Jalapeño Cheddar Sausage Biscuits
- November 24, 2014
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- Jenn Zeller
Posted in: Ranch Life
I had a piece of heaven once when I was in Texas. Heaven came in the form of a muffin. A muffin with sausage, cheddar cheese, herbs and jalapeno peppers. And the world said, Amen.
I’m not a huge muffin fan, so I figured I could make the same thing with a biscuit – which I do love. And since the holidays are right around the corner, I figured this was as good a time as any to share a fun, easy-to-double, extra, special breakfast treat with you.
Call me a cheater if you want to, but Bisquick is my go-to for biscuits. Saves time so don’t judge, okay?
Here’s what you need:
1 c grated cheddar cheese (2-3 tablespoons reserved for garnish)
¼- ½ c finely diced jalapeno peppers. I used pickled (Mezzetta brand b/c they’re the best); keep the juice or don’t (even add a tablespoon extra if you want); I think the extra juice adds additional flavor/heat. I chopped mine in a mini-food processor, but you can do it by hand if you wish.
2 diced jalapenos for garnish
2 tbsp dried parsley/chives/cilantro
4 tbsp melted butter
2-3 tbsp fresh diced chive/green onion (optional)
4 oz spicy ground sausage. I used Jimmy Dean because I think it’s the best.
1 c Milk
Bisquick
Cook the sausage, until no more pink shows. Remove from heat; drain fat.
In a large mixing bowl combine 2 ½ c bisquick mix, with just under 1 c milk, add the grated cheese, and butter and stir until combined. Add sausage and jalapenos, stir until combined. Add parsley and other herbs if desired.
Place onto a nonstick baking sheet (or ceramic stone), garnish with a little extra cheddar cheese and a jalapeno slice on top. Place into a 450 degree oven for 8-10 minutes or until desired doneness is reached. Makes 12.
They’re lovely on their own, or served with eggs and black beans. And truthfully I think they’d be great with crumbled goat cheese in them too, but then I think goat cheese goes with everything!
Happy Eating and Happy Trails!
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About Jenn Zeller
Jenn Zeller is the creative mind and boss lady behind The South Dakota Cowgirl. She is an aspiring horsewoman, photographer, brilliant social media strategist and lover of all things western. After a brief career in the investment world to support her horse habit (and satisfy her...