From above, imagine mounds of golden, flaky biscuits split open to reveal layers of texture, dotted with bright green scallions. Over this, a glossy, vibrant red tomato gravy drapes, speckled with pieces of chopped garlic and fresh herbs. On the side: a soft, sunshine-yellow fried egg waits, garnished with a dash of pepper.

Garlic-Infused Tomato Gravy over Scallion Biscuits

Name: Garlic-Infused Tomato Gravy over Scallion Biscuits
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Southern American
Ingredients: 8 cloves of garlic finely chopped; 4 plum tomatoes diced; 4 large eggs; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/4 cup scallions chopped; 1/4 cup heavy cream; 5 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1 teaspoon baking powder; to taste Salt; to taste pepper

Hot, saucy breakfast with a garlicky twist.

Category Breakfast

Prep 15 minutes

Cook 25 minutes

Style Southern American

Technique Baking

Diet Friendly Vegetarian

Daily recipe · August 25, 2023

A little about this dish

Garlic's rich, aromatic flavor serves as the star of this Southern-inspired breakfast dish, combined with juicy, seasonal tomatoes and a creamy, buttery biscuit base. The inclusion of eggs adds a protein kick to start your day right.

Ingredients (for 4)

Cloves of garlic — 8 — finely chopped
Plum tomatoes — 4 — diced
Large eggs — 4
All-purpose flour — 2 cups
Scallions — 1/4 cup — chopped
Heavy cream — 1/4 cup
Unsalted butter — 5 tablespoons
Olive oil — 1 tablespoon
Sugar — 1 tablespoon
Baking powder — 1 teaspoon
Salt — to taste
Pepper — to taste

Preparation

Step 1 — 🔥🌡️⏲️

Preheat your oven to 425F for baking later.
Step 2 — 🥣🧂🧈🥛

In a large bowl, combine flour, scallions, sugar, baking powder, and a pinch of salt. Add in butter and mix until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in cream until dough forms.
Step 3 — 🤲🥖🔪

Turn out dough onto a lightly floured surface. Knead until smooth. Roll the dough to 1/2-inch thickness and cut out biscuits using a round biscuit cutter.
Step 4 — 🍪🥘⌛

Place the cut biscuits onto a baking sheet. Bake for about 12 minutes or until they turn golden brown.
Step 5 — 🍳🍅🧄

Heat olive oil in a saucepan. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant. Mix in diced tomatoes, salt, and pepper. Simmer until the sauce thickens.
Step 6 — 🍳🥚⏲️

Fry the eggs as per your preference.
Step 7 — 🍽️🍞🍅🍳

Split each biscuit in half. Serve with a generous amount of tomato gravy and top with a fried egg.

A final fox tip

For a vegan-friendly variation, replace the heavy cream with coconut milk and eggs with tofu. If you don't have fresh tomatoes, canned diced tomatoes are also a great substitute. Just reduce the simmering time. This recipe can also be a fun cooking activity for kids, as they can help with kneading the biscuit dough and cutting out the biscuit shapes using a biscuit cutter.