Description
Easy-to-make fluffy drop biscuits with cheddar and chives, perfect for breakfast or as a side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
- 3/4 cup milk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and garlic powder.
- Cut in cold butter using a pastry cutter or fork until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Stir in cheddar cheese and chives.
- Add milk and mix until just combined (do not overmix).
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, about 1/4 cup each.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- For extra flakiness, freeze the butter before cutting it into the flour.
- Substitute chives with green onions if needed.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 biscuit
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg