Ingredients
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Gathering the right ingredients is crucial for delicious Southern Sausage Biscuits. Here’s what you’ll need:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup cold butter, cubed
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 pound ground sausage
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Cook the ground sausage in a skillet over medium heat until browned.
- In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add cubed butter and mix until coarse crumbs form.
- Pour in buttermilk and mix until just combined.
- Fold in the cooked sausage and cheese if using.
- Turn out the dough on a floured surface, pat to 1-inch thick, and cut out rounds.
- Place on a baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding herbs or spices to the biscuit mixture.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
- Diet: Meat-based
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 biscuit
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 30mg