Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsWelcome DinerBig Jim Biscuit Sandwich Recipe

Big Jim Biscuit Sandwich Recipe

Inspired by Welcome Diner
Time1h
Serves4

Buttermilk fried chicken, sausage gravy, bacon, and cheddar cheese on a biscuit. Be sure to purchase utensils if you'll need them (from the Miscellaneous category).

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Ingredients

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Biscuit

Sausage Gravy

Assembly

Method

Biscuit

  1. 1

    Prepare the Biscuit Dough

    In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Cut in the butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in the buttermilk until combined.

  2. 2

    Shape and Bake the Biscuits

    Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and gently knead 3-4 times. Pat the dough to about 1-inch thickness and cut out biscuits using a round cutter. Place on a baking sheet and bake at 425°F (220°C) for 12-15 minutes until golden brown.

Fried Chicken

  1. 3

    Marinate the Chicken

    Place the chicken thighs in a bowl and cover with buttermilk. Let them marinate for at least 30 minutes or overnight for best results.

  2. 4

    Dredge and Fry the Chicken

    In a shallow dish, combine flour, salt, black pepper, and paprika. Remove chicken from buttermilk, allowing excess to drip off, then dredge in the flour mixture. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Fry the chicken for about 5-7 minutes per side or until golden brown and cooked through. Drain on paper towels.

Sausage Gravy

  1. 5

    Cook the Sausage

    In a saucepan, cook the breakfast sausage over medium heat until browned. Drain excess fat, leaving about 1 tablespoon in the pan.

  2. 6

    Make the Gravy

    Sprinkle flour over the sausage and stir to combine. Gradually whisk in the milk, stirring constantly until the gravy thickens. Season with black pepper and salt to taste.

Assembly

  1. 7

    Cook the Bacon

    In a skillet, cook the bacon slices over medium heat until crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels.

  2. 8

    Assemble the Sandwich

    Slice the biscuits in half. Place a piece of fried chicken on the bottom half, top with a slice of cheese, bacon, and generous amounts of sausage gravy. Place the top half of the biscuit on and serve immediately.

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