It's a great spin on biscuits and gravy and the full recipe can be found on Julie's Eats and Treats.
Breakfast Bowl
The mother-daughter duo, Anna and Linda, behind the blog Blessed Beyond Crazy posted their hearty breakfast bowl recipes, which includes sausage, veggies, cheese, eggs, and bacon. Looks good and not too difficult at all!
Protein Breakfast Muffins
These Protein Breakfast Muffins from Living Well Mom have eggs, ham, cheese, and red pepper all wrapped in flaky biscuit. These would make a nice treat for a Father's Day family breakfast.
Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole
Food blogger Ann Martin of *Homemade Yum* makes basic meat and potatoes even more delicious and simple (you only need one pan!) with this bacon- and tot-packed casserole.
Bacon and Cheese Quiche
This delightful-looking bacon and cheese quiche from Kristina Kooks gets an extra kick from aged white cheddar cheese and homemade goodness from a DIY crust.
Breakfast Tostada
Food blogger Matt Robinson of *Real Food by Dad* shows you only need five ingredients to make a gorgeous, protein-packed breakfast tostada for a hungry dad. It's made with hummus, carne asada, easy-over eggs, cojita cheese, and parsley.
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Breakfast Enchiladas
Who says you need meat to make a hearty breakfast that will get Dad's seal of approval? These vegetarian breakfast enchiladas, featuring potatoes, spinach, and cheese, by Naturally Ella look like tummy-filling perfection.
Breakfast Potato Boats
"When you have potatoes, you power through breakfast with a slather of cheese, bacon, avocado, and eggs," writes Matt Robinson of his mouthwatering-looking breakfast potato boats.
Supreme Bacon and Egg Breakfast Pizza
Bell pepper, mushrooms, arugula, and obviously bacon and eggs make this supreme bacon and egg breakfast pizza by Derek at Dad With a Pan as colorful as it is decadent-looking. Perfect for Dad's Day!
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Skillet Fried Chicken & Waffles
Derek of *Dad With a Pan* has mouths watering with this cast iron pan fried chicken (made with a special buttermilk marinade and seasoning blend) and waffles — topped off with butter, strawberries, and maple syrup. Talk about a treat for Father's Day. Wow.
Cloud Eggs With Smoky Bacon and Gruyere Cheese
Yes, more eggs with cheese and meat, but these are *cloud eggs!* With Gruyere! They're from stay-at-home food blogger Gerry Speirs of *Foodness Gracious*. Luscious doesn't begin to describe how this breakfast recipe looks!
Shakshuka
This Indian-style shakshuka from Tickling Palates is a hearty comfort food, perfect for a rainy, chilly, or just particularly hungry Father's Day!
Big Crumb Coffee Cake
Adapted from a New York Times recipe, Deb Perelman — who blogs at Smitten Kitchen — came up with this rhubarb-flecked coffee cake that will nix a sweet tooth in one fell swoop. She says you can always sub out the rhubarb for blueberry, raspberry, sour cherry, or any other tangy fruit filling.
Apple and Coconut Loaf With Salted Caramel Sauce
This delectable apple and coconut loaf with salted caramel sauce from Georgia McDermott ofGeorgeats is sure to satisfy a massive appetite! Bonus: It's gluten-free.
Almond Raspberry Cakes
Who says you can't have cake for breakfast? On Father's Day, these beautiful almond raspberry cakes from food blogger Laura at A Beautiful Plate could be the perfect pick. You can make them in a small batch, as a little goes a long way.
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Banana Nut Pancakes
Naturally sweetened, vegan, and gluten-free aren't words you'd usually expect to see alongside a dish that looks like this, but believe it. If you wanna treat Dad to something totally OMG-worthy but also healthy, check out these banana walnut pancakes from Dana aka The Minimalist Baker.
Peanut Butter Overnight Oats
Whether you want something perfect for a vegan dad or you just need a recipe you can prep ahead the night before, these peanut butter overnight oats from The Minimalist Baker will be a hit. Plus, they pack 15 grams of plant-based protein.
Asparagus and Tomato Quiche With Basil Pesto
Liz Harris of The Floating Kitchen developed this decadent-looking vegetarian asparagus and tomato quiche and, understandably, refers to it as "brunch goals."
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