Southern Breakfast Plate

why make this recipe

This Southern Breakfast Plate is warm, filling, and easy to make. It gives you meat, eggs, and a biscuit on one plate. It is a good choice for a slow weekend morning or for feeding family. For more simple starts try our easy breakfast ideas.

how to make Southern Breakfast Plate

Cook each part so it stays hot and full of taste. Start with the sausage so its fat can add flavor. Use the same pan for eggs to keep the flavors. Bake biscuits last or warm them so they are soft. If you want fast steps and small tips, check quick tricks like 5-minute breakfast hacks.

introduction

This plate brings classic Southern flavors together. You get savory sausage, crispy bacon, soft scrambled eggs, and warm buttermilk biscuits. It is simple to cook and good for most people. You can make it busy-morning friendly or slow and cozy. Try this with other breakfast ideas like a best ever breakfast burrito if you want a change.

Ingredients :

Sausage, Crispy Bacon, Eggs, Buttermilk Biscuits, Salt, Pepper, Butter

Directions :

  1. Cook the sausage in a skillet over medium heat until browned.
  2. In the same skillet, cook the bacon until crispy.
  3. In a bowl, whisk eggs with salt and pepper, then scramble them in the pan.
  4. Bake or prepare buttermilk biscuits according to package or recipe instructions.
  5. Serve all components warm on a plate.

how to serve Southern Breakfast Plate

Place the biscuits on one side of the plate. Add sausage and bacon next to the biscuits. Put the scrambled eggs beside the meat. Serve warm. You can add butter on the biscuits and a little pepper on the eggs. This plate goes well with coffee or juice.

how to store Southern Breakfast Plate

Cool each item to room temperature before storing. Put sausage and bacon in an airtight container and keep in the fridge for up to 3 days. Store scrambled eggs in a separate container for up to 2 days. Wrap biscuits in foil or a sealed bag for 1 to 2 days. Reheat in a pan or oven until hot.

tips to make Southern Breakfast Plate

  • Use medium heat so the meat cooks well and does not burn.
  • Save some pan drippings for the eggs to add flavor.
  • Warm the biscuits in the oven for a few minutes to make them soft again.
  • If you need speed, cook bacon and sausage on a baking sheet in the oven at 400°F until done.
  • For fast ideas and simple swaps see quick tips like 5-minute breakfast hacks.

variation (if any)

  • Replace sausage with ham or turkey sausage for a lighter plate.
  • Add cheese to the eggs for extra flavor.
  • Make biscuits with gravy for a richer dish.
  • Serve with grits or fried potatoes for a fuller meal.

FAQs

Q: Can I freeze the cooked items?
A: You can freeze sausage and bacon for up to 2 months. Eggs and biscuits do not freeze well in texture.

Q: How long do leftovers last?
A: In the fridge, meat lasts about 3 days, eggs 2 days, and biscuits 1–2 days.

Q: Can I make this vegetarian?
A: Yes. Use plant-based sausage and bacon substitutes and cook the eggs or use tofu scramble.

Q: Are buttermilk biscuits necessary?
A: No. You can use any fresh biscuit, English muffin, or toast you prefer.

Q: Can I make this for a large group?
A: Yes. Multiply the ingredients and keep items warm in the oven before serving.

Conclusion

This Southern Breakfast Plate is simple to make and satisfying to eat. For a ready-made version or more detail on this menu item, see Whiskey River Saloon’s Southern Breakfast Plate.

Southern Breakfast Plate

A warm, filling plate featuring savory sausage, crispy bacon, soft scrambled eggs, and warm buttermilk biscuits, perfect for slow weekends or family gatherings.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine: American, Southern
Calories: 650

Ingredients
  

Meat and Eggs
  • 1 lb Sausage Use your preferred sausage.
  • 6 Eggs Whisked with salt and pepper.
  • 4 slices Crispy Bacon Cook until crispy.
Biscuits
  • 1 pkg Buttermilk Biscuits Follow package instructions for preparation.
Seasoning and Extras
  • to taste Salt For seasoning the eggs.
  • to taste Pepper For sprinkling on eggs and biscuits.
  • 2 tbsp Butter For serving with biscuits.

Method
 

Cooking
  1. Cook the sausage in a skillet over medium heat until browned.
  2. In the same skillet, cook the bacon until crispy.
  3. In a bowl, whisk eggs with salt and pepper, then scramble them in the pan.
  4. Bake or prepare buttermilk biscuits according to package or recipe instructions.
  5. Serve all components warm on a plate.
Serving
  1. Place the biscuits on one side of the plate.
  2. Add sausage and bacon next to the biscuits.
  3. Put the scrambled eggs beside the meat.
  4. Serve warm, adding butter on the biscuits and pepper on the eggs.

Notes

You can freeze sausage and bacon for up to 2 months. Eggs and biscuits do not freeze well. Warm biscuits in the oven for a few minutes to make them soft again. For a lighter option, replace sausage with ham or turkey sausage.
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