Southwestern Biscuits

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Ingredients

  • 2 c. all-purpose flour
  • 1 Tbsp. baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • pinch of black or cayenne pepper
  • 1/3 c. vegetable shortening
  • 1 (4 oz.) can diced green chilies (mild), drained
  • 1/2 c. Cheddar cheese, grated
  • 3/4 c. milk

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 450°.
  2. Combine first 4 ingredients in a large bowl.
  3. Add and cut in the shortening using a pastry blender or two knives until mixture has the consistency of coarse crumbs.
  4. Add remaining ingredients, adding more milk, if necessary, so dough is pliable but is still wet.
  5. Turn dough onto a heavily floured surface and knead it lightly (8 to 10 times).
  6. Do not overwork dough.
  7. Roll dough to even thickness of 3/4 to 1-inch and cut out biscuits with a 2-inch round cutter (size of juice can), dipping cutter between cutting each biscuit so they won't stick.
  8. Place on ungreased cookie sheet and bake in center of oven for 12 to 15 minutes or until golden brown.
  9. Serve immediately or bake up to 2 hours in advance and reheat 5 minutes at 300°.
  10. Makes 12 to 14 biscuits.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

563 kcal 28% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 11.4g 23% DV
Total Fat 37g 47% DV
Carbs 49.5g 18% DV
Fiber 2.1g 7% DV
Sugar 11.9g 24% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 12761mg 100% DV
Potassium 228mg 5% DV
Cholesterol 40.5mg 14% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 136.5mcg 15% DV
Vitamin C 5.4mg 6% DV
Vitamin D 0.6mcg 3% DV
Calcium 1774.3mg 100% DV
Iron 6mg 34% DV

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

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