Description
Cheddar cheese biscuits are a buttery, flaky, and cheesy delight, perfect as a side dish, snack, or breakfast treat. Made with simple ingredients like flour, cheddar cheese, and butter, they are easy to prepare and highly customizable with various add-ins like herbs and spices.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup grated cheddar cheese
- ½ cup cold unsalted butter (cut into small pieces)
- ¾ cup buttermilk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Add cold butter and use a pastry cutter or fingers to combine until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Stir in grated cheddar cheese. Gradually add buttermilk, mixing just until the dough comes together.
- Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and pat it into a rectangle about ¾ inch thick. Cut into rounds using a biscuit cutter or glass.
- Place biscuits on the baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown.
- (Optional) Brush with melted butter for extra flavor before serving.
Notes
- Handle the dough gently to prevent tough biscuits.
- Try adding herbs like chives, rosemary, or thyme for extra flavor.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two days.
- Reheat in an oven at 350°F (175°C) for 5-7 minutes to restore crispiness.
- Freeze unbaked biscuits and bake directly from frozen when needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-15 minutes
- Category: Bread, Side Dish, Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American, Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 biscuit
- Calories: ~200 kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: ~250mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg