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Cheddar Bay Biscuits Recipe
Annie Graves

Cheddar Bay Biscuits

Savor these Cheddar Bay Biscuits! Soft, cheesy, and topped with a buttery garlic herb glaze, they’re the perfect side for any meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 24 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 219
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Biscuits
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 cup 1 stick unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 3/4 cup cold buttermilk or 3/4 cup milk + 1 tbsp lemon juice
For the Garlic Herb Butter Glaze
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter melted
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp fresh parsley chopped (or 1/2 tsp dried parsley)
  • Pinch of salt
Substitutions
  • Vegan: Use plant-based butter dairy-free cheese, and plant-based milk.
  • Gluten-Free: Use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend.
  • Low-Sodium: Use unsalted butter and reduce the added salt.

Method
 

Preheat the Oven
  1. Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C).
  2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
Mix the Dry Ingredients
  1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, garlic powder, salt, and baking soda.
Cut in the Butter
  1. Using a pastry cutter or your fingers, cut the cold cubed butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
  2. It’s okay if there are small lumps of butter—they’ll create those delicious flaky layers.
Add the Cheese and Buttermilk
  1. Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese.
  2. Slowly pour in the cold buttermilk, stirring gently until the dough comes together.
  3. Be careful not to overmix—the dough should be slightly sticky and shaggy.
Shape the Biscuits
  1. Drop spoonfuls of dough (about 1/4 cup each) onto the prepared baking sheet.
  2. Leave a little space between each biscuit to allow for spreading.
Bake the Biscuits
  1. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the biscuits are golden brown on top and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Prepare the Garlic Herb Butter Glaze
  1. While the biscuits are baking, melt the butter in a small saucepan or microwave-safe bowl.
  2. Stir in the garlic powder, parsley, and a pinch of salt.
Glaze the Biscuits
  1. As soon as the biscuits come out of the oven, brush them generously with the garlic herb butter glaze.
  2. Serve warm and enjoy!

Notes

Nutritional Information (Per Serving - 1 biscuit):

  • Calories: 180-220
  • Carbohydrates: 20g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Sodium: 300mg
  • Sugar: 1g


Notes/Advice:

  • Additions/Subtractions:
    • For even fluffier biscuits, use cold buttermilk and make sure your butter stays cold when mixing it in.
    • Don’t overwork the dough—mix just until it comes together to avoid tough biscuits.
    • You can use a biscuit cutter if you prefer perfectly round biscuits, but the drop method is quicker and just as tasty!