Classic Breakfast Favorites You Need to Revisit

Sometimes, revisiting our grandma’s cookbook brings back cherished childhood memories with timeless breakfast recipes. Despite the popularity of modern fusion dishes, tradition still holds a special place in our hearts. Traditional breakfasts like flaky biscuits with sausage gravy and crispy buttermilk waffles evoke nostalgia for leisurely mornings. Here, we share authentic recipes for these hearty dishes, perfect for a comforting start to your day.

Southern-Style Biscuits with Sausage Gravy
An age-old Southern recipe that’s easy to make at home.

Ingredients needed:

2 cups pancake and baking mix

⅔ cup buttermilk

¼ cup melted butter

2 tablespoons butter

16 oz hot pork sausage

3 tablespoons all-purpose flour

1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

1½ cups milk

¼ teaspoon salt

¼ teaspoon black pepper

Preheat oven to 425°F. Mix pancake mix, buttermilk, and melted butter into a dough, then shape into biscuits and bake for 14-16 minutes until golden. Meanwhile, in a skillet, melt butter, cook sausage until browned. Add flour, cook briefly, then stir in milk, Worcestershire, salt, and pepper. Cook until thickened, about 2-4 minutes. Cut biscuits, fill with sausage gravy, and serve hot.

Traditional Buttermilk Waffles
These classic waffles are simple to prepare with these ingredients:

2 cups all-purpose flour

3 tablespoons sugar

1 teaspoon baking powder

1 teaspoon baking soda

½ teaspoon salt

2 eggs, beaten

2 cups buttermilk

4 tablespoons melted butter

Preheat your waffle iron and spray lightly. Combine all ingredients to make a smooth batter. Pour onto the waffle iron, cook for 60-90 seconds until golden brown, then carefully remove. Repeat with remaining batter and serve immediately for best flavor.