Description
These Sausage Cheese Butter Swim Biscuits are the ultimate comfort food—crispy, buttery edges with a soft, fluffy center packed with savory sausage and melty cheese. Baked in a pool of butter, these biscuits “swim” while baking for maximum flavor and texture. Quick to prep and impossible to resist, they’re perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a cozy dinner side.
Ingredients
1 pound breakfast sausage (I prefer Jimmy Dean regular)
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided (2 tablespoons melted, 2 tablespoons cold)
2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
4 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup buttermilk, cold
4 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, shredded (about 1 cup)
2 tablespoons heavy cream, for brushing (optional)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 450°F (232°C). Lightly grease an 8×8-inch baking dish or line with parchment paper.
Cook sausage in a skillet over medium heat until browned and fully cooked. Drain excess grease and set aside to cool slightly.
Prepare the dough: In a large bowl, whisk together 2 cups self-rising flour and 1 tbsp sugar (optional for slight sweetness). Stir in 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese and the cooked sausage.
Add wet ingredients: Pour in 1 ½ cups buttermilk and gently mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
Melt butter: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt 1 stick (½ cup) of unsalted butter. Pour the melted butter into the baking dish, making sure it evenly coats the bottom.
Add biscuit dough: Transfer the dough to the buttered dish and gently press it evenly into the pan. Use a knife to score the dough into 9 or 12 squares (for easy cutting after baking).
Bake for 25–30 minutes or until golden brown on top and bubbly around the edges. A toothpick inserted should come out clean.
Cool slightly, then cut along the pre-scored lines and serve warm.
Notes
This recipe combines everything you love about biscuits—rich butter, cheesy goodness, and savory sausage—in one easy, no-fuss bake. The butter bath creates a crisp, golden crust while keeping the inside tender and moist. These are great for feeding a crowd, holiday mornings, or freezing ahead for a grab-and-go breakfast. Comfort food doesn’t get better (or easier) than this!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch, Side Dish
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 biscuit
- Calories: ~390 kcal
- Sugar: ~2g
- Sodium: ~720mg
- Fat: ~28g
- Saturated Fat: ~14g
- Unsaturated Fat: ~12g
- Trans Fat: ~0.5g
- Carbohydrates: ~22g
- Fiber: ~1g
- Protein: ~12g
- Cholesterol: ~65mg
Keywords: Sausage Cheese Butter Swim Biscuits