Jalapeno Cheddar Biscuits

5 from 2 votes

Jalapeno Cheddar Biscuits

You're going to love these simple jalapeno cheddar biscuits. Made from scratch and made with love, these biscuits are a savory side dish ready for any meal.

Prep Time10

Cook Time15

Total Time25

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Diet: Vegetarian

Servings: biscuits

Calories: 199kcal

Author: Nicole Durham

Cost: Recipe $3.78 / Serving $0.47

Equipment

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour ($0.26)
1 tablespoon baking powder ($0.15)
1 teaspoon salt ($0.01)
2-3 teaspoons granulated sugar ($0.01)
½ teaspoon garlic powder ($0.04)
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, cold, grated or cubed ($0.74)
3 tablespoons fresh jalapeños, finely diced ($0.46)
1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded ($0.88)
¾ cup milk or buttermilk ($0.20)
6-12 jalapeño slices, for topping ($0.92)
1-2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, for brushing ($0.12)

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Instructions

Preheat. Preheat the oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Mix Dry. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, sugar, and garlic powder.
Cut Butter. Add the cold butter and toss gently until coated, leaving visible pieces.
Add Mix Ins. Stir in the diced jalapeños and shredded cheddar cheese.
Add Liquid. Make a well in the center and add the milk. Stir gently just until the dough comes together and looks shaggy.
Fold. Turn the dough onto a floured surface and pat into a rectangle about ¾ inch thick. Fold in half, pat again, then fold vertically and pat. Repeat 3 to 4 times.
Cut. Pat or roll the dough to ½ to 1 inch thick. Cut biscuits using a 2 to 3 inch cutter, pressing straight down. Gently reroll scraps as needed.
Top. Place biscuits 1 to 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet and top each with a jalapeño slice.
Bake. Bake for 15 to 18 minutes, until golden and puffed.
Finish. Brush with melted butter immediately after baking.

Notes

Cold Butter. Freezing the butter briefly helps create taller, flakier biscuits.
Gentle Handling. Overworking the dough can lead to dense biscuits. Stop mixing as soon as it holds together.
Freezer Boost. Freezing the shaped biscuits for 10 minutes before baking improves lift and texture.
Substitution. Shortening can be used in place of butter by cutting ⅓ cup into the flour mixture before adding milk.

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