Easy Cheddar Cheese Biscuits
It doesn’t get much easier than this Easy Cheddar Cheese Biscuits recipe. Cheesy Biscuits for when you have a little time to make from scratch
A few months back I was going through a really old family recipe book and came across a couple of recipes for biscuits and found this recipe for Easy Cheddar Cheese Biscuits.
Now if you are like me, when you are in the mood for biscuits you probably just pick up a few cans of and pop them in the oven.
I mean why not? It’s quick and easy and just about anybody can make biscuits from a can. But what fun is that?
Every now and then it’s fun to make something from scratch that you would normally buy pre-made. And that’s where this recipe comes in.
A handful of ingredients and no more than 30 minutes of your time and voila! Homemade Cheesy Biscuits! And don’t forget to try my Homemade Buttery Biscuits, my Copycat KFC Biscuits or my Sour Cream Biscuit recipe. So easy to make and delicious.
If you like Cheese Bread, I suggest you try my Easy Cheddar Parmesan Bread.
Gather your Ingredients
You will need the following ingredients to make this Easy Cheddar Cheese Biscuits recipe (see recipe card for quantities): All Purpose Flour, Baking Powder, Salt, Cheddar Cheese, Vegetable Shortening and Milk.
How to Make Cheddar Cheese Biscuits
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- In a large bowl, sift flour, baking powder, and salt together. Add cheese and blend in shortening.
- Gradually add milk and mix well using your hands to form the dough.
- Divide the dough into 12 pieces. Mold into the desired shape and place on a greased baking sheet.
- Bake at 400°F for 5 minutes, then reduce heat to 300°F and continue baking for 10 minutes.
Easy Cheddar Cheese Biscuits
Equipment
- Bowl for Mixing
- Baking Sheet
Ingredients
- 2 Cups All Purpose Flour
- 2 Tsp Baking Powder
- ½ Tsp Salt
- ½ Cup Cheddar Cheese, Shredded
- 2 Tbsp Vegetable Shortening
- 1 Cup Milk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- In a large bowl, sift flour, baking powder and salt together. Add cheese and blend in shortening.
- Gradually add milk and mix well using your hands to form the dough.
- Divide the dough into 12 pieces. Mold into the desired shape and place on greased baking sheet.
- Bake at 400°F for 5 minutes, then reduce heat to 300°F and continue baking for 10 minutes.
Nutrition
Nutritional information provided for this recipe is based on 1 serving. This information is an estimate and may vary based on several factors. If nutritional information is important to you and your diet, please verify this recipe with a Registered Dietitian.
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