Country Ham Biscuits and Red-Eye Gravy ☕🥓
A bold, salty, and smoky Southern breakfast classic
Country Ham Biscuits with Red-Eye Gravy is a true Southern tradition—simple, rustic, and packed with flavor. Salty, cured country ham is pan-fried until crisp at the edges, then paired with fluffy buttermilk biscuits and finished with a splash of strong black coffee to create the iconic red-eye gravy. Thin, savory, and intensely flavorful, this dish is beloved for its no-nonsense comfort and old-fashioned charm.
Perfect for hearty breakfasts, brunch spreads, or whenever you’re craving a taste of the South.
🛒 Ingredients
For the Biscuits:
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Southern buttermilk biscuits (homemade or store-bought)
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Butter, for serving
For the Ham & Red-Eye Gravy:
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Country ham slices
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Strong brewed black coffee
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Water (a small splash, as needed)
(Country ham is salt-cured and very flavorful—no extra seasoning required.)
❤️ Why You’ll Love This Dish
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Classic Southern comfort food
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Bold, salty, smoky flavors
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Simple ingredients with big impact
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Perfect for breakfast or brunch
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Ready in minutes once biscuits are baked
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Bake the Biscuits
Prepare and bake a batch of fluffy Southern buttermilk biscuits according to your favorite recipe or package instructions. Bake until golden brown and tender. Keep warm.
2️⃣ Fry the Country Ham
Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add the country ham slices and fry until browned and crispy around the edges, about 2–3 minutes per side.
Remove the ham from the skillet and keep warm. Leave the flavorful drippings in the pan.