Easy Protein Breakfast Biscuits
These delightful biscuits combine the heartiness of breakfast sausage, richness of eggs, and warm, flaky texture, perfect for a nourishing start to your day.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour Provides light and tender texture.
- 1 tablespoon baking powder Essential for rise and fluffy interior.
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt Enhances flavors.
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper Adds a subtle touch of spice.
Wet Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cubed Adds richness and flakiness.
- 3/4 cup whole milk Keeps the dough moist and tender.
Main Ingredients
- 8 oz breakfast sausage, cooked and crumbled Brings protein and heartiness.
- 3 large hard-boiled eggs, peeled and chopped Adds structure and additional protein.
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded Introduces rich, creamy flavor.
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives (optional) Adds a touch of fresh herb flavor.
Instructions
Preparation
- Start by heating a skillet over medium heat. Add the breakfast sausage, breaking it into small crumbles as it cooks. Allow the sausage to brown and release its savory aroma. Once cooked, drain the sausage on a paper towel and set it aside to cool.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, fine sea salt, and black pepper.
- Add the cold, cubed unsalted butter into the flour mixture. Using your fingertips or a pastry cutter, work the butter into the flour until it resembles coarse meal.
- Pour in the whole milk gradually, mixing gently until a shaggy dough forms. Do not overmix; you want the dough to hold together but still be a bit sticky.
- Carefully fold in the crumbled breakfast sausage, chopped hard-boiled eggs, shredded sharp cheddar cheese, and chopped chives if using.
- Using a 1/4 cup measuring cup, scoop heaping mounds of dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, spaced evenly.
Baking
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and bake the biscuits for around 18-20 minutes or until they are golden brown on top.
Notes
Chill your ingredients to enhance flakiness. Consider experimenting with different cheeses and adding spices for unique flavor twists.