Description
Sausage Cheese Butter Swim Biscuits are a hearty and flavorful savory baked dish featuring tender biscuit-like squares loaded with breakfast sausage and shredded cheddar cheese, all baked atop melted butter for a rich, crispy crust. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or comfort food gatherings, this recipe offers a satisfying combination of flaky textures and savory goodness with minimal effort.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 pound breakfast sausage
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 3/4 - 2 cups buttermilk
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup salted butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C). Spray a 9×9-inch glass or ceramic baking dish with nonstick spray to ensure easy removal of the biscuits.
- Cook sausage: Cook the breakfast sausage in a large skillet over medium-high heat until fully cooked and no pink remains, about 8-10 minutes. Drain on paper towels to remove excess fat.
- Prepare dough: In a medium bowl, mix together the all-purpose flour, sugar, and baking powder. Add the buttermilk gradually and stir until a sticky batter forms. If the mixture is too dry, add more buttermilk a tablespoon at a time. Gently fold in the shredded cheddar cheese and cooked sausage pieces.
- Assemble base: Pour the melted butter into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly over the bottom. Gently spoon and spread the biscuit batter on top of the melted butter, smoothing the surface as needed. Using a knife or spatula, lightly score the batter into 9 equal squares.
- Bake: Place the dish on the middle rack in the preheated oven. Bake for 25-30 minutes, rotating the dish once halfway through, until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. If the biscuits brown too quickly, loosely cover with foil to prevent burning.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add red pepper flakes or your favorite hot sauce to the sausage before cooking.
- Ensure the sausage is drained well to prevent sogginess in the biscuits.
- If you prefer a crisper topping, broil for an additional 1-2 minutes at the end of baking, keeping a close eye to prevent burning.
- This dish can be customized with different cheeses or added herbs for extra flavor.
- Best enjoyed warm, but leftovers can be refrigerated and reheated in the oven or microwave.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 biscuit square (approximately 100g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
