Classic Biscuit Sandwich Recipe
Egg and cheese on a biscuit, with your choice of meat.
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Ingredients
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Biscuit
Egg and Cheese Filling
Meat (Optional)
Method
Biscuit Preparation
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
- 3
Cut in Butter
Add the unsalted butter to the flour mixture. Use a pastry cutter or your fingers to blend in the butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- 4
Add Milk
Pour in the milk and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
- 5
Shape Biscuits
Turn the dough onto a floured surface and gently knead it a few times until it comes together. Pat the dough to about 1-inch thick and cut out biscuits using a biscuit cutter or a glass.
- 6
Bake Biscuits
Place the biscuits on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown.
Egg and Cheese Preparation
- 7
Whisk Eggs
In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, salt, and black pepper.
- 8
Cook Eggs
Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Pour in the egg mixture and cook, stirring gently until the eggs are just set but still soft.
- 9
Add Cheese
Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the eggs and gently fold until melted.
Assembling the Sandwich
- 10
Prepare Biscuits
Once the biscuits are baked and slightly cooled, slice them in half horizontally.
- 11
Add Egg and Cheese
Spoon a portion of the egg and cheese mixture onto the bottom half of each biscuit.
- 12
Add Meat (if using)
If desired, add your choice of cooked meat (bacon, sausage, or ham) on top of the egg mixture.
- 13
Top with Biscuit
Place the top half of the biscuit on the sandwich and gently press down.
- 14
Serve
Serve warm and enjoy your classic biscuit sandwich!
