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:
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar.
- Cut in the cold butter using a pastry cutter or fork until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Gradually stir in cold buttermilk until a dough forms. Do not overmix.
- Roll out the dough to ¾-inch thickness and cut into biscuits using a round cutter.
- Place on a baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown.
Make the Scrambled Eggs:
- Whisk together eggs, milk, salt, and black pepper until fluffy.
- Melt butter in a skillet over medium-low heat.
- Pour in the egg mixture and cook slowly, stirring gently until soft and fluffy.
Cook the Meat:
- Cook bacon or sausage patties in a skillet over medium heat until crispy and fully cooked.
- Drain on a paper towel.
Make the Gravy (Optional):
- In a skillet, melt butter or sausage drippings over medium heat.
- Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
- Slowly whisk in milk, cooking until thickened (about 3-5 minutes).
- 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