5 from 12 votes
Cheddar Bay Biscuits
Cheddar Bay Biscuits are soft, cheesy biscuits flavored with sharp cheddar and garlic powder, topped with a buttery garlic parsley glaze. The dough is handled gently to achieve a tender crumb with melted cheese pockets, baked until golden. These biscuits offer a rich and savory side suitable for dinners or casual meals.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings:
12
biscuits
Calories:
195 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
Biscuits
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 cup butter or shortening
- 1 cup milk or buttermilk
- 1 cup cheddar cheese sharp
Topping
- 2 tablespoons butter melted
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon parsley dried
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or use an ungreased baking sheet.
- In a large mixing bowl, stir together 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 tablespoon baking powder, 1 tablespoon granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, and 1 teaspoon salt.
- Grate 1/3 cup butter (cold) using a box cheese grater and stir into the flour mixture, or cut butter into small pieces and use a pastry cutter to cut the fat into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse meal or sand.
- Gradually pour in 1 cup milk or buttermilk while stirring until the dough just comes together. Avoid overmixing to keep the biscuits tender.
- Fold in the 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese until it is evenly distributed and just combined.
- Using a large spoon or ice cream scoop, portion the dough into 12 even mounds and place them on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 1 inch apart. They do not need to be perfectly shaped.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10–12 minutes, or until the biscuits are lightly golden on top.
- While the biscuits bake, prepare the garlic butter. In a small bowl, melt 2 tablespoons butter in a microwave in 15-second increments until melted. Stir in 1 teaspoon garlic powder and 1 teaspoon dried parsley.
- Remove the biscuits from the oven and immediately brush the tops with the garlic butter mixture.
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Notes
- Use very cold butter, chilling it in the freezer for 10–15 minutes before mixing for flakier biscuits.
- Handle the dough minimally and work quickly to keep the butter cold and preserve texture.
- If needed, chill the formed biscuit dough in the refrigerator for 15–30 minutes before baking to help maintain shape.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1biscuit
Calories
195kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
19g
(6%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
11g
(17%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.5g
(3%)
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Trans Fat
0.3g
(15%)
Cholesterol
30mg
(10%)
Sodium
320mg
(13%)
Potassium
169mg
(4%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
343IU
(7%)
Vitamin C
0.02mg
(0%)
Calcium
141mg
(14%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12 biscuits
Amount Per Serving
Calories 195
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1biscuit | |
| Calories | 195kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 19g | 6% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5g | 3% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 30mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 320mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 169mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 343IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 141mg | 14% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.