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Biscuits: Preheat the oven to 425F.
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In a medium bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
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Using a fork, mix in the cold butter until it becomes the size of small peas.
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Slowly add the milk, gradually stirring until the dough pulls away from the side of the bowl.
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Place the dough onto a floured surface, and knead 15 to 20 times.
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Pat or roll the dough out to a 1-inch thickness.
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Cut the biscuits with a large cookie cutter or the top of a juice glass dipped in flour.
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Repeat until all the dough is used.
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Brush off the excess flour, and place the biscuits onto a lightly floured baking sheet.
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Bake for 13 to 15 minutes, or until the edges begin to brown.
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Sausage: In a large bowl, break up the sausage.
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Add the Cajun seasoning, paprika, minced garlic, black pepper salt, file powder, chili powder, red pepper flakes, and cumin.
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Mix well.
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Take 1/4 cup of the sausage mixture and form into a 1/2 inch thick patty.
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Repeat until all patties are formed.
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It should make 4 patties.
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In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat 1/4 cup oil until hot and shimmering.
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Fry the patties for 3 to 5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
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Transfer the patties to paper towels to cool.
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Reserve the oil in the skillet.
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Reheat the skillet with the oil from the sausage over medium heat.
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Add the bell pepper and onion and saute until caramelized, 5 to 7 minutes.
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Use a spatula to push the onions and peppers into four piles large enough to cover the sausage patties and sprinkle the top of each veggie pile with 2 tablespoons of cheese, allowing it to melt.
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Using a spatula, place the vegetables and melted cheese on top of each sausage patty.
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Serve with hot biscuits topped with butter and jam, if using, on the side.
