38 Father’s Day Breakfast and Brunch Ideas

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38 Father’s Day Breakfast and Brunch Ideas1/38 Overnight Cinnamon Rolls 40 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved LETICIA ALMEIDA FOR TASTE OF HOME Skill Level Advanced Total Time 55 min Servings 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I like to try different fun fillings in these soft rolls, and each one is packed with cinnamon flavor. They are definitely worth the overnight wait. —Chris O’Connell, San Antonio, Texas Nutrition Facts: 1 roll: 278 calories, 9g fat (5g saturated fat), 39mg cholesterol, 262mg sodium, 47g carbohydrate (23g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein. Assemble these cinnamon rolls the night before, then

pop them in the oven as soon as you wake up for an easy Father’s Day breakfast

pop them in the oven as soon as you wake up for an easy Father’s Day breakfast. I’ll never forget the year I made these cinnamon rolls heart-shaped for Father’s Day. My dad still talks about them! 2/38 Sausage, Egg and Cheddar Farmers Breakfast 33 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Sausage, Egg and Cheddar Farmers Breakfast Recipe photo by Taste of Home Skill Level Easy Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This hearty combination of sausage, hash browns and eggs is just right for any breakfast spread. —Bonnie Roberts, Newaygo, Michigan Nutrition Facts:

It’s easy to make and even easier to love!

1 cup: 330 calories, 24g fat (11g saturated fat), 364mg cholesterol, 612mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 20g protein. All of Dad’s favorites—pork sausage, hash browns, scrambled eggs, a load of cheese and bright tomatoes—are cooked right in the same pan for a truly flavorful breakfast. It’s easy to make and even easier to love! 3/38 Breakfast Burgers Test Kitchen Approved Loaded Breakfast Burger Recipe photo by Taste of Home Skill Level Medium Total Time 40 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This recipe is a great way to mix up your traditional

breakfast sandwich!

breakfast sandwich! I use ground turkey for a leaner option and add Sriracha mayo for heat. To make your own maple bacon, brush one side of regular bacon with maple syrup prior to cooking. Halfway through the cook time, flip the bacon and brush it with additional maple syrup. —Gabriella DiSanto, Lancaster, Pennsylvania Nutrition Facts: 1 burger: 831 calories, 54g fat (17g saturated fat), 325mg cholesterol, 1929mg sodium, 37g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 3g fiber), 50g protein. If burgers are Dad’s favorite food, he’ll get a kick out of these breakfast burgers. An English muffin “bun” sandwiches bacon, a sunny-side up

egg, one sausage patty, cheddar cheese and mashed avocado

egg, one sausage patty, cheddar cheese and mashed avocado. 4/38 Chocolate Bourbon Pecan Monkey Bread 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Chocolate Bourbon Pecan Monkey Bread Recipe photo by Taste of Home Skill Level Medium Total Time 2 hours 20 min Servings 18 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Time to give rum cake a little competition! If this boozy take on monkey bread is too strong for your taste, cut back on the bourbon or use milk as a nonalcoholic substitute. —James Schend, Plesant Prairie, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 2 pieces : 445 calories, 20g fat (10g saturated fat),

(We all know what that means; he’ll be snoring in 20 seconds.)

42mg cholesterol, 174mg sodium, 52g carbohydrate (26g sugars, 2g fiber), 6g protein. After a generous serving of this monkey bread with a gourmet chocolate bourbon pecan topping, Dad might head over to his special chair to “rest his eyes.” (We all know what that means; he’ll be snoring in 20 seconds.) That just means you made it exactly right! 5/38 Shakshuka 12 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Shakshuka Recipe photo by Kristina Vanni for Taste of Home Skill Level Easy Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Shakshuka is a dish of

poached eggs with tomatoes, onion and cumin

poached eggs with tomatoes, onion and cumin. I learned about it while traveling through Southeast Asia, and it’s been my favorite way to eat eggs since. —Ezra Weeks, Calgary, Alberta Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 159 calories, 12g fat (3g saturated fat), 186mg cholesterol, 381mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 7g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 fat, 1 medium-fat meat, 1 vegetable. Foodie dads already know (and love!) shakshuka. Robust, savory and well-spiced, this breakfast makes for a super cozy morning. Don’t forget to serve it with pita to soak up that yummy tomato sauce and runny egg yolk! 6/38

It’s heavenly!

Candied Bacon 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Candied Bacon Recipe photo by Sarah Tramonte for Taste of Home Skill Level Easy Total Time 40 min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Sweet, salty, crispy and chewy candied bacon is sometimes called million-dollar bacon for a reason. It’s heavenly! —Grace Vallo, Salem, New Hampshire Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 253 calories, 18g fat (6g saturated fat), 30mg cholesterol, 305mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (17g sugars, 0 fiber), 6g protein. Upgrade Dad’s favorite ingredient with a little brown sugar, maple syrup and freshly cracked pepper. Those contrasting flavors and textures

will make him love bacon even more

will make him love bacon even more. 7/38 Cinnamon Rolls with Apple Pie Filling 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Cinnamon Rolls with Apple Pie Filling Recipe photo by Taste of Home Skill Level Easy Total Time 55 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: When you need a showstopper breakfast with minimal prep, pull out this recipe. You are only two ingredients away from a warm morning casserole made with refrigerated canned cinnamon rolls and cozy spiced apples. —Julie Andrews, Rockford, Michigan Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 358 calories, 8g fat (2g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 590mg

sodium, 71g carbohydrate (33g sugars, 2g fiber), 3g protein

sodium, 71g carbohydrate (33g sugars, 2g fiber), 3g protein. I love that this sweet breakfast looks (and tastes!) as if it took a lot of work, but it’s just two ingredients—canned apple pie filling and tubes of cinnamon rolls. Dump the apple pie filling into a dish, cut up the cinnamon rolls and place them on top of the apples. Once it’s out of the oven, pour those cups of cinnamon roll glaze on top! 8/38 Coffee Cake 97 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Coffee Cake Recipe Recipe photo by Taste of Home Skill Level Easy Total Time 1 hour 20

Make it the night before a holiday to save time in the morning

min Servings 20 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I love the excellent texture of this easy cinnamon coffee cake recipe. Always a crowd-pleaser, its pleasing vanilla flavor enriched by sour cream may remind you of breakfast at Grandma’s! Make it the night before a holiday to save time in the morning. —Eleanor Harris, Cape Coral, Florida Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 340 calories, 16g fat (9g saturated fat), 83mg cholesterol, 299mg sodium, 44g carbohydrate (28g sugars, 1g fiber), 5g protein. Who can say no to cake for breakfast? I like to doctor up my coffee cakes with orange

zest, a tiny bit of nutmeg and a quick vanilla glaze

zest, a tiny bit of nutmeg and a quick vanilla glaze. But if Dad prefers it simple, then keep it as-is. 9/38 Breakfast Tacos 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Migas Breakfast Tacos Recipe photo by Laura Scherb for Taste of Home Skill Level Easy Total Time 30 min Servings 3 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Unless you grew up in the Southwest or visit there often, you might be hearing of migas for the first time. Just think of them as the best scrambled eggs ever. The secret ingredient is corn tortillas. They really make my migas

Add Dad’s favorite toppings, like cilantro, hot sauce and avocados

tacos special! —Stephen Exel, Des Moines, Iowa Nutrition Facts: 2 tacos: 424 calories, 21g fat (5g saturated fat), 295mg cholesterol, 821mg sodium, 39g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 21g protein. In these breakfast tacos, flour tortillas pocket soft scrambled eggs, strips of corn tortillas, onions, jalapeno, cheese and tomatoes. Add Dad’s favorite toppings, like cilantro, hot sauce and avocados. 10/38 Italian Brunch Torte 78 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Italian Brunch Torte Recipe photo by Taste of Home Skill Level Medium Total Time 1 hour 50 min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: We always serve this

It is one of our most requested dishes and can be served warm or cold

impressive layered breakfast bake with a salad of mixed greens and tomato wedges. It is one of our most requested dishes and can be served warm or cold. —Danny Diamond, Farmington Hills, Michigan Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 480 calories, 29g fat (13g saturated fat), 191mg cholesterol, 1674mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 0 fiber), 26g protein. This torte makes a statement! Piled high with eggs, salami, deli ham, provolone, spinach, mushrooms and roasted sweet red peppers, it’s encased in crescent roll dough and baked for a little over an hour. Make sure you have a sharp, long chef’s knife to

cut all the way through all those layers!

cut all the way through all those layers! 11/38 Bananas Foster French Toast 28 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Bananas Foster French Toast Recipe photo by Taste of Home Skill Level Advanced Total Time 55 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Mmm … bananas Foster for breakfast! This yummy baked French toast serves up all the taste of the spectacular dessert in fine fashion. —Laurence Nasson, Hingham Massachusetts Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 658 calories, 31g fat (17g saturated fat), 218mg cholesterol, 584mg sodium, 84g carbohydrate (39g sugars, 4g fiber), 14g protein. Bananas foster French toast dresses