Southern Sausage Biscuits
This classic Southern breakfast combines flaky, buttermilk biscuits made from scratch with savory sausage patties and an optional slice of melted cheese.
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Southern Sausage Biscuits
Ingredients (Buttermilk Biscuits)
| INGREDIENTS | AMOUNT |
| All-purpose flour | 2 cups |
| Baking powder | 1 tablespoon |
| Baking soda | 1/2 teaspoon |
| Salt | 1 teaspoon |
| Cold butter, cubed | 6 tablespoons |
| Cold buttermilk | 3/4 cup |
Ingredients (Sausage and Assembly)
| INGREDIENTS | AMOUNT |
| Breakfast sausage | 1 pound |
| Sliced cheddar or American cheese | Optional |
How To Make Southern Sausage Biscuits:
Step 1: Prep Biscuit Dough: Preheat oven to 425F (220C). In a mixing bowl, whisk together 2 cups flour, 1 tbsp baking powder, 1/2 tsp baking soda, and 1 tsp salt. Cut in 6 tbsp cold butter using a pastry cutter or fork until mixture resembles coarse crumbs with pea-sized butter pieces.
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Step 2: Form and Cut Dough: Stir in 3/4 cup cold buttermilk until dough just comes together – do not overmix. Turn dough onto a floured surface and gently fold a few times. Roll to 1-inch thickness and cut into rounds with a biscuit cutter. Place on a baking sheet.
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Step 3: Bake Biscuits: Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown on top.
Step 4: Cook Sausage: While biscuits bake, shape 1 lb breakfast sausage into patties slightly larger than the biscuits (they will shrink). Cook in a skillet over medium heat for 3-4 minutes per side until browned and fully cooked through. Drain on paper towels.
Step 5: Assemble and Serve: Split warm biscuits in half horizontally. Place a sausage patty inside each biscuit. Add a slice of cheese if desired while the biscuit and sausage are still warm so it melts slightly. Top with the other biscuit half and serve immediately while hot.
