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12 outside-the-box breakfast ideas to surprise Dad this Father’s Day

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Spoiling Dad with a lie-in and breakfast in bed is a sweet tradition, but that doesn’t mean you can’t shake it up little.

Thinking outside the box for your breakfast menu might just be the perfect way to make this Father’s Day one to remember.

Curry, pizzas, burgers, burritos and salads … not exactly what you think about as a morning meal, but these recipes have a cheeky, breakfasty twist making them a delicious addition to your morning menu on Father’s Day.

12 outside the box ideas for Father’s Day breakfast

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Breakfast quesadillas: This tasty Mexican inspired breakfast quesadilla encases oozy cheese, runny eggs and hearty beans to create a healthy, flavour-packed breakfast or lunch that will fuel your dad for the day ahead.

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Breakfast curry: Think Dad might be sick of bacon and eggs? Try this delicious and light breakfast curry instead.

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Breakfast hot dog: Easy for even the littlest members of the family to make, this breakfast hot dog is sure to put a smile on Dad’s face on Father’s Day morning.

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Oven-baked rösti with breakfast beans: Whip up this exotic breakfast on Father’s day and it will soon become a family favourite!

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Breakfast souffle: The perfect twist on breakfast for a Father’s Day to remember. With smoked ham, parmesan and chives bringing the flavour, this light, tasty breakfast is sure to be a big hit!

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Breakfast burritos: These breakfast burritos are packed full of fibre and are a great start to any Father’s Day. The addition of jalapeño peppers gives them a satisfying bite and complement the tangy lime in the avocado beautifully.

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Breakfast pizza: With bacon, eggs and tomato it’s just like a regular breakfast … just more pizzary!

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Breakfast salad: So simple and so delicious. This light, engine-starter will set Dad up for a day full of adventure while leaving plenty of room for lunch!

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Breakfast burgers: With oozey eggs and packed with bacon, you’ll let Dad know that he is number one with this hearty breakfast burger!

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Breakfast bake: Serve Dad up this vegetarian beauty, baked rather than fried. Feed an army, plus cut down on kilojoules .. and save on the washing up!

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Breakfast jaffle: Bacon and eggs don’t have to be boring. Add an extra bit of oomph with some delicious chutney and serve it up, jaffle-stylies.

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Strawberry and passionfruit breakfast trifle: This beautiful sweet breakfast trifle combines fresh fruit, yoghurt and whole grains to give Dad a sweet, healthy start to his Father’s day.

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