How to Make a Father's Day Brunch Board

Since my Mother’s Day Brunch board was a success, I decided to come up with a Father’s Day brunch board and challenge myself to finding and baking a whole new slew of recipes. I scoured the internet and hit up my favorite cooking blogs for weeks in advance and finally decided on 5 food items. This time, instead of filling my board with easy fillers like turkey bacon, I made everything except the fruit from scratch. Everything tasted so delicious and I loved seeing my family, especially my dad, enjoy the meal.

Blueberry Coffee Cake Muffins - I recently purchased Half Baked Harvest’s Super Simple cookbook and have been obsessed with her recipes. She really puts thought into each ingredient that goes into her food. This blueberry coffee cake muffin recipe uses greek yogurt and maple syrup to bring out the flavors and make the muffins stand out. I left off the streusel this time, but in the past I’ve included it and felt like it added that extra crunch.

Breakfast Pizza - Wow, this recipe was the true shocker of the day. I added it to my brunch board because I wanted something that was large and filling that wasn’t too difficult to make. I randomly chose a breakfast pizza recipe online (there are a lot!) and was pleasantly surprised at how delicious the homemade bechamel egg sauce was. This is now one of my favorite pizza recipes and I can’t wait to make it again! It is the definition of breakfast.

Cheese and Ham Croissant Cups - This recipe (also by Half Baked Harvest)- makes fancy looking breakfast pastries, but in reality is super simple to make. I bought the pastry sheets from my local grocery store and after that everything else was just items that were readily available in my refrigerator. These are the perfect food items for any party!

Cheddar Biscuits - I had a sudden craving for Red Lobster cheddar biscuits and decided to try Delish’s copycat recipe. They turned out so yummy- I loved the well balanced cheese and garlic flavors. If you have leftovers, toss them into the air fryer the next day and they’ll be just as good.

Breakfast Potatoes - I’m obsessed with my cajun seasoning and look for different ways to incorporate it into my food. I can’t believe its taken me so long to discover the joys of cajun seasoning…. Anyways, my cajun seasoned breakfast potatoes added a flavor kick to my brunch board and was the perfect complement to my breakfast staples. All it is is sliced potatoes drenched in oil and seasoning and then fried in the air fryer- simple and fast!

Fruit - The best part of summer is all the tropical fruits that come into season. I love peaches and watermelons and plums! But they are so messy to cut and place… so I decided to stick with grapes and strawberries for my brunch board. Besides, who doesn’t love strawberries??

Brunch boards are so easy to put together and are perfect for families who have a wide variety of tastebuds and various preferences. When coming up with what to make, ensure there is a balance between savory and sweet. Some people love sweet items like pancakes and waffles for breakfast, while others prefer savory items like bacon and eggs. Prepare both so everyone is happy! Tap into what you and your family love and are craving- egg based recipes are always solid. The key to making a successful homemade board is preparation. Look at your menu and see which items (like muffins and biscuits) can be made the night before. This will lessen the time you spend cooking the day of and allow you more time to eat!