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Breakfast Butter Swim Biscuits

Melt-in-Your-Mouth Breakfast Butter Swim Biscuits

Delicious Breakfast Butter Swim Biscuits featuring savory sausage and melty cheese that are perfect for any breakfast or brunch.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 2 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 9 biscuits
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Biscuit Dough
  • 1 pound breakfast sausage
  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour sifted for lighter texture
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar to balance savory flavors
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder for rising
  • 1 ¾ to 2 cups buttermilk substitute with milk plus vinegar if needed
  • 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese use your favorite cheese
For the Butter Layer
  • ½ cup salted butter melted

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Skillet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking Dish
  • Measuring Cups
  • measuring spoons
  • nonstick spray
  • knife

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C) and generously spray a 9x9-inch baking dish with nonstick spray.
  2. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook 1 pound of breakfast sausage for 8-10 minutes until no pink remains. Drain on paper towels.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together 2 ½ cups of all-purpose flour, 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar, and 1 tablespoon of baking powder.
  4. Gradually mix in 1 ¾ to 2 cups of buttermilk until a sticky batter forms, then fold in 1 ½ cups of shredded cheddar cheese and the cooked sausage.
  5. Pour ½ cup of melted salted butter into the prepared baking dish.
  6. Spoon the sausage and cheese biscuit dough over the melted butter, spreading it evenly, and cut into 9 squares.
  7. Bake for 25-30 minutes, rotating halfway through, until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Allow to cool for a couple of minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1biscuitCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 8gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 180mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These biscuits are best served warm fresh from the oven, and can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days or frozen for longer storage.

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