Hardee’s Sausage & Egg Biscuit: Price, Calories & Review
Not every breakfast order needs to be complicated. The Sausage & Egg Biscuit is Hardee’s answer to “just give me something filling and cheap” — a sausage patty, a fried egg, a warm biscuit, and nothing else competing for attention. No cheese, no sauce, no upsell logic built into the sandwich itself. For a chain that also sells a burger with two patties and four strips of bacon, this is the deliberate opposite end of the menu.
What’s on it: A breakfast sausage patty and a fried egg on a Made From Scratch™ biscuit — no cheese by default.
Price: $4.29 alone, one of the cheapest full biscuit sandwiches on the menu.
Calories: 740, with 19g protein and 1,290mg sodium.
Worth it? Yes, specifically as a value pick — not the most exciting biscuit here, but the best price-to-protein ratio in the lineup.
The Build: What You’re Actually Getting
| Ingredient | Included |
|---|---|
| Made From Scratch™ Biscuit | ✅ Yes |
| Breakfast Sausage Patty | ✅ Yes |
| Fried Egg | ✅ Yes |
| American Cheese | ❌ No |
| Bacon or Ham | ❌ No |
| Sauce | ❌ No |
That’s the entire sandwich — sausage and egg, stacked directly on the biscuit, no layer of cheese or sauce to bridge them. Compare that to the Sausage, Egg & Cheese Biscuit one step up the menu, and this is the leaner version: fewer calories, lower price, and one less thing between you and the actual flavor of the sausage and biscuit.
The biscuit itself is the same Made From Scratch™ recipe used across the whole breakfast menu — baked fresh at each location daily, not shipped in frozen. It’s the one constant across every biscuit sandwich Hardee’s sells, and it’s doing a lot of the work here since there’s no cheese to add richness.
Pricing
| Item | Average Price |
|---|---|
| Item Only | $3.49–$4.49 |
| Combo with Drink | $5.49–$6.49 |
| Combo with Hash Rounds® | $5.99–$6.99 |
Since individual Hardee’s locations are largely franchise-run, the exact number shifts based on local costs. What stays consistent is where this sits relative to the rest of the menu: at $3.49–$4.49, it undercuts the Super Bacon Biscuit and Loaded Omelet Biscuit by a full dollar or more, while still delivering a full 740-calorie sandwich. If you’re ordering breakfast for a group and trying to keep the total down without everyone settling for something small, this is usually the move.
Calories & Nutrition
| Nutrition | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 740 |
| Protein | 19g |
| Total Fat | 39g |
| Saturated Fat | 16g |
| Carbohydrates | 44g |
| Sodium | 1,290mg |
FatSecret’s figures for a 177g serving (October 2025) line up with Hardee’s own nutritional PDF — 740 calories across both sources, which is a good sign the number’s reliable.
At 740 calories, this covers close to a third of a standard 2,000-calorie day — a real breakfast, not a light one, though it comes in under heavier options like the Monster Biscuit® (800 calories) and roughly on par with the Super Bacon Biscuit. Protein at 19g is middle-of-the-road for the biscuit lineup — notably, it matches the Loaded Omelet Biscuit’s protein total despite that sandwich having three separate meats, which says something about how much protein a single sausage patty and egg actually deliver on their own.
Sodium is the one number worth paying attention to here, but in a good way relative to the rest of the menu — 1,290mg sounds high in isolation, but it’s actually lower than the Super Bacon Biscuit (1,810mg) and the Loaded Omelet Biscuit (1,540mg). Of the standard biscuit sandwiches, this is genuinely one of the more sodium-moderate choices, not the worst offender.
Where It Fits If You’re Watching What You Eat
Not keto-friendly as ordered — most of the 44g of carbs comes from the biscuit itself, and asking for just the sausage and egg (some locations will do this) strips out the bulk of it if that’s what you’re after.
For weight-conscious eating, 740 calories is enough that it makes sense to keep the rest of the meal light — a black coffee or water rather than a sweetened drink, and don’t plan on a big lunch right after. It’s not the lightest thing on the menu, but it’s far from the heaviest either.
If protein-per-calorie is your main metric, this isn’t the most efficient choice — the Monster Biscuit® delivers 37g of protein for 800 calories, a notably better ratio. What the Sausage & Egg Biscuit offers instead is protein at a lower total cost and lower calorie count, which is a different kind of efficient.
Breakfast Hours
Like the rest of Hardee’s morning menu, this one disappears once breakfast service ends — generally around 10:30 AM on weekdays and 11:00 AM on weekends, though it varies by location. Check Hardee’s breakfast hours for your specific restaurant.
How It Actually Tastes
The biscuit is warm and softly dense — not the flaky, buttery texture of a scratch-made biscuit at a diner, but a clear step up from a reheated fast-food biscuit, and it holds together fine without going soggy under the egg.
The sausage patty is where the flavor actually lives — well-seasoned, a bit fatty, tasting like classic breakfast sausage rather than anything spiced up or unusual. It’s consistent order to order, which matters more than novelty for a sandwich like this. The egg adds moisture more than flavor, and without cheese sitting between the two, both the sausage seasoning and the egg’s richness come through more directly than they would on a loaded version.
Nothing about this sandwich is trying to surprise you, and that’s sort of the point. If you want more going on — more meat, more cheese, more heat — the Super Bacon Biscuit or Monster Biscuit® deliver that. If you just want breakfast handled reliably and cheaply, this does exactly that, every time.
Stacked Against the Bacon, Egg & Cheese Biscuit
These two sit at nearly the same price point, which makes them the natural comparison for anyone deciding between Hardee’s two entry-level biscuits.
| Feature | Sausage & Egg | Bacon, Egg & Cheese |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 740 | 530 |
| Protein | 19g | 15g |
| Sodium | 1,290mg | 1,360mg |
| Price | $3.49–$4.49 | $3.49–$4.49 |
Same price, genuinely different tradeoffs. The Sausage & Egg Biscuit gives you more protein and lower sodium; the Bacon, Egg & Cheese Biscuit gives you fewer calories and the cheese layer this one skips. Neither wins outright — if you specifically want sausage and don’t mind the extra 70 calories, this one’s the better protein deal. If bacon and cheese is more your speed and you’d rather save 70 calories, go the other direction.
Should You Order It?
Reasons to order it
- ✅ One of the cheapest full biscuit sandwiches on the menu
- ✅ Better protein-to-price ratio than most alternatives
- ✅ Lower sodium than the Super Bacon Biscuit or Loaded Omelet Biscuit
- ✅ Fresh-baked biscuit, consistent order to order
Reasons to skip it
- ❌ No cheese included — feels plainer than the loaded options
- ❌ 740 calories is a lot for a “simple” sandwich
- ❌ Straightforward flavor — nothing here will surprise you
This earns its spot on the menu by being the reliable, budget option rather than the exciting one — and there’s real value in that. If you’re feeding a group on a budget, or you just want breakfast handled without thinking too hard about it, this is the one to default to. If you want more flavor or a bigger protein hit, there are better picks on the same menu.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does the Sausage & Egg Biscuit cost?
$4.29 alone, or $5.49–$6.99 as a combo, depending on location.
How many calories does it have?
740 calories, 19g protein, 39g total fat, and 1,290mg sodium — confirmed by both FatSecret and Hardee’s official nutrition guide.
Does it come with cheese?
No, not by default. American cheese can usually be added at most locations for a small upcharge.
Is it available all day?
No — breakfast hours only, typically until around 10:30 AM weekdays and 11:00 AM weekends.
Is it a good value?
Yes — it’s one of the cheapest full biscuit sandwiches on the menu with a solid protein count, making it the strongest everyday-value pick in the biscuit lineup.
How does it compare to the Monster Biscuit®?
The Monster Biscuit® has more protein (37g vs 19g) but also significantly more calories (800 vs 740). This one is the budget, lighter alternative.
Can I order it without the biscuit?
Most locations can accommodate this on request, which removes most of the carbohydrate content. Confirm at your specific location or through the Hardee’s app.
Bottom Line
The Sausage & Egg Biscuit isn’t trying to be the best thing on Hardee’s breakfast menu — it’s trying to be the most dependable, and it succeeds at that. A fair price, a fresh biscuit, and a straightforward sausage-and-egg combo that doesn’t ask you to pay for cheese or extras you might not want. It’s not the sandwich to order if you’re chasing maximum protein or the boldest flavor on the menu, but as an everyday, no-fuss breakfast, it’s hard to beat on price.
