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Dry buttermilk biscuits are typically seen as bad biscuits. They suck up moisture in your mouth, leaving behind a crumby texture. I usually don't have a use for them, but that’s changed—those dry biscuits make an amazing pan of dressing (or “stuffing”).
This is great news for a few reasons. Seeking—nay, requiring—dry biscuits for your dressing actually makes buying them the better choice over making your own, since I trust your homemade biscuits aren't dry enough. Picking up a dozen fast food biscuits is the move. My go-to recommendation is Popeyes, because while I’m all about that chicken, their biscuits are exactly what you're looking for here (dry as can be).
Start by grabbing 12 biscuits. Cut each into six wedges (they’ll resemble Trivial Pursuit game pieces). Pop them in the oven for a bit to make them even drier and a little crispy. Then, it's the usual routine of combining them with sausage, aromatics, cream, and eggs.
The biscuit pieces absorb the liquid ingredients effortlessly, then bake into custardy bites with creamy centers and crispy edges. Almost any stuffing or dressing recipe can be modified to be biscuit-based, but I also have a great one here if you're searching for a solid option.
Fast Food Biscuit Stuffing
Ingredients:
12 fast food biscuits, preferably from Popeyes
1 pound of country sausage
2 large onions, chopped
2 fennel bulbs, chopped
3 garlic cloves
1 tablespoon of fresh minced sage
2 teaspoons of fresh minced thyme leaves
Salt and pepper to taste
3 eggs
2 cups of chicken or turkey broth
1/4 cup of heavy cream
Preheat the oven to 350℉. Cut each biscuit into six wedges, resembling pieces from a Trivial Pursuit game. Spread them evenly on a baking sheet and bake until they are fully dry and starting to brown on the edges, which will take about 40 minutes, flipping halfway through.
In a large pan, cook the sausage over medium heat, breaking it into small pieces with a wooden spoon or spatula. Once browned, add the chopped onions, fennel, garlic, sage, and thyme. Season with salt and pepper, and cook until the vegetables are tender and beginning to brown. Taste the mixture and add more salt and pepper as needed. Transfer everything to a large bowl.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, broth, and cream until smooth. Add this liquid mixture to the sausage and vegetables, then fold in the biscuit pieces. Transfer everything to a greased 9x11-inch baking dish, cover with foil, and bake for 25 minutes. Afterward, uncover and bake for an additional 25 to 30 minutes, until golden brown.
