SOUTHERN EGGS AND BISCUITS

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To me, nothing beats the flavor of Southern cooking, especially for breakfast! The rich flavor of these eggs served over homemade biscuits is a hearty way to start the day. -Ruth Ward, Lexington, Tennessee

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 55m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

10 hard-boiled large eggs, sliced
1 pound sliced bacon, diced
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
4 cups milk
2 cups cubed Velveeta
BISCUITS:
1/2 cup shortening
3 cups self-rising flour
1-1/4 cups buttermilk

Steps:

Place eggs in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. In a large skillet, cook bacon until crisp. Drain, reserving 1/4 cup drippings. Sprinkle bacon over eggs. , Whisk the flour, salt and pepper into reserved drippings until smooth. Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened and bubbly. Stir in cheese until melted; pour over eggs. , For biscuits, cut shortening into flour until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in buttermilk; gently knead six to eight times. Roll out on a lightly floured surface to 1/2-in. thickness. Cut with a 2-1/2-in. biscuit cutter and place on a greased baking sheet. , Bake biscuits and eggs at 400° for 25 minutes or until biscuits are golden brown. Serve eggs over biscuits.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 667 calories, Fat 39g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 317mg cholesterol, Sodium 1426mg sodium, Carbohydrate 47g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 29g protein.