Southern Eggs and Biscuits

Health score
12%
Southern Eggs and Biscuits
55 min.
8
861kcal

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Welcome to a delightful culinary journey with our Southern Eggs and Biscuits recipe! This hearty dish is a true comfort food classic, perfect for family gatherings or a cozy weekend brunch. Imagine the rich aroma of crispy bacon wafting through your kitchen, mingling with the creamy, cheesy goodness that blankets perfectly sliced hard-cooked eggs. It's a dish that not only warms the heart but also satisfies the soul.

What sets this recipe apart is the combination of flavors and textures. The savory bacon adds a delightful crunch, while the velvety cheese sauce envelops the eggs in a creamy embrace. And let’s not forget the biscuits! Fluffy and golden, they serve as the perfect base to soak up all that deliciousness. Each bite is a harmonious blend of protein, fat, and carbs, making it a filling meal that will keep you energized throughout the day.

With a preparation time of just 55 minutes, you can whip up this indulgent dish for eight people, making it an ideal choice for brunch parties or family breakfasts. So gather your loved ones, roll up your sleeves, and get ready to impress with this Southern classic that’s sure to become a favorite in your household!

Ingredients

  • pound bacon diced sliced
  • 1.3 cups buttermilk 
  • 0.3 cup flour all-purpose
  • 10  hardboiled eggs sliced
  • cups milk 
  • 0.1 teaspoon pepper 
  • cups processed cheese food cubed (Velveeta)
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 
  • cups self raising flour 
  • 0.5 cup shortening 

Equipment

  • baking sheet
  • oven
  • whisk
  • baking pan

Directions

  1. Place eggs in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. In a large skillet, cook bacon until crisp.
  2. Drain, reserving 1/4 cup drippings.
  3. Sprinkle bacon over eggs.
  4. Whisk the flour, salt and pepper into reserved drippings until smooth. Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened and bubbly. Stir in cheese until melted; pour over eggs.
  5. For biscuits, cut shortening into flour until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in buttermilk; gently knead six to eight times.
  6. Roll out on a lightly floured surface to 1/2-in. thickness.
  7. Cut with a 2-1/2-in. biscuit cutter and place on a greased baking sheet.
  8. Bake biscuits and eggs at 400° for 25 minutes or until biscuits are golden brown.
  9. Serve eggs over biscuits.

Nutrition Facts

Calories861kcal
Protein15.3%
Fat62.13%
Carbs22.57%

Properties

Glycemic Index
33.75
Glycemic Load
27.99
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
23.917391300201%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:861.13kcal
43.06%
Fat:59.05g
90.85%
Saturated Fat:22.21g
138.8%
Carbohydrates:48.24g
16.08%
Net Carbohydrates:46.97g
17.08%
Sugar:9.35g
10.39%
Cholesterol:324.31mg
108.1%
Sodium:1197.66mg
52.07%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:32.73g
65.45%
Selenium:61.8µg
88.28%
Phosphorus:619.73mg
61.97%
Calcium:601.14mg
60.11%
Vitamin B2:0.74mg
43.25%
Vitamin B12:2.33µg
38.89%
Vitamin B1:0.37mg
24.66%
Vitamin D:3.64µg
24.28%
Manganese:0.45mg
22.71%
Vitamin B5:2.24mg
22.43%
Zinc:3.28mg
21.83%
Vitamin A:937.35IU
18.75%
Vitamin B6:0.35mg
17.66%
Vitamin B3:3.29mg
16.43%
Potassium:523.72mg
14.96%
Vitamin E:2.23mg
14.87%
Folate:57.18µg
14.3%
Magnesium:53.46mg
13.37%
Iron:1.88mg
10.47%
Vitamin K:8.6µg
8.19%
Copper:0.15mg
7.6%
Fiber:1.27g
5.09%