10 Ways to Top Homemade Biscuits

biscuits with berries — Photo: Blaine Moats

As much as we love a plain ol' buttermilk biscuit, there's nothing wrong with shaking things up every now and then. Give your basic recipe a makeover with one of our best topping or mix-in ideas. From sweet fruits and jams to savory meats and gravies, you'll find delicious inspiration in this collection of our favorite ways to dress up homemade biscuits.

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Bacon and Eggs

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breakfast sandwich on white patterned plate with fruit accompaniment — Molly

Start your day in the best and most delicious way possible with a classic bacon, egg, and cheese breakfast biscuit.

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Sausage Gravy

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Biscuits and gravy, anyone? Make this filling Southern staple in a cast iron skillet for best results.

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Freezer Jam

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Sweet jams and jellies balance out savory homemade biscuits perfectly. Skip the store-bought stuff and make freezer jam with your favorite seasonal fruits.

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Whipped Cream

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Top your next biscuit with a dollop of homemade whipped cream, which is easy to make with pantry staples. Add fresh fruit if you have it on hand.

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Flavorful Mix-Ins

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Kick your basic homemade biscuit recipe up a notch with mix-ins that add flavor and texture, such as herbs and shredded cheese.

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Compound Butter

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biscuits with herb butter and honey — Blaine Moats

Infuse your own butter with your favorite herbs (like oregano or basil) for a delicious, flavorful, and creamy biscuit topper.

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Fried Chicken

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hot chicken sandwich on a biscuit — thedailygourmet

Use your favorite fried chicken recipe to make crave-worthy chicken biscuits. It makes a crowd-pleasing breakfast, lunch, or dinner.

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Tomato Gravy

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Put your excess summer tomatoes to good use by making a Louisiana-inspired tomato gravy, then pour it over your favorite homemade biscuit recipe.

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Ham and Red-eye Gravy

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two biscuit sandwiches with ham on a platter with a ramekin of gravy — Soup Loving Nicole

Red-eye gravy, made from the drippings of pan-fried country ham and brewed coffee, adds welcome moisture to ham biscuit sandwiches.

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Make It a Meal

Brunch Biscuit Burger — This DIY Brunch Burger features a buttermilk biscuit and morning meatloaf. Photo by Leslie Kelly.

This chain restaurant-inspired idea features Breakfast Meatloaf, a tomato slice, hash browns, and an egg sandwiched between two halves of a homemade buttermilk biscuit.