Here’s a quick and easy recipe for Cheddar Cheese Biscuits — fluffy, cheesy, and perfect for breakfast or as a side 🧀🍞
Cheddar Cheese Biscuits
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
- 6 tablespoons cold butter, cubed
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup buttermilk (or regular milk + 1 tsp lemon juice)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven
- Preheat to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix Dry Ingredients
- In a large bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and garlic powder.
- Cut in Butter
- Add cold butter cubes and use a pastry cutter or fingers to mix until the mixture is crumbly.
- Add Cheese and Liquid
- Stir in shredded cheddar.
- Pour in buttermilk and mix gently until just combined. Don’t overmix.
- Shape Biscuits
- Drop spoonfuls onto prepared baking sheet or roll out and cut into rounds.
- Bake
- Bake 12–15 minutes until golden brown.
- Serve
- Serve warm, plain or with butter.
Tips
- Keep butter cold for the flakiest biscuits.
- Add extra cheddar on top before baking for a cheesy crust.
- Mix-ins like cooked bacon, jalapeños, or chives make them extra tasty.
I can also give you a cheddar garlic pull-apart biscuit version or a southern-style cheddar drop biscuit version if you want.
