The Perfect “Heart Attack” recipe for a Hearty Breakfast

Directions

• Butter Crunch Biscuits
• Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
• In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients until well combined.
• Pour the buttermilk into the dry ingredients and stir just until a soft biscuit dough forms. Do not overmix.
• Place the butter in a 9 × 5-inch baking dish and place it in the oven until the butter is completely melted.
• Carefully remove the baking dish from the oven. Spoon the biscuit dough evenly over the melted butter and gently spread it to the edges of the dish.
• Bake for approximately 25 minutes, or until the biscuits are golden brown on top and cooked through.
• Allow to cool for a few minutes before cutting and serving warm.
• Homemade Hash browns
• Peel the potatoes and shred them using a box grater or food processor.
• Place the shredded potatoes in a bowl of cool water and soak for 15–30 minutes to remove excess starch.
• Drain the potatoes thoroughly and spread them onto a clean, dry kitchen towel. Pat dry and allow them to sit for a few minutes to remove as much excess moisture as possible.
• Heat approximately ¼ cup oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
• Add the shredded potatoes to the hot skillet and spread them into an even layer. Cover the skillet and cook until the bottom and edges begin to turn golden brown.
• Carefully flip the hash browns and continue cooking, uncovered, until the second side is golden brown and they reach your desired level of crispiness.
• Transfer the hash browns to a paper towel-lined plate to drain any excess oil.
• Serve immediately while hot and crispy.
• White Cream Gravy
• Add the oil and butter to a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook until the butter is completely melted.
• Whisk in the flour and cook for about 1 minute, whisking constantly, to remove the raw flour taste.
• Season with salt and black pepper and stir to combine.
• Gradually whisk in the milk and heavy cream, making sure to whisk out any lumps.
• Continue cooking and stirring until the gravy thickens to your desired consistency. If the gravy becomes too thick, add a little additional milk until it reaches the consistency you prefer.
• For an extra-hearty gravy, stir in cooked crumbled sausage and bacon. Continue cooking for another 1–2 minutes, or until everything is heated through.
• Remove from the heat and serve warm over biscuits, potatoes, chicken-fried steak, or your heart attack dish.
• Assembling the Heart Attack
• Split a warm Butter Crunch Biscuit in half and place it on a serving plate or in a shallow bowl.
• Top the biscuit with a generous layer of crispy hash browns.
• Smother the hash browns and biscuit with warm gravy loaded with sausage and bacon.
• Add a hearty portion of scrambled eggs over the gravy.
• Sprinkle generously with shredded cheese.
• Spread sliced jalapeños over the finished dish to taste.
• For even more flavor, add sautéed onions, bell peppers, or both.
• Serve immediately while everything is hot and enjoy!