Add This Frozen Biscuit To Your Cart If You Like A Crispy, Golden Brown Finish

There's a time and a place for everything, truly. Sometimes, we want nothing more than to hunker down and lovingly craft a meal from scratch — perhaps by using some cutting-edge new food tech, like a smart AI oven or a precision sous vide (c'mon ... there's nothing wrong with treating the kitchen like a high-tech lab, on occasion!). Other times, all we want is simple, nostalgic, and — perhaps most importantly — easy comfort.

Enter: flaky, buttery carbs. More specifically, the kind you just have to heat up to enjoy. After being struck by a craving for exactly that (and a curiosity about which freezer-aisle staple reigns supreme), Food Republic tasted and ranked frozen biscuit brands, and we found that Pillsbury Grands! Southern Style Biscuits are the absolute best of the bunch: crispy, golden brown, and a solid value at roughly $5 to $7 for a dozen, depending on your location.

These bad boys are big, which is important; that gives you plenty of surface area to really sink your teeth into. Our tester also found them to taste — and bear with us now — perfectly basic. We know, we know — that sounds like a negative thing, right? Luckily, by "basic" we don't mean bland or uninspired; we're saying they're actually like the Platonic ideal of a buttermilk biscuit, which is characterized by its savory balance, cultured tang, and pillowy texture. Where other lower-ranking options lacked salt or felt too crumbly, these are remarkable because of their balanced profile — fans often cite how their homemade taste can be enjoyed on their own or transformed into plenty of different dishes.

If you're looking for ways to enjoy your haul of our top-rated biscuits, never fear — they're basically like the perfect neutral (yet tasty) canvas for experimentation. For instance, if you're someone who likes to keep things simple but elevated, a drizzle of hot honey, a smear of ruby red jam, or even a sprinkle of your favorite seasoning mix, like everything bagel or za'atar, allows the biscuit's buttery profile to still shine but gives it a bit of personality too.

Because these things have a pretty generous surface area, that means they're worthy candidates for your next breakfast sandwich. The buttermilk tang pairs delightfully with a jammy yolk or some maple-glazed sausage, and their tender flakiness contrasts with crispy, pan-fried prosciutto like an absolute dream.

Don't stop at savory options, either — butter and sugar are a classic pairing, after all. Why not try pouring the sweet breakfast topping Alabamians love, chocolate gravy, over your biscuits for a decadent morning (or afternoon ... or evening) treat? Alternatively, grab a handful of berries and top with a dollop of whipped cream for a quick and easy take on a classic shortcake. There are no rules here — just limitless potential, so feel free to venture into the freezer aisle and get creative.