Dad-Worthy Father's Day Breakfast Recipes

Updated: June 07, 2016
Celebrate dad's special day with a brunch table decked out with all of his favorite breakfast foods like hash browns, steak, eggs, and of course, bacon. 
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The Master Hash

Photo: Jennifer Causey; Styling: Claire Spollen
The Master Hash Recipe
This essential hash is the perfect main event at the Father's Day brunch table. With hearty veggies, sauces, and ingredients, Dad is sure to be thrilled!
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Three-Egg Omelets with Whisky Bacon

John Kernick
Three-Egg Omelets with Whisky Bacon Recipe
"I've been making a version of our ‘hangover breakfast' since before I was old enough to drink," says Mark Canlis, co-owner of Seattle's Canlis restaurant. He adds a little whisky to the bacon, along with brown sugar, to caramelize and flavor it. In Scotland, they use "rashers," or ham-like Canadian bacon.

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Steak Hash with Poached Eggs

Steak Hash with Poached Eggs Recipe
Since the idea is to use up leftover steak and all the little bits of weekend vegetables, don't worry if amounts don't match precisely.
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Mexican Chorizo Hash

Photo: Jason Wallis; Styling: Cindy Barr 
Mexican Chorizo Hash Recipe
This breakfast skillet gets heat from spicy Mexican chorizo. Don't stir the potatoes too much as they cook so they crisp in the pan.

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Jerk Pork Belly with Quail Egg and Stewed Fava Beans

Photo: Cedric Angeles
Jerk Pork Belly with Quail Egg and Stewed Fava Beans Recipe
This hearty dish isn't a breakfast for the faint of heart. With jerk pork and quail eggs, it's sure to be a memorable morning dish.

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Breakfast Biscuit Sandwiches

Quentin Bacon
Breakfast Biscuit Sandwiches Recipe
A giant step up from a fast-food breakfast sandwich, this biscuit is topped with eggs, cheese and country ham, jam optional. These tender biscuits have a salty edge. If you prefer, decrease the amount of salt in the recipe to 1 1/2 tablespoons.
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Coffee and Brown Sugar Bacon

Photo: Annabelle Breakey; Styling: Randy Mon
Coffee and Brown Sugar Bacon Recipe
Time: 40 minutes. Everyone loves waking up to the smell of coffee and the smell of bacon, and the flavors are pretty awesome together too. Add some molasses-y brown sugar, and you'll reach bacon nirvana.

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Egg Sandwich with Mustard Greens and Avocado

Photo: Paul Costello
Egg Sandwich with Mustard Greens and Avocado Recipe
"I usually make these sandwiches on days when there isn't enough time to sit down for a proper breakfast," says Sera Pelle, who wraps them in parchment paper for her kids to eat on the go.

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Bacon and Egg Sandwiches with Caramelized Onions and Arugula

Photo: John Kernick; Styling: Paige Hicks
Bacon and Egg Sandwiches with Caramelized Onions and Arugula Recipe

This upscale twist on the traditional breakfast sandwich features sweet, tender caramelized onion and peppery arugula. A fresh fruit salad would be a good accompaniment.

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Oatmeal Pancakes with Wild Blueberry Sauce

Charles Masters
Oatmeal Pancakes with Wild Blueberry Sauce Recipe
Stack these pancakes high for a towering breakfast that's sure to be amazing. Topped with a wild blueberry sauce, these pancakes celebrate the best flavors of the season.

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Homemade Bacon

Photo: Thomas J. Story
Homemade Bacon Recipe
Making the bacon is a three-step process: Cure, smoke, and roast. The process takes about 6-8 days, but the end result is totally worth it.

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Hot Chicken-and-Waffle Sandwiches with Chive Cream

Photo: Hector Sanchez Styling: Caroline M. Cunningham
Hot Chicken-and-Waffle Sandwiches with Chive Cream Recipe
This Southern delicacy featuring crispy chicken tenders on top of big, fluffy, waffles is perfect for the brunch table when appetites are high.
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Steak and Eggs

Tim Turner
Steak and Eggs Recipe
Some weekend mornings call for a rich indulgence of buttery eggs and sizzling steaks. The easy approach is to sear the steaks first, so they pick up some smoky flavors from the grill, and then fry your eggs alongside the meat in a cast-iron skillet.

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Egg and Hash Brown Casserole

Photo: Johnny Miller; Styling: Heather Chontos
Egg and Hash Brown Casserole Recipe
This dish is like enjoying an omelet stuffed with spinach, Swiss cheese, and mushrooms, with hearty sides of bacon and hash browns, all in one package.

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Mexican Breakfast Burritos

Oxmoor House
Mexican Breakfast Burritos Recipe

If you love big breakfasts, this one is an all-time favorite. The fiber in the beans will keep everyone full, and the combination is out of this world.

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Tex-Mex Hash Brown Casserole

Photo: José Picayo; Styling: Michele Faro
Tex-Mex Hash Brown Casserole Recipe
This simple skillet supper uses shredded potatoes as a base. The potato mixture cooks on the stove top first to get it browned and crisp on the bottom.
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