Categories: Sides
Ingredients
- 8 slices of bacon, cooked to your preference (reserve the drippings)- I like to bake my bacon. Get my method for baking perfectly crisp bacon by CLICKING HERE.
- 4-5 oz of fresh cheese curds
- For the potato biscuits
- 1 1/2 cups of cooked mashed potatoes (about 2 Idaho® russet potatoes)
- 1/3 to 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 1/2 cups of self-rising flour
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 3 tbsp cold unsalted butter, cut into small cubes
- For the bacon gravy
- The reserved drippings from the bacon
- 1/4 cup flour
- 1/2 tsp salt (to taste)
- 1/3 tsp ground black pepper
- 2-3 cups milk (depending on how thick you like your gravy)
Directions
- Cook the bacon to your preference. Reserve the drippings and set aside.
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For the potato biscuits
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(Makes 8-10 biscuits)
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Preheat your oven to 425 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. Set aside.
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In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the mashed potatoes and 1/3 cup of the cream. Set aside.
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In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the self-rising flour & sugar. Using a pastry blender or two butter knives, cut the butter into the flour mixture until it forms a coarse meal. Add in the potato mixture & gently fold in until combined. Add in the remaining cream a little at a time until a good dough forms.
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Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead lightly 2-3 times until the mixture comes together. Roll the dough out to at least 1/2-inch thick. Using a biscuit cutter, cut the dough into biscuits and then place on the prepared baking sheet.
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Bake until lightly golden brown, about 12-14 minutes. Allow to cool to warm.
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For the bacon gravy
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While the biscuits are cooling, prepare the bacon gravy. In a medium skillet, heat the reserved bacon drippings over medium heat. Whisk in the flour until smooth. Reduce the heat to low & continue cooking the drippings/flour mixture for another 3-4 minutes. Whisk in the milk 1/2 cup at a time, allowing the mixture to thicken slightly before adding in the next 1/2 cup. Continue adding in the milk until the gravy is your desired consistency. Cook for 3-5 minutes more, whisking constantly.
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To serve
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Place 2 of the biscuits on a plate and then ladle over 1/4 of the bacon gravy. Top with 2 slices of chopped bacon & about 1 oz of cheese curds. Repeat this with the other 3 servings. Serve immediately.
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Enjoy!