Biscuits are one of those things Southerners just know how to make! Tall, fluffy, golden on the bottom, and pull-apart tender in the middle. I’ve spent years testing and tweaking biscuit recipes in my own kitchen, and I’m excited to share everything I’ve learned right here.
Whether you’re after a foolproof 3-ingredient batch, a slow-raised angel biscuit, or something a little unexpected like sweet potato or 7UP biscuits, you’ll find your new favorite below.
I’ve also included some of my most-loved recipes that use biscuits as a key ingredient: think creamy chicken pot pies, biscuits and gravy, and hearty weeknight casseroles that always bring everyone back for seconds.
Aunt Bee’s 3-Ingredient Biscuits
The Seasoned Mom’s most-made biscuit. Just self-rising flour, cold butter, and buttermilk. Tall, fluffy, and foolproof every single time.
Flaky Biscuits
Mile-high layers and a tender, buttery crumb. The folding technique builds all those visible layers. These are the biscuits worth showing off.
Buttermilk Biscuits (3 Ingredients)
Cold butter, self-rising flour, and whole buttermilk. That’s it. These rise beautifully and nail that classic Southern lift every time!
Southern Buttermilk Biscuits
Old-fashioned biscuits made with both butter and shortening, just like Grandma’s. Tall, golden, and unmistakably Southern.
Cream Biscuits
Heavy cream does all the work in this recipe. Four ingredients, no cutting in butter, and biscuits that rise a mile high in the oven.
Butter Swim Biscuits
The biscuits bake right in a pool of melted butter. No rolling, no cutting, zero fuss. Drop the dough in the pan and walk away.
7UP Biscuits
Sour cream and lemon-lime soda make these lighter and fluffier than a traditional biscuit. Bisquick keeps the whole process quick and easy.
Cathead Biscuits
Big, rustic drop biscuits pinched straight from the dough and baked in a cast iron skillet. These are pure Southern Appalachian tradition!
Cheese Biscuits
Sharp cheddar folded into a quick drop biscuit dough. No rolling or cutting required, and they are ready in about 35 minutes flat.
Cheddar Biscuits (with Bacon)
Sharp cheddar, crispy bacon, and fresh chives baked into tall, flaky biscuits. A savory upgrade that works at breakfast or alongside dinner.
Angel Biscuits
A touch of yeast makes these biscuits lighter and more delicate than the classic Southern version. Great for brunch or any holiday table.
Sweet Potato Biscuits
Mashed sweet potato folds right into the dough for a subtly sweet, tender biscuit with a gorgeous golden color and Southern charm.
⭢ Recipes That Use Biscuits
Good biscuits deserve a good purpose. These are some of my favorite recipes where biscuits do the heavy lifting: tucked around country ham, swimming in sausage gravy, or baked on top of a creamy pot pie filling until golden and irresistible. If you’ve got a batch ready to go, this is where to turn.
Virginia Country Ham Biscuits
Salty cured ham tucked into a soft buttermilk biscuit. This Virginia tradition works equally well for breakfast, brunch, or a party spread.
Biscuits and Gravy
Creamy sausage gravy made with a simple roux and whole milk, then spooned over warm, split biscuits. Ready in just 15 minutes!
Breakfast Biscuit Sandwiches
Warm biscuits loaded with sausage or bacon, scrambled eggs, and melty cheese. Make a full batch and freeze them for grab-and-go mornings.
Breakfast Casserole with Biscuits
Cubed biscuits soak up a rich sausage and egg custard overnight, then bake into a golden, crowd-pleasing brunch casserole. Great for holidays!
Chicken and Biscuits
Creamy chicken filling with cheesy Bisquick biscuits baked right on top. The ultimate Southern comfort dinner for any night.
Creamed Chicken and Biscuits
Old-fashioned creamed chicken spooned over warm, split biscuits. A simple, 20-minute Southern supper that never goes out of style.
Bisquick Chicken Pot Pie
Ten minutes of prep and a golden cornmeal Bisquick biscuit crust. One of the easiest comfort food dinners you can get on the table tonight.
Chicken Pot Pie with Biscuits
Creamy chicken and vegetable filling topped with fluffy canned biscuits. No soggy bottoms, and dinner is on the table in 30 minutes.
Beef Pot Pie with Cheddar Biscuits
Rich beef and vegetable filling in a savory gravy, then topped with cheesy drop biscuits. Hearty, cozy, and absolutely company-worthy.
Crockpot Chicken Pot Pie with Biscuits
The slow cooker handles the creamy pot pie filling all day. Add biscuits on top at the end!
No matter which biscuit recipe you try first, I hope it earns a permanent spot in your kitchen. Save this collection so you always know where to find a great biscuit recipe, and feel free to share it with anyone who loves good Southern cooking as much as we do.
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