Rich, sustaining, and deeply satisfying, Southern breakfasts are the ultimate in comfort food. From well-established favorites like biscuits and gravy to unique twists on the classics like smoked trout hash, these dishes from the Southern states will have you leaping out of bed in the morning. (Maxime Iattoni/)
Inexpensive cube steaks, tenderized by the butcher, work best for this heartland breakfast staple. Get the recipe for <a href=”https://www.saveur.com/article/Recipes/Chicken-Fried-Steak-with-Sausage-Gravy/”>Chicken-Fried Steak with Sausage Gravy</a> (James Oseland/)
Red-eye gravy, a classic Southern preparation, is a thin sauce made from the drippings of fried country ham and brewed coffee. Get the recipe for <a href=”https://www.saveur.com/article/Recipes/Country-Ham-with-Red-Eye-Gravy-and-Grits/”>Country Ham with Red-Eye Gravy and Grits</a> (Matt Taylor-Gross/)
In this recipe, beef medallions are simmered in a Creole-Italian red gravy including enough tomatoes or tomato paste to color and flavor but not dominate the sauce. Get the recipe for <a href=”https://www.saveur.com/article/Recipes/Classic-Grillades-Grits/”>Grillades and Grits</a></a> (Penny De Los Santos/)
One of the pillars of the Southern breakfast table, buttery biscuits smothered in a sausage-studded white gravy makes a hearty meal any time of day. A hint of cayenne brightens the gravy’s richness, but it’s even better with a dash or two of hot sauce. Get the recipe for <a href=”https://www.saveur.com/article/Recipes/Classic-Biscuits-Gravy/”>Biscuits with Sawmill Gravy</a> (Maxime Iattoni/)
Boiling the potatoes for ahead of time and letting them cool completely, preferably in the refrigerator overnight, results in crispier, browner homefries. Get the recipe for <a href=”http://www.saveur.com/article/Recipes/Home-Fries”>Home Fries</a> (Penny De Los Santos/)
A twist on a breakfast classic, this hash is buttery and luxurious with layers of flavor from caramelized onions, smoky fish, and bright fresh dill. Get the recipe for <a href=”https://www.saveur.com/article/Recipes/Smoked-Trout-Hash-1000064758/”>Smoked Trout Hash</a> (Christopher Testani/)
This take on eggs Benedict incorporates a rich red wine sauce. Get the recipe for <a href=”https://www.saveur.com/article/Recipes/Brennans-Eggs-Hussarde/”>Brennan’s Eggs Hussarde</a> (Todd Coleman/)
Sweet Potato These sweet spiced pancakes are adapted from the recipe served at the Arcade Restaurant in historic Downtown Memphis. Get the recipe for <a href=”https://www.saveur.com/sweet-potato-pancake-recipe”>Sweet Potato Pancakes</a> (Kat Craddock/)
Go pancetta-crazy with this breakfast sandwich: eight slices piled atop gorgeously marbleized eggs set on a bed of collard greens cooked in pancetta fat. Get the recipe for <a href=”https://www.saveur.com/article/recipes/biscuits-with-pancetta-collard-greens-marbleized-eggs-and-espresso-aioli/”>Biscuits with Pancetta, Collard Greens, Marbleized Eggs, and Espresso Aïoli</a> (Joseph De Leo/)
Chef Justin Girouard of the French Press restaurant in Lafayette, Louisiana, replaces the Canadian bacon and hollandaise with boudin and gumbo in this bayou-based twist on the classic breakfast dish. Get the recipe for <a href=”https://www.saveur.com/article/Recipes/Cajun-Benedict/”>Cajun Benedict</a> (Todd Coleman/)
Eggs Sardou is an ornate New Orleans classic, with anchovies tucked in between egg and artichoke, and a thick hollandaise sauce blanketing the entire dish, scattered with handfuls of minced black truffle, parsley, and ham and served with elegant fried asparagus spears. Get the recipe for <a href=”https://www.saveur.com/article/Recipes/Classic-Eggs-Sardou/”>Eggs Sardou</a> (Charlie Varley/Sipa Press/)
Red potatoes are mashed with corned beef and a multitude of flavorings then fried until crispy in this Southern favorite. Topped with poached eggs, Hollandaise sauce, and a sprinkling of chives, corned beef hash is an easy crowd pleaser. Get the recipe for <a href=”https://www.saveur.com/article/Recipes/Greenbrier-Corned-Beef-Hash/”>Corned Beef Hash</a> (Todd Coleman/)
Three types of sugar sweeten this recipe for sticky buns swirled with cinnamon and drizzled with pecan sauce. Get the recipe for <a href=”https://www.saveur.com/article/recipes/pecan-sticky-buns/”>Pecan Sticky Buns</a> (Ingalls Photography/)
This savory danish with salty country ham gravy is a glorious mash-up of pastry and homey Southern comfort. <a href=”http://www.saveur.com/article/recipes/country-ham-and-red-eye-gravy-danish”>Get the recipe for Country Ham & Red Eye Gravy Danish</a> (Joseph De Leo/)
Yeasty, sticky, moist cinnamon rolls are even more decadent after the addition of cream cheese into the dough. Get the recipe for <a href=”https://www.saveur.com/article/Recipes/Cream-Cheese-Cinnamon-Rolls”>Cream Cheese Cinnamon Rolls</a> (André Baranowski/)
