Biscuits Gravy Eggs Extraordinaire Recipe

How to Make Biscuits Gravy Eggs Extraordinaire

1. **Make the Gravy (can be made the night before):**
2. Crumble 1 pound breakfast sausage and cook over medium heat until browned. Remove sausage from pan and set aside on a plate.
3. Cook 4 slices bacon in the same pan until crispy. Remove bacon, crumble, and set aside.
4. Leave about 3 tablespoons of rendered bacon and sausage fat in the pan.
5. Melt 1/4 cup butter in the pan.
6. Whisk in 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour (add 1-2 more tablespoons if needed) to create a roux. Cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly.
7. Gradually whisk in 2 cups heavy cream and 1 cup milk.
8. Bring to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally, until thickened (about 5-7 minutes).
9. Stir in crumbled sausage and bacon. Season generously with salt and pepper to taste.
10. **Make the Biscuits:**
11. Preheat oven to 450°F (232°C).
12. In a large bowl, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
13. Cut in 1/2 cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter using a pastry blender or two knives until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
14. Make a well in the center and pour in 3/4 cup cold buttermilk. Stir gently until just combined. The dough will be sticky.
15. Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface. Gently fold the dough over itself 5-6 times.
16. Pat the dough into a 1-inch thick round. Cut out biscuits using a 2-3 inch biscuit cutter.
17. Place biscuits close together on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
18. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown.
19. Brush tops with melted butter.
20. **Make the Eggs:**
21. In a bowl, whisk together 4 large eggs and 2 tablespoons heavy cream until light and frothy.
22. Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a 10-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat.
23. Reduce heat to low, pour in egg mixture, and cook, stirring gently from the edges to the center, until set but still slightly moist (about 5-7 minutes).
24. Season with salt and pepper.
25. **Assemble and Serve:**
26. Split biscuits and spread with butter.
27. Layer gravy, then fluffy scrambled eggs on top of each biscuit half.