Bacon Cheddar Biscuits Recipe

Bacon cheddar biscuits stacked on a dark plate.

5 from 1 vote

Buttery, tender, flaky, buttermilk biscuits loaded with crispy bacon bits and sharp cheddar cheese. A sure to please biscuit perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dinner!

Prep Time30

Cook Time20

Course: Bread, Breakfast, Brunch, Dinner

Cuisine: American

Keyword: bacon, buttermilk biscuits, cheddar, southern

Servings:

Calories: 359kcal

Author: Leigh Harris

Ingredients

1 cup Cooked bacon diced (8-9 slices)
4 cups All-purpose flour
4 tsps Baking powder
1 tsp Baking soda
1 1/2 tsp Kosher salt
1 cup Sharp cheddar cheese shredded
3/4 cup Unsalted butter, frozen shredded
1 3/4 cups Buttermilk cold

Instructions

Cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat until crispy and brown, about 6-8 minutes. Drain on paper towels, once cooled dice into small pieces.
1 cup Cooked bacon
While the bacon is cooling shred the frozen butter using the large holes of a box grater into a bowl and place it back in the freezer.
3/4 cup Unsalted butter, frozen
Preheat the oven to 450ºF. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large bowl whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and kosher salt. Stir in the bacon and shredded cheese. Stir in the grated butter, breaking up any large clumps.
4 cups All-purpose flour, 4 tsps Baking powder, 1 tsp Baking soda, 1 1/2 tsp Kosher salt, 1 cup Sharp cheddar cheese
Make a well in the center of the flour mixture, pour in the buttermilk, and stir just until combined and a soft dough is beginning to form.
1 3/4 cups Buttermilk
Pour the dough out onto a lightly floured surface, and knead 3 to 4 times until the dough comes together. Pat it out into a 1-inch thick rectangle. Cut the biscuits using a 2-inch biscuit cutter. Place them almost touching on the prepared baking sheet. Place the baking sheet in the freezer for 5-10 minutes.
Brush the tops of the biscuits with additional buttermilk. Bake for 15-18 minutes or until golden brown.

Notes

Use frozen butter and cold buttermilk!

These are best served fresh as most biscuits. Store any leftover biscuits in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days. Warm in a toaster or wrapped in aluminum foil and warmed in a 350ºF oven for 8-10 minutes.

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