Overview of ingredients:
For the biscuit dough:
- all-purpose flour
- baking powder
- granulated sugar
- table salt
- garlic powder or granulated garlic – use 1 and 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder or up to 2 teaspoons for a more intense flavor.
- onion powder
- cayenne pepper (optional but highly recommended to add a nice bite of warm heat)
- minced fresh parsley leaves
- fresh good quality grated sharp cheddar cheese – do not use pre-shredded, packaged cheese
- heavy cream or heavy whipping cream
For the topping (optional):
- a few tablespoons of melted unsalted butter for brushing on top of baked biscuits
- minced fresh parsley leaves
- garlic powder
- pinch of table salt or Old Bay seasoning
Overview: How to make Cheddar Bay Biscuits
Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
1. Make the biscuit dough:
Whisk together the dry ingredients in a large bowl. Fold in the minced parsley leaves and shredded cheese stir until all cheese is coated in flour.
Using a rubber spatula fold in the cream until a cohesive, firm dough forms.
Scoop the dough out onto a lightly floured clean work surface.
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We usually bake these spread out on a baking pan as you see here. Either way is fine and both methods come out great.
Make sure the biscuits in the center of the skillet are baked through before serving.
What to serve with cheddar bay biscuits
These biscuits are perfect served with soups, stews and meaty chili. We especially love these cheesy biscuits with a hot steaming bowl of New England Clam Chowder.
If these aren’t cheesy enough, serve them along side of a big bowl of piping hot homemade Baked Mac and Cheese.
They’re also great served with a simple bowl of Shrimp Scampi served over spaghetti.
My husband adores these made into little turkey sandwiches with a squirt of honey mustard. The cheese is already built right in!
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