Breakfast Platter with Bacon, Sausage, Ham, and Buttermilk Biscuit
Hearty breakfast featuring crisp bacon, savory sausage patties, smoky ham slices, and a fluffy buttermilk biscuit, served with your choice of egg style. This american-inspired breakfast ready in about 45 minutes combines bacon strips, patties pork sausage patties, smoked ham slices into a breakfast that fuels the morning without the midday crash — make-ahead-friendly and balanced enough to anchor the first meal of the day. Each serving lands at about 520 calories and feeds 4, so it sits comfortably in a weekly breakfast rotation alongside fruit, yogurt, or coffee. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 4 slices bacon strips
- 2 patties pork sausage patties
- 3 slices smoked ham slices
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup (cold, cubed) unsalted butter
- 3/4 cup buttermilk
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup whole milk
- to taste salt and pepper
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F. In a large bowl, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 tbsp baking powder, 1/2 tsp baking soda, and 1 tsp salt. Add 1/2 cup cold cubed unsalted butter and cut in with a pastry cutter or fingers until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Step 2: Pour 3/4 cup buttermilk into the flour mixture and stir gently until just combined. Turn dough onto a floured surface and knead lightly 5 times. Pat dough to 1-inch thickness and cut out 8 biscuits using a 2.5-inch round cutter.
- Step 3: Place biscuits on a baking sheet and bake in preheated oven for 12-15 minutes until golden brown.
- Step 4: Meanwhile, cook 4 slices bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crisp, about 6-8 minutes. Remove and drain on paper towels.
- Step 5: In the same skillet, cook 2 pork sausage patties over medium heat for 4-5 minutes per side until cooked through and browned.
- Step 6: Warm 3 slices smoked ham in the skillet for 1-2 minutes per side until lightly caramelized.
- Step 7: In a small bowl, whisk 2 large eggs with 1/4 cup whole milk, salt and pepper to taste. Pour into a nonstick skillet over medium-low heat and gently scramble, stirring occasionally, until softly set, about 3-4 minutes.
- Step 8: Serve the warm biscuits alongside the bacon, sausage, ham, and scrambled eggs for a satisfying breakfast platter.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Breakfast Platter with Bacon, Sausage, Ham, and Buttermilk Biscuit take to make?
Total time is about 45 minutes (20 min prep + 25 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a busy morning; prep components the night before to save active time.
How do I store leftover Breakfast Platter with Bacon, Sausage, Ham, and Buttermilk Biscuit?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat in the microwave or oven; egg- or grain-based items may need a splash of milk or water to refresh texture. Cold-served items (overnight oats, smoothies) keep 2–3 days in the fridge.
Can I substitute ingredients in Breakfast Platter with Bacon, Sausage, Ham, and Buttermilk Biscuit?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Breakfast Platter with Bacon, Sausage, Ham, and Buttermilk Biscuit for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Breakfast Platter with Bacon, Sausage, Ham, and Buttermilk Biscuit?
American breakfast like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
