Cheese Drop Biscuits

Cheese Drop Biscuits
  • PREP TIME
    15 mins
  • COOK TIME
    15 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    30 mins
  • SERVING
    12 People
  • VIEWS
    403

Imagine golden-brown, savory clouds of deliciousness. These Cheddar drop biscuits are incredibly simple to whip up and deliver an explosion of cheesy flavor in every bite. Perfect as a comforting side or a delightful snack.

Ingridients

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    17 g
  • Cholesterol
    4 mg
  • Fiber
    1 g
  • Protein
    3 g
  • Saturated Fat
    2 g
  • Sodium
    278 mg
  • Sugar
    1 g
  • Fat
    6 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View 5 mins Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C). Lightly grease a baking sheet or line it with parchment paper. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View 3 mins In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, dried chives, garlic salt, and salt. (3 minutes)

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Recipe View 5 mins Cut in the chilled shortening using a pastry blender or your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View 2 mins Add the cold milk and shredded Cheddar cheese. Stir gently until just moistened; be careful not to overmix. (2 minutes)

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Recipe View 5 mins Drop spoonfuls of the dough (about ¼ cup each) onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving a little space between each biscuit. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View 15 mins Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the biscuits are golden brown and cooked through. (15 minutes)

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Recipe View 5 mins Let the biscuits cool slightly on the baking sheet before serving. Enjoy them warm! (5 minutes)

For extra flavor, try adding a pinch of cayenne pepper or a dash of hot sauce to the dough.
If you don't have shortening, you can substitute with cold butter, cut into small pieces.
Don't overmix the dough! Overmixing will result in tough biscuits.
For best results, use cold ingredients. This helps create a tender, flaky biscuit.
Brush the tops of the biscuits with melted butter before baking for a richer flavor and golden color.

Karl Fahey

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.1/ 5 ( 134 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (5)
  • Kiera Nienow

    These biscuits are so much better than store-bought. The texture is perfect.

  • Terrence Buckridge

    I added some jalapenos for a kick, and they were amazing!

  • Katarina Feil

    The chives really add a nice touch of flavor. Will definitely make these again.

  • Megane Kutchmosciski

    So easy and quick to make, perfect for a weeknight dinner side.

  • Nona Muller

    My kids absolutely loved these! They were gone in minutes.

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