These Cheddar Bay Biscuits with Garlic Butter Topping are a savory delight perfect for any occasion. With their flaky, buttery texture and rich flavor from sharp cheddar cheese, these biscuits are a crowd-pleaser. The subtle hint of garlic and cayenne pepper adds a slight kick, while the garlic butter topping elevates the flavor to the next level. Whether you’re serving them alongside dinner or enjoying them as a snack, these biscuits are irresistible and easy to make.
Ingredients:
For the Biscuits:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 cup of cold butter (equivalent to 1 stick), diced into small pieces
- 1 cup buttermilk (or whole milk)
- 1 large egg
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, packed (about 8 ounces)
For the Garlic Butter Topping:
- 1/4 cup butter, melted (1/2 stick)
- 1 clove garlic, smashed and minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 425°F (220°C). Prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper or applying a light coating of oil.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, and kosher salt.
- Incorporate the butter: Add the chilled butter pieces to the dry ingredients. Using a pastry cutter or your fingertips, blend the butter into the flour mixture until it achieves a texture similar to coarse crumbs.
- Combine wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the buttermilk and egg. Add this mixture to the dry ingredients and stir carefully until they are just blended together. Do not overmix.
- Add the cheese: Fold in the shredded cheddar cheese until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Shape the biscuits: Use a spoon or an ice cream scoop to drop about 1/4 cup portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them evenly apart.
- Bake: Place the biscuits in the preheated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown.
- Prepare the garlic butter topping: While the biscuits are baking, melt the butter in a small saucepan. Incorporate the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until it becomes aromatic. Take off the heat and mix in the chopped parsley.
- Brush and serve: When the biscuits come out of the oven, immediately brush them with the garlic butter mixture. Serve warm and enjoy!
Conclusion:
These Cheddar Bay Biscuits are wonderfully cheesy, flaky, and full of flavor. The combination of sharp cheddar, buttery biscuit dough, and a fragrant garlic butter topping makes for a biscuit that’s hard to resist. Whether you’re making them for a holiday feast, a family dinner, or simply as a snack, these biscuits will quickly become a favorite.
Cheddar Bay Biscuits with Garlic Butter Topping
Cheddar Bay Biscuits are savory, cheesy biscuitswith a rich garlic butter topping. These easy-to-make biscuits are flaky andpacked with sharp cheddar cheese, making them the perfect side or snack.
Ingredients
For the Biscuits:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour spooned and leveled
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 cup of cold butter equivalent to 1 stick, diced into small pieces
- 1 cup buttermilk or whole milk
- 1 large egg
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese packed (about 8 ounces)
For the Garlic Butter Topping:
- 1/4 cup butter melted (1/2 stick)
- 1 clove garlic smashed and minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 425°F (220°C). Prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper or applying a light coating of oil.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, and kosher salt.
- Incorporate the butter: Add the chilled butter pieces to the dry ingredients. Using a pastry cutter or your fingertips, blend the butter into the flour mixture until it achieves a texture similar to coarse crumbs.
- Combine wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the buttermilk and egg. Add this mixture to the dry ingredients and stir carefully until they are just blended together. Do not overmix.
- Add the cheese: Fold in the shredded cheddar cheese until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Shape the biscuits: Use a spoon or an ice cream scoop to drop about 1/4 cup portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them evenly apart.
- Bake: Place the biscuits in the preheated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown.
- Prepare the garlic butter topping: While the biscuits are baking, melt the butter in a small saucepan. Incorporate the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until it becomes aromatic. Take off the heat and mix in the chopped parsley.
- Brush and serve: When the biscuits come out of the oven, immediately brush them with the garlic butter mixture. Serve warm and enjoy!