Bacon, Egg, and Cheese Biscuit Recipe

American · Main course · 40 min total

A classic breakfast sandwich featuring a flaky buttermilk biscuit, crispy bacon, a perfectly fried egg, and melted cheddar cheese. This recipe delivers a satisfying, homemade version of a fast-food favorite.

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
• 3/4 cup buttermilk
• 8 slices bacon
• 4 large eggs
• 4 slices cheddar cheese
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon butter (for frying eggs)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C). In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Cut in cold butter using a pastry blender or fingertips until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add buttermilk and stir until just combined.
2. Turn dough onto a floured surface and knead gently 4-5 times. Pat to 1/2-inch thickness. Cut out 4 biscuits using a 3-inch round cutter. Place on a baking sheet and bake 12-14 minutes until golden brown.
3. While biscuits bake, cook bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy, about 8 minutes. Transfer to paper towels. Pour off most of the fat, leaving about 1 tablespoon.
4. Fry eggs in the same skillet over medium heat: crack eggs into pan, season with salt and pepper, and cook until whites are set but yolks are still runny, about 3 minutes. For firmer yolks, flip and cook 1 minute more.
5. Split warm biscuits in half. Place a slice of cheese on the bottom half, then 2 slices of bacon, then a fried egg. Top with biscuit top. Serve immediately.

Tips

• To keep biscuits tender, handle the dough as little as possible.
• For extra flavor, brush biscuit tops with melted butter before baking.
• Store assembled sandwiches in the refrigerator for up to 1 day; reheat in a toaster oven.

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