Asparagus Scramble Biscuits

An egg and vegetable mixture is served on homemade bacon and cheese cornmeal biscuits in this hearty breakfast dish.

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Recipe Summary

bake:
5 mins at 350°
cook:
10 mins
prep:
20 mins
Servings:
8
Nutrition Info
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Asparagus Scramble Biscuits

Ingredients

Directions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a large skillet, cook asparagus in hot butter over medium heat abut 6 minutes or until crisp-tender. Remove asparagus from skillet.

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  • Add eggs, salt, and pepper to skillet. Using a spatula, lift and fold cooked egg, letting uncooked egg run underneath. Cook 4 minutes or until almost set; stir in red pepper and asparagus. Remove from heat.

  • Arrange bottoms of biscuits in a 15x10x1-inch baking pan; divide egg mixture and Swiss cheese among biscuit bottoms. Add tops. Bake, uncovered, for 5 to 8 minutes or until heated through and cheese is melted. Makes 8 (2-biscuit) servings

Open Face Method:

Split biscuits in half and wrap in foil. Reheat in a 350 degree F oven for 20 minutes or until warm. Spoon egg mixture atop split biscuits; top with cheese.

Nutrition Facts (Asparagus Scramble Biscuits)

Per Serving:
434 calories; total fat 24g; saturated fat 12g; polyunsaturated fat 2g; monounsaturated fat 8g; cholesterol 390mg; sodium 635mg; potassium 289mg; carbohydrates 32g; fiber 2g; sugar 2g; protein 22g; vitamin a 972IU; vitamin c 39mg; thiamin 0mg; riboflavin 1mg; niacin equivalents 2mg; vitamin b6 0mg; folate 105mcg; vitamin b12 2mcg; calcium 374mg; iron 4mg.

Bacon-Cheddar Cornmeal Biscuits

Ingredients

Directions

  • In a large bowl, mix flour, cornmeal and baking powder. Using pastry blender, cut butter into flour mixture until butter is the size of small peas. Add shredded cheddar cheese, bacon, milk, egg, and chives; stir until moistened.

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  • Turn out onto floured surface. Knead lightly 4 to 6 strokes or until dough just holds together. Pat or roll to 8-inch square that is 1/2 inch thick. Using sharp knife, cut into sixteen 2-inch squares. Transfer to lightly snipped fresh chives greased baking sheet; brush with additional milk.

  • Bake in 425 degree F oven 10 to 12 minutes or until golden brown. Remove; cool on a wire rack. Serves 16.

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