Bring the warm, cheesy goodness of Cheddar Bay Biscuits to your kitchen! These flaky, buttery biscuits, packed with sharp cheddar and topped with a savory garlic butter glaze, are irresistibly delicious and surprisingly easy to make.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Buttery & Flaky: Perfectly tender and flaky biscuits with a rich, buttery flavor.
- Cheesy Goodness: Loaded with sharp cheddar cheese for a savory, satisfying bite.
- Garlic Butter Topping: A flavorful garlic butter glaze that elevates these biscuits to the next level.
- Quick & Easy: Ready in just 25 minutes, making them perfect for any meal.
Ingredients
- All-Purpose Flour: Provides the structure for the biscuits.
- Baking Powder: Helps the biscuits rise and become light and airy.
- Granulated Sugar: Adds a touch of sweetness and balances the savory flavors.
- Garlic Powder: Adds a pungent, aromatic flavor.
- Salt: Enhances the overall flavor of the biscuits.
- Butter or Shortening: Creates flaky layers and adds richness.
- Milk or Buttermilk: Adds moisture and tenderness.
- Sharp Cheddar Cheese: Provides a sharp, cheesy flavor.
- Melted Butter: Forms the base of the garlic butter topping.
- Dried Parsley: Adds a fresh, herbaceous note to the topping.
Note: You’ll find the complete list of ingredients, along with their exact measurements, in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.
How to Make the Recipe
Step 1: Prepare the Dry Ingredients
Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, sugar, garlic powder, and salt.
Step 2: Cut in the Butter
Grate or cut cold butter into the flour mixture. Use a pastry cutter or your fingers to incorporate the butter until the mixture resembles coarse meal.
Step 3: Add Liquid and Cheese
Gradually pour in milk or buttermilk, stirring until the dough just comes together. Fold in the cheddar cheese until evenly distributed.
Step 4: Form and Bake
Using a spoon or ice cream scoop, portion the dough into mounds on the baking sheet. Bake for 10-12 minutes, until golden brown.
Step 5: Prepare the Garlic Butter
Melt butter in a small bowl. Stir in garlic powder and parsley.
Step 6: Brush and Serve
Brush the baked biscuits with the garlic butter mixture and serve immediately.
Pro Tips for Making the Recipe
- Keep Butter Cold: Use cold butter for flaky biscuits.
- Don’t Overmix: Avoid overmixing the dough to keep the biscuits tender.
- Work Quickly: Work quickly to keep the dough cold.
- Chill Before Baking: Chill the formed biscuits for 15-30 minutes before baking for extra flakiness.
How to Serve Cheddar Bay Biscuits
- Side Dish: Serve alongside soups, stews, or salads.
- Breakfast: Enjoy with eggs, bacon, or sausage.
- Snack: Perfect for a warm, cheesy snack.
Make Ahead and Storage
Storing Leftovers
Store leftover biscuits in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.
Reheating
Reheat in the oven or microwave until warmed through.
FAQs
1. Can I use a different type of cheese?
Yes, you can use other cheeses like Monterey Jack, pepper jack, or Gruyere.
2. Can I use regular milk instead of buttermilk?
Yes, regular milk works, but buttermilk adds a tangy flavor and tenderness.
3. Can I freeze the biscuits?
Yes, you can freeze baked biscuits in an airtight container for up to 3 months. Reheat from frozen.
4. Can I add other seasonings to the biscuits?
Absolutely! Add herbs like chives, thyme, or rosemary for added flavor.
Print
Cheddar Bay Biscuits Recipe
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 12 biscuits 1x
- Category: Side Dishes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Description
These homemade Cheddar Bay Biscuits are a warm, savory delight, reminiscent of everyone’s favorite restaurant side. Fluffy, cheesy, and infused with garlic butter, these biscuits are incredibly easy to make and perfect for pairing with soups, stews, or any meal that needs a touch of comfort.
Ingredients
Biscuits:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 cup butter or shortening
- 1 cup milk or buttermilk
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese
Topping:
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or use an ungreased baking sheet.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, stir together 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 tablespoon baking powder, 1 tablespoon granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, and 1 teaspoon salt.
- Incorporate Butter/Shortening: Grate 1/3 cup butter (cold) using a box cheese grater and stir into the flour mixture, or cut butter into small pieces and use a pastry cutter to cut the fat into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse meal or sand.
- Add Milk/Buttermilk: Gradually pour in 1 cup milk or buttermilk while stirring until the dough just comes together. Avoid overmixing to keep the biscuits tender.
- Fold in Cheese: Fold in the 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese until it is evenly distributed and just combined.
- Form Biscuits: Using a large spoon or ice cream scoop, portion the dough into 12 even mounds and place them on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 1 inch apart. They do not need to be perfectly shaped.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 10–12 minutes, or until the biscuits are lightly golden on top.
- Prepare Garlic Butter: While the biscuits bake, prepare the garlic butter. In a small bowl, melt 2 tablespoons butter in a microwave in 15-second increments until melted. Stir in 1 teaspoon garlic powder and 1 teaspoon dried parsley.
- Brush with Garlic Butter: Remove the biscuits from the oven and immediately brush the tops with the garlic butter mixture.
Notes
- Keep your butter or shortening as cold as possible. Place it into the freezer for 10 to 15 minutes before using in the recipe for extra flaky results.
- Handle the dough with your hands as little as possible.
- Work quickly to keep your dough cold. If you need to, pop the formed biscuits into the fridge for 15 to 30 minutes to chill before baking.
- Buttermilk will give a bit more tang to the biscuits.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 biscuit
- Calories: 200kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
