Bisquick Cheddar Biscuits (Cheddar Bay Biscuits)

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Bisquick Cheddar Biscuits (Cheddar Bay Biscuits)

Bisquick cheddar biscuits are simply unbeatable! This cheesy drop biscuit comes together effortlessly with just six ingredients in less than 20 minutes.

Prep Time5

Cook Time12

Total Time17

Course: Bread, Appetizer, Side Dish, Lunch, Dinner

Cuisine: American

Keyword: bisquick biscuits, bisquick cheddar biscuits, homemade biscuits, biscuits from scratch, drop biscuits, bisquick recipe

Servings: biscuits

Calories: 280kcal

Author: Renae Gerhardstein

Equipment

Baking Sheet

Ingredients

2½ cups Original Bisquick mix (see notes for a DIY baking mix recipe)
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
⅔ cup whole milk (use at least 2% milkfat, see notes for skim and non-fat)
2 tablespoons butter, melted

Instructions

Preheat oven to 425ºF.
Using a medium-sized bowl, add dry ingredients (the first three ingredients) and stir well to combine. Create a well in the center of the Bisquick mixture.
Pour in the milk and grated cheese. Stir, just until the dough comes together and away from the walls of the bowl (about 30 seconds). If biscuit dough is difficult to stir, add 1-2 tablespoons of milk. For flaky, tender biscuits, do not over mix.
Grease or line the baking sheet with parchment paper. Using two large spoons or small scoop, drop the batter onto the prepared baking sheet. Keep biscuit batter 2" apart. This recipe makes 6-8 biscuits.
Bake for 10 - 12 minutes, until golden in color. Brush biscuits with melted butter and serve warm.

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Notes

Make your own Bisquick with my DIY baking mix recipe (linked).

For 1% skim and non-fat milk: increase the cheddar cheese to 1 1/4 cups.

To use Gluten-Free Bisquick, be sure to follow the substitution directions on the Bisquick box.

TFN Pro Tip:

If you don't have Bisquick, simply use our recipe for buttermilk biscuits or cheesy jalapeño biscuits instead.

Recipe Variations:

Make gluten-free cheese biscuits by using gluten free Bisquick! Or use Heart Smart Bisquick for a slightly healthier version of this easy cheese biscuit recipe.
Garlic herb biscuits: Add a teaspoon of Italian seasoning or dried parsley to the dough for an herby twist.
Spicy: Stir in a pinch of cayenne pepper or finely diced jalapeño for a bit of heat.
Bacon: Fold in cooked crumbled bacon for an extra savory bite.
Mini: Use a smaller scoop to make bite-sized biscuits for appetizers or snacks. Or check out our cheesy mini biscuits recipe!

To make Cheddar Biscuits ahead of time:

You can make these biscuits ahead of time and keep them in a sealed container at room temperature for up to 3 days. Any longer than that and I suggest that you freeze them.

How to Store Cheddar Biscuits:

These biscuits can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for 2–3 days. They can also be placed in the fridge in an air tight container for up to 5 days.

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