Fried biscuits using canned biscuits are one of the easiest and most lovable breakfasts you can make. Two ingredients and ready in less than 15 minutes. With a little crispy crunch on the outside, soft and fluffy inside, these old fashioned comfort food buttery breakfast biscuits will become a family favorite.
Serve them by themselves or serve with breakfast sausage patties and a drizzle of maple syrup and you’ve got one delicious breakfast. Or spice up breakfast and use them to make Biscuits and Chorizo Gravy.
What Are Fried Biscuits?
Ever since one of my long time readers, Glen, filled me in on the secret of fried biscuits, I’ve made them practically every weekend. This recipe uses refrigerated canned biscuit dough, which are separated then fried in hot butter, until puffed and golden brown. They're crisp on the outside, soft and fluffy inside, and can be served sweet or savory.
And growing up where classic American comfort food was our traditional meal focus for every meal, this recipe was right up my alley. The first time I fried canned biscuits, I scorched the outside before the centers cooked through. After several test batches in my Colorado kitchen, I learned that they cook fast and deliver crisp edges, tender middles, and the kind of nostalgic diner-style flavor that disappears fast.
What You Can Expect From This Recipe
What a great idea, and one that’s so simple! Breakfast just doesn’t get any better.
- Convenient: A super easy ingredient, canned refrigerated biscuit dough, Pillsbury Grands, cuts down on prep time, and frying these biscuits adds irresistible texture and flavor.
- Easy: Fried biscuits are so easy for a quick special breakfast. And so delicious that you’ll want to keep a tube of buttermilk biscuits in the refrigerator all the time.
- Texture and Flavor: Once they’re ready to serve, they’re soft and flaky on the inside and with just a little crunch on the outside. Almost like little mini pancakes, with that buttermilk biscuit flavor that we all love.
- Versatile: Can be served savory or sweet.
- Shortcut Cooking: Easy, but technique matters here.
We can’t get enough of these. Simple and fun, let’s take a look.
Ingredients You’ll Need
- A few pats of butter.
- 1 Can Pillsbury Grands Biscuits (eight biscuits). Or a can of Pillsbury Flaky Layers. (five biscuits)
Step by Step Instructions, It’s So Easy
If you’re looking for Grands biscuit recipes, this is one of the tastiest and easiest you’ll find.
- Step 1: Open the can of Grands biscuits and separate the dough into 8 biscuits.
- Step 2: Then with your hands, tear each biscuit in half to make 16 thinner biscuits. They separate very easily.
- Step 3: Add two tablespoons of butter to a large fry pan. Melt the butter over medium heat. Once the butter is melted and the bubbles start to subside, add the biscuits in a single layer.
- Step 4: Fry the biscuits for about two minutes on the first side. Then turn them over. The 2nd side will turn golden brown quicker, so watch them closely. They cook in no time. Remove from heat and serve.
Tips
- Let the biscuit dough set at room temperature for about 30 minutes. The biscuits will cook more evenly than using cold dough.
- Not all skillets are created equal. Heavier skillets such as a cast iron, will cook any food faster, due to the superior heat distribution. These biscuits cook quickly. Don’t walk away from the stove, watch them carefully so they don’t burn. Use a spatula to lift the biscuits to peek underneath. Once cooked on both sides, remove them to a paper towel.
- Don’t over-crowd the pan. Keep some distance between the biscuits for better browning.
How to Serve Fried Biscuits
Savory Serving Ideas
- Serve these fried biscuits alongside any breakfast entree.
- No matter what you’re craving for breakfast, sausage is always a great choice. Place a patty of cooked sausage on top of one of the fried biscuits. Drizzle with some maple syrup and a side of scrambled eggs and dig in.
- Who doesn’t love biscuit gravy. Spoon some on top of a couple of fried biscuits for an incredibly indulgent meal.
- Send those biscuits South of the border and top with some guacamole, scrambled eggs and pico de gallo for a Southwestern Scrambled Egg Sandwich.
- Got leftover Green Chili with Pork? Or New Mexico Style Chili Soup. Spoon either over these biscuits for a New Mexico flair.
- Fried chicken and biscuits, classic.
- Cut them in half and spread on some Pimento Cheese Spread.
Sweet Serving Ideas
- While they’re still warm, sprinkle them with cinnamon and sugar. Add some New Mexico Red Chile Powder to this mixture for a sweet heat.
- Top fried canned biscuits with more butter and a drizzle of honey. You can even add some Hatch Chile Peppers to the honey butter for a Southwestern vibe.
- Cut in half and slather with some of my Colorado Peach Jam.
Storage And Reheating Tips
- Leftovers: Store biscuits in a freezer bag at room temperature for three days.
- Can You Freeze Leftover Fried Biscuits? This recipe makes 16 fried biscuits, and that’s a lot for just the two of us. Toss them in the freezer and they’ll keep for three months. Be sure to label the bag with date and contents.
- How Do You Reheat These Biscuits? I like to reheat them in the microwave. Just 15 seconds will give you a soft warm biscuit. However, you’ll lose that crispy factor. If you have an air fryer, preheat the fryer to 375 degrees. Place biscuits on the tray and heat for about five minutes.
FAQ’s
I’ve never used my air fryer to cook canned biscuits. As a matter of fact these are so very good and so quick to make that I doubt I’d make air fryer biscuits. But I did Google the possibility and came up with this article published by Pillsbury.
More than likely, the skillet and butter were too hot, so they cooked quickly on the outside without steaming the inside.
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Pan Fried Biscuits
Equipment
- Large Skillet
Ingredients
- 1 Can Pillsbury Grands Biscuits 16.3 ounces, 8 Biscuits
- 2 – 4 Tablespoons Butter
Instructions
- Open the can of Pillsbury Grands biscuits and separate the 8 biscuits according to package instructions.
- Then with your hands, separate each biscuit in half. You'll then have 16 thinner biscuits.
- Add two tablespoons of butter to a large fry pan. Melt the butter over medium heat. Once the butter is melted and the bubbles start to subside, add the biscuits.
- Fry the biscuits for about two minutes on the first side. Then turn them over. The 2nd side will turn golden brown quicker, so watch them closely. They cook in no time. Remove from heat and serve.
Notes
- Not all skillets are created equal. Heavier skillets such as a cast iron, will cook any food faster, due to the superior heat distribution. These biscuits cook quickly. Don’t walk away from the stove, watch them carefully so they don’t burn. Use a spatula to lift the biscuits to peek underneath. Once cooked, remove them to a paper towel.
- Add a little more butter to the pan if needed once they’re turned to cook on the 2nd side.
Nutrition
Pan Fried Biscuits … They’re What’s for Breakfast
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Loved the way these came out.
Mine didn’t turn out as good, must have been too hot, burnt on both sides.
So, consider it my burnt offering for the day, for Lord’s sake.
Oh no, they do cook quite quickly. Please try again, they’re so good.
I tried them without splitting the biscuit in half and it remained doughy split the second frypan and they were great. I’ll admit I only tried cause I already had made sausage gravy and needed the biscuits only to find my oven stopped
What do you think about making these like French toast? Think it would work?
I’ve not made that many French toast recipes, but I’m sure it would work just fine.
Good idea. I sprinkled cinnamon sugar over them and had them for breakfast. Thanks
What a cool idea! I’ll bet it’s a great breakfast item, as you say. Thanks for the idea!
What an interesting idea and I would never have thought of it. We’ll have to give it a try.