Cheese-Chive Biscuits

Prep: 10 min Cook: 12 min Serves: 8 Cuisine: American

Cheese-Chive Biscuits are flaky, savory treats bursting with sharp Cheddar cheese and fresh chives. Perfect as a side or snack, these biscuits offer a warm, cheesy flavor with a hint of herbaceousness, appealing to cheese lovers and those seeking a quick, delicious baked good.

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup vegetable shortening
  • 3/4 cup grated Cheddar cheese
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh chives
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 2 teaspoons melted butter

Instructions

  1. Mix flour, baking powder, and salt with a fork.
  2. Cut in the vegetable shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  3. Stir in grated Cheddar cheese and chopped fresh chives.
  4. Turn the mixture onto a lightly floured board.
  5. Roll out and cut into small biscuits.
  6. Bake at 450°F (232°C) for 12 to 14 minutes.
  7. Brush with melted butter before or after baking.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

836 kcal 42% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 15.2g 30% DV
Total Fat 62.2g 80% DV
Carbs 60.9g 22% DV
Fiber 7.4g 26% DV
Sugar 11.7g 23% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 12600.5mg 100% DV
Potassium 856.3mg 18% DV
Cholesterol 115.3mg 38% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 985mcg 100% DV
Vitamin C 168.9mg 100% DV
Vitamin D 0.6mcg 3% DV
Calcium 1962mg 100% DV
Iron 10.5mg 59% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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