Sausage, Egg, and Cheese Biscuit

Sausage, Egg, and Cheese Biscuit recipe videos

A Sausage, Egg, and Cheese Biscuit is a hearty, handheld breakfast sandwich featuring a savory sausage patty, a folded or fried egg, and melted cheese, all nestled inside a warm, flaky buttermilk biscuit. It is a staple of American Southern cuisine and a popular fast-food breakfast item across the United States.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This is a calorie-dense, high-fat and high-protein meal, with a significant carbohydrate component from the biscuit. A typical serving provides a substantial amount of protein and fat for energy, along with calcium and iron, but can also be high in sodium and saturated fat, with a rough calorie range of 500-700 per sandwich.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	520 kcal
Protein	18 g
Carbs	38 g
Fat	32 g
Fiber	1.5 g
Sugar	5 g
Sodium	1150 mg
Calcium	180 mg
Iron	3.5 mg
Potassium	220 mg
Vitamin A	250 IU
Vitamin C	1 mg
Vitamin D	0.5 mcg
Vitamin B12	0.8 mcg
Cholesterol	195 mg

Per 1 biscuit sandwich (approx. 170 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, it represents the ultimate 'on-the-go' American breakfast, blending Southern comfort food with modern fast-food convenience. Nutritionally, its unique combination of fats, proteins, and refined carbs makes it very satiating, which is why it's a popular choice for a long-lasting energy boost to start the day.