Description
Looking for a warm, satisfying, and easy breakfast that the whole family will love? These Butter Swim Biscuits with Sausage and Cheese are everything you crave on a cozy morning.
Ingredients
For the Biscuit Dough:
- 2½ cups (315g) all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1¾ cups (415ml) buttermilk
- ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, melted (for the pan)
For the Filling:
- ½ lb (225g) ground breakfast sausage (mild or spicy)
- 1½ cups (150g) shredded cheddar cheese (or a cheese blend)
- Optional: ½ teaspoon black pepper or paprika for extra flavor
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C). Place the butter in your baking dish and put it in the oven to melt while the oven preheats. Keep an eye on it—you want melted, not browned.
While the butter is melting, cook the sausage in a skillet over medium heat. Break it into crumbles and cook until fully browned and no longer pink. Drain excess grease and set aside to cool slightly.
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt. Pour in the buttermilk and stir until just combined—don’t overmix.
Gently fold in the cooked sausage and shredded cheese. The dough will be thick and slightly sticky.
Remove the baking dish with the melted butter from the oven. Carefully spoon or spread the dough evenly into the hot butter. Use a spatula to press it to the edges, then use a knife to lightly score the top into 9 squares. This makes it easier to cut after baking.
Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Let the biscuits cool for 5–10 minutes before slicing and serving. They’re best enjoyed warm, but still delicious at room temperature.
Notes
- Use cold sausage and cheese: Folding in cooled sausage and chilled cheese helps keep the dough from getting too greasy.
- Don’t overmix the dough: Stir just until combined to keep biscuits light and tender.
- Score the dough before baking: It helps the biscuits bake evenly and gives you perfect portions.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 25
- Category: Breakfast
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Fat: 22g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
Keywords: Easy Breakfast Butter Swim Biscuits with Sausage and Cheese