Sage Buttermilk Biscuits with Sausage and Cheddar Recipe

Name: Sage Buttermilk Biscuits with Sausage and Cheddar
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour; 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh sage; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 2 teaspoons sugar; 3/4 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 3/4 stick cold unsalted butter, cut into pieces; 1/4 cup grated sharp Cheddar (2 ounces); 3/4 cup well-shaken buttermilk plus additional for brushing; 3/4 pound bulk fresh pork sausage; 16 thin slices sharp Cheddar (8 ounces)

Servings: persons

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh sage
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons sugar
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 stick cold unsalted butter, cut into pieces
1/4 cup grated sharp Cheddar (2 ounces)
3/4 cup well-shaken buttermilk plus additional for brushing
3/4 pound bulk fresh pork sausage
16 thin slices sharp Cheddar (8 ounces)

1
Preheat oven to 450F.
2
Whisk together flour, sage, baking powder, sugar, baking soda, and salt.
3
Blend in butter with your fingers or a pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse meal.
4
Stir in grated cheese, then buttermilk, stirring until a dough forms.
5
Gather dough into a ball and gently knead on a lightly floured surface 8 times.
6
Pat dough into an 8- by 4-inch rectangle and cut into 8 (2-inch) squares.
7
Arrange squares about 1 inch apart on a greased baking sheet and brush tops with additional buttermilk.
8
Bake in middle of oven until golden brown and biscuits are cooked through, about 15 minutes.
9
Leave oven on.
10
Transfer biscuits to a rack to cool 10 minutes.
11
Cut sausage crosswise into 8 equal pieces and flatten each into a 3-inch round.
12
Cook sausage in 2 batches in a large nonstick skillet over moderate heat, turning, until cooked through, about 8 minutes per batch.
13
Transfer to paper towels to drain.
14
Split biscuits, then make sandwiches, each with 1 biscuit, 1 slice cheese, 1 sausage round, and another slice of cheese.
15
Bake sandwiches on baking sheet in middle of oven until cheese is melted, about 10 minutes.

2530

kcal

Calories

198

Fat

Carbs

131

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups all-purpose flour, 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh sage, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 2 teaspoons sugar, and more.

Yes, Sage Buttermilk Biscuits with Sausage and Cheddar falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Sage Buttermilk Biscuits with Sausage and Cheddar

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