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Cheese Biscuits

10/25/2012

 
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I've never liked fish or seafood. In fact, the only fish I really will eat is tuna in the can...which I don't think even counts. Therefore, I never went to Red Lobster growing up. Thankfully, my parents knew that I would love the cheese biscuits that they served, so they would always bring me home some. And thus began my love affair. Ever since I moved out of my parents house, I've been making my own cheese biscuits (since I couldn't get my fix through them anymore). Until last year, I had been making them with Bisquick, milk, cheese, and some garlic powder. While I have nothing against Bisquick, it started to taste funny to me. So I decided to find my own recipe.

These are one of my husband's favorite breads. Sometimes I can even convince him to eat pasta if I serve these with it...which is pretty huge since he abhors pasta. Weirdo. When it's just the two of us, I make half of this recipe, and we have leftover biscuits. I love the fact that while they don't come out of a yellow box, they're pretty much just as easy to make. And I think they taste better, too.

Cheese Biscuits Recipe
Makes about 12 medium size biscuits
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Notes: I use butter-flavored shortening, but use regular if that's all you have. If you don't have buttermilk (I usually don't), pour a scant 1 tablespoon of white vinegar into the 3/4 measuring cup and then fill it up with milk. Let it sit while you get the rest of your ingredients together and then pour it in at the end. The butter topping makes quite a bit, so if you know that you won’t want to slather your biscuits with it, you can cut it down some. My husband likes a lot of butter! 

For the biscuits:
1 2/3 cups all purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 cup shortening
1 1/4 cups sharp cheddar cheese, grated
3/4 cup buttermilk

For the topping:
1/4 cup butter
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon dried parsley

Preheat your oven to 450 degrees.

In a large bowl, stir together the flour, baking powder, salt, baking soda, and garlic powder. Using a fork, mix in the shortening until it is broken down and resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in the cheese. Add in the milk and then stir until combined. Drop by spoonfuls onto a greased baking sheet, leaving a couple of inches between the biscuits. 

Bake for 12-14 minutes until the tops are brown. 

While the biscuits are baking, melt the butter. Stir in the garlic powder and parsley and then brush over the tops of the hot baked biscuits. Serve immediately. 

Adapted from AllRecipes 
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Kayle link
10/26/2012 01:30:50 am

I hate seafood too :)

I have my own cheddar biscuit recipe too! One of our favorites, deeeelicioussss!

Karen
10/26/2012 07:42:49 am

I've never been a fan of sea food either - but I love Red Lobster's coconut shrimp so much that every year on my birthday that's where we go. It's the only seafood I ever eat, but nothing compares. Maybe it's the pina colada dipping sauce that brings the shrimp over the edge. But the biscuits alone are worth the trip. I can't wait to try yours!

Amy (Savory Moments) link
10/27/2012 03:18:48 am

I love those certain cheese biscuits, too -- so I know I'd enjoy this recipe! They look delicious.

Deepshikha D. link
10/27/2012 05:41:51 am

Love cheddar biscuits! It's one of the only reasons I agree to go to red lobster when my family makes me go! When I get there though, the biscuits are all I eat :) Not much of a seafood person either. Your biscuits look so delicious and perfectly golden :)

Colleen, The Smart Cookie Cook link
10/28/2012 03:19:55 am

These put Red Lobster to shame! I'm pretty sure I could eat a dozen of these no problem.

Mariah link
10/30/2012 03:28:01 am

These look so delicious! I can't wait to try them!

Bree link
11/1/2012 03:22:32 am

These look awesome!

omnitechsupport.com link
8/29/2013 04:02:10 pm

Thanks for sharing the Cheese Biscuits recipe with us. I have great interest in cooking and I always try different recipes at home. I will try this for sure and will get back to you with my reviews. Keep posting more updates in your blog.


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