Southern Sausage Biscuits — Simple, Savory, and Full of Heart
Southern Sausage Biscuits — Simple, Savory, and Full of Heart are warm, buttery biscuit bundles filled with savory breakfast sausage and melty sharp cheddar. With just three simple ingredients, they’re fast, filling, freezer-friendly, and perfect for breakfast or brunch.
Ingredients
- 1 can buttermilk flaky biscuits such as Pillsbury Grands or store brand pop-tube biscuits
- bulk breakfast sausage mild pork sausage, spicy sausage, or turkey sausage
- shredded sharp cheddar cheese use a small pinch for each biscuit so they do not burst open
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cook the breakfast sausage in a skillet over medium heat, breaking it up with a wooden spoon until browned and crumbly, then drain the grease.
- Flatten each biscuit slightly with your hands, being careful not to overwork the dough.
- Spoon some cooked sausage into the center of each biscuit and top it with a pinch of shredded sharp cheddar cheese.
- Fold the biscuit edges up around the filling and pinch them closed, then place each biscuit seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, until the biscuits are golden brown and puffy.
- Let the sausage biscuits cool for a few minutes before serving, since the sausage filling will be very hot.
Notes
Store leftovers in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. To freeze, wrap biscuits individually and place them in a zip-top bag for up to 2 months. Reheat in the microwave for 30 to 40 seconds wrapped in a damp paper towel, or warm in a 300°F oven until heated through.
Nutrition
Calories: 280kcal
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