20 Father's Day Brunch Recipes to Delight Dad

Does Dad prefer sweet or savory? Does he brunch at 11 a.m. or 2 p.m.? Does he drink coffee, tea, or green juice? No matter his predilections you're sure to find recipes here you'll want to make for a special Father's Day brunch. We rather assume that dads all like meaty options (hello bacon!) or even pork chops with a bourbon glaze, this is a celebratory meal after all. But for the father who doesn't do meat, you'll be pleased to know there are plenty of options here, from egg-centric entrées, carb-centric options, and even a few vegetable-centric choices.

If your dad is crazy about eggs, it's up to you to decide how you'll serve them—we have options paired with bacon, in sandwiches, with grits, and prepared every which way from scrambled to poached to baked to omelets. They're also an essential ingredient in other all-time favorite breakfast and brunch dishes such as French toast, pancakes, and waffles. Any of these would make a super brunch main dish for the father in your life. 

And while we're moving into sweeter territory, how about making cinnamon buns for dad? Show your love by making him some irresistible yeasted morning rolls—they could become a new family tradition, they're that good. For a stellar ending to brunch, we suggest slice into a berry-studded bourbon cake. If you figure it's best to finish with something a tad healthier, try whipped yogurt and fresh fruit which we consider an update on ambrosia. 

As this is brunch, not breakfast, in addition to his favorite morning drink (or instead of if he'll already have had three cups of coffee by 11 a.m., as is his everyday routine), how about a brunch cocktail? 

Because this make-ahead dish is both sweet and savory, all you'll need to round out the meal is a crisp salad and a light yet festive dessert. (Oh, and maybe a cocktail, too.)

The pickling liquid from jarred peperoncini provides the ideal kick of heat in this golden version of the Mary, made with yellow tomatoes.

Show him your love by making these marvelous morning buns from scratch.

Prepare this savory bread pudding the night before you plan to serve it; the bread will soak up the ingredients and bake up creamy and golden. Young fontina from Northern Italy, a superb melting cheese, adds lushness and a little tang to the dish.

Packed with spicy sausage, these tacos make an easy, hearty brunch for a crowd. Simply set out a stack of warm tortillas, salsa, and sour cream (or Mexican crema) and let everyone serve themselves.

Bacon or sausage? Dad doesn't have to choose when you wrap breakfast links in strips of bacon and bake until perfectly browned.

Peanut butter lovers rejoice: The good stuff is mixed right into the waffle batter for a great start to the day. Top with bananas, strawberry jam, chocolate ice cream—or all three!

Tangy cheddar cheese and peppery arugula add zest to this down-home brunch dish.