Southern Sausage Biscuits
Southern Sausage Biscuits are a delightful Southern comfort food that combines flaky, buttery biscuits with rich, savory sausage. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a quick snack, these biscuits come together in under 30 minutes and require minimal ingredients. With their irresistible flavor and fluffy texture, they’re sure to impress your family and friends at any gathering.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 8 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup cold butter (cut into small pieces)
- 1 cup ground pork sausage
- 3/4 cup milk (whole or preferred type)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Add cold butter and blend until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Cook the sausage in a skillet over medium heat until browned. Drain excess fat and mix with the flour mixture.
- Stir in milk gently until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- Turn the dough onto a floured surface, knead lightly, roll out to about an inch thick, and cut out biscuits using a cutter.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown on top. Serve warm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 biscuit (50g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 330mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 25mg