Sausage & SAGE Biscuits
- 20m Prep Time
- 25m Cook Time
- 45m Ready In
Savory biscuits made with ground pork sausage, cheddar cheese, and fresh sage. Perfect for brunch, potlucks, or holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
- 1.54 L flour
- 44.4 ml sugar
- 29.6 ml baking powder
- 9.86 ml baking powder
- 14.8 ml kosher salt
- 14.8 ml Sausage Spice Mix
- 7.39 ml baking soda
- 355 ml unsalted butter diced and chilled
- 454 g cooked breakfast sausage
- 227 g extra-sharp cheddar cheese grated
- 118 ml fresh sage chopped
- 710 ml buttermilk chilled
- 29.6 ml butter melted
Nutrition (per serving, estimated)
Estimated based off 9 of 13 identified ingredients (per 100 g food data, scaled by amount).
Vitamins & minerals
- Calcium: 294 mg
- Iron: 3.95 mg
- Magnesium: 29.2 mg
- Phosphorus: 266 mg
- Potassium: 260 mg
- Zinc: 1.89 mg
Let's Prepare
Collect
Gather these ingredients — no prep needed yet.
- 1.54 L flour
- 44.4 ml sugar
- 29.6 ml baking powder
- 9.86 ml baking powder
- 14.8 ml kosher salt
- 14.8 ml Sausage Spice Mix
- 7.39 ml baking soda
- 454 g cooked breakfast sausage
Prepare
- 355 ml unsalted butter, diced and chilled
- Grate 227 g extra-sharp cheddar cheese
- Chop 118 ml fresh sage
- 710 ml buttermilk, chilled
- Melt 29.6 ml butter
Let's Cook
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Step 1.
In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, combine 6½ cups flour, 3 tablespoons sugar, 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons baking powder, 1 tablespoon kosher salt, 1 tablespoon Sausage Spice Mix, and 1½ teaspoons baking soda. Mix on low speed until combined, about 30 seconds.
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Step 2.
Increase the speed to medium-low and add 1½ cups (3 sticks) unsalted butter, diced and chilled. Mix until the butter pieces are the size of small peas, about 1–2 minutes.
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Step 3.
Add 1 pound cooked breakfast sausage, 8 ounces grated extra-sharp cheddar cheese, and ½ cup chopped fresh sage. Mix on low until just incorporated, about 30 seconds.
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Step 4.
With the mixer running on low, slowly pour in 3 cups chilled buttermilk and mix just until blended. The dough will be shaggy with some unincorporated dry bits; do not overmix.
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Step 5.
Preheat the oven to 450°F.
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Step 6.
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Using a floured rolling pin, gently roll it into a 1½-inch-thick circle.
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Step 7.
Cut out 12 biscuits using a 3-inch cutter, dipping the cutter in flour between cuts. Do not twist the cutter, as this seals the sides and prevents rising.
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Step 8.
Arrange the biscuits on two baking sheets. Brush the tops with 2 tablespoons melted butter.
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Step 9.
Right before baking, reduce the oven temperature to 425°F. Bake until golden brown on top, 22 to 25 minutes, rotating the sheets halfway through baking.