Southern Sausage Biscuits
Introduction (short)
Southern sausage biscuits are a classic comfort food — golden, flaky biscuits filled with flavorful sausage. Whether you enjoy them plain, with cheese, or drizzled with honey, they’re perfect for breakfast on the go or a cozy weekend brunch.
Ingredients
For the Biscuits:
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tbsp baking powder
½ tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
6 tbsp cold butter, cubed
¾ cup cold buttermilk
For the Sausage Filling:
1 lb breakfast sausage (mild, hot, or sage-flavored)
Optional: sliced cheddar or American cheese
Instructions
Cook the Sausage
In a skillet over medium heat, cook the sausage until browned and fully cooked, breaking it apart as it cooks.
Drain off any excess grease and set aside to cool slightly.
Prepare the Biscuit Dough
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Add the cold butter cubes and use a pastry cutter or your fingertips to blend until the mixture looks like coarse crumbs.
Pour in cold buttermilk and stir gently until the dough just comes together. Do not overmix.
Roll and Cut the Dough
Turn the dough out onto a floured surface.
Gently knead 3–4 times and pat into a rectangle about ½-inch thick.
Cut into 8–10 equal circles or squares using a biscuit cutter or glass.
Assemble the Biscuits
Flatten one biscuit slightly, place a spoonful of cooked sausage (and cheese if using) in the center, then top with another biscuit.
Pinch the edges to seal or press them together lightly.
Alternatively, you can split baked biscuits and fill them afterward.
Bake
Preheat the oven to 220°C (425°F).
Place biscuits on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
Bake for 12–15 minutes or until golden brown on top.
Serve
Brush with melted butter if desired and serve warm.
Great with honey, gravy, or a fried egg on the side!
How to Make (Summary)
Cook sausage → Mix biscuit dough → Shape → Fill with sausage → Bake until golden → Serve warm!
Variations
Cheesy Biscuits: Add shredded cheddar directly into the dough.
Spicy Kick: Use hot sausage and add a pinch of cayenne to the dough.
Sausage Gravy Biscuits: Serve with creamy sausage gravy poured on top.
Mini Bites: Make smaller biscuits for party appetizers or kid-friendly snacks.
Tips
Keep butter and buttermilk very cold for flaky biscuits.
Don’t overwork the dough — it should be slightly shaggy.
You can freeze both raw biscuit dough and cooked sausage for future use.
Reheat biscuits in the oven for 5 minutes to bring back their crisp edges.
Conclusion (short)
These Southern sausage biscuits are flaky, hearty, and full of down-home flavor. Perfect for a grab-and-go breakfast or a comforting meal that tastes like the South in every bite! 🤍🥞
Would you like me to include a sausage gravy recipe to serve with these biscuits?