Creating the Cheese and Sausage Biscuit Recipe is a straightforward process. Just follow these simple steps:

1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
3. Add Butter: Using a pastry cutter or your fingers, cut the cold, cubed butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
4. Incorporate Cheese and Sausage: Fold in the shredded cheddar cheese and crumbled sausage, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
5. Add Milk: Pour in the milk, and gently mix until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; a few lumps are fine.
6. Shape Biscuits: Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and gently knead it a few times. Pat the dough into a 1-inch thick rectangle. Cut out biscuits using a round cutter or knife.
7. Prepare for Baking: Place the biscuits on the lined baking sheet. Brush the tops with the beaten egg for a beautiful golden finish.
8. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown on top.
9. Cool and Serve: Once baked, remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly before serving.

Following these steps will help you produce fluffy, mouthwatering biscuits that will become an immediate hit!