The Atomic Cowboy Recipe
Fresh biscuit, bacon, fried egg, and cheddar cheese, served with house made sausage gravy.
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Ingredients
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Biscuit
Filling
Sausage Gravy
Method
Biscuit
- 1
Prepare the Biscuit Dough
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Cut in the unsalted butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in the milk until just combined.
- 2
Shape and Bake
Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead gently for about 30 seconds. Pat the dough to about 1 inch thick, then cut into rounds using a biscuit cutter. Place on a baking sheet and bake at 425°F (220°C) for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.
Filling
- 3
Cook the Bacon
In a skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon slices until crispy. Remove and let drain on paper towels, then chop into pieces.
- 4
- 5
Prepare the Cheese
Grate or slice the cheddar cheese and set aside for assembly.
Sausage Gravy
- 6
Cook the Sausage
In a saucepan over medium heat, cook the ground sausage until browned and fully cooked. Drain excess fat if necessary.
- 7
Make the Gravy
Sprinkle the all-purpose flour over the cooked sausage and stir to combine. Gradually add the milk, stirring continuously until the mixture thickens. Season with salt and black pepper.
Assembly
- 8
Assemble the Atomic Cowboy
To assemble, split the warm biscuit in half. Layer the bottom half with bacon pieces, followed by a fried egg, and top with cheddar cheese. Spoon the sausage gravy generously over the top and place the biscuit top on. Serve hot.
