Southern Sausage Biscuits

Southern Sausage Biscuits are pure comfort wrapped in a warm, flaky bite. Golden buttery biscuits paired with juicy, well-seasoned breakfast sausage make this timeless Southern favorite perfect for busy mornings, weekend brunch, or a simple, satisfying meal at any hour. These biscuits come together easily and deliver that nostalgic, homemade flavor everyone loves.

Serve them alongside scrambled eggs, cheese, or even a drizzle of honey for a sweet-and-savory twist. They’re simple, hearty, and guaranteed to bring a little Southern charm to your table.

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Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Classic Southern comfort with simple ingredients.
• Homemade buttery biscuits that bake up perfectly every time.
• Customizable with cheese, eggs, honey, or spicy sausage.
• Freezer-friendly — great for meal prep.
• Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or grab-and-go mornings.

What You Need to Make This Recipe

Exact measurements are listed in the recipe card at the bottom.

• Basic biscuit ingredients (flour, butter, buttermilk)
• Seasoned breakfast sausage
• Simple spices like pepper, garlic, onion, and sage

How to Make This Recipe

Full instructions are detailed in the recipe card below.

1. Mix and cut cold butter into the dry ingredients to create flaky biscuits.
2. Shape the dough, cut your biscuits, and bake until golden.
3. Season and cook the sausage patties until browned.
4. Slice the biscuits and assemble with the warm sausage.

Expert Tips

• Use very cold butter to ensure flaky biscuit layers.
• Do not overwork the dough — gentle handling keeps biscuits tender.
• Spicy sausage works beautifully for extra flavor.
• Brush biscuit tops with melted butter for a richer finish.
• You can freeze both cooked biscuits and sausage patties for quick breakfasts.

FAQs

Can I make the biscuits ahead of time?
Yes! Store them in an airtight container for 2 days or freeze for longer storage.

Can I use store-bought biscuits?
Absolutely — perfect if you're short on time.

What sausage works best?
Mild, spicy, or sage breakfast sausage — choose your favorite flavor.

Can I add cheese or eggs?
Definitely! Add scrambled eggs, cheddar slices, or pepper jack for extra flavor.

Southern Sausage Biscuits

Ingredients

For the Biscuits:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tbsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
• 3/4 cup cold buttermilk

For the Sausage Patties:

• 1 lb breakfast sausage (mild or spicy)
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 tsp garlic powder
• 1/4 tsp onion powder
• 1/2 tsp dried sage (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Cut in cold butter until crumbly.
3. Add cold buttermilk and mix just until dough comes together.
4. Roll to 1-inch thickness, cut biscuits, and bake 12–15 minutes.
5. Mix sausage with spices, form patties, and cook until browned on both sides.
6. Assemble biscuits with warm sausage patties and serve immediately.