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Southern Homemade Cheddar Biscuits with Bacon and Gravy Recipe

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A classic Southern comfort food recipe featuring homemade cheddar biscuits infused with crispy bacon pieces, served smothered in a rich and creamy bacon gravy. This hearty dish combines flaky, cheesy biscuits with savory gravy made from reserved bacon grease, milk, and stock, perfect for a satisfying breakfast or brunch.

Ingredients

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For the Biscuits

  • 6 strips bacon
  • 1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup cornmeal
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 6 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 3/4 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons milk

For the Gravy

  • Reserved bacon grease (2-3 tablespoons)
  • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 1 1/3 cups beef or chicken stock
  • Freshly ground pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Cook Bacon: Place the uncooked bacon in a pan over medium-high heat and fry until very crispy. Remove from heat and transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Reserve the bacon grease in the pan. Once cooled, chop the bacon into very small pieces.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, cornmeal, sugar, salt, baking powder, shredded cheddar cheese, and chopped bacon pieces to combine evenly.
  3. Add Wet Ingredients and Form Dough: Create a well in the center of the dry mixture and add the heavy cream and milk. Use your hands to mix until the dough comes together into a shaggy consistency. Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead gently 2-4 times until it just holds together.
  4. Shape Biscuits: Roll the dough out to about 1 inch thick. Use a cookie cutter or a glass to cut out biscuit shapes. Arrange the biscuits on a parchment-lined baking sheet, leaving about an inch of space between each one.
  5. Bake Biscuits: Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Bake the biscuits for 15-20 minutes or until they are golden brown and cooked through.
  6. Make Gravy: While the biscuits bake, heat 2-3 tablespoons of the reserved bacon grease in a heavy-bottomed skillet over medium heat. Gradually stir in the flour, two tablespoons at a time, stirring constantly and allowing the flour to cook fully between additions.
  7. Add Liquids and Simmer: Slowly add the whole milk in a steady stream while stirring continuously to avoid lumps. Next, whisk in the beef or chicken stock. Let the gravy simmer for 10-12 minutes until thickened, stirring regularly.
  8. Season and Serve: Season the gravy with freshly ground pepper to taste. Serve the warm gravy generously poured over the freshly baked cheddar bacon biscuits.

Notes

  • For extra crispy bacon, cook it slowly over medium heat instead of high heat.
  • If you prefer, substitute sharp cheddar with mild cheddar or a blend of cheeses for a different flavor profile.
  • Be careful not to overwork the biscuit dough to keep the biscuits flaky and tender.
  • The reserved bacon grease is essential for the authentic smoky flavor in the gravy, but you can substitute with butter if you prefer.
  • If you want a thicker gravy, let it simmer a bit longer; for a thinner consistency, add a splash more milk or stock.

Keywords: Southern biscuits, cheddar biscuits, bacon biscuits, homemade biscuits, bacon gravy, breakfast biscuits, Southern cooking, comfort food

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