Liz of Books N'Cooks is hosting us as we celebrate International Bacon Day. Ummm...yeah...no way I was missing an event about salty pig goodness!
The Bacon Bonanza
- Bacon Corn Pizza from Caroline’s Cooking
- Bacon Wrapped Asparagus from A Day In The Life On The Farm
- Barbecue, Bacon, & Cheddar Stuffed Sweet Potatoes from Tip Garden
- Chicken Bacon Ranch Skillet from Amy’s Cooking Adventures
- Green Beans with Bacon and Almonds from Feeding Big
- Hot German Potato Salad with Bacon from Faith, Hope, Love, & Luck Survive Despite a Whiskered Accomplice
- Pasta Carbonara Torte from Karen’s Kitchen Stories
- Roast Beef, Ham and Bacon Club Sandwich from Family Around The Table
- Surprise Biscuits from Culinary Adventures with Camilla
- Warm Bacon Gruyere Dip with Caramelized Onion and Chive from Bear & Bug Eats
- Wilted Lettuce Salad with Hot Bacon Dressing from Palatable Pastime
Surprise Biscuits
Everyone should have a good quick drop biscuit in their culinary wheelhouse. I typically do rolled biscuits, but when I saw a photo of a biscuit with an egg surprise inside, I decided to give it a try. And I added in fresh thyme and bacon for good measure!
- 1/2 C (1 stick) cold butter, cubed
- 1-1/2 C flour
- 2 t baking powder
- 1 t salt
- 3/4 C cold buttermilk
- 6 hardboiled eggs, peeled
- 1/3 C bacon, cooked and crumbled with 1 T bacon fat reserved
- 2 t fresh thyme leaves
Procedure
Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, stir together flour, baking powder, and salt. Toss butter cubes into the flour mix. Use your fingers to rub butter into the flour. Pour in buttermilk, bacon fat, bacon crumbles, and fresh thyme. Stir with a fork until it just comes together into a slightly sticky dough.
Using a tablespoon scoop, mound walnut-sized balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet. Press a hardboiled egg into the center.
Place another mound of dough on top and form a layer around the egg.
Place another mound of dough on top and form a layer around the egg.
Bake biscuits until golden brown, approximately 15 to 20 minutes. Let cool slightly, then transfer to wire rack. Serve warm or at room temperature.
I never would have thought to make something like this. It's the perfect grab & go breakfast, packed with protein! Look forward to trying it!
ReplyDeleteHappy International Bacon Day!
Well I do love a biscuit! This one is a must try...I've never seen a biscuit wrapped around an egg before...is it wrong that I kind of want to try this with a deviled egg to see how it tastes?
ReplyDeleteI love this recipe. What a great breakfast idea when you need something to pass out as the family runs out the door on busy mornings
ReplyDeleteThis is awesome! Such a perfect portable breakfast!! Can't wait to try these.
ReplyDeleteI remember seeing something like this too, and agree it's a fun idea - looks delicious!
ReplyDeleteOK... I love this! I need to bring something to a wedding morning potluck thingy. and this maybe just the thing!
ReplyDeleteI love the idea of a grab & go - I bet these would be perfect for school lunches too!
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