Description
Delicious and savory Protein Biscuits made with cottage cheese, cheddar, ham, and aromatic spices. These biscuits are packed with protein and perfect for breakfast sandwiches or as a hearty snack. Easy to prepare and baked to golden perfection, they combine wholesome ingredients for a satisfying and flavorful treat.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2.5 cups all-purpose flour or whole wheat flour
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
Wet Ingredients
- 16 oz cottage cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 eggs, whisked
- 6 oz ham or turkey, diced
- 1/3 cup chives, finely chopped
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheet: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Lightly flour the parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, onion powder, garlic powder, baking powder, and salt until combined evenly.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a medium bowl, combine cottage cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, whisked eggs, diced ham, and finely chopped chives. Stir until fully combined.
- Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures: Add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients bowl. Mix initially with a wooden spoon or silicone spatula. Once the dough begins to come together, use clean floured hands to knead and form a large dough ball. If the dough is sticky, sprinkle in a little more flour as needed. The dough should remain slightly sticky but manageable.
- Shape the Biscuits: Transfer the dough ball onto the prepared baking sheet. Flatten it with your hands into a rough rectangle approximately 7 inches by 10 inches. It does not need to be perfectly even.
- Divide Dough into Biscuits: Using a knife or bench scraper, cut the dough evenly into 12 biscuit portions. Space the biscuits evenly on the baking sheet to ensure even baking.
- Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 22 to 25 minutes, or until the tops are slightly golden brown and the bottoms are golden and cooked through.
- Cool and Serve: Remove from the oven and let the biscuits cool slightly before serving. Enjoy them as they are or slice in half and use as a base for delicious breakfast sandwiches.
Notes
- For a lower-sodium option, use reduced-sodium ham and cheese.
- Feel free to substitute turkey for ham or use vegetarian alternatives if preferred.
- If dough is too sticky, gradually add small amounts of flour to prevent biscuits from becoming dense.
- Biscuits can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days or frozen for longer storage.
- Reheat biscuits in a toaster oven or regular oven to maintain crispiness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 biscuit
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
