Southern Breakfast Plate

The Southern Breakfast Plate, often called a 'country breakfast' or 'farmer's breakfast,' is a hearty, savory meal originating from the Southern United States. It typically features a combination of fried eggs, country-style sausage or bacon, grits or hash browns, and biscuits with gravy, all served together on a single plate.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is generally high in both fat and carbohydrates, with a moderate amount of protein from the eggs and meat. It provides significant calories, often ranging from 800 to over 1,200 calories per serving, and is a rich source of energy, sodium, and certain B vitamins.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	850 kcal
Protein	32 g
Carbs	62 g
Fat	50 g
Fiber	5 g
Sugar	8 g
Sodium	1800 mg
Potassium	600 mg
Iron	6 mg
Calcium	200 mg
Vitamin A	800 IU
Vitamin C	15 mg
Vitamin B12	1.5 mcg
Niacin (B3)	8 mg
Phosphorus	450 mg

Per 1 plate (550 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, this plate represents the agrarian roots of the American South, designed as a substantial, energy-dense meal to fuel a day of physical labor. Nutritionally, its uniqueness lies in the combination of slow-digesting grits and high-fat proteins, which historically provided sustained satiety.