Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsMetro DinerThe Big Spread Recipe

The Big Spread Recipe

Inspired by Metro Diner
Time1h
Serves4

Breakfast favorites including scrambled eggs, choice of breakfast meat, home fries or grits, biscuits, sausage gravy, fresh seasonal fruit and French toast.

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Ingredients

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Scrambled Eggs

Breakfast Meat

Home Fries

Biscuits

Sausage Gravy

French Toast

Method

Scrambled Eggs

  1. 1

    Prepare the Eggs

    In a bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, salt, and pepper. Heat butter in a skillet over medium heat, then pour in the egg mixture. Stir continuously until the eggs are fluffy and cooked through.

Breakfast Meat

  1. 2

    Cook the Meat

    In a skillet, cook bacon and sausage over medium heat until crispy and browned. Drain on paper towels and keep warm.

Home Fries

  1. 3

    Prepare the Home Fries

    Dice potatoes, onion, and bell pepper. Heat olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat, add potatoes, onion, and bell pepper, and season with salt and pepper. Cook until potatoes are golden brown and tender.

Biscuits

  1. 4

    Make the Biscuits

    Preheat oven to 450°F (232°C). In a bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in milk until just combined. Roll out dough and cut into rounds. Bake for 10-12 minutes until golden.

Sausage Gravy

  1. 5

    Prepare the Gravy

    In a skillet, cook sausage over medium heat until browned. Sprinkle flour over sausage and stir for a minute. Gradually add milk while stirring constantly until thickened. Season with salt and pepper.

Fresh Seasonal Fruit

  1. 6

    Prepare the Fruit

    Wash and cut the mixed seasonal fruit into bite-sized pieces. Arrange on a platter.

French Toast

  1. 7

    Make the French Toast

    In a bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, vanilla extract, and cinnamon. Dip bread slices into the mixture, coating both sides. Cook in a skillet with butter over medium heat until golden brown on both sides.

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