Description
Spicy Southern “Cheesy Jalapeño Biscuits” deliver bold flavor with buttery, flaky layers studded with sharp cheddar and zesty peppers. Crisp golden edges and warm, inviting centers make you crave another bite of this irresistible comfort classic.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup grated cheddar cheese
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 6 tablespoons cold butter, cubed
- 3/4 cup buttermilk
Spices and Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 3 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
Fresh Ingredients:
- 1 large jalapeno, finely chopped
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating it to 425°F and lining a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Combine dry ingredients – flour, salt, baking powder, and baking soda – in a spacious mixing bowl.
- Incorporate cold butter into the dry mixture using a pastry cutter or fingers until the texture resembles rough, uneven breadcrumbs.
- Pour in buttermilk and gently mix, allowing the dough to loosely bind together without overmixing.
- Introduce finely chopped jalapeños, aromatic garlic powder, and shredded cheddar cheese, folding them carefully into the dough.
- Transfer the mixed dough onto a lightly floured surface and gently shape into a uniform rectangle approximately one inch thick.
- Use a biscuit cutter to create precise circular shapes, pressing straight down without twisting to ensure proper rising.
- Arrange the cut biscuits on the prepared baking sheet, positioning them slightly apart to allow even heat circulation.
- Slide the baking sheet into the preheated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes until the edges turn golden brown and tops develop a crisp, appetizing appearance.
- Remove from the oven and let the biscuits rest on a wire cooling rack for a few minutes to stabilize their structure before serving.
Notes
- Adjust jalapeño heat by removing seeds for milder flavor or keeping them for extra spiciness.
- Use room temperature ingredients to ensure better dough consistency and even mixing.
- Grate butter instead of cutting for faster and more uniform incorporation into dry ingredients.
- Replace wheat flour with a cup-for-cup gluten-free flour blend to make biscuits suitable for those with wheat sensitivities.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 35mg