Description
Savory cheesy sausage biscuits blend southern comfort with irresistible flavor, promising a delightful breakfast or snack experience. Warm, flaky layers packed with spicy sausage and melted cheese promise to satisfy hearty appetites and comfort-seeking palates.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 1 pound ground beef (mild or seasoned)
- 1 jalapeno, deseeded and minced
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Dairy and Wet Ingredients:
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, cold
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 3/4 cup buttermilk
Instructions
- Brown the ground beef and diced jalapeños in a skillet over medium heat until the meat is fully cooked and vegetables are tender. Drain any excess grease carefully.
- Heat the oven to 425°F and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper or a non-stick silicone mat.
- Sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a spacious mixing bowl, ensuring even distribution of dry ingredients.
- Dice cold butter into small cubes and integrate into the flour mixture using a pastry cutter or food processor until the texture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Fold the seasoned ground beef, roasted jalapeños, and sharp cheddar cheese into the flour-butter blend, creating a uniform mixture.
- Gently pour buttermilk into the ingredients and stir until just combined, being careful not to overmix the dough.
- Scoop generous portions of the biscuit mixture onto the prepared baking sheet, allowing rustic, uneven edges for a homemade appearance.
- Bake for 15-16 minutes, monitoring the surface until it turns a rich golden brown and maintains a crisp exterior.
- Remove from the oven and let the biscuits rest briefly on the baking sheet before transferring to a cooling rack to prevent soggy bottoms.
- Serve immediately while warm for maximum flavor and optimal texture.
Notes
- Adapt the spiciness by adjusting jalapeño quantity for heat-sensitive palates, using milder peppers like poblano or removing seeds.
- Swap ground beef with turkey or plant-based crumbles for healthier protein alternatives that maintain similar texture and flavor profile.
- Ensure butter is extremely cold when cutting into flour mixture to create flakier, more tender biscuit layers with better rise and texture.
- Freeze unbaked biscuits on baking sheet, then transfer to freezer bag for quick breakfast or snack preparation within 1-2 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 490 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg