BEST CHEDDAR DROP BISCUITS RECIPE

OMG, these cheddar drop biscuits are to die for. They're soft, rich, fluffy, and a total cheddar-cheesy delight. Plus, since there's no kneading or shaping, they're incredibly easy. So if you're looking for a simple biscuit or roll to serve with dinner, try these cheddar biscuits. You will not be disappointed.

WHAT IS A "DROP BISCUIT"?

Drop biscuits are the easiest biscuits to make in the biscuit world. Why? There is no kneading, shaping or cutting of biscuits. You literally just scoop out a bit of batter with a spoon and then "pour" it onto the baking sheet. Drop biscuit dough is a little wetter and stickier than traditional biscuit dough so you can scoop it out with a spoon.

CAN I SUBSTITUTE HEAVY CREAM?

No, unfortunately, heavy cream is the magic ingredient in these biscuits. Since there is no butter in this recipe, you need a higher fat heavy cream to make up for its absence. The fat in the heavy cream is what allows these biscuits to be so delicious, light, fluffy and soft.

DROP BISCUITS ARE FREEZER FRIENDLY!

Like most breads and baked goods, these Cheddar Drop Biscuits are freezer friendly! Which is great, especially if you have a small household. To freeze these biscuits, simply bake as usual and then let them cool completely at room temperature. Once cooled, transfer to a freezer bag and freeze for up to three months. To thaw, let them come to room temperature, and then reheat briefly in a hot oven.

HOW TO SERVE CHEDDAR DROP BISCUITS

These delicious little biscuits make a delicious side dish for soups, stews and chili. Cheddar scallion flavor makes a great side dish for vegetable soups or chili. They'd be great with some red beans and rice, slow cooker hamburger stew, Salisbury steak, or even your eggs and bacon for breakfast.

CHEDDAR DROP BISCUITS

These rich, fluffy, and cheesy cheddar drop biscuits are as easy as it gets when it comes to homemade biscuits.

 Prep Time: 10 mins

 Cook Time: 18 mins

 Total Time: 28 mins

INGREDIENTS:

2.25 cups all-purpose flour ($0.35)

1 tsp salt ($0.05)

1 Tbsp baking powder ($0.06)

1/4 tsp garlic powder ($0.02)

1 tsp sugar ($0.02)

4 oz. cheddar cheese, shredded ($0.85)

3 green onions, sliced ($0.25)

1 pint heavy whipping cream ($1.55)

INSTRUCTIONS:

Preheat oven to 400ºF. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.

In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, baking powder, garlic powder, and sugar until well combined.

Add the shredded cheddar and chopped green onion to the flour mixture and stir to combine again.

Add the heavy cream and beat until a soft, sticky batter forms.

Spoon dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, approx. cup for each biscuit. You should get about 12 biscuits. Be sure to leave an inch or two between each biscuit as they will expand as they bake.

Bake the biscuits in a preheated 400ºF oven for 18-20 minutes, or until they are lightly golden brown on top. Serve hot.

HOW TO MAKE CHEDDAR DROP BISCUITS - STEP BY STEP GUIDE

Preheat oven to 400ºF. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a large bowl, whisk together 2.25 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon baking powder, ¼ teaspoon garlic powder, and 1 teaspoon sugar.

Add 4 oz. Add the shredded cheddar and three chopped green onions to the bowl with the flour mixture, then stir to combine.

Add 1 pint (2 cups) of heavy whipping cream to the bowl with the flour mixture.

Whisk until a soft, sticky batter forms.

Scoop the batter with a spoon, about? cup at a time, and drop it on a lined baking sheet. Be sure to leave an inch or two between each biscuit as they will spread during baking. You should get about 12 biscuits.

Bake the biscuits completely in a preheated 400ºF oven for 18-20 minutes, or until they are golden brown on top.

Serve hot and enjoy this rich, tangy, indulgence!!