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Cheddar Chive Biscuits

Easy Cheddar Chive Biscuits That Melt in Your Mouth

These Cheddar Chive Biscuits are comforting, fluffy, and perfect for any meal, delivering cheesy richness and fresh chive flavor.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12 biscuits
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Biscuit Dough
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour Use fresh flour for the fluffiest biscuits.
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder Helps the biscuits rise light and airy
  • 1 teaspoon salt Enhances all the flavors.
  • 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter Cut into small cubes.
  • 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese Grated finely.
  • 1/4 cup fresh chives Chopped.
  • 3/4 cup buttermilk Gives tenderness and a slight tang.
Optional Add-ins
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder For gentle garlicky warmth.
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper A pinch adds subtle heat.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • Baking Sheet
  • Round Cutter

Method
 

How to Make Cheddar Chive Biscuits
  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C), positioning the rack in the middle.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
  3. Cut cold unsalted butter into cubes and toss with the flour mixture.
  4. Stir in grated sharp cheddar and chopped fresh chives.
  5. Pour cold buttermilk over the flour mixture and gently stir until just combined.
  6. Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface, pat into a 1-inch-thick rectangle.
  7. Use a 2-inch round cutter to stamp out biscuits.
  8. Arrange biscuits on a parchment-lined sheet, spacing 2 inches apart.
  9. Bake at 425°F for 12–15 minutes until tops are golden brown.
  10. Let biscuits rest 5 minutes on the baking sheet, then transfer to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1biscuitCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 4gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 90mgFiber: 1gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Optional: Serve with honey butter for a sweet-savory twist.

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