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Maple Bacon Cheddar Biscuits
5 from 60 votes

Maple Bacon Cheddar Biscuits

Maple Bacon Cheddar Biscuits combine crispy diced bacon, sharp cheddar cheese, and sweet maple syrup into a tender biscuit dough. The butter is grated cold into the flour mixture, creating flaky layers. Chilled before baking, the biscuits develop a golden crust with a soft, crumbly texture inside. The maple syrup adds a subtle sweetness that balances the savory flavors. They are suitable for breakfast or brunch, and their mix of cheese, bacon, and maple syrup provides a distinctive twist on classic biscuits.

Prep Time
45 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Appetizer, Bread

Ingredients

  • 8 lices Bacon diced
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded, extra-sharp
  • 4 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ¾ cup butter frozen, unsalted
  • 1 ½ cups buttermilk
  • 6 tablespoons maple syrup divided
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter melted

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
  2. Heat a large skillet over medium high heat. Add bacon and cook until brown and crispy, about 6-8 minutes. Drain excess fat; transfer bacon to a paper towel-lined plate.
  3. In a large bowl, combine bacon, flour, cheese, baking powder, salt and baking soda.
  4. Grate butter using the large holes of a box grater. Stir into the flour mixture.
  5. In a medium bowl, whisk together buttermilk and 4 tablespoons maple syrup. Add to the flour mixture and stir using a rubber spatula until a soft dough forms.
  6. Working on a lightly floured surface, knead the dough 3-4 times until it comes together. Using a rolling pin, roll the dough into a 1 1/4-inch thick rectangle. Cut out 12 rounds using a 2 to 2 1/2-inch biscuit or cookie cutter. Place biscuits onto the prepared baking sheet; place in the freezer for 15 minutes.
  7. Remove biscuits from freezer. Place into oven and bake for 15-18 minutes, or until golden brown.
  8. In a small bowl, whisk together remaining 2 tablespoons maple syrup and butter.
  9. Serve biscuits warm, brushed with the maple-butter mixture.