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
Cuisine: Southern American
Ingredients: 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

Category Breakfast

Prep 15 minutes

Cook 25 minutes

Style Southern American

Technique Baking

Diet Friendly Vegetarian

Daily Recipe: August 25, 2023

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.

Additional

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.