Description
Cheesy zucchini drop biscuits bring Southern comfort to your table with rustic charm. Packed with sharp cheddar and garden-fresh zucchini, these golden, crumbly morsels promise a delightful twist on classic bread you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2.5 cups flour
- 1 cup milk (2% fat content)
- 0.75 cup grated zucchini
Cheese Ingredients:
- 0.5 cup grated cheddar cheese
- 0.25 cup grated mozzarella cheese
- 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Additional Ingredients:
- 0.5 cup cubed cold butter
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 2 tablespoons chopped sun-dried tomatoes (oil-packed)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil (or 2 teaspoons dried basil)
- 1.25 teaspoons salt, divided
Instructions
- Prepare a clean kitchen towel and grate the zucchini, sprinkling salt over the shredded vegetable to draw out excess moisture.
- After 10 minutes, firmly press the zucchini with the towel, removing as much liquid as possible to ensure crisp biscuits.
- Combine the dry ingredients in a spacious mixing bowl, creating a light flour base for the biscuits.
- Using a pastry cutter or cold fingers, integrate the chilled butter into the flour mixture until it resembles rough, pebble-like crumbs.
- Incorporate the trio of cheeses – sharp cheddar, melty mozzarella, and nutty Parmesan – along with tangy sun-dried tomatoes and fragrant basil into the flour blend.
- Slowly introduce cold milk to the mixture, gently folding until the dough just comes together without overmixing.
- Preheat the oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Scoop generous spoonfuls of the rustic dough onto the prepared baking sheet, allowing space between each biscuit.
- Bake the zucchini biscuits for 15-18 minutes, watching for a golden-brown exterior and a crisp, appetizing finish.
Notes
- Squeeze zucchini thoroughly to prevent soggy biscuits, ensuring a crisp and light texture by removing maximum moisture before mixing.
- Use room temperature milk for smoother dough consistency and even baking, helping the biscuits rise more uniformly.
- Grate cheese fresh for superior melting quality and more intense flavor compared to pre-shredded packaged varieties.
- Experiment with gluten-free flour blend for a celiac-friendly version, maintaining similar texture and rich cheesy taste.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg