Here’s your Spicy Sardines & Hot Sauce with Biscuits recipe – a bold, budget-friendly meal that’s equal parts comfort and kick!
🔥 Spicy Sardines on Buttermilk Biscuits 🔥
(Serves 2 | Ready in 10 minutes)
Ingredients
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1 can sardines in oil (drained, or use sardines in tomato sauce for extra richness)
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2 large flaky buttermilk biscuits (homemade or store-bought, split & warmed)
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1–2 tbsp hot sauce (Louisiana-style like Crystal, or smoky Cholula)
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1 tbsp mayonnaise (or sub Greek yogurt for tang)
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1 tsp lemon juice or apple cider vinegar
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1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion (quick-pickled in vinegar for 5 mins if you like)
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Fresh herbs (parsley, dill, or chives)
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Flaky sea salt & cracked black pepper
Directions
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Prep the sardines – Drain oil (reserve a little for moisture), then gently mash in a bowl with hot sauce, mayo, and lemon juice.
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Toast the biscuits – Warm in oven or toaster until golden.
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Assemble – Spread the spicy sardine mix on the bottom biscuit half, top with onions, herbs, and a crack of pepper. Crown with the top biscuit.
🔥 Spice Level Options
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Mild – Use a dash of smoked paprika + mild hot sauce.
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Nuclear – Add diced fresh jalapeños or a splash of Da Bomb Beyond Insanity.
Why This Combo Slaps
✅ Fast & filling – Protein-packed sardines + carbs = energy for hours.
✅ Chef-worthy flavor – The hot sauce cuts the richness, biscuits add buttery contrast.
✅ Endlessly customizable – Try with:
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Cheesy biscuits (add cheddar to the dough)
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Avocado smash (for creamy texture)
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Fried egg (runny yolk takes it over the top)
Pro Tips
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Biscuit hack: Use canned jumbo flaky biscuits (like Pillsbury Grands) for ease.
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No sardine fear: The hot sauce & lemon balance any “fishy” taste.
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Make it a meal: Serve with collard greens or a simple slaw.
Perfect for:
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Late-night snacks
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Hangover cures
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Fancy-ish poverty meals (that taste expensive)
“This is the kind of meal that makes you question why you ever bothered with canned tuna.” 🏆
Want it extra Southern? Drizzle with honey for sweet-heat magic! 🍯🔥