Take a look at this fantastic list of recipes perfect for Father’s Day! Everything from hearty main dishes to the best homemade rolls to delectable desserts, it’s all here!

I made sure to include lots of variety on this list so that you’ll be able to find The Perfect Recipe to make for Father’s Day this year! It’s going to be hard for me to narrow it down, because Brian absolutely loves each and every one of these recipes.

Many of these recipes can be prepped in advance so you can spend the day WITH the dad you are celebrating rather than spending all day in the kitchen. And if you need more recipe inspiration, the recipe index has hundreds more ideas!

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Three corn tortillas filled with beef and melty cheese topped with cilantro and onions on white platter.

Slow Cooker Birria Tacos

This might be the most perfect Father's Day meal ever – and way better than restaurant birria tacos (says I and tons of other reviewers!).
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Salmon on gray plate with fork, lemon wedges, cooked broccoli and rice pilaf.

Best Baked Salmon

This really is the best baked salmon ever! A quick marinade ensures the flaky, tender salmon is super flavorful.
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Hawaiian Chicken and Veggie Teriyaki Bowls

If you are celebrating a dad who loves fresh, flavorful, healthy meals, these Hawaiian teriyaki bowls are a must-make!
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The Best Oven-Baked Ribs

You don't have to be intimidated to make fall-apart tender ribs with this recipe! I make this all the time for either Brian's birthday or Father's Day or just to surprise him. This recipe makes the best ribs ever!
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White shallow bowl with mashed potatoes, two pepperoncini, and shredded beef.

Mississippi Pot Roast {From-Scratch/Packet-Free}

I hardly ever make classic pot roast anymore because Brian and the kids love this zesty (much easier!) version so much! It's delicious with the Instant Pot mashed potatoes below.
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smothered beef tips and mashed potatoes on white plate

Slow Cooker Smothered Beef Tips

This slow cooker smothered beef tips recipe is so delicious, so elegant, and so easy. Tender pieces of beef + a flavorful gravy – yum!
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Loaded BBQ Chicken Totchos

These cheesy loaded BBQ chicken totchos (tater tot “nachos”) are so yummy and perfect for a laid back Father's Day meal. Plus, the meat and toppings can be customized in so many different ways!
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Slices of the best glazed meatloaf on white platter.

The Best Glazed Meatloaf

Does anything say Father's Day quite like meatloaf?!? 🙂 This is literally the best meatloaf you'll ever have (no soggy breadcrumbs or weird textures!)
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Baked Sweet and Sour Chicken

This sweet and sour chicken has to be included in this list, because it is one of Brian's all.time.favorites and has been for over 20 years!
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Close up view of bite taken out of one honey lime chicken enchilada on white and blue plate.

Honey Lime Chicken {or Pork} Enchiladas

Ok, so basically this list should just have been titled “Brian's Favorite Meals in the History of Ever.” Yep. These enchiladas are a longstanding favorite. Like, he talks about them all the time to random people!
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Three meatballs on top of pile of mashed potatoes smothered in thick brown gravy.

Skillet Swedish Meatballs

These skillet Swedish meatballs are amazing! Delicious served over mashed potatoes, rice or egg noodles. That gravy? Delish!
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Delicious Braised Brisket with Mushrooms

The rich, flavorful mushroom gravy combined with the tender, juicy meat will make this braised brisket with mushrooms a slam dunk hit on Father's Day or any other day!
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A white bowl of chopped broccoli salad with shredded cheese, diced onion, bacon bits, sunflower seeds, and dried cranberries coated in a light sauce.

The Best Broccoli Salad

Hear me out: This broccoli salad should be served at every holiday – Father's Day and more – forever more.
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Life-Changing Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes

These Instant Pot mashed potatoes are the best potatoes on the planet! The most amazing part: the mashed potatoes can stay warm for HOURS before serving.
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The Best Saucy Baked Beans

These saucy homemade baked beans are full of flavor and so easy! This is my favorite baked beans recipe (oven and slow cooker directions included!).
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Spatula scooping serving of cheesy smashed potatoes off of half sheet pan.

Cheesy Garlic Smashed Potatoes

These delicious cheesy garlic smashed potatoes go with everything and would be perfect for Father's Day!
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Serving spoon with helping of creamy baked macaroni and cheese.

The Best Baked Macaroni and Cheese

This best baked macaroni and cheese recipe is the creamiest, cheesiest, homemade mac and cheese ever. No processed cheese! It is so good!
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Pasta salad on oval white tray with olives, tomatoes, parmesan cheese and fresh basil.

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 flavorful and delicious!
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Delicious Parmesan Cream Corn

Yes, I am telling you to make this Parmesan cream corn for Father's Day. It might just steal the entire show – so good!
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Creamy Confetti Corn with Bacon

Another corn side dish that'll knock your socks off! This creamy corn is loaded with so many delicious flavors. Dad'll love it!
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Five square rolls in basket with blue and white towel.

Copycat Texas Roadhouse Rolls

Fluffy and buttery soft, these copycat Texas Roadhouse rolls are delicious and so easy to make. Serve with cinnamon butter for a divine combo!
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easy cheesy garlic drop biscuits in wooden bowl with white napkin

The Best Cheesy Garlic Drop Biscuits

No seriously, these really are the best cheesy garlic drop biscuits (think: Red Lobster knockoff but a million times better). And they are SO easy!
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Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Cheesecake

This chocolate chip cookie dough cheesecake is a cookie dough lover’s dream. And it is best made ahead of time which is perfect for holidays like Father's Day.
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A slice of cheesecake with a dollop of blueberry sauce on top, on a white plate. A fork has a bite of the cheesecake on it next to the slice.

The Best No-Bake Cheesecake

Thick and creamy, this is the best no-bake cheesecake. It sets up perfectly and can be made in advance. Brian grew up eating cheesecake on birthdays…spoiler alert: he loves it on Father's Day, too!
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Square of layered Oreo ice cream dessert on gray plate with bite taken out.

Easy Oreo Ice Cream Dessert

This easy Oreo ice cream dessert is phenomenal. It can easily be changed up with different ice cream flavors and cookies depending on what dad likes!
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Rocky road chocolate cookie bar split in half and stacked on white parchment paper.

Rocky Road Chocolate Cookie Bars

Simple and so fun, these chocolatey, marshamllowy cookie bars are fantastic and feed a crowd!
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Four half cookies stacked on each other with melty peanut butter chips.

The Best Chocolate Peanut Butter Chip Cookies

You just can't go wrong with peanut butter and chocolate – and cookies are such a delicious Father's Day dessert. Serve them slightly warm with a bit of ice cream. YUM!
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Spoonful of decadent hot fudge pudding cake on white plate.

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 layers of pudding and cake magically separate. Warm, ooey, gooey, and delicious!
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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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A white plate holding a slice of Oreo crust cheesecake, layered with creamy cheesecake, rich chocolate mousse, and topped with smooth chocolate ganache. A bite is taken out of the slice.

Chocolate Mousse Cheesecake Pie

This combines all the best things: Oreos + cheesecake + chocolate mousse. It's incredible and can be made ahead of time!
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