Southern Sausage Biscuits

Ingredients You’ll NeedFor the biscuits: 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 tbsp baking powder 1/2 tsp baking soda 1 tsp salt 6 tbsp cold butter, cubed 3/4 cup cold buttermilk For the sausage filling: 1 lb breakfast sausage (mild, hot, or sage-flavored) Optional: sliced cheddar or American cheese Step-by-Step InstructionsMake 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 & VariationsCheesy 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 ThoughtsThese 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.