Sausage, Cheese & Butter Swim Biscuits – Ultimate Biscuit Breakfast
Start your morning with these indulgent Sausage, Cheese, and Butter Swim Biscuits! Fluffy biscuits topped with savory sausage, melted cheese, and rich buttery goodness. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or weekend family gatherings – a comfort food breakfast everyone will love!
Equipment
- 9x9-inch baking dish
- Mixing bowls
- Skillet
- Measuring Cups and Spoons
- Spatula or spoon
Ingredients
- ½ lb ground breakfast sausage
- ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1¾ cups buttermilk
- 1 cup freshly grated sharp cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Brown Sausage: Cook sausage in a skillet over medium heat until golden. Drain excess grease and let cool slightly.
- Preheat Oven: Set oven to 425°F (220°C). Place butter in baking dish and melt in oven while preparing batter.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Stir in buttermilk until just combined.
- Fold in Sausage & Cheese: Gently mix in cooked sausage and grated cheddar.
- Pour into Pan: Remove hot dish from oven. Pour batter into melted butter and spread evenly.
- Bake: Bake for 25–30 minutes until golden and puffed.
- Cool & Serve: Let rest 5 minutes before cutting into squares.
Notes
- Use real butter, not margarine, for best flavor and texture.
- Don’t overmix the batter—keep it light for tender biscuits.
- Drain sausage well to avoid greasy results.
- Preheat oven fully to ensure proper rise.
- Store at room temp for 2 days, refrigerate up to a week, or freeze for 3 months.
- Reheat in oven for best texture.