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Savory Cheddar Basil Biscuits

Flaky homemade biscuits loaded with sharp cheddar cheese and fresh basil. Perfect for brunch or dinner sides. Easy to make from scratch in under 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 33 minutes
Course Appetizer, Side Dish, Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Calories 320 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 | Large Glass Bowl | for mixing dry ingredients
  • 1 | Pastry Cutter | for cutting in butter
  • 1 | Small Measuring Cup | for wet ingredients
  • 1 | Spatula | for combining dough
  • 1 | Baking Sheet | lined with parchment paper
  • 1 | Sharp Knife | for cutting biscuits

Ingredients
  

  • 2 | cups | all-purpose flour |
  • 1 | tbsp | baking powder |
  • 0.5 | tsp | salt |
  • 0.25 | cup | cold unsalted butter | cubed
  • 1 | cup | shredded cheddar cheese |
  • 0.75 | cup | heavy cream |
  • 1 | large | egg |
  • 0.25 | cup | fresh basil | chopped

Instructions
 

  • Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl.
  • Cut cold butter into flour mixture until coarse crumbs form.
  • Stir in cheddar cheese and chopped basil evenly.
  • Whisk cream and egg together, then pour over dry ingredients.
  • Mix gently until shaggy dough forms, then pat into 1-inch rectangle.
  • Cut dough into 8 equal squares using a sharp knife.
  • Place on parchment-lined sheet and chill for 10 minutes.
  • Bake at 400°F for 15-18 minutes until golden brown.

Notes

Store leftovers in airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.
Reheat in oven at 350°F for 5 minutes to restore crispness.
Freeze unbaked biscuits for up to 3 months; bake from frozen.