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A plate of fluffy homemade biscuits with sausage gravy, served with scrambled eggs and crispy bacon, alongside butter and jam.

How to Make the Perfect Biscuit Breakfast: 10 Must-Try Recipes


  • Author: Chef Adam
  • Total Time: 35 minutes Yield: 4 servings
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Description

This Perfect Biscuit Breakfast is the ultimate hearty, comforting morning meal, featuring fluffy homemade biscuits paired with scrambled eggs, crispy bacon or sausage, and a rich, creamy gravy. Whether served as a classic biscuit sandwich or with a side of jam and butter, this meal is a delicious way to start the day. Perfect for weekend brunches, meal prep, or a satisfying breakfast-for-dinner treat!


Ingredients

Scale

For the Biscuits:

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • ¾ cup buttermilk, cold

For the Scrambled Eggs:

  • 4 large eggs
  • ¼ cup milk or heavy cream
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon butter

For the Meat (Choose One):

  • 6 slices crispy bacon OR
  • 6 sausage patties

For the Gravy (Optional):

  • 2 tablespoons butter or sausage drippings
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup milk
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Instructions

Make the Biscuits:

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar.
  3. Cut in the cold butter using a pastry cutter or fork until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  4. Gradually stir in cold buttermilk until a dough forms. Do not overmix.
  5. Roll out the dough to ¾-inch thickness and cut into biscuits using a round cutter.
  6. Place on a baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown.

Make the Scrambled Eggs:

  1. Whisk together eggs, milk, salt, and black pepper until fluffy.
  2. Melt butter in a skillet over medium-low heat.
  3. Pour in the egg mixture and cook slowly, stirring gently until soft and fluffy.

Cook the Meat:

  1. Cook bacon or sausage patties in a skillet over medium heat until crispy and fully cooked.
  2. Drain on a paper towel.

Make the Gravy (Optional):

  1. In a skillet, melt butter or sausage drippings over medium heat.
  2. Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
  3. Slowly whisk in milk, cooking until thickened (about 3-5 minutes).
  4. Season with salt and black pepper.

Assemble the Perfect Biscuit Breakfast:

  • Split warm biscuits in half.
  • Layer with scrambled eggs and bacon/sausage.
  • Top with gravy or serve with butter & jam.
  • Enjoy with hot coffee or orange juice!

Notes

  • For extra-fluffy biscuits, handle the dough as little as possible.
  • Make it spicy: Add cayenne pepper to the gravy or top biscuits with jalapeño slices.
  • Storage: Keep biscuits in an airtight container for 3 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast, Brunch
  • Method: Baking, Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American, Southern

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 Biscuit with Eggs & Bacon/Sausage
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 650mg
  • Fat: 28g
  • Saturated Fat: 12g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 14g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 35g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 16g
  • Cholesterol: 220mg