It’s time to start thinking about a fathers day barbecue meal plan and recipes. Here’s your one stop shop for Father’s day recipes, from appetizers to main dishes to desserts. Plus FREE printables and decor ideas! Add any of these dinner party menu ideas to your list and get ready for the happiest dad on the block.
Host a Father’s Day Barbecue
This month we are sharing some outdoor fun with our Summer Barbecue Meal Plan for Father’s Day! We’ve got tons of great ideas to celebrate Dad, and any of these recipes would be great for a backyard barbecue this summer!
Start by setting up an Alfresco Dinner Party on the patio, or a nature inspired tabletop. Then serve up any of the appetizers, side salads, entrees, and desserts we’ve listed below.
Weather you’re hosting a small family gathering or a multi generational party, these ideas will be a hit.
Free Father’s Day Printables
Help set the scene with one of these free printable father’s day cards and activities.
- An “All About Dad” printable card for the kids to fill out
- “Dad, You’re All That” printable card from Eighteen25 Girls
- A fun Printable Questionnaire for Dad from Balancing Home
- Classic Father’s Day Printable Cards from Live Laugh Rowe
Don’t forget to pin this post so you can use all of the ideas to host your family on Father’s Day, or any day this summer!
Fathers Day Meal Plan
Celebrate dad with a fabulous father's day meal plan. 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!
Make this beer cheese spread the day ahead so the flavors can fully develop.
This southern cheese mixture can be used as a dip or a spread for sandwiches.
Day will definitely love these chicken and bacon poppers. They are a carnivore's dream!
This delicious flatbread can be an appetizer or part of the main menu.
Entrees Dad will Love
These meat recipes will anchor your father's day meal.
This brisket is slow cooked and delicious and made in the crockpot for easy entertaining.
These beef kebabs are perfect for a grill side dinner.
Serve up these burgers with a twist of Italian flavor.
Make barbecue beef in the slow cooker for easy shredded meat sandwiches.
Father's Day Sides
Mix up one of these classic summer salad recipes.
Make this classic potato salad recipe your go-to summer side dish! With unique ingredients like balsamic vinegar and chipotle mustard, it hits the spot for potlucks and backyard barbecues.
The flavors in this elbow pasta salad will have dad dreaming of a tropical vacation!
These baked beans are a favorite recipe for day. There's sausage, bacon, and two kinds of beans in this tasty dish.
Add some vegetable nutrients with this pasta, broccoli salad with peanuts.
Father's Day Desserts
Serve a special dessert that the whole family will love.
These mini pies will give you the taste of classic campfire s'mores but without the hassle.
Elevate the occasion with this fluffy white pineapple layer cake complete with pineapple flowers!
This custard pie is a must for your dessert menu. Use whatever your favorite berry is!
When you need to make dessert quick and easy, reach for this Oreo chocolate trifle.
This fruit cobbler is the quintessential summer dessert. Don't forget the ice cream!
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