Few breakfasts capture the heart of Southern cooking quite like Southern Sausage Biscuits. Fluffy buttermilk biscuits, paired with savory sausage patties, create the ultimate grab-and-go breakfast. Whether you enjoy them plain, with cheese, or smothered in gravy, sausage biscuits are a true Southern staple that never goes out of style.Perfect for busy mornings, weekend brunch, or even freezing ahead for meal prep, this recipe brings the authentic taste of the South right to your kitchen.Why You’ll Love This RecipeAuthentic Southern flavor – tender biscuits and seasoned sausage.Versatile – enjoy plain, with cheese, or with sausage gravy.Meal prep friendly – make ahead and freeze for quick breakfasts.Family favorite – hearty, filling, and satisfying.Ingredients You’ll NeedFor the biscuits:2 cups all-purpose flour1 tbsp baking powder1/2 tsp baking soda1 tsp salt6 tbsp cold butter, cubed3/4 cup cold buttermilkFor the sausage filling:1 lb breakfast sausage (mild, hot, or sage-flavored)Optional: sliced cheddar or American cheeseStep-by-Step InstructionsMake the biscuitsPreheat oven to 425°F (220°C).In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.Cut in cold butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.Stir in buttermilk until dough just comes together.Turn dough onto a floured surface, fold a few times, then roll to 1-inch thickness.Cut into rounds with a biscuit cutter and place on a baking sheet.Bake for 12–15 minutes until golden brown.Cook the sausageWhile biscuits bake, shape sausage into patties slightly larger than the biscuits (they’ll shrink when cooking).Cook patties in a skillet over medium heat until browned and fully cooked through, about 3–4 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.Assemble the sausage biscuitsSplit warm biscuits in half.Place a sausage patty inside each biscuit.Add cheese if desired and top with the other biscuit half.Tips & VariationsCheesy upgrade: Add a slice of cheddar or pepper jack cheese to each biscuit.Smothered in gravy: Make a classic Southern sausage gravy with pan drippings, flour, and milk to pour over biscuits.Spicy kick: Use hot sausage or add a dash of hot sauce before serving.Make ahead: Freeze cooked sausage biscuits in foil. Reheat in the oven or microwave for a quick breakfast.Sweet & savory: Drizzle with honey or add a fried egg for a brunch-worthy twist.Final ThoughtsThese Southern Sausage Biscuits are warm, hearty, and packed with flavor—everything a classic Southern breakfast should be. Whether you keep them simple or dress them up with cheese and gravy, they’ll quickly become a family favorite. Serve them fresh out of the oven for weekend brunch or make a batch ahead of time for busy morningsEnjoy!
Southern Sausage Biscuits
