I’m sure biscuits are the OG comfort food—buttery and tender on the inside, with that lovely crispy exterior. Just thinking about them will make your mouth water! Everything about biscuits – the smell, the taste, the texture – is pure baking perfection. Once you master a basic biscuit recipe, there is so much you can do with them because they’re nothing if not versatile. Add fruit, gravy, chocolate sauce, and the list goes on. Whether looking for a classic just-like-grandma-used-to-make recipe or something a little more creative, this list has got you covered.
2. Easy Buttermilk Drop Biscuits
These bad boys are classic biscuits, simplified. With a few simple ingredients, making them is as easy as mixing, dumping, and baking. Buttermilk biscuits have never been easier or more delicious.
3. Angel Biscuits
These little beauties are so delicate. The texture is somewhere between bread and biscuit, making them insanely light and fluffy. They go great with savory meals but are also lovely for a quick snack or a standalone breakfast. Or pair them with other sweet treats, like banana nut bread or strawberry bread.
4. Sweet Potato Biscuits
This is such a fun spin on regular old biscuits. Sweet potato biscuits are a gorgeous orange color, only require six ingredients, and are ultra moist. These are always a hit when the family gathers around the table. Plus, they are an excellent complement to classic Southern dishes like black-eyed peas and collards or fried chicken gizzards.
5. Red Lobster Cheddar Biscuits
These copycats are remarkably easy to whip up and just as addictive as their restaurant counterparts. Plus, you’ll save a pretty penny making them at home. (Be real; half of the excitement of dinner at Red Lobster is the biscuits! 😜 For a Red Lobster mood without the price tag, try them with fun seafood dishes like seafood pasta or lobster bisque.
6. Butter Biscuits
Six simple ingredients give you buttery, melt-in-your-mouth biscuits with the softest center to ever grace your palate. All home cooks should have this one on their list of essential biscuit recipes. They’re incredibly versatile and will pair well with just about any meal. You can also serve them with creme anglaise or chocolate gravy for a snack or dessert.
7. 3-Ingredient Biscuits
If you thought six ingredients was pretty good, how about amazing biscuits with only three ingredients? With self-rising flour, butter, and buttermilk, you can have fluffy, delicious biscuits ready in under half an hour. Serve them up with scrambled eggs and turkey sausage for the win. 🙌
8. Fluffy Cathead Biscuits
Biscuits as big as a cat’s head? Yep! These biscuits are enormous, slightly denser than your average biscuit, delightfully tender, and no kneading required. Serve them with Southern fried catfish and coleslaw, and watch your tribe devour them.
9. Flaky Homemade Biscuits
These buttery biscuits boast seriously flaky layers. While there’s definitely some folding and rolling involved here, the result is well worth the effort. Biscuits like these are ultra-indulgent and go great with Southern-style breakfasts or soups. I like pairing them with broccoli cheese soup or tomato basil soup.
10. Southern Buttermilk Biscuits
Always a Southern comfort food classic, these buttermilk biscuits will disappear almost as fast as they hit the table. They’re the ideal side for a plate of eggs and bacon or chicken and gravyand are super simple to make.
11. Light and Fluffy Cream Biscuits
Cream biscuits are stress-free biscuits. With no cutting or grating of butter involved, they come together in just 20 minutes. They turn out moist and fluffy every time. Pair them with a sausage egg casserole and breakfast potatoes for an amazing start to your day.
Biscuits and Gravy Recipes
12. Creamy Chicken and Biscuits
This creamy, saucy chicken baked in a casserole dish under a fluffy layer of biscuits is ridiculously good. It’s the perfect way to turn biscuits into a full-on meal. Enjoy it with a side salad and a glass of sweet iced tea for a satiating Southern meal.
13. Southern Chocolate Gravy and Biscuits
Some people are put off by the idea of chocolate gravy poured over biscuits. But once you try the luscious pourable chocolate sauce dousing the light, buttery biscuits, there’s no turning back. Try the sauce over strawberry biscuits for an amazing twist. 😍
14. Biscuits and Sausage Gravy
Flaky, buttery biscuits smothered in a creamy sausage gravy sauce are always a winning breakfast. In this recipe, you can spice things up with Creole seasoning if you dare. This dish is super filling, although you may want to add a cup of coffee to the menu. 😉
Scone Recipes
15. Raspberry White Chocolate Scones
Meet Biscuit’s cousin, the scone. Sans lard and buttermilk, scones are a little denser and generally sweeter, but the baking principles are the same. Fruit and white chocolate, what could be better?
16. Chocolate Chip Scones
This chocolate chip scone is golden on the outside and tender on the inside, with the perfect amount of chocolate in every bite. It makes a lovely breakfast or afternoon snack, especially if you pair it with a chai tea latte or a pumpkin spice latte.
17. Cranberry Orange Scones
These scones are bursting with flavor. Tart, sweet, and tangy flavors combine in each tender bite. Serve them with tropical fruit salad and orange curd for a refreshing breakfast or afternoon snack.
18. Lemon Blueberry Scones
Lemon and blueberry complement each other so well. These guys are perfect for afternoon tea time, an after-school snack, or breakfast on the go. You can serve them with clotted cream (heavy cream heated slightly until it clots) and jam or homemade lemon curd. (Recipes below)
19. Johnny Cakes
Johnny cakes aren’t quite a scone but are similar to both scones and biscuits. This quick Caribbean bread is lightly sweetened and made with coconut milk for a subtle tropical flavor. Serve them with Caribbean meals like Jamaican ackee and saltfish, or enjoy them for breakfast with fresh Jamaican carrot juice.
Sweet and Savory Spreads to Pair With Biscuit Recipes
1. Clotted Cream
Clotted cream is a dream. It pairs beautifully with biscuits, scones, and waffles. This British staple is sweet, tangy, and ultra-creamy. It makes the perfect topping for any biscuit recipe.
2. Homemade Gravy
Down-home cooking ain’t nothing without a good brown gravy, IMHO. Pour this smooth and savory deliciousness over a biscuit, and you’ll be head over heels after just one bite. Serve it with other gravy-loving mains like mashed potatoes and fried pork chops.
3. Strawberry Butter
This spread is so pretty! It’s perfectly pink and tastes amazing with ripe strawberries, butter, and your choice of sweetener. Spread it on biscuits, scones, johnny cakes, or waffles—the sky’s the limit!
4. Lemon Curd
Tart and tangy, yet sweet and creamy, lemon curd is so delicious I could eat it by the spoonfuls. Definitely use it on biscuits and scones.
5. Orange Curd
Equally tangy but slightly less tart, orange curd is another delightful addition to any biscuit recipe.
6. Fruit Dip
Fruit dip is great on a fruit tray or fruity charcuterie board, but did you know it tastes great on biscuits and scones, too? Try it; you’ll love it!
