Father’s Day Meal Ideas

Looking for some simple recipes to spoil all those special men in your life? Scroll through my list of easy recipes for delicious Father’s Day Meal Ideas to help you get your menu put together.

Whether you are doing a breakfast/brunch or a big dinner, I’ve got a few ideas that even the kiddos can help make.

Father’s Day Breakfast Ideas

Let’s start at the beginning of the day, here are a few breakfast ideas I know dad will love. For all of my breakfast recipes, you can head here.

This Easy Sausage Gravy is so creamy and delicious, perfect for smothering over warm biscuits for breakfast or dinner! Only 5 easy ingredients are required for this simple recipe. 

How about a savory overnight breakfast casserole that you can make ahead? This easy breakfast casserole with bread is just perfect. It can be made the night before and then kept in the refrigerator until you are ready to bake and serve.

Homemade Cinnamon Rolls are soft, buttery, cinnamon goodness. This Cinnamon Roll Recipe comes together quickly, is perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a bready side dish to any meal. If you haven’t made Cinnamon Rolls before, this is the recipe you will want to try, it is easy and won’t take you all day to make.

Father’s Day Appetizers

Looking for a little something to snack on before dinner or just during the day? Check out these tasty appetizer ideas. For a full list of all of my appetizers, head here.

This Velveeta queso dip is loaded with so much flavor and is absolutely the easiest cheese dip recipe out there. Perfect for game day parties, family gatherings, or any other occasion that calls for a savory snack!

Imagine the irresistible combo of spicy jalapenos, cream cheese, melted sharp cheddar, a crispy outer layer, and of course bacon. These Jalapeno Popper Bites will have your family begging for more.

This Lil Smokies Recipe made with BBQ sauce and simple spices makes a perfect and easy appetizer. Lil smokies are always a crowd pleaser, no one can resist those little cocktail sausages covered in sweet and spicy sauce.

Father’s Day Side Dishes

Simple roasted potatoes, not-so-green salads, and pasta are what the dad’s in my life are always wanting. The following are some of our favorites, for more side dish ideas, check out all my recipes here.

Cast Iron Skillet Potatoes are cooked right on the stovetop in a cast iron skillet for perfectly crisp on the outside and fluffy inside potatoes.

The Best Potato Salad is just a little different than mom’s traditional mustard and mayo recipe. This mashed potato salad is loaded with ham, jalapeños, olives, onions, horseradish mustard and so much more. Each bite is a tastebud-tingling treat!! This WILL be your new go to potato salad recipe!

This recipe for Easy Pasta Salad is a potluck classic! Loaded with fresh pasta, red peppers, red onions, cucumbers, broccoli, tomatoes, and cheese brought together with Italian Salad Dressing.

Father’s Day Dinner Ideas

Now for the main dish! The big daddy meal of the day. In our house, Dad loves meat, potatoes, and pizza! The following are some simple main dish ideas, for more inspiration check out my other recipes here.

Cast Iron Pork Chops are cooked to perfection in a cast iron pan right on the stovetop. These bone in pork chops come out juicy and flavorful every time, perfect for a quick weeknight meal.

Cast Iron Skillet Burgers is the most flavorful and easiest way to make homemade burgers right on the stove. Pan-fried hamburgers come together quickly, and only take a few minutes to make in a cast iron pan, and using cast iron creates a delicious crispy outside that is a tastebud treat with every bite. 

This Chili Lime Chicken Recipe is perfect for making grilled chicken thighs or even chicken breasts. The lime flavor adds a delicious tanginess to the chicken while the marinade is perfectly balanced out with the addition of honey while the chili powder adds a little spicy kick and loads of flavor.

Father’s Day Dessert Ideas

Let’s not forget the most important meal of the day, dessert!! Here are some of the top requested desserts in our home for Father’s Day! For a full list of my dessert recipes head here.

Layers of salty peanuts, hot fudge, and vanilla bean ice cream make up this simple, but oh so delicious, Dairy Queen Peanut Buster Parfait Copycat Recipe. One of our favorite treats to order from Dairy Queen is so simple to make at home with just a few ingredients.

This Cast Iron Chocolate Chip Cookie sometimes called pizzokie is so easy to make and is the most delicious, warm cookie. Top with a scoop of ice cream and a drizzle of chocolate syrup for the perfect dessert.

Apple Crisp is a super simple dessert that is full of delicious apples topped with a crunchy, buttery oat topping. This Apple Crisp with Oats recipe is perfect for a quick dessert that will serve the whole family. Apple Crisp is so easy to make, you will be coming back to this recipe time and time again.

I hope these recipes give you some ideas on how to spoil those special men in your life that have made you who you are today. These recipes are all easy to make and I know they will make anyone feel loved on Father’s Day!