Food Holidays & Occasions Father's Day 21 Father's Day Brunch Ideas to Kick Off the Festivities From sweet breakfast bakes to stunning egg dishes, honor the father figure in your life with an amazing brunch spread. By Jodie Kautzmann Jodie Kautzmann Jodie Kautzmann is an editor, baker, and confectioner with more than 15 years of experience in content creation, recipe development, and pastry production. She's obsessed with the fine details and ingredients that take dishes from tasty to outright otherworldly. Food & Wine's Editorial Guidelines Updated on June 7, 2024 Close Photo: Hugh Davison There's no shortage of delicious ways to start Dad's day. Put together your best Father's Day brunch yet with fresh, seasonal dishes that are more than fit for the festivities. We've got recipes for crave-able classics like biscuits with homemade sausage gravy and cinnamon streusel-topped coffee cake as well as creative options like breakfast pizzas and cheese-encrusted tacos. Choose one or two dishes for a cozy meal, or pick a bunch for an unforgettable spread. Either way, there'll be no mistaking your appreciation for Dad this Father's Day. 01 of 21 Croissant Breakfast Casserole with Lemon Curd and Berries Food & Wine / Photo by Robby Lozano / Food Styling by Tricia Manzanero / Prop Styling by Josh Hoggle This breakfast bread pudding truly has it all. To make it, croissants are stuffed with lemon curd and cream cheese before they're baked in a cardamom-infused custard. To finish, the casserole is dusted in powdered sugar and served with juicy macerated berries. Get the Recipe 02 of 21 Cheesy Breakfast Tacos Morgan Hunt Glaze / Prop Styling by Josh Hoggle / Food Styling by Nicole Hopper. With a crisp, golden skirt made from pepper Jack, cilantro, and sliced jalapeño, these tacos are stuffed with a chorizo scramble for a festive a.m. dish that'll become an instant hit at your table. Get the Recipe 03 of 21 English Muffins Jennifer Causey / Food Styling by Emily Nabors Hall / Prop Styling by Christina Daley The work that goes into making these pillowy, oversized English muffins full of nooks and crannies is well worth it. Toast them under a broiler or in a toaster oven until lightly browned (they may be too thick for a standard toaster) then top them with butter or jam, or use them to make a killer breakfast sandwich. Get the Recipe 04 of 21 Sourdough Buttermilk Waffles Photo by Victor Protasio / Food Styling by Torie Cox / Prop Styling by Sarah Elizabeth Cleveland If you've got sourdough starter in your fridge, these waffles are a no-brainer brunch move. They're made with full-fat buttermilk for a rich tang that only requires a pat of butter and drizzle of pure maple syrup on top, though we won't stop you from adorning them with seasonal fruit and whipped cream if that's what you fancy. Get the Recipe 05 of 21 Bacon, Cheddar, and Onion Quiche Food & Wine / Photo by Victor Protasio / Food Styling by Margaret Dickey / Prop Styling by Lydia Pursell Chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten riffs on thin-crusted Alsatian pizza by folding bacon, onion, and cheddar into a light custard and baking it in a buttery pastry crust for this stellar quiche. Get the Recipe 06 of 21 Buckwheat Crêpes with Caramelized Onions Hugh Davison Sweet caramelized onions enhanced with white miso and spicy, fruity gochugaru are folded into nutty, lacy buckwheat crêpes along with crème fraîche and fried eggs for an unforgettable brunch dish. It's not difficult to prepare, but do make the batter in advance so it has time to rest before you cook up your crêpes. Get the Recipe 07 of 21 Refried White Beans with Poached Eggs Greg Dupree / Food Styling by Rishon Hanners / Prop Styling by Claire Spollen Make these creamy refried Marcella beans with caramelized shallots and bold Fresno chile and you may never go back to the original. Fresh thyme, mint, and lime juice impart brightness to what could otherwise seem like a heavy dish; topped with poached eggs, it's a breakfast that bears repeating. Get the Recipe 08 of 21 Pohorje Omelet (Slovenian Sweet Omelet) Victor Protasio / Food Styling by Maggie Ruggiero / Prop Styling by Christine Keely Stuffed with cranberry jam, whipped mascarpone, and fresh berries. this baked omelet is not your run-of-the-mill egg dish. The mascarpone whipped cream adds a subtle sweetness and mild tang, making this dreamy omelet the ultimate brunch treat. Get the Recipe 09 of 21 Pesto-and-Cheese-Stuffed Brioche Scrolls with Bacon-Tomato Jam Pesto-and-Cheese-Stuffed Brioche Scrolls with Bacon-Tomato Jam. Jennifer Causey / Food Styling by Chelsea Zimmer / Prop Styling by Thom Driver These savory cousins to cinnamon rolls feature buttery brioche scrolls filled with nutty pesto and salty Asiago cheese. After baking, top the still-warm scrolls with a dollop of homemade tomato-bacon jam for a touch of smoky, syrupy sweetness that's balanced by the acid from the cherry tomatoes. Get the Recipe 10 of 21 Hashbrown Casserole Robby Lozano / Food Styling by Julian Hensarling / Prop Styling by Christina Daley Studded with onion and red bell pepper and enriched with sour cream and cheddar, this chive-topped hashbrown casserole is a low-lift dish that will likely be one of the first things to disappear from your brunch spread. Get the Recipe 11 of 21 Huevos Rabo de Mestiza (Poached Eggs in Tomato-Poblano Rajas Sauce) Christopher Testani / Food Styling by Victoria Granof / Prop Styling by Thom Driver This hearty brunch recipe packs a punch, poaching eggs directly in a sauce of charred poblanos, canned tomatoes, and sautéed onions — and it comes together in under one hour. Get the Recipe 12 of 21 Cinnamon Streusel Coffee Cake Jennifer Causey / Food Styling by Emily Nabors Hall / Prop Styling by Julia Bayless You can't go wrong with this beloved breakfast bake. With just one bite of this buttery cake with a double layer of cinnamon streusel, your morning is already off to a good start. Feel free to add half a cup of chopped pecans, walnuts, or hazelnuts to the streusel mixture if you’d like a little extra nutty crunch. Get the Recipe 13 of 21 Oaxacan Coffee Victor Protasio Fresh brewed coffee gets spiked with mezcal, sweetened with a touch of piloncillo syrup, and crowned with whipped cream for a caffeinated sipper that fits right in at brunch. Get the Recipe 14 of 21 Polenta Dutch Baby with Ham and Swiss Gregory DuPree Essentially an oversized popover bolstered with cornmeal and adorned with ham and Gruyère, this centerpiece-worthy brunch dish is served with an arugula-grape salad dressed in mustard vinaigrette to cut through the richness. Get the Recipe 15 of 21 Shakshuka (Tomato-Pepper Stew with Poached Eggs and Harissa) Kelsey Hansen / Food Styling by Annie Probst / Prop Styling by Breanna Ghazali Chef Michael Solomonov adds harissa, a Tunisian red chile pepper paste, to his shakshuka recipe to give it an extra kick of flavor. The dish is usually served with crusty bread to sop up the stew, but pita is a delicious alternative that's right at home here. Get the Recipe 16 of 21 Smoky Breakfast Pizzas Photo by Greg DuPree / Food Styling by Chelsea Zimmer / Prop Styling by Christine Keely Make your own pizza dough or use store-bought for these easy breakfast pizzas that get a kick from smoked mozzarella, plus a drizzle of fresh basil oil for a pop of freshness. Get the Recipe 17 of 21 Buttermilk Biscuits and Pat LaFrieda’s Sausage Gravy William Hereford Homemade pork sausage and fresh herbs take classic biscuits and gravy to a whole new level. Dry white wine helps cut through the richness in the gravy, bringing a balanced acidity to this hearty dish. Get the Recipe 18 of 21 Banana Almond Butter Smoothie Matt Taylor-Gross / Food Styling by Ali Domrongchai F&W's Merlyn Miller says this nutty, thick smoothie taste like subtly sweet ice cream for breakfast, thanks to Medjool dates. Get the Recipe 19 of 21 Scrambled Huevos Rancheros © Donal Skehan This simplified version of huevos rancheros is a great brunch option especially if you're including lots of other dishes in your spread. Topped with guacamole and fresh salsa made from cherry tomatoes, red onion, cilantro, and lime, it's terrific served with tortilla chips for scooping up all the deliciousness. Get the Recipe 20 of 21 Steak and Eggs Greg DuPree 2018 F&W Best New Chef Kevin Tien's deeply flavorful steak and eggs dish is hearty enough to serve for dinner, but it's also wonderful for a special-occasion brunch. Crunchy nuoc cham-dressed greens sit atop a medley of fried quail eggs (chicken eggs work, too) and gochugaru-spiced steak drizzled with umami soy sauce for a bright and balanced plate. Get the Recipe 21 of 21 Monkey Bread with Honey-Bourbon Sauce Christopher Testani Served with a bourbon-spiked cream cheese dipping sauce, this pull-apart bread is rolled in cinnamon sugar and drizzled with honeyed brown butter for a decadent treat that's irresistibly fun to eat. Get the Recipe Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit