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Close up of a fluffy golden-brown Sausage Butter Swim Biscuit resting in a pool of butter with melted sharp yellow cheddar and browned sausage.

Sausage Butter Swim Biscuits: The Ultimate Cheesy, Savory Breakfast Revolution

Fluffy, golden-brown biscuits 'swimming' in melted butter, topped with a thick layer of gooey sharp yellow cheddar and crispy browned breakfast sausage. An easy, one-pan savory breakfast that is perfectly crisp on the bottom and tender inside.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 9 biscuits
Course: Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 485
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2.5 cups (312g) All-purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp (15g) Baking powder
  • 1 tbsp (12g) Granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp (6g) Kosher salt
  • 2 cups (480ml) Buttermilk Cold
  • 1/2 cup (113g) Unsalted butter Melted in pan
  • 1 lb (450g) Breakfast sausage Browned and crumbled
  • 2 cups (225g) Sharp yellow cheddar cheese Freshly shredded
  • 1/4 cup Fresh parsley Finely chopped

Equipment

  • 1 White ceramic 9x9 baking dish Ensures even heat distribution.
  • 1 Cast-Iron Skillet For browning the sausage.

Instructions
 

Prep Toppings
  1. In a skillet over medium-high heat, cook the breakfast sausage until nicely browned with slightly crispy edges. Drain and set aside.
Baking Process
  1. Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C). Place butter in a 9x9 white ceramic dish and melt in the oven until bubbling.
  2. Whisk dry ingredients, then fold in cold buttermilk until a shaggy dough forms. Pour dough into the melted butter. Score into 9 squares. Bake for 15 minutes.
  3. Remove from oven, top with shredded cheddar and browned sausage. Bake for another 5-10 minutes until golden and gooey.
  4. Let rest for 5 minutes, then sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley before serving.

Notes

Do not overmix the dough to ensure maximum fluffiness.
Always use block cheese for the best melted gooey texture.
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