Garlic Cheddar Butter Biscuits
Flaky, buttery biscuits loaded with sharp cheddar and garlicky butter, ready in 15 minutes. Golden and crispy on the outside, tender inside—the only side dish you need.
- Total time
- 15 min
- Servings
- 8
- Calories
- 310
- Protein
- 8g
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 8 tbsp butter, cold and cubed, divided
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ¾ cup buttermilk
- 2 tsp baking powder
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 425°F. Mix flour, cheddar, baking powder, and a pinch of salt in a bowl.
- 2
Cut 6 tbsp cold butter into the flour mixture with your fingertips until it looks like coarse breadcrumbs.
- 3
Stir in buttermilk until a shaggy dough forms. Do not overmix.
- 4
Drop spoonfuls of dough onto a sheet pan, spacing them 2 inches apart. Bake until golden brown, 12-14 minutes.
- 5
Melt remaining 2 tbsp butter with minced garlic in a small pan over low heat, 90 seconds—don't brown it.
- 6
Brush hot biscuits with garlic butter immediately after they come out of the oven. Serve right away.
Tools you’ll need
- mixing bowl
- sheet pan
- oven
- small saucepan
- pastry brush
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