Flavorful Southern Biscuit Recipe Roundup

From nuts and fresh fruit to fragrant herbs, stir-ins and spices give this flavorful Southern biscuit recipe roundup irresistible flair.

Flavorful Southern Biscuit Recipes

Browse some of our favorite sweet and savory biscuits on the following pages, from bacon-studded cheese biscuits to buttermilk biscuits flecked with fresh rosemary, and more.


Bacon-Cheddar Angel Biscuits

Bacon-Cheddar Biscuits

Fresh chives, crispy bacon, and Cheddar cheese invigorate classic angel biscuits for a mouthwatering version sure to satisfy any palette.

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Sweet Potato Biscuits with Pear Sage Butter

Sweet Potato Biscuits from Cooking with Paula DeanA sweet potato biscuit recipe from our sister publication Cooking with Paula Dean is an oh-so-Southern treat, especially when served with Pear Sage Butter.

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Blueberry-Sour Cream Drop Biscuits

Blueberry-Sour Cream Drop Biscuits

These fluffy drop biscuits are bursting with blueberries and drizzled with a decadent glaze. For breakfast or afternoon tea, they will be a new favorite!

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Buttermilk-Rosemary Biscuits

Buttermilk-Rosemary Biscuits

Is there anything better than a warm, buttered biscuit? Try adding fresh rosemary to an old-fashioned buttermilk rendition—perfect with bacon and eggs or a hearty pot roast.

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Roasted Strawberry Biscuits

Roasted Strawberry Biscuits from Taste of the South

From our sister magazine Taste of the South, these flaky biscuits showcase the rich flavor of roasted strawberries for a flavorful Southern biscuit friends and family will enjoy.

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Browned Butter-Vanilla Biscuits

Browned-Butter Vanilla BiscuitsYou can’t go wrong with pecans—especially when it comes to baked delights. Browned butter and vanilla round out the decadence, along with a generous drizzle of cane syrup.

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Read about the joys of biscuit baking in “Rising to the Occasion,” an essay by author Denise Gee, and “My Mama’s Biscuits,” an essay by former Southern Lady editor Ann Dorer.


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