These Canned Biscuit Recipes Come to The Rescue Any Time of Day

By Southern Living Editors Updated May 10, 2022

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Let's be honest–made-from-scratch biscuits will always have a place on our tables. But shortcuts are also welcome, especially when no one realizes they came from an easy-to-twist tube. We know the biscuit is a sacred thing—a cornerstone of Southern cuisine. But when you're on the move, it doesn't hurt to have a shortcut. These quick biscuit recipes are so good you won't know they came from a can! Turn supermarket canned biscuits into speedy meals and snacks anytime during the day.

Whether you're on the hunt for your next Saturday brunch dish or you're in need of a tailgate snack, these recipes with canned biscuits have you covered. Start your Saturday with a cinnamon roll casserole straight from the slow cooker or go savory with a sausage and egg casserole. Warm up your appetite for dinner with our Pull Apart Pizza Bread. And with our Peach Fried Pies recipe, you can even make use of that can of biscuits at dessert.

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Sausage, Biscuit, and Gravy Bake

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Recipe: Sausage, Biscuit, and Gravy Bake

Start the day off with an easy and hearty breakfast option that will feed the whole family. Buttery biscuits layered with sausage, cheese, and green onions make for a savory and delicious meal.

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BBQ in a Blanket with Buttermilk-Ranch Sauce

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Recipe: BBQ in a Blanket with Buttermilk-Ranch Sauce

Assemble a quick lunch with pulled pork, refrigerated biscuits, and your favorite barbecue sauce.

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Air Fryer Donuts

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Recipe: Air Fryer Donuts

Combine just a handful of ingredients with refrigerated biscuits to make these homemade donuts in your air fryer.

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Pull Apart Pizza Bread

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Recipe: Pull Apart Pizza Bread

This fun recipe is like a savory version of your favorite sweet monkey bread. Ideal for family movie night or an at-home tailgate, your crew will love pulling this dish apart to the last crumb.

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Easy Chicken and Dumplings

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Recipe: Easy Chicken and Dumplings

Deli-roasted chicken, cream of chicken soup, and canned biscuits make a quick-and-tasty version of classic chicken and dumplings.

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Peach Fried Pies

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Recipe: Peach Fried Pies

Canned biscuits make this summer dessert a breeze to pull together. Hand pies are perfectly portable for seasonal gatherings like picnics and potlucks.

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Slow-Cooker Cinnamon Roll Casserole

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Recipe: Slow-Cooker Cinnamon Roll Casserole

One editor said that this casserole was so good, she wished she had two slow cookers to double up on it! "My tiny kitchen was filled with extended family waiting in line for seconds and thirds of this bread-pudding-like dish until every last bite had been scraped directly out of my slow cooker," she wrote.

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Chicken Biscuit Sandwiches

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Recipe: Chicken Biscuit Sandwiches

Since the slow-cooked chicken filling is homemade and delicious, you can take a shortcut with canned biscuits on this recipe. These biscuit sandwiches are great for a weekend brunch or tailgate spread.

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Buffalo Chicken Pull-Apart Bread

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Recipe: Buffalo Chicken Pull-Apart Bread

Whether in the classic dip, a casserole, or even cauliflower bites, buffalo chicken-inspired dishes dominate tailgate spreads during football season. This version of the classic flavor combination is almost as much fun to make as it is to enjoy.

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Biscuit Beignets

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Recipe: Biscuit Beignets

We managed to make homemade beignets easy by starting with a can of biscuits. Let the kids help you with this fun baking project for Mardi Gras.

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