Fathers Day Barbecue Ideas
It’s time to start thinking about a fathers day barbecue and recipes. Here’s your one stop shop for Father’s day recipes, from appetizers to main dishes to desserts. Add any of these menu ideas to your list and get ready for the happiest dad on the block.
Host a Father’s Day Barbecue
Host a fun outdoor summer barbecue for a Father’s Day celebration! I’ve got tons of great ideas that dad and the whole family will love.
Start by setting up an alfresco dinner party on the patio, or a nature inspired tablescape. Then pick appetizers, summer party side dishes, entrees, and desserts from the list below.
Weather you’re hosting a small family gathering or a multi generational party, these ideas will be a hit.
Fathers Day Barbecue Ideas
Celebrate dad with a fabulous father's day meal. Host a barbecue outside or serve everything in the kitchen. These recipes are sure to please.
Father's Day Appetizers
Start your meal plan with these appetizers that dad is sure to love!
Dad will definitely love these chicken and bacon poppers. They are a meat lovers dream!
Make this beer cheese spread the day ahead so the flavors can fully develop.
This southern classic is made without cream cheese and can be used as a dip or a spread for veggies and sandwiches.
Entrees Dad will Love
These meat recipes will anchor your father's day meal.
Serve up these burgers with a twist of Italian flavor.
Dad will love these burgers with Asian flavor. Make them with ground beef, chicken or turkey.
Classic burgers on the grill get lots of taste and moisture from this tried and true recipe. Plus, it feeds a crowd.
Make barbecue beef in the slow cooker for easy shredded meat sandwiches.
This one pot meal is loaded with 3 kinds of beans, hamburger meat and TexMex seasoning.
These baked beans are a favorite recipe for father's day. There's sausage, bacon, and two kinds of beans in this tasty dish.
Cook salmon on cedar planks outside on the grill and brush it with this simple barbecue sauce. It's an easy and delicious entree!
These chicken skewers are full of fantastic flavor from a teriyaki marinade and tasty peanut dipping sauce.
Father's Day Sides
Mix up one of these classic summer salad recipes.
Make this classic potato salad with bacon and hard boiled eggs. With unique ingredients like balsamic vinegar and chipotle mustard, it hits the spot for family barbecues.
It doesn't get much better than this creamy pasta salad with pickle relish, hard boiled eggs and crunchy celery. It's a family and crowd favorite!
This pesto pasta salad is easy to make, is loaded with texture and flavor, and is perfect for vegetarians.
Add some Thai-style seasoning and fresh vegetables in the form of this fantastic cold noodle salad.
Who doesn't love watermelon in the summertime? Feta and basil are the perfect pairing in this fresh salad.
The whole family will love this corn salad with basil, tomatoes, cucumber and feta!
Fire up the grill and cook corn on the cob smothered in parmesan butter!
Add some vegetable nutrients with this pasta and broccoli salad with peanuts.
Father's Day Desserts
Serve a special dessert that the whole family will love.
Elevate the occasion with this fluffy white pineapple layer cake complete with pineapple flowers!
Use up those fresh seasonal strawberries to make these angel food shortcakes. Whipped topping and white chocolate shavings make these extra decadent.
Serve ice cream pie on a father's day. Biscoff spread combines with vanilla ice cream for an easy make-ahead dessert he'll love.
This custard pie is a must for your dessert menu. Use whatever your favorite berry is!
Layers of vanilla cake, whipped cream and mandarin oranges create this dessert centerpiece. It's light and delicious for a family celebration.
When you need to make dessert quick and easy, reach for this Oreo chocolate trifle.
These mini pies will give you the taste of classic campfire s'mores but without the hassle.
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