Description
A warm, hearty breakfast biscuit packed with protein from sausage and cheddar, perfect for cozy mornings or brunch gatherings.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups whole wheat flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup cooked sausage, crumbled
- ¾ cup milk
- Chopped green onions (optional)
- Diced jalapeños (optional)
- Butter for serving (optional)
- Hot sauce for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Whisk together the whole wheat flour, baking powder, and salt in a large mixing bowl.
- Mix the cold, cubed butter into the flour until it resembles coarse crumbs.
- Add the shredded cheddar cheese and crumbled sausage to the flour mixture, stirring gently to combine.
- Pour in the milk and mix until just combined; do not overwork the dough.
- Drop large spoonfuls of the dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
- Cool slightly on a wire rack before serving.
Notes
Feel free to customize with different cheeses or add herbs for additional flavor. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 biscuit
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg