McDonald's Bacon, Egg & Cheese Biscuit (Restaurant Copycat)

Nutrition Facts

Instructions

1. 1For the Biscuits:
2. 2Preheat your oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
3. 3Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, sugar, and salt in a large mixing bowl, whisking together until evenly distributed. Add the cold butter cubes and work them into the flour mixture using a pastry cutter or food processor until the texture resembles coarse breadcrumbs with pea-sized butter pieces remaining, about 1-2 minutes.
4. 4Pour the cold buttermilk into the mixture and stir gently with a fork until just combined, about 30 seconds. The dough should appear shaggy and slightly sticky.
5. 5Transfer the dough onto a lightly floured surface and pat into a rectangle about 3/4-inch thick. Fold the dough in half like a letter, then rotate 90 degrees and pat down again. Repeat this folding process 3-4 times to create flaky layers, working quickly to keep the butter cold.
6. 6Pat the dough to a final thickness of 3/4 inch. Cut out biscuits using a 2.5-inch round cutter, pressing straight down without twisting to ensure maximum rise, until you have 6 biscuits. Gather scraps gently and cut remaining biscuits.
7. 7Place biscuits on the prepared baking sheet with sides touching for taller biscuits. Bake until golden brown on top, about 12-15 minutes. Remove from oven and immediately brush tops with melted butter for that signature glossy appearance.
8. 8For the Bacon:
9. 9Cook bacon strips in a large skillet over medium heat until crispy and browned, about 4-5 minutes per side. Transfer to paper towels to drain excess grease. Keep warm.
10. 10For the Eggs:
11. 11Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a nonstick skillet over medium-low heat. Place a 3-inch round metal cookie cutter or English muffin ring in the pan. Crack one egg into the ring, breaking the yolk gently with a fork. Season with salt and black pepper. Cover the skillet with a lid and cook until the white is set and the yolk reaches your desired doneness, about 3-4 minutes for a fully cooked yolk that matches McDonald's style.
12. 12Assembly:
13. 13Split one warm biscuit in half horizontally using a serrated knife. Place both halves cut-side down in a dry skillet over medium heat for 30-45 seconds to lightly toast the interior surfaces.
14. 14Place the bottom biscuit half on a plate, add the cooked egg round, layer with 3 strips of crispy bacon, top with one slice of American cheese (the residual heat will begin melting it), and crown with the top biscuit half. Serve immediately while hot.
15. 15Repeat the egg cooking and assembly process for remaining sandwiches.