Here’s a delicious Sausage and Cheese Biscuits recipe—perfect for breakfast or brunch. 🧀🥓
Sausage and Cheese Biscuits
Servings: 8–10 biscuits
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 18–20 minutes
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup cold butter, cubed
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 pound breakfast sausage, cooked and crumbled
- 3/4 cup milk
- 1 tablespoon chopped chives (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat Oven
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Cook the Sausage
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the sausage until browned.
- Drain excess grease and let it cool slightly.
3. Mix Dry Ingredients
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and pepper.
4. Add Butter
- Cut the cold butter into the flour using a fork or pastry cutter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
5. Add Cheese and Sausage
- Stir in shredded cheddar cheese and cooked sausage.
6. Add Milk
- Pour in the milk and mix gently until a soft dough forms.
7. Shape Biscuits
- Scoop or roll the dough into 8–10 biscuit shapes and place them on the baking sheet.
8. Bake
- Bake for 18–20 minutes or until the tops are golden brown.
Serve
Serve warm with:
- Butter 🧈
- Honey 🍯
- Maple syrup 🍁
- Or eggs for a full breakfast.
💡 Tips for Extra Flavor
- Add garlic powder or paprika to the dough.
- Use pepper jack or mozzarella for a different cheese flavor.
- Brush the tops with melted butter right after baking for a bakery-style finish.
If you want, I can also give you a 3-ingredient sausage cheese biscuit recipe (super easy, no kneading) that many people use for quick breakfasts. 🍳
