Description
Sausage Cheese Butter Swim Biscuits are flaky, cheesy, and savory biscuits loaded with flavorful breakfast sausage and melted cheddar cheese. Perfect for breakfast or brunch, these biscuits are buttery, tender, and irresistible.
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 to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cook breakfast sausage in a skillet over medium heat until browned. Drain excess grease and set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, and baking powder.
- Add shredded cheddar cheese and cooked sausage to the flour mixture. Stir to combine.
- Pour in buttermilk gradually, stirring until a soft dough forms.
- Turn dough onto a floured surface and knead gently 2–3 times.
- Pat dough to about 1-inch thickness and cut into biscuits using a biscuit cutter.
- Place biscuits on the prepared baking sheet and brush tops with melted butter.
- Bake for 15–18 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm.
Notes
- Optional: Add herbs like rosemary or thyme for extra flavor.
- These biscuits are best served fresh but can be reheated the next day.
- Use sharp cheddar for a more pronounced cheesy flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Breakfast/Brunch
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American