Take a look at our list of fantastic recipes perfect for Father’s Day! From hearty main dishes to the best homemade rolls and delicious desserts, it’s all here!
I’ve included a variety in this list so you can find the perfect recipe to make for Father’s Day this year! Brian loves every single one of these recipes so it would be hard to narrow it down.
Many of these recipes are pre-made so you can get on with your day. with Dad celebrating instead of spending all day in the kitchen. If you need more recipe inspiration, our recipe index has hundreds more ideas!
1
Slow Cooker Birria Tacos
This might be the most perfect Father’s Day meal ever. And they might be even better than restaurant birria tacos (as I and countless other reviewers say!).
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2
Best Grilled Salmon
This is truly the best grilled salmon! A quick marinade removes the skin and makes the tender salmon very flavorful.
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3
Hawaiian Chicken and Vegetable Teriyaki Bowl
If you’re celebrating a dad who loves fresh, flavorful, and healthy meals, these Hawaiian Teriyaki Bowls are a must!
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4
Best Oven Baked Ribs
With this recipe, you don’t have to be afraid of making fall-apart-tender ribs! I always make this for Brian’s birthday, Father’s Day or just to surprise him. Make the best ribs with this recipe!
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5
Mississippi Pot Roast {From Scratch/No Packet}
I rarely make classic pot roast anymore because Brian and the kids love this intense (and much easier!) version so much! It’s delicious when eaten with the Instant Pot mashed potatoes below.
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6
Slow Cooker Smoothed Beef Tips
This slow cooker smothered beef tips recipe is so delicious, elegant, and easy. Tender pieces of beef + flavorful gravy – yum!
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7
Loaded BBQ Chicken Tocho
These cheesy BBQ chicken tater tot “nachos” are so delicious and perfect for a leisurely Father’s Day meal. Plus, you can customize the meats and toppings in so many ways!
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8
Best glazed meatloaf
Does anything say Father’s Day like meatloaf?!? 🙂 This is literally the best meatloaf you will ever eat (no soggy crumbs or weird textures!)
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9
Grilled sweet and sour pork
This Sweet and Sour Chicken has to be on this list because it’s one of Brian’s favorite dishes and has been for over 20 years!
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10
Honey Lime Chicken {or Pork} Enchiladas
Okay, so basically this list should be titled “Brian’s Favorite Foods of All Time.” yes. These enchiladas have been a favorite for a long time. For example, he talks about them to random people all the time!
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11
skillet swedish meatballs
These Skillet Swedish Meatballs are amazing! It’s delicious served over mashed potatoes, rice, or egg noodles. That gravy? it is delicious!
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12
Delicious braised brisket with mushrooms
The combination of rich, flavorful mushroom gravy and tender, juicy meat will make this braised brisket with mushrooms a huge hit on Father’s Day or any other day!
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13
Best Broccoli Salad
Hear me out: This broccoli salad should forever be served on every holiday, including Father’s Day.
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14
Life-Changing Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes
These Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes are the best potatoes on the planet! The most amazing thing is that the mashed potatoes can stay warm for hours before serving.
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15
Best Sauce Baked Beans
These Savory Homemade Baked Beans are full of flavor and super easy! This is my favorite baked beans recipe (oven and slow cooker instructions included!).
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16
Cheesy Garlic Mashed Potatoes
These delicious Cheesy Garlic Mashed Potatoes go great with just about anything and are perfect for Father’s Day!
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17
Best Baked Macaroni and Cheese
This Best Baked Macaroni and Cheese Recipe is the creamiest, cheesiest homemade mac and cheese ever. No processed cheese! I really like it!
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18
Tri-color pasta salad
Simple to prepare, this tri-color pasta salad is the best. The creamy dressing with a hint of pesto is so delicious and delicious!
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19
Delicious Parmesan Cream Corn
Yes, I’m telling you to make Parmesan Creamed Corn for Father’s Day. It might steal the whole show. Really good!
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20
Creamy Confetti Corn with Bacon
Another corn side dish that will blow your mind! This creamy corn is packed with so many delicious flavors. Dad will love it!
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21
Imitation Texas Roadhouse Rolls
Fluffy and buttery, these copycat Texas Roadhouse rolls are delicious and easy to make. Serve with cinnamon butter for a divine combo!
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22
Best Cheesy Garlic Drop Biscuits
No, seriously, these are seriously the best cheesy garlic drop biscuits (think: Red Lobster clone, but a million times better). And it’s really easy!
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23
Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Cheesecake
This Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Cheesecake is a cookie dough lover’s dream. And it’s best made in advance, perfect for holidays like Father’s Day.
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24
The best no-bake cheesecake
This is the best thick and creamy no-bake cheesecake. They come fully set and can be made ahead of time. Brian grew up eating cheesecake on his birthday. Spoiler alert: He loves cheesecake on Father’s Day too!
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25
Easy Oreo Ice Cream Dessert
This easy Oreo ice cream dessert is truly amazing. It can easily be swapped out for different ice cream flavors and cookies depending on what dad likes!
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26
Rocky Road Chocolate Cookie Bars
Simple and fun, these Chocolate Flavored Marshmallow Cookie Bars are fantastic and feed a crowd!
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27
Best Chocolate Peanut Butter Chip Cookies
Peanut butter and chocolate cannot be left out. Cookies are a really delicious Father’s Day dessert. Serve slightly warm with some ice cream. Yum!
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28
Hot Fudge Pudding Cake {9X13 inch pan}
This recipe for Hot Fudge Pudding Cake is so fun and easy to make! In the oven, the pudding and cake layers magically separate. Warm, moist, sticky, and delicious!
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29
Sticky Toffee Pudding Cake
This is one of Brian’s favorite desserts, so of course I had to make sure it made the list!
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30
Chocolate Mousse Cheesecake Pie
This combines all the best things: Oreo + Cheesecake + Chocolate Mousse. It can be incredibly made ahead of time!
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