Description
These Sausage Cheese Butter Swim Biscuits are a savory delight, combining the flavors of breakfast sausage, cheddar cheese, and buttery biscuits. Perfect for a hearty breakfast or as a tasty snack!
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound breakfast sausage
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 3/4 – 2 cups buttermilk
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup salted butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cook Sausage: In a skillet, cook the breakfast sausage over medium heat until browned, breaking it into crumbles. Drain excess grease and set aside to cool.
- Prepare Dough: In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, and baking powder. Add buttermilk, cheese, and cooked sausage. Stir until just combined.
- Form Biscuits: Drop spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Butter Swim: While still warm, brush the melted butter over the biscuits for a delicious finish.
Notes
- You can customize these biscuits by adding herbs or spices to the dough for extra flavor.
- For a spicier kick, use spicy breakfast sausage or add red pepper flakes to the dough.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 biscuit
- Calories: 290 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg