Clicky
health meal, low carbs meals, keto meal
All Recipes

Southern Sausage Biscuits Recipe

Southern Sausage Biscuits are a classic comfort food that’s perfect for breakfast or brunch. These flaky, buttery biscuits are filled with savory sausage, making them a hearty and satisfying treat. Whether enjoyed on their own or paired with a dollop of gravy, these sausage biscuits are a staple in Southern cuisine that’s sure to please everyone at the table.

Table of Contents

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • 1 cup buttermilk, cold
  • 1 lb breakfast sausage (pork or turkey)
  • 1 tablespoon butter, melted (for brushing the biscuits)

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Sausage

  1. In a skillet over medium heat, cook the sausage, breaking it apart with a spatula, until fully cooked and browned, about 8-10 minutes.
  2. Drain any excess fat and set the sausage aside to cool slightly.

Step 2: Preheat the Oven

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 3: Make the Biscuit Dough

  1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  2. Add the cold, cubed butter to the flour mixture. Use a pastry cutter or your fingertips to work the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  3. Pour in the cold buttermilk and stir until just combined. The dough will be slightly sticky.

Step 4: Assemble the Sausage Biscuits

  1. Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and gently knead it a few times until it comes together.
  2. Roll the dough out to about 1/2-inch thickness. Use a biscuit cutter to cut out rounds of dough.
  3. Place a spoonful of cooked sausage in the center of half of the dough rounds. Top with another dough round and gently press the edges to seal.
  4. Place the assembled biscuits on the prepared baking sheet.

Step 5: Bake the Biscuits

  1. Brush the tops of the biscuits with melted butter.
  2. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the biscuits are golden brown and puffed.

Step 6: Serve

  1. Allow the biscuits to cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy warm with a side of gravy or your favorite breakfast spread.

Cooking Tips & Notes

  • Cold Ingredients: Make sure your butter and buttermilk are very cold. This helps create flaky layers in the biscuits.
  • Don’t Overwork the Dough: Overmixing the dough can make the biscuits tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Sausage Options: Use your favorite breakfast sausage, whether it’s pork, turkey, or even a spicy variety for extra flavor.

Variations

  • Cheese Sausage Biscuits: Add 1/2 cup of shredded cheddar cheese to the biscuit dough for a cheesy twist.
  • Herbed Sausage Biscuits: Add 1 teaspoon of dried herbs, such as thyme or rosemary, to the flour mixture for extra flavor.
  • Spicy Sausage Biscuits: Use spicy breakfast sausage and add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the flour mixture for a bit of heat.
  • Biscuits and Gravy: Serve these sausage biscuits with a side of sausage gravy for a true Southern experience.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. Can I Make These Biscuits Ahead of Time?

Yes, you can make the biscuit dough ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator for up to 1 day before baking. You can also cook the sausage in advance and store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

2. How Do I Store Leftover Biscuits?

Store any leftover biscuits in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days. Reheat in the oven or microwave until warmed through.

WANT TO SAVE THIS RECIPE?

Enter your email below & we'll send it straight to your inbox.

Plus you'll get great new recipes from us every week!

3. Can I Freeze Sausage Biscuits?

Yes, you can freeze baked sausage biscuits. Allow them to cool completely, then wrap tightly in plastic wrap and place in a freezer-safe bag. Freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature or reheat in the oven before serving.

4. Can I Use Store-Bought Biscuit Dough?

Absolutely! If you’re short on time, you can use store-bought biscuit dough and add the cooked sausage before baking.

Serving Suggestions

  • With Gravy: Serve with a side of sausage or country gravy for dipping or pouring over the biscuits.
  • With Eggs: Pair with scrambled or fried eggs for a complete breakfast.
  • Honey or Jam: Drizzle with honey or spread with your favorite jam for a sweet and savory combination.
  • Breakfast Sandwich: Slice the biscuits open and add a fried egg and cheese to make a delicious breakfast sandwich.

Southern Sausage Biscuits are a hearty and comforting breakfast option that’s easy to make and full of flavor. With flaky, buttery biscuits and savory sausage, this dish brings the taste of the South to your table. Whether you enjoy them on their own, with gravy, or as part of a larger breakfast spread, these sausage biscuits are sure to become a family favorite. Give this recipe a try and enjoy the warm, comforting flavors of Southern cooking!

WANT TO SAVE THIS RECIPE?

Enter your email below & we'll send it straight to your inbox.

Plus you'll get great new recipes from us every week!

 

19,787 Comments

  1. Took something from this I did not expect to find, and a stop at xavix added another unexpected useful piece, content that exceeds expectations rather than just meeting them is the kind that builds enthusiasm and earns repeat visits without any explicit ask from the writer or platform behind the work being read.

  2. Glad to have another data point on a question I am still thinking through, and a look at qulavoflow added two more, content that acknowledges its place in a wider conversation rather than pretending to settle the question alone is intellectually honest in a way that I wish was more common across the open web.

  3. Glad I gave this fifteen minutes rather than the usual three minute skim, and a look at ampleclove earned the same investment, time spent on quality content is rarely wasted but the reverse is also true and learning which sites deserve which kind of attention is part of being a careful online reader.

  4. Now setting this aside as a model of how to write thoughtfully on the topic, and a stop at globaldealmarketplace extended that model status, content that becomes a reference for how a kind of writing should be done is content with influence beyond its own readership and this site is reaching that level for me clearly today.

  5. However selective I am about new bookmarks this one made it past my filter, and a look at morixostead confirmed the bookmark was worth the slot, the precious slots in my permanent bookmark folder are difficult to earn and this site earned one without making me think twice about whether the slot was justified by the quality.

  6. A relief to read something where I did not have to fact check every claim mentally, and a look at valuefocusedshoppinghub continued that reliable feeling, sites where I can lower my guard and trust the content are rare and this one is earning that trust paragraph by paragraph through consistent careful work behind the scenes.

  7. Reading this prompted me to clean up some old notes related to the topic, and a stop at zylavostore extended that organising urge, content that triggers personal organisation rather than just consuming attention is content with motivating energy and this site has the kind of clarity that prompts active follow up rather than passive consumption.

  8. Halfway through I knew I would finish the post, and a stop at brixeltrust also held me through to the end, content that signals its quality early and then sustains it is content with real internal consistency and this site has clearly figured out how to maintain quality from opening sentence through to closing thought.

  9. Big thanks to whoever wrote this, you saved me a lot of time hunting for the same info on other sites, and a stop at discoverbetterapproaches only added more useful detail without going off topic, that kind of focus is honestly hard to come across these days when most posts wander everywhere.

  10. Now recognising that this site has earned a place in the small group of resources I treat as authoritative, and a stop at travik confirmed that placement, the difference between resources I trust and resources I just consume is real and this site has clearly moved into the trusted category through consistent quality over time.

  11. Pass this along to colleagues if the topic comes up, the framing here is sensible, and a stop at trustedbusinessframework adds more useful angles to share, the kind of content that improves conversations rather than just feeding them is what makes a resource genuinely valuable in professional contexts going forward over time and across project boundaries too.

  12. The pacing of the post was just right, never rushed and never dragged out unnecessarily, and a look at zarvo maintained the same rhythm, you can tell the writer has experience because the difficult skill of pacing is something only practiced writers manage to handle well in long form content over time and across formats.

  13. Worth saying that the prose reads naturally without straining for style, and a stop at clicktofindbusinessclarity maintained the same unforced quality, writing that achieves elegance without effort is the highest tier and this site has clearly worked out how to land that effortless quality consistently rather than only on the writers best days.

  14. Found the writing surprisingly fresh for what is by now a well covered topic, and a stop at clicktoexploreopportunities kept that freshness going across the related pages, original perspective on familiar ground is hard to come by and this site has clearly earned its place in the conversation rather than just rehashing old ideas.

  15. Took the time to read every paragraph rather than skimming for the punchline, and a quick visit to qorivogroup earned the same careful attention from me, that is the highest signal I can give about content quality because my default mode is rapid scanning rather than deliberate reading on most pages.

  16. Felt mildly happier after reading, which sounds silly but is true, and a look at strategicgrowthpartnerships extended that small mood lift, content that improves rather than degrades my mental state is content I want more of and the cumulative effect of reading sites that lift versus sites that drag is real over time.

  17. Adding to the bookmarks now before I forget, that is how good this is, and a look at ulvix confirmed the rest of the site is worth saving too, this is one of those rare finds that justifies the time spent searching the web for once which is a relief in the current environment.

  18. Quietly impressive in a way that does not announce itself, and a stop at ravionbonded extended that quiet impressiveness, the kind of quality that emerges through sustained attention rather than first impressions is the kind I trust more deeply and this site has been earning that deeper trust across multiple sessions over time consistently.

  19. Decided to read more before commenting and the more I read the more I wanted to say something, and a stop at secureonlinebuyingplace pushed that impulse further, when content provokes the urge to participate rather than just consume it is doing something quite specific and worth recognising clearly when it happens during reading.

  20. Felt a small spark of recognition when the post named something I had been struggling to articulate, and a look at qulavoflow produced more such moments, the rare service of giving readers language for fuzzy intuitions is one of the higher values that good writing can provide and this site offered several today instances.

  21. Now appreciating the small but real way this post improved my afternoon, and a stop at morixostead extended that small improvement effect, content that produces measurable positive impact on the texture of a reading day is content with real value and this site is producing those small positive impacts at a sustainable rate apparently.

  22. Halfway through reading I knew this would be one to bookmark, and a look at corporatetrustnetwork confirmed that early intuition, when bookmark intent forms before finishing a post you know the writing has cleared a quality bar that most content fails to clear and this site has cleared it on multiple visits already.

  23. Adding this to my list of go to references for the topic, and a stop at valuefocusedshoppinghub confirmed the rest of the site deserves the same, definitely the kind of resource that earns its place rather than getting forgotten the moment the next interesting article shows up in my feed somewhere else on the web.

  24. Felt like the writer was speaking directly to someone with my level of curiosity, neither talking down nor showing off, and a stop at brixeltrust kept that comfortable matching going, finding writing that meets you where you are rather than asking you to climb up or stoop down feels great every time it happens.

  25. Now realising the post solved a small problem I had been carrying for weeks, and a look at zylavostore extended that problem solving function, content that connects to specific unresolved questions in my own life rather than just providing general interest is content with real practical impact and this site is providing that practical value.

  26. During a quiet evening reading session this provided just the right depth without being heavy, and a stop at clicktoexploreopportunities maintained the same evening appropriate weight, content with depth that does not exhaust the reader is content with editorial calibration and this site has clearly figured out how to be substantial without being demanding all the time.

  27. Took a quick scan first and then went back to read properly because the post deserved it, and a stop at discoverbetterapproaches kept me reading carefully too, the kind of writing that earns a slower second pass rather than getting skimmed and forgotten is something I value highly when I happen to find it.

  28. Honest take is that this was better than I expected when I clicked through, and a look at ampleclove reinforced that, the bar for online content has dropped so much that finding something thoughtful and well constructed feels almost noteworthy now which says more about the average than about this site itself.

  29. Reading this on the train into work was a better use of the commute than my usual choices, and a stop at qorivogroup extended that commute reading well, content that improves transit time rather than just filling it is content with practical benefit and this site has earned its place in my morning commute reading rotation.

  30. Well structured and easy to read, that combination is rarer than people think, and a stop at strategiccorporatealliances confirmed the same standard runs across the rest of the site, definitely the kind of place I will be coming back to when this topic comes up in conversation later again over the weeks ahead.

  31. Considered against the flood of similar content this one stands apart in important ways, and a stop at enterprisevaluealliances extended that distinctive feel, sites that find their own corner of a crowded topic and stay there are sites worth following and this one has clearly carved out its own space and committed to defending it carefully.

  32. Found this via a link from another piece I was reading and the click was worth it, and a stop at ravionbonded extended the value across more material, the open web still rewards clicking through citations when the underlying writers care about each other work and this site clearly belongs to that network.

  33. Now noticing how rare it is to find a site that does not feel rushed, and a look at ulvix extended that calm pace, content produced without time pressure has a different quality than content shipped to meet a deadline and this site reads as written without urgency which produces a different and better experience for readers.

  34. Felt like the writer was speaking directly to someone with my level of curiosity, neither talking down nor showing off, and a stop at qulavoflow kept that comfortable matching going, finding writing that meets you where you are rather than asking you to climb up or stoop down feels great every time it happens.

  35. Thanks for putting this online without locking it behind email signups or paywalls, and a quick visit to trustedbusinessframework kept that open feel going, content that trusts the reader to come back rather than gating access is the kind of approach I will reward with regular return visits over time happily.

  36. The examples really helped me grasp the points faster than abstract descriptions would have, and a stop at strategicgrowthpartnerships added a few more practical illustrations that drove the message home, the kind of writing that knows its readers learn better through concrete situations rather than vague generalities is rare and worth recognising clearly.

  37. I learned more from this short post than from longer articles I read earlier today, and a stop at secureonlinebuyingplace added even more useful detail without going off topic, this site clearly knows how to keep things focused without sacrificing depth which is a hard balance to strike for any writer.

  38. Closed the post with a small satisfied sigh, and a stop at brixeltrust produced the same gentle exhale, content that ends well is content that respects the rhythm of reading and the writers here have clearly thought about how their pieces close rather than just trailing off when they run out of things to say.

  39. Reading this prompted me to clean up some old notes related to the topic, and a stop at zylavostore extended that organising urge, content that triggers personal organisation rather than just consuming attention is content with motivating energy and this site has the kind of clarity that prompts active follow up rather than passive consumption.

  40. Worth marking the moment when reading this clicked into something useful for my own work, and a look at valuefocusedshoppinghub extended that practical click, content that connects to my actual life rather than just being interesting is content with the highest kind of value and this site is generating that connection at a high rate.

  41. Working through this site has been a small antidote to the shallow content that fills most of my reading time, and a stop at strategiccorporatealliances extended that antidote function, sites that quietly improve the average quality of my reading by being themselves are sites worth supporting through return visits and recommendations consistently.

  42. Skipped past the first paragraph thinking it was setup and had to come back when the rest referenced it, and a stop at clickfornewperspectives similarly rewarded careful reading from the start, content where every paragraph carries weight is content I now know to read from the beginning rather than skipping ahead.

  43. A clean read with no irritations, and a look at discoverbetterapproaches continued that frictionless quality, the absence of small irritations is something I notice only when present elsewhere and this site is one of the rare places where everything just works and lets me focus on the substance rather than fighting the format.

  44. Will be passing this along to a few people who would benefit from the perspective shared here, and a stop at ulvix only added to what I will be sharing, this kind of generous content deserves to circulate widely rather than getting buried in some search engine algorithm tweak that pushes it down the rankings.

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *