Bree-Anna Burick Jun 12, 2024 8 min read

Make Father's Day Extra Special With These Recipe Ideas

Father's Day is this Sunday. Are you ready to show your dad how much you love him with all of his favorite foods? From delicious brunch recipes to dessert at the end of the day, here is a list of recipe ideas that you can use to make the whole day extra tasty for the special dad in your life.

The Ultimate Brunch Casserole

Feeding a crowd on Father's Day? This recipe for the ultimate brunch casserole has you covered. The casserole includes spicy chorizo sausage, cheddar cheese, eggs, sour cream, and frozen hash browns to deliver a hearty dish. Top the casserole with sliced avocado, hot sauce, green onions, or an extra dollop of sour cream. If the chorizo is too spicy for the little ones at your brunch, you can feel free to swap it for sweet Italian sausage. This dish can be prepared the night before and refrigerated until it is time to pop it into the oven, making it an easy recipe if you are short on time on Sunday morning.

Croissant French Toast Bake

Why settle for a regular French toast bake when you can elevate this breakfast favorite with croissants? This croissant French toast bake is a great way to use up croissants, combining them with eggs, milk, heavy cream, vanilla extract, cinnamon, a touch of white sugar, and real maple syrup. The bake ends up being flaky and crunchy on the outside and soft and moist in the middle. Top this dish with powdered sugar, fresh fruit, whipped cream, or whatever sweet topping you would like. This dish is easy enough to pull together quickly but decadent enough to make it feel like a special treat.

Baked Breakfast Taquitos

Spice up your Father's Day brunch with this recipe for baked breakfast taquitos. The taste is reminiscent of a southwestern omelette with the Italian sausage, garlic, bell peppers, onion, eggs, and cheese. Wrap up the zesty filling in four tortillas and brush with melted butter to achieve the crispy exterior similar to a taquito. Serve these taquitos alongside sour cream, guacamole, and salsa. This is a great recipe choice for a dad who prefers less traditional breakfast foods.

The Man-Mosa

No brunch is complete with a choice of mimosa. Dads will appreciate this masculine version of the traditional brunch mimosa. The aptly named man-mosa features L’Orange Grey Goose vodka, orange juice, champagne, and an orange slice for garnish. Everyone will love this festive summer brunch beverage that is perfect for a Father's Day celebration.

Chicken Cobb Salad

Moving onto lunch, this chicken Cobb salad is a great manly salad dish for your Father's Day celebration. The recipe is loaded with mixed greens, hard-boiled eggs, avocado, cucumber, grilled chicken breasts, crumbled bacon, tomatoes, and blue cheese. The salad all comes together with a homemade ranch dressing. While this salad feels light, it is also quite filling and appropriate as the main dish at your lunch spread. Pair it with fresh fruit and some French bread for a lovely lunch.

Dill Pickle Dip

This flavorful dill pickle dip is a nice addition to your lunch table on Father's Day. The dip is made with just four ingredients and can be prepared well ahead of time. The dip includes cream cheese, pickle juice, chopped dill pickle, and chopped fresh dill. Serve the dip with raw vegetables, chips, or crostini.

Crispy Buffalo Wings

What dad does not love a big pile of buffalo wings to go to town on? This recipe for crispy buffalo wings is a real winner. You can use fresh or thawed frozen wings in this recipe. The baking powder works to make the wings super crispy so that they bake up perfectly in the oven. Salt and garlic powder are the only seasonings you need while the red hot sauce, sugar, and butter combine for a lovely finishing sauce. Plate the wings with your favorite dipping sauce and carrots and celery to cut the heat. You will not need to encourage dad to dig into these beauties.

Pretzel Dogs

These pretzel dogs make a simple lunch idea if you are on the go on Father's Day. You can use your favorite hot dog brand and wrap them in this chewy pretzel dough before boiling and baking them up. The dough is made with active dry yeast, sugar, baking soda, flour, salt, and butter. Brush the dough with an egg yolk and pretzel salt for the crowning touch. Be sure to pick up a number of accompaniments for dipping. Good ideas include ketchup, mustard, and relish.

Skirt Steak with Chimichurri Sauce

Steak and Father's Day go together like peas and carrots. This skirt steak with chimichurri sauce levels up your usual steak dinner. The Argentinian sauce is made with parsley, oregano, garlic, red wine vinegar, and olive oil. While you can use any type of steak to pair with this sauce, the recipe recommends flank, flat iron, or skirt steak to bring out the best flavors in the chimichurri. There are a number of side dishes that make good accompaniments to this main dish, making it a good starting point for any Father's Day meal.

Simple Deep Dish Pizza

The whole family will adore this recipe for simple deep dish pizza. The homemade pizza crust is crisp on the outside and soft on the inside. It is easier than you think to make the crust using only flour, active dry yeast, olive oil, water, and salt. You can top the crust with the toppings of your choosing, making it easily customizable. Go all out with the homemade pizza sauce or feel free to cut some corners and buy it pre-made. Serve this pizza with a simple green salad and some red wine for a full meal that dad will love.

Rainbow Roll

Father's Day is a special occasion worthy of sushi. This rainbow roll is an Americanized sushi classic featuring raw fish, rice, and nori. The sheet of nori holds in all of the filling of rice, fish of your choice, avocado, and cucumber. Depending on your budget and taste buds, you can go with sushi-grade salmon, yellowtail, tuna, or imitation crab. Making sushi together as a family will be a memory that dad will treasure.

Grilled Shrimp Piccata

This unique grilled shrimp piccata recipe combines the classic taste of piccata with the char of the grill. The plump grilled shrimp are enhanced with lemons and capers and tossed with pasta. While this dish looks elaborate, it comes together in a hurry, making it a good choice after a busy day out celebrating dad. Although the recipe suggests linguine, you can use any pasta that you have on hand. Pair the grilled shrimp piccata with a loaf of garlic bread and a Caesar salad.

Double Strawberry Pie with Classic Crust

Summer calls for strawberries, making Father's Day an ideal time to break out this recipe for double strawberry pie with a classic crust. The pairing of butter and lard contribute to the beautifully flaky crust. The pie is stuffed with both fresh strawberries and a strawberry puree for a double dose of flavor. This recipe calls for homemade whipped cream but you could also use vanilla ice cream as a topping.

Praline Turtle Cake

If dad is a chocoholic, you will want to consider this recipe for praline turtle cake for a sweet ending to Father's Day. You will need two 9-inch round cake pans to bake this masterpiece. A decadent chocolate cake is packed with crunchy pralines, caramel, a fudge topping, and another layer of chocolate frosting for the ultimate treat. Dad will be asking for this dessert all year long.