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Huevos-Carnitas Breakfast Biscuits

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by: Cheeky Kitchen
Updated May 10, 2021
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Inspired by the best breakfast in Moab, Utah, this updated version of biscuits and gravy may be the best breakfast you’ve ever made at home. Look for ready-made carnitas in the refrigerated section of most grocery stores.

Huevos-Carnitas Breakfast Biscuits

  • Prep Time 10 min
  • Total 30 min
  • Servings 8
  • Ingredients 9
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Ingredients

  • 1 can (16.3 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Grands!™ Southern Homestyle Buttermilk Biscuits (8 Count)
  • 8 eggs
  • 1/2 cup sharp cheddar
  • 2 tablespoons cream or half and half
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon fresh-ground pepper
  • 1 1/4 cup carnitas
  • 1 cup salsa
  • 1/2 cup chopped cilantro

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Step 
    2
    Arrange biscuits on baking sheet. Press the bottom of a 2 1/2” cup into the center of each biscuit, creating a “nest.” Mold dough around the glass as needed to create a deep indentation surrounded by even edges.
  • Step 
    3
    Bake for 10 minutes, remove from oven, press down the center of the biscuits once more, and return to oven to bake for 10-12 minutes more, until golden.
  • Step 
    4
    On the stovetop, scramble together eggs, cheddar, cream, salt and pepper. Warm carnitas in microwave or on the stovetop.
  • Step 
    5
    Fill warm biscuit nests with scrambled eggs, top with carnitas and salsa. Garnish with cilantro.

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