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Cheddar Jalapeno Drop Biscuits

Filled with lots of cheddar and fresh jalapeno, these Cheddar Jalapeno Drop Biscuits are a great addition to any meal, especially a backyard BBQ. This recipe is simple and easy to make, so you can enjoy fresh biscuits anytime. 
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Bread
Keyword: biscuits
Servings: 8 biscuits
Author: Stacy

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • 2 tsp onion powder
  • ½ tsp sea salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1 large jalapeno, seeded and diced
  • ½ cup salted butter, cold, cut into ¼-inch cubes
  • 1 cup buttermilk

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400℉.
  • In a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, garlic powder, onion powder and salt and pepper.
  • Stir in cheese, butter and jalapenos.
  • Pour the buttermilk in and stir until just combined. Don't over mix.
  • Using a scoop or large spoon, drop scoopfuls of dough onto a baking sheet about 2-3 inches apart.
  • Bake in preheated over for 15-20 minutes or until tops begin to brown.
  • Serve warm.

Notes

Optional Topping For Drop Biscuits

There are times that we add an additional topping to these biscuits to add a touch more flavour. To make the topping you will need:
  • ¼ cup Melted butter
  • 1 tsp Garlic powder.
  • 1 tsp Dried parsley.
These ingredients are mixed together to create a topping to brush over the biscuits.