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Best Meat and Potatoes Recipes for Father’s Day

ByLana Stuart
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Updated: June 25, 2025

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.

Father’s Day is the one day of the year that we set aside to honor the men who are so important in our lives. The guys who 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!

A split image showing a burger with lettuce, tomato, and onion; a skillet of sliced roasted potatoes; and two glazed triangular pastries on a white plate.

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’ll pull 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

Juicy Meatloaf Burgers

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Meatloaf Burgers
Meatloaf Burgers are your favorite comfort food transformed into tender, juicy burgers served on toasted buns.
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BeeBop’s Bacon Cheeseburger

Bacon cheeseburger with blue cheese on a white plate with french fries.
Bacon Cheeseburger
This bold Bacon Cheeseburger with bacon grilled right on the patty is topped with blue cheese for big flavor in every bite.
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Citrus Marinated Ribeye Steak

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Citrus Marinated Ribeye Steaks
Citrus Marinated Ribeye Steaks add excitement to your cookout with an orange, lemon, rosemary, and garlic marinade for over-the-top flavor.
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Perfect Prime Rib

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Perfect Prime Rib
It may look impressive and complicated, but it's one of the easiest recipes to make! Follow my step-by-step method to make a Perfect Prime Rib roast for any special occasion.
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Homemade Jumbo Meatballs and Spaghetti

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Homemade Jumbo Meatballs and Spaghetti
Treat your family and friends to a delicious and fun dinner with this recipe for Homemade Jumbo Meatballs and Spaghetti!
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Spaghetti and a jumbo meatball on a plate with parsley on top.

Steak and Eggs

A serving of steak and eggs with parsley garnish.
Steak and Eggs
Serve Steak and Eggs for a hearty protein-packed weekend breakfast that’s ready in about 15 minutes with only 5 ingredients!
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Machaca Burritos

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Machaca Burritos
Tender skirt steak simmered with peppers and spices for deep, rich flavor. These Machaca Burritos bring bold Tex-Mex taste to any table.
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Carne Asada Tacos

Tacos on a white serving plate.
Carne Asada Tacos
This Carne Asada Tacos recipe makes the perfect filling for street tacos with succulent grilled flank steak and delicious toppings.
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Side Dishes

Bacon Tomato Mashed Potatoes

Bacon tomato mashed potatoes in a vintage serving bowl on a wooden board.
Bacon Tomato Mashed Potatoes
The best mashed potatoes of your life! My Bacon Tomato Mashed Potatoes are exactly that. Red potatoes with bacon, green onions, and tomatoes.
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Bacon tomato mashed potatoes in a vintage serving bowl on a wooden board.

Parmesan Garlic Baked Potato Wedges

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Crispy Baked Potato Wedges
These Crispy Baked Potato Wedges are coated in olive oil, Italian spices, garlic, and parmesan cheese and baked to crispy perfection!
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Perfect Potatoes au Gratin

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Perfect Potatoes au Gratin
These luxurious Potatoes au Gratin, 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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Hash Browns with Gruyere

A serving of hash brown potatoes topped with Gruyere cheese on a white plate.
Hash Browns with Gruyere
Tender baked potatoes cubed and cooked in a skillet, then topped with sour cream and Gruyere cheese, and baked until hot and bubbly.
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Copycat Cracker Barrel Hash Brown Casserole

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Copycat Cracker Barrel Hash Brown Casserole
It'll take you all of 15 minutes to get this cheesy, carb-filled Copycat Cracker Barrel Hash Brown Casserole ready for the oven!
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Traditional Irish Champ

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Traditional Irish Champ
Treat your family to an authentic, Traditional Irish Champ recipe. It's the perfect combination of potatoes, scallions, milk, and butter.
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Crispy Roasted Potatoes

Crispy roasted potatoes in a black cast iron skillet set on a kitchen towel with a serving fork alongside.
Crispy Roasted Potatoes
Crispy Roasted Potatoes thinly sliced, layered with shallots, brushed with butter and oil, and cooked until golden brown and delicious.
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Crispy roasted potatoes in a black cast iron skillet set on a kitchen towel with a serving fork alongside.

Home Fries

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Easy Southern Home Fries
Crispy, golden home fries made with simple ingredients and Southern know-how. A quick, skillet-cooked side perfect for breakfast, brunch, or supper.
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Desserts

Real Deal Banana Pudding

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Banana Pudding
Classic Southern Banana Pudding with Homemade Custard
Creamy Southern banana pudding with layers of homemade custard, bananas, and vanilla wafers, topped with a fluffy, golden meringue.
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Banana Bread Cobbler

A serving of banana bread cobbler with ice cream.
Banana Bread Cobbler
Southern comfort food at its very best in this delicious and easy to make Banana Bread Cobbler.
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Southern comfort food at its very best in this delicious and easy to make Banana Bread Cobbler. https://www.lanascooking.com/banana-bread-cobbler

Slow Cooker Bread Pudding

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Slow Cooker Bread Pudding
This Slow Cooker Bread Pudding is pure comfort food made with French bread, milk, butter, cinnamon and plump, juicy raisins.
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No-Bake Banana Fudge Pie

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No-Bake Banana Fudge Pie
With just 20 minutes of prep time, this No-Bake Banana Fudge Pie is a winner with its layers of chocolate, pudding, and fresh bananas!
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Old Fashioned Southern Caramel Layer Cake

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Old Fashioned Southern Caramel Layer Cake
This old fashioned southern Caramel Layer Cake with an easy homemade caramel frosting tastes like a little slice of heaven!
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Easy Southern Blackberry Cobbler

A spoonful of blackberry cobbler with vanilla ice cream.
Southern Blackberry Cobbler
Southern Blackberry Cobbler is the best of southern summer desserts. You'll love its warm, buttery dough and tart-sweet blackberries with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
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Easy Peach Turnovers

Peach turnovers on a white serving plate.
Easy Peach Turnovers
Easy Peach Turnovers use frozen puff pastry and peach preserves to create delicious pastries in under 30 minutes!
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Vintage Mississippi Mud Cake

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Mississippi Mud Cake
Learn to make vintage Mississippi Mud Cake, a cross between brownies, cake, and s'mores! Delicious, decadent, and suitable for any occasion!
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No Cook Banana Split Icebox Cake

Finished icebox cake with all toppings added.
Banana Split Icebox Cake
This easy banana split icebox cake layers fruit, whipped cream, and graham crackers for a no bake dessert perfect for summer.
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I’m Lana Stuart, an award-winning cookbook author, food blogger, and lifelong cook raised deep in Southwest Georgia. I started Lana’s Cooking in 2009 to share the tried-and-true recipes I grew up with. Around here, the food is full of flavor, the traditions run deep, and there's always room at the table.

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4 Comments

  1. nancy buchanan says:

    Whoa… what a roundup! I honestly think my crew could eat their way through every single dish and ALL at the same meal – with the oldest home I cannot believe how much more food I am going through – yikes!!! Maybe I need to send them to your house – no?

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    1. Lana Stuart says:

      Sure thing, Nancy! Send them right over. You know how I love to feed people!

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  2. While all of the above look wonderful, I just made your Never Fail Pound Cake. Can’t wait until it cools enough to cut.
    Happy Father’s Day to my buddy BeeBop.

    Miss P

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    1. Lana Stuart says:

      I love that recipe! Turns out great every single time.

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