Easy Drop Cheese Biscuits

5 from 1 vote

These tender, crispy drop Cheese Biscuits are loaded with sharp cheddar and fresh chives. Ready in just 25 minutes with absolutely no rolling required.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

Total Time 25

Servings: 12 biscuits

Course: Breakfast, Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Calories: 190

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour Spoon and leveled
1 tablespoon baking powder Ensure it is fresh
1 teaspoon garlic powder For savory flavor
½ teaspoon salt Fine sea salt works best
½ cup unsalted butter Frozen and grated
1.5 cups sharp cheddar cheese Freshly grated from a block
1 cup whole milk Very cold
2 tablespoons fresh chives Finely chopped
3 tablespoons melted butter For topping after baking

Equipment

1 Mixing Bowl Large size for tossing ingredients
1 Box grater For the frozen butter and cheese
1 Baking sheet Lined with parchment paper
1 Pastry brush For the butter topping

Method

Preheat oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Whisk together the flour, baking powder, garlic powder, and salt in a large bowl.
Grate the frozen butter into the dry ingredients and toss gently to coat.
Stir in the grated cheese and chives, then pour in the cold milk and fold just until combined.
Drop generous spoonfuls of dough onto the baking sheet and bake for 12 to 15 minutes until golden.
Brush hot biscuits with melted butter immediately upon removing from the oven.

Nutrition

Serving: 65gCalories: 190kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 5gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 280mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 350IUCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure your butter is freezing cold before grating. Do not overmix the dough to keep the texture light and fluffy.

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