MAPLE-BACON UPSIDE-DOWN BISCUITS RECIPE - (4.4/5)

Maple-Bacon Upside-Down Biscuits Recipe - (4.4/5) image

Provided by msippigrl

Number Of Ingredients 13

TOPPING:
6 thick-cut slices bacon
1/3 cup dark brown sugar, packed
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup real maple syrup
2 tablespoons reserved bacon fat
BISCUITS:
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon sugar, optional
1/2 stick (1/4 cup) cold unsalted butter
1 cup cold whole milk or buttermilk

Steps:

Cook the bacon until barely done, light to medium brown but not crispy; then chop into 1/2" pieces. Add bacon to a small mixing bowl along with the remaining Topping ingredients. Set aside. Line an 8-9" square baking dish with parchment paper, then spray with cooking spray. Spread the topping evenly in the prepared pan. (I used 2 forks.) Preheat the oven to 400°F. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar (if using). Cut the butter in until coarse pea size crumbs. Slowly add the milk, stirring just until a sticky dough forms. Drop the dough by rounded tablespoons onto the top of the syrup mixture in the pan. (I made 9 even portions.) Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until biscuits are golden brown. Remove from oven and immediately invert onto a serving plate. Spoon any syrup left in the pan over the biscuits. Serve warm. (Leftovers can be microwaved for 10-12 seconds to reheat.)