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If the father in your life is a “meat and potatoes” kind of guy, then I have the perfect selection of recipes for you! You’ll find great Father’s Day recipes here with everything from prime rib to crispy roasted potatoes to banana pudding in this collection.
Sunday, June 18, is Father’s Day. The one day of the year that we set aside to honor the men that are so important in our lives. The guys that serve as role models for our children and partners for us. They work so hard and I think one day a year is the least we can do to pamper them just a little bit!
If you asked BeeBop what makes up his favorite meals, he’d always say “meat and potatoes.” Plus dessert.
So, for his Father’s Day dinner, I’m pulling out all my very best meat and potatoes recipes. Plus dessert :-) I hope you’ll find a few great Father’s Day recipes in this collection to serve your special guy.
🥩 Main Courses
1. Juicy Meatloaf Burgers
TheseMeatloaf Burgerstake your favorite comfort food, the classic meatloaf mix, and transform it into tender, juicy burgers served on toasted buns. If you like to save a slice or two of meatloaf for a sandwich the next day, then you’ll really enjoy this recipe.
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2. BeeBop’s Bacon Cheeseburger
BeeBop’s Bacon Cheeseburgeris a unique burger with the bacon cooked right on top of the beef. It’s really delicious and easy to make!
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3. Citrus Marinated Ribeye Steak
Citrus Marinated Ribeye Steakstake a favorite cut of steak and marinate it in a fantastic combination of olive oil, orange, lemon, rosemary, and garlic.
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4. Perfect Prime Rib
Prime Ribis always an impressive dish to present to your family. It looks like it takes loads of work but, in truth, it’s one of the simplest recipes you can make. Follow my easy method to make a standing rib roast perfect for any special occasion.
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5. Homemade Jumbo Meatballs and Spaghetti
Treat dad to adelicious and fun dinnerwith my recipe forJumbo Meatballs and Spaghetti! He’ll love a plate of spaghetti and tomato sauce with one giant meatball perched on top. Grate over some Parmesan cheese and let the feast begin.
6. Steak and Eggs
Serve steak and eggs for a hearty weekend breakfast that’s ready in about 15 minutes with only 5 ingredients! Thinly cut, seasoned steaks are pan seared and served with sunny side up eggs for a delicious, protein-packed start to the day.
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7. Machaca Burritos
Machaca Burritos are a southwest classic. They’re filled with tender, juicy, marinated, and slow-simmered skirt steak, along with tomatoes, onions, peppers, and chilies.
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8. Carne Asada Tacos
Carne Asada Tacos– Succulent grilled, marinated flank steak, sliced thin and served with taco toppings.
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🥗 Side Dishes
9. Bacon Tomato Mashed Potatoes
Are you ready for the best mashed potatoes of your life? That’s just what my Bacon Tomato Mashed Potatoes are! They’re chunky mashed red potatoes with crispy bacon, green onions, and ripe, red tomatoes and they make a perfect side dish for almost any meal.
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10. Parmesan Garlic Baked Potato Wedges
Crispy, herbed, cheese-coatedParmesan Garlic Baked Potato Wedgesare the best of french fries without the mess of deep frying.
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11. Perfect Potatoes au Gratin
Cheesy bakedPotatoes au Gratinare always a family dinner favorite. These potatoes baked in a rich sauce with cream, cheese, and a hint of garlic are the perfect side dish for almost any meal.
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12. Hash Browns with Gruyere
Based in classic French cuisine, theseHash Browns with Gruyereare golden brown potatoes topped with sour cream and Gruyere cheese.
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13. Copycat Cracker Barrel Hash Brown Casserole
Got 15 minutes? Because that’s all the prep time you’ll need to get my Copycat Cracker Barrel Hash Brown Casserole recipe ready for the oven! Serve this casserole full of cheesy, carb-filled goodness with breakfast or as the perfect side dish for dinner.
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14. Traditional Irish Champ
Champis a traditional Irish dish made with mashed potatoes, scallions, and rich creamy butter. Even though we mostly serve it for St. Patrick’s Day, it’s the perfect comfort food for any day of the year.
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15. Crispy Roasted Potatoes
MyCrispy Roasted Potatoesare layers of thinly sliced russet potatoes scattered with shallots, slathered with butter and oil, and cooked until golden brown and delicious!
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16. Home Fries
Home Friesmay be the ultimate comfort food. Not quite French fries, not quite hash browns, they’re perfectly crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside, and seasoned with thyme and paprika. Serve them for breakfast with eggs and bacon, for lunch with a warm ham and cheese sandwich, or for dinner with a juicy burger.
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🍨 Desserts
17. Real Deal Banana Pudding
The original and best Banana Pudding recipe. Layers of luscious vanilla custard, crunchy vanilla wafers, and sliced bananas topped with a golden meringue.
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18. Banana Bread Cobbler
Leftover banana nut bread is used to for this delicious and easy to makeBanana Bread Cobbler.
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19. Slow Cooker Bread Pudding
ThisSlow Cooker Bread Puddingwill satisfy your craving for comfort food like nothing else! Make it with leftover French bread, milk, butter, cinnamon and plump, juicy raisins for a rich, delicious treat.
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20. No-Bake Banana Fudge Pie
This delightful No-Bake Banana Fudge Pie will be the standout dessert at your next get-together! With just 20 minutes of prep time, this no-bake dessert takes banana cream pie to another level with a rich, chocolate layer and a pudding filling on top of a graham cracker crust.
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21. Old Fashioned Southern Caramel Layer Cake
ThisOld Fashioned Southern Caramel Layer Cakewith its moist yellow cake layers topped with an easy homemade caramel frosting is a long-time favorite of everyone in our family. It’s sure to be a hit with your family, too!
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22. Easy Southern Blackberry Cobbler
MySouthern Blackberry Cobblerrecipe is the best of the best of southern summer desserts. You’ll love its warm, buttery dough and tart-sweet blackberries. Serve it with a drizzle of heavy cream, a scoop of vanilla ice cream, or vanilla yogurt for a family-pleasing treat!
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23. Easy Peach Turnovers
Skip the doughnut shop and make your own flaky, sweet turnovers at home. These Easy Peach Turnovers use frozen puff pastry and peach preserves to create delicious pastries in under 30 minutes!
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24. Vintage Mississippi Mud Cake
This vintage recipe forMississippi Mud Cakehas a brownie cake base topped with melted marshmallows and drizzled with chocolate frosting.
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25. No Cook Banana Split Icebox Cake
ThisBanana Split Icebox Cakeis a summer favorite. Layers of your favorite banana split flavors in an easy, no-bake dessert make it perfect for cookouts and celebrations.
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Lana Stuart
Lana Stuart is the cook, writer, and founder of Lana’s Cooking. Lana has been cooking since she was tall enough to reach the stove and started this blog in 2009 to share her delicious home cooking recipes. You'll find about 700 recipes here so there's sure to be something your family will like!
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