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Sausage Cheese Butter Swim Biscuits

Ultra-buttery Southern-style biscuits loaded with savory sausage and melted cheese, perfect for brunch or hearty breakfasts.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 9 biscuits
Course: Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine: American, Southern
Calories: 380
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Biscuit Dough
  • 1 lb breakfast sausage cooked and crumbled
  • 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1.75 cups buttermilk
  • 2 cups cheddar cheese shredded
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter melted

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Skillet
  • 9x9 baking dish
  • Oven

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 450°F (232°C).
  2. Cook sausage in a skillet until browned. Drain and set aside.
  3. Melt butter in a 9x9 baking dish in the oven.
  4. Whisk flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt in a bowl.
  5. Stir in buttermilk until just combined.
  6. Fold in cooked sausage and shredded cheese.
  7. Pour dough into buttered baking dish and spread evenly.
  8. Bake 25–30 minutes until golden brown.

Notes

Serve warm for best texture. Great with eggs or fruit for a full brunch spread.