- Make the biscuits
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Cut in cold butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Stir in buttermilk until dough just comes together.
- Turn dough onto a floured surface, fold a few times, then roll to 1-inch thickness.
- Cut into rounds with a biscuit cutter and place on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes until golden brown.
- Cook the sausage
- While biscuits bake, shape sausage into patties slightly larger than the biscuits (they’ll shrink when cooking).
- Cook patties in a skillet over medium heat until browned and fully cooked through, about 3–4 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.
- Assemble the sausage biscuits
- Split warm biscuits in half.
- Place a sausage patty inside each biscuit.
- Add cheese if desired and top with the other biscuit half.
Tips & Variations
- Cheesy upgrade: Add a slice of cheddar or pepper jack cheese to each biscuit.
- Smothered in gravy: Make a classic Southern sausage gravy with pan drippings, flour, and milk to pour over biscuits.
- Spicy kick: Use hot sausage or add a dash of hot sauce before serving.
- Make ahead: Freeze cooked sausage biscuits in foil. Reheat in the oven or microwave for a quick breakfast.
- Sweet & savory: Drizzle with honey or add a fried egg for a brunch-worthy twist.
Final Thoughts
These Southern Sausage Biscuits are warm, hearty, and packed with flavor—everything a classic Southern breakfast should be. Whether you keep them simple or dress them up with cheese and gravy, they’ll quickly become a family favorite. Serve them fresh out of the oven for weekend brunch or make a batch ahead of time for busy mornings
Enjoy!
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