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Cheddar Bacon Biscuits

These are what happens when a biscuit and a loaded baked potato have a baby. I make a double batch and freeze half - they reheat straight from frozen in the toaster oven.
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Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Cooling Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes

Ingredients

  • 3 cups AP flour
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp granulated garlic
  • 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 10 tbsp cold unsalted butter cut into small cubes
  • 1.5 cups grated sharp cheddar cheese
  • 3 tbsp minced fresh chives
  • 6 strips thick-cut bacon cooked crispy and chopped
  • 1 cup + 2 tbsp buttermilk

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400F. Line baking sheet with parchment.
  • Whisk flour, baking powder, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and cayenne in large bowl.
  • Work cold butter cubes into flour mixture until mixture resembles coarse crumbs with pea-sized pieces.
  • Stir in cheddar, chives, and chopped bacon.
  • Add buttermilk and mix just until dough comes together.
  • Turn onto floured surface, roll to 1/2-inch thick.
  • Fold dough in half twice, roll again to 1/2-inch.
  • Cut biscuits with straight downward press, no twisting.
  • Transfer to baking sheet.
  • Brush tops with egg wash.
  • Bake 18-20 minutes until golden brown and firm.
  • Let cool 5 minutes before serving.