Get ready to experience a mouthwatering culinary magic that will transport you straight to seafood heaven! These irresistible Garlic Cheese Biscuits are not just another side dish – they're a legendary comfort food that has made countless diners swoon. Imagine pulling apart a warm, buttery biscuit with melted cheese and a hint of garlic that literally melts in your mouth. Whether you're a baking novice or a seasoned home chef, this recipe will have you creating restaurant-quality biscuits that will make your family and friends think you've secretly trained at a professional kitchen.
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 25 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 12 biscuits
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup cold butter
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 3/4 cup milk
- 1/4 cup garlic butter (melted)
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon dried parsley
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it with cooking spray.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
- Using a pastry cutter or two forks, cut the cold butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs. The butter pieces should be about the size of small peas.
- Fold in the shredded cheddar cheese, ensuring it is evenly distributed throughout the dry ingredients.
- Gradually pour in the milk, stirring gently with a fork or wooden spoon until the dough just comes together. Be careful not to overmix.
- Using a large spoon or ice cream scoop, drop the biscuit dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. You should have approximately 12 biscuits.
- In a small bowl, mix the melted garlic butter with garlic powder and dried parsley.
- Bake the biscuits for 12-15 minutes, or until they are golden brown on top and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Immediately after removing from the oven, brush the tops of the biscuits generously with the garlic butter mixture.
- Let the biscuits cool on the baking sheet for 2-3 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. Serve warm and enjoy!
Tips
- Keep your butter ice-cold: This is the secret to achieving those flaky, tender biscuits. Cold butter creates steam pockets during baking, resulting in a light and airy texture.
- Don't overwork the dough: Mix just until the ingredients come together. Overmixing can lead to tough, dense biscuits.
- Use freshly shredded cheese: Pre-shredded cheese often contains anti-caking agents that can affect the texture of your biscuits.
- For extra flavor, use sharp cheddar cheese instead of mild cheddar.
- Brush the garlic butter while the biscuits are still hot to help the flavor penetrate and create a gorgeous, glossy top.
- Serve immediately for the best taste and texture – these biscuits are at their prime when warm and fresh out of the oven.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 180kcal
Carbohydrates: 17g
Protein: 5g
Fat: 11g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Cholesterol: 30mg
