9 Simple Father’s Day Recipes He’ll Actually Love

Father’s day is one of my favorite days of the year. My husband never asks for anything and is so humble and kind to everyone that he meets…it’s super easy to want to celebrate him! The problem is he never wants anything and he refuses to let us make a big deal out of him. Breakfast is the one thing I never let him bully us out of! 

We have done a whole range of breakfasts. Fun on the go breakfasts to take with us when we go somewhere early, a huge breakfast in bed fit for a king, and every single kind of breakfast in between.

This year, I thought it would be a great idea to pull together some of the best, hearty breakfasts that any dad would love to have on Father’s day…also great for the grandfathers in your life that deserve celebrating too!

Roasted Skillet Breakfast Potatoes with Peppers & Onions

This roasted skillet breakfast potatoes with peppers and onions is one of those simple, hearty breakfast ideas that is absolutely perfect for Father’s day! We’ve made variations of this over the campfire many years and will be making this in a cabin kitchen this year! It’s made with basic ingredients like potatoes, bell peppers, and onions and then roasted together until everything is golden and crispy on the outside, soft on the inside. It feels special and rustic but is still easy enough to make on a busy morning.

I love how flexible this recipe is. You can serve it as a main breakfast dish or build it out on a plate with eggs, bacon, or whatever else your family enjoys. It’s also easy to scale up to feed a crowd since everything cooks in one pan. Less clean up and less stress!

The Best Breakfast Enchilada Casserole Ever

What I love about this breakfast enchilada casserole is that it is so easy to prep ahead of time!

This is a hearty baked breakfast that your kiddos can easily help with. You’re just layering soft tortillas and other easy ingredients (the recipe calls for sausage but I’m tempted to try it with cooked bacon!). It’s a perfect make-ahead breakfast casserole for Father’s day morning or even as a brunch recipe! This one feeds a crowd without forcing you to spend your whole morning in the kitchen cooking!

We love breakfast casseroles in our house, but this one has a Tex Mex twist that makes it perfect for the dad in your life!

Biscuits and Gravy Breakfast Casserole

This biscuits and gravy breakfast casserole transforms a classic southern breakfast into an easy baked dish that comes together in one pan! It’s a filling breakfast casserole that takes minimal effort. You can even assemble it in advance and then bake it fresh on Father’s day morning! Perfect for Father’s day or any busy morning when you need something ready to go. This one will become a new favorite in your home that you’ll make anytime breakfast needs to feel a little more special!

Breakfast Sausage, Egg, & Cheese Scramble

This easy breakfast is a one-skillet meal that is high in protein and super satisfying! This breakfast sausage, egg, and cheese scramble is perfect for busy mornings, to prepare for meal prep, or a Father’s day breakfast or brunch. What I love about it is that it is so effortless to double or triple this recipe depending on how many you’re feeding…plus it’s easy to customize to match everyone’s tastes! Serve it on its own or with toast, biscuits, or hashbrowns for a complete breakfast plate!

Bacon Cinnamon Roll French Toast Casserole

If you’re looking for something that’s sweet and salty, you have to try this bacon cinnamon roll French toast casserole! Everything is better with bacon, including cinnamon rolls! 

This bacon cinnamon roll French toast casserole is sweet and savory with soft cinnamon roll pieces, crispy bacon, and a rich egg mixture that is baked together until it’s golden and custardy. This is such a fun breakfast or brunch that has everything you love about cinnamon rolls but is completely elevated by the bacon. The man in your life will beg you to make this every Father’s day from now on!

If you were thinking about making fresh cinnamon rolls this year, try this yummy casserole version instead!

Slow Cooker Pork Carnitas and Eggs Breakfast Tacos

I don’t know about your house, but in ours, breakfast is almost always chaotic. It doesn’t seem to matter how simple a recipe I have planned, everyone needs something, diapers need changed, and someone is still sleeping while their breakfast gets cold. You can avoid all of this on Father’s day by making breakfast in the slow cooker!

These slow cooker pork carnitas and eggs breakfast tacos will become a new regular on rotation in your house. My husband, who is usually a breakfast-food-hater, loves breakfasts like this! More brunchy than breakfasty, I bet everyone in your house will love these too!

Mexican Sheet Pan Chorizo Frittata

Another awesome breakfast option with Mexican flair is this Mexican sheet pan chorizo frittata. So much easier to make than a traditional frittata, you can totally pull this breakfast off on Father’s day morning, even with little people at your feet! It’s so flavorful, even people who swear they hate eggs will love this sheet pan breakfast recipe!

Easy Bacon Breakfast Casserole

This easy bacon breakfast casserole is both crispy and cheesy, so every single person around your table is almost guaranteed to love it! Your family will love it for the flavor, you will love that you can make this casserole the night before Father’s day so you have very little to do in the morning. 

A yummy make-ahead egg bake, this casserole idea is a solid plan for Father’s day and is perfect for any holiday that calls for a breakfast that feels more special. We may make this one for Christmas this year!

Biscuits and Gravy Breakfast Pizza

If you want a completely unique spin on breakfast but with flavors you already know your family adores, look no further than this biscuits and gravy breakfast pizza! A hearty take on everyone’s favorite biscuits and gravy, this pizza will be a hit with both the adults AND the kids in your house! 

One bite of this fluffy biscuit crust and melty cheese with spiced sausage and you’ll wonder why you didn’t think of this unique idea sooner!

Whether you’re feeding a hungry family this Father’s day, hosting brunch, or just want something warm and filling to start the day off right, these recipes are sure to please even the pickiest men in your life! My advice to you is to not stress so much about making breakfast perfect, but to pick an easy recipe, and then just soak up every second of this day with the ones you love most. Especially if you still have little kids at home, you know how quickly the years go. Enjoy these fleeting moments while you’re lucky enough to be in them…and enjoy every bite of whatever delicious breakfast you decide to whip up!