Breakfast Butter Swim Biscuits

These Breakfast Butter Swim Biscuits offer a delightful twist on traditional biscuits by combining savory breakfast sausage and sharp cheddar cheese into a simple buttermilk biscuit batter. The unique "swimming in butter" technique involves pouring the batter over melted butter, resulting in incredibly tender, flaky biscuits with a golden, crispy bottom. This one-pan, dump-and-bake method eliminates the need for rolling or cutting, making it an accessible and foolproof recipe—even for novice bakers. Perfect for busy mornings or weekend brunches, these biscuits are hearty enough to serve as a complete breakfast.

Ingredients

• 1 lb breakfast sausage (mild or spicy)

• 2½ cups all-purpose flour

• 1 tablespoon granulated sugar

• 1 tablespoon baking powder

• 1¾ cups buttermilk

• 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded

• ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter

Directions

1. Cook the Sausage: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the sausage until browned and crumbled, about 8–10 minutes. Drain excess grease and set aside to cool.

2. Prepare the Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, and baking powder until well combined.

3. Add Wet Ingredients: Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients. Pour in the buttermilk gradually, stirring just until mixed. The batter should be thick but still easily stirred.

4. Incorporate Sausage and Cheese: Gently fold in the cooled sausage crumbles and shredded cheddar cheese until evenly distributed. Be careful not to overmix to keep the biscuits tender.

5. Prepare for Baking: Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C). Place the butter in a 9×9-inch baking dish and melt it in the oven, watching carefully to ensure it doesn't brown.

6. Assemble the Biscuits: Once the butter is melted, remove the baking dish from the oven. Pour the biscuit batter over the melted butter. Use a knife to score the batter into 9 squares to make separating the biscuits easier after baking.

7. Bake: Return the dish to the oven and bake for 25–30 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

8. Serve: Allow the biscuits to cool slightly before serving. They can be enjoyed warm on their own or paired with eggs, gravy, or as part of a hearty breakfast spread.
   
   

Nutritional Information (per serving)

• Calories: Approximately 350 kcal

• Protein: 15g

• Carbohydrates: 25g

• Fat: 20g

• Sodium: 800mg

• Cholesterol: 60mg