Lazy Sundays are truly my favorite time of the week. These are the days I experiment in the kitchen, meal planning for breakfast and the rest of the week, so I guess in a sense it’s not so lazy for me. But there’s something truly satisfying about crafting a meal for someone you love—especially when it’s a dish as unique and mouthwatering as this Shakshuka in a Biscuit breakfast sandwich.
When my husband came home from a Sunday morning work shift, just in time to catch his Sunday football game, I knew he needed something hearty, flavorful, and a little unexpected. Enter this twist on a classic: a fluffy, golden biscuit stuffed with a jammy egg, warm garlickly shakshuka tomatoes, melty grilled halloumi, and a hint of fragrant za’atar.
Let’s be real—sometimes, just like everyone else, I need a shortcut to get a meal on the table fast. While homemade biscuits are always a treat, ready-made biscuit dough works beautifully here, giving you a buttery, flaky foundation for all the bold flavors inside. Just dip them in za’atar and bake them until golden brown, and they’re the perfect vessel for this savory explosion of goodness.
Za’atar is more than just an aromatic spice blend—it’s a powerhouse of flavor and nutrition. Made with thyme, sumac, sesame seeds, and other herbs, za’atar is known for its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Baked into a warm biscuit, it adds a tangy, earthy depth that takes this sandwich to the next level.
If you’ve never had fried halloumi, prepare to fall in love. This semi-hard cheese, made from a blend of sheep’s and goat’s milk, has a high melting point, meaning it holds its shape when grilled or pan-fried. The result? A crispy, golden-brown crust on the outside and a warm, slightly chewy, salty bite on the inside.
The heart of this sandwich is the shakshuka—a spiced tomato and garlic spread that brings everything together. Typically served with poached eggs, this shakshuka simple sauce is made with tomatoes, salt, olive oil, and garlic. It’s incredibly versatile, too—you can spoon it over roasted vegetables, spread it on toast, or even use it as a dip for pita.
Now, imagine taking a bite: The crispy biscuit gives way to the luscious, runny yolk of the jammy egg. The sweet shakshuka sauce coats your tongue with its garlicky warmth, while the za’atar’s earthy brightness cuts through. Then, the salty, golden-fried halloumi adds an irresistible chewiness that makes you want to go in for another bite immediately. Every layer works in harmony, creating a breakfast sandwich that’s comforting, bold, and completely unforgettable.
Ready to Try It?
If you’re craving something beyond the usual bacon-and-egg sandwich, this Shakshuka in a Biscuit is your new go-to. Watch the full recipe video on YouTube below, and let me know how you’d customize it! Whether for a lazy Sunday morning or a game-day treat, this sandwich is bound to be a winner.
SHAKSHOUKA IN A BISCUIT
- 1 package buttermilk biscuits
- Olive oil for brushing
- 1/3 cup za’atar
- 6 (or more) cloves of garlic, finely sliced
- 6 tomatoes
- Salt to taste
- 8 eggs
- 8 ounces halloumi cheese, sliced into 8 pieces
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Put the za’atar in a bowl, and take each biscuit and roll the top and bottom into the za’atar. Place the za’atar biscuits on a cookie sheet and bake for 15 minutes.
- To prepare the shakshuka, boil a saucepan of water, and submerge the tomatoes in the hot water for a couple of minutes. Drain then run cool water through the tomatoes to make them easy to peel. Peel the tomatoes, and finely chop. In a large skillet, heat 2 tbsp of olive oil, then add the garlic and sautee for 1 minute. Add the tomatoes and salt to taste, and saute the tomatoes until the water is cooked off and you get a thick jammy tomato sauce. Set aside. In another skillet, heat a tbsp of olive oil, then add the halloumi cheese. Fry until golden brown, then flip over the cheese and brown the other side. Slide the cheese onto a plate, and now use that same skillet to fry up 8 eggs. You can cook them either sunny side up, or overeasy.
- To assemble the sandwiches, spread the shakshouka on the biscuit, top with the melted halloumi cheese, then top with the egg and the other biscuit half.
