Cheesy Cheddar Cheese Drop Biscuits Recipe - A Perfect Complement to Any Meal

Ingredients

• 1 cup All-Purpose Flour (sifted)
• 0.25 teaspoon Baking Soda (ensure fresh)
• 1 teaspoon Baking Powder (double‑acting)
• 0.25 teaspoon Coarse Salt (can use iodized salt, slightly less if iodized)
• 0.5 teaspoon Granulated Sugar (adds a subtle sweetness)
• pinch Cayenne Pepper (adds a gentle heat)
• 3 tablespoon Unsalted Butter (ice‑cold, cubed)
• 3 ounce Sharp Cheddar Cheese (freshly grated)
• 0.75 cup Buttermilk (shake before measuring)
• 2 tablespoon Unsalted Butter (for garlic butter, melted)
• 0.25 teaspoon Black Pepper (freshly cracked)
• 0.25 teaspoon Italian Seasoning (dried)
• 0.5 teaspoon Garlic Powder (adjust to taste)

Instructions

1. Preheat Oven

   Set the oven to 425°F and let it fully preheat.

   Time: PT10M

   Temperature: 425°F

2. Sift Dry Ingredients

   Sift flour, baking soda, baking powder, coarse salt, sugar, and a pinch of cayenne pepper into a mixing bowl.

   Time: PT2M

3. Whisk Dry Ingredients

   Whisk the sifted dry ingredients briefly to combine.

   Time: PT1M

4. Cube Cold Butter

   Cut 3 Tbsp of ice‑cold unsalted butter into small cubes.

   Time: PT2M

5. Incorporate Butter

   Add the butter cubes to the dry mixture. Using clean hands, gently coat the butter with flour, then squeeze to break into pea‑sized pieces.

   Time: PT3M

6. Add Cheddar Cheese

   Stir in 3 oz of freshly grated sharp cheddar cheese.

   Time: PT2M

7. Add Buttermilk

   Shake the buttermilk, measure 3/4 cup, and pour into the bowl. Stir just until the dough comes together.

   Time: PT2M

8. Portion Biscuits

   Drop the dough by heaping tablespoonfuls onto a parchment‑lined baking sheet, spacing about 2 inches apart. Lightly pat each mound if you prefer a flatter top.

   Time: PT3M

9. Prepare Garlic Butter

   Combine 2 Tbsp melted butter, 1/4 tsp black pepper, 1/4 tsp Italian seasoning, and 1/2 tsp garlic powder in a microwave‑safe bowl.

   Time: PT2M

10. Melt Garlic Butter

    Microwave the mixture in 10‑second bursts, stirring, until fully melted.

    Time: PT0.5M

11. Bake Biscuits

    Place the sheet in the oven and bake for 12‑14 minutes, until the tops are golden brown.

    Time: PT13M

    Temperature: 425°F

12. Brush with Garlic Butter

    Remove biscuits and, while still hot, brush the tops lightly with the melted garlic butter.

    Time: PT1M

13. Cool Slightly

    Let the biscuits rest on the sheet for about 2 minutes before serving or transferring to a cooling rack.

    Time: PT2M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

150

Protein

5 g

Carbohydrates

13 g

Fat

7 g

Fiber

0.5 g