Description
These Breakfast Butter Swim Biscuits are fluffy, cheesy, and packed with savory breakfast sausage. They are perfect for a cozy morning meal or brunch gathering.
Ingredients
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- 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
- Prepare the Sausage: In a skillet, cook the breakfast sausage until browned. Drain excess grease and set aside to cool.
- Make the Biscuit Dough: In a bowl, combine flour, sugar, and baking powder. Gradually add buttermilk and mix until a dough forms. Fold in cooked sausage and cheddar cheese.
- Shape and Bake: Drop spoonfuls of dough onto a baking sheet. Pour melted butter over the biscuits. Bake in a preheated oven until golden brown.
Notes
- Feel free to add herbs or spices like garlic powder or dried herbs to enhance the flavor.
- These biscuits freeze well and can be reheated in the oven for a quick breakfast option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 biscuit
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg