Steak & Egg Breakfast Biscuits
Imported from Instagram
30 minEasy4 servings

Steak & Egg Breakfast Biscuits

A simple 4-ingredient breakfast biscuit sandwich made easily in a jumbo muffin tin. Layered with steak, egg, and cheese between honey butter biscuits.

Mise turned a cooking video on Instagram into this written step-by-step recipe — 7 ingredients, 5 steps, 30 min, with a generated photo for every step.

Time30min
LevelEasy
Servings4
Method 5 steps
01

Cook your quick steak on medium heat until crispy, adding the seasoning packets if included.

02

Whisk eggs with salt and pepper in a bowl.

03

Grease your jumbo muffin pans with cooking spray.

04

Layer a biscuit, cooked steak, whisked egg, and cheese into each muffin tin spot, and then top with another biscuit. Be careful not to overfill them or the egg will spill out. Brush the tops with a little egg wash.

05

Bake in the oven at 350°F for 20-25 minutes, keeping an eye on them until golden brown.

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These hearty breakfast stacks offer a compact way to enjoy a classic diner combination. By assembling the ingredients inside a jumbo muffin tin, the biscuits are encouraged to rise vertically while containing the steak and melting cheese. The heat from the oven ensures the eggs set firmly into the crevices of the steak, creating a unified filling that will not slide out during the first bite. The honey butter glaze on the biscuits provides a faint sweetness that balances the saltiness of the beef.

Ideal for busy mornings or a weekend brunch, these sandwiches emerge from the oven with a crisp, golden exterior and a soft, savory interior. Using a jumbo tin provides enough structure to support the weight of the steak without the dough becoming compressed. Expect a dense, satisfying texture where the flavors of seasoned beef and sharp cheddar dominate.

Before you start

  • When cooking the quick steak in the pan, aim for a deep brown color and crispy edges to ensure the meat maintains its texture after baking.
  • Whisk the eggs until no streaks of white remain to ensure a consistent, uniform texture that binds the steak and cheese together inside the biscuit.
  • Stop pouring the egg mixture once it reaches just below the rim of the bottom biscuit to prevent overflow and sticking during the rising process.
  • Remove the biscuits from the oven as soon as the tops reach a dark golden hue and the dough feels firm when tapped with a finger.

Swaps that work

  • Replace shredded cheddar with the same amount of pepper jack cheese to add a sharp, spicy kick to the sandwich filling.
  • Substitute honey butter biscuits with standard buttermilk biscuits for a more traditional savory flavor profile without the distinct sweetness of honey.
  • Use three-quarters ounce of cooked crumbled breakfast sausage instead of quick steak for a softer texture and a different herbal seasoning profile.

Keeping it

These biscuits are best served immediately while the crust is crisp. If you have leftovers, wrap them individually in foil and store in the refrigerator for up to three days. To reheat, place them in a 350 degree oven for ten minutes to restore the biscuit texture. Using a microwave is not recommended as it will make the dough chewy and the steak rubbery. These sandwiches do not freeze well.

Questions

Can I assemble these the night before and bake them in the morning?

Do not assemble these ahead of time. The raw biscuit dough will absorb the liquid egg and become soggy, preventing the sandwich from rising properly. For the best results, cook the steak in advance but wait to assemble and bake until you are ready to eat.

Why did my egg spill over the sides of the muffin tin?

Overflow usually happens if the steak layer is too thick or if the whisked eggs were poured too quickly. Ensure the steak is pressed down firmly into the bottom biscuit layer and leave enough headspace for the egg to settle into the gaps before adding the top biscuit.

How do I prevent the biscuits from sticking to the muffin tin?

Apply a generous coating of cooking spray to the entire interior of each muffin well, including the top rim. If the egg spills and bakes onto the tin, run a thin plastic knife around the edges of the biscuit immediately after removing the pan from the oven.

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