Description
Breakfast Butter Swim Biscuits with Sausage and Cheese offer a hearty and satisfying morning meal, combining golden, buttery biscuits with savory breakfast sausage and gooey sharp cheddar cheese. The dough is mixed simply, then poured over melted butter in a baking dish, ensuring a soft, tender texture throughout with a flavorful, crisp edge. These biscuits are perfect for busy mornings or a leisurely brunch, easily serving a crowd. Their rich flavor and convenience make them an instant favorite for families and gatherings.
Ingredients
- Breakfast sausage (about 1 pound, cooked and drained)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1¾ cups buttermilk
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 1½ cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F.
- Cook breakfast sausage in a skillet over medium heat until golden brown. Drain on paper towels and let cool.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and a pinch of salt.
- Make a well in the center and gradually pour in the buttermilk, stirring until just combined.
- Gently fold the cooled sausage and shredded cheddar into the dough.
- Place the butter in a 9×13 inch baking dish and melt it in the preheated oven.
- Pour the batter gently over the melted butter, spreading evenly without mixing with butter.
- Score the batter into squares for easy serving.
- Bake for 25 minutes, or until biscuits are golden brown and butter is bubbling around the edges.
- Cool briefly before serving.
Notes
You can substitute turkey sausage or chorizo for a different flavor, or try Swiss or pepper jack cheese instead of cheddar. Prepare sausage and cheese ahead; store tightly wrapped in the fridge, assemble and bake fresh. Leftovers keep well, refrigerated for up to 3 days—reheat in oven to restore crispness. If biscuits are dense, don’t overmix; ensure baking powder is fresh. Dry texture means too much flour or overbaking—use spoon-and-level for flour and check doneness at 22 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 biscuit (1/8 of recipe)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 55mg