Name: Loaded Bacon Garlic Cheddar Biscuits
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 14
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 6 to 8 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled (and more for the top); Note: You can use prepackaged cooked bacon and microwave it or you can fry up regular applewood maple-flavored bacon which is what we used; 4 cups all-purpose flour; 1 cup shredded extra-sharp cheddar cheese (and more for the top); 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley, flat leaf; 4 teaspoons baking powder; 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon granulated garlic powder; 3/4 cup unsalted butter, cold; 1 3/4 cups buttermilk (store-bought in the dairy case); Optional Garnish: bell or jalapeno chopped peppers; Note: we added bacon to the batter with cheese. Before baking more cheese, bacon, and chopped jalapeno peppers. Adapt to your preferences.

These delicious biscuits are loaded with bacon, cheddar, and garlic, adaptable to make them plain or loaded, and we have a huge list of suggestions below to adapt to your own taste buds.

If you're a loaded potato lover, just think about a flaky, delicious, cheesy bacon biscuit with all the same toppings inside and out!

If you're a fan of Red Lobster Cheddar Bay Biscuits, these will blow you away in flavor, and we have gourmet variety mix-in and topping suggestions below!

You don't need a special occasion or a trip out to enjoy them. These homemade cheddar biscuits come together quickly with simple pantry ingredients and bake up beautifully every time. They're soft, fluffy, packed with sharp cheddar cheese, and brushed with a savory garlic butter topping that makes them completely unforgettable.

Make sure to check out all our delicious additions for you to add to your biscuit dough so you can enjoy a new-tasting warm biscuit with a variety to match your meal, from tasty bean old-fashioned chili, Mom's Italian stew, or a great late-night snack.

Why You Will Love These Cheddar Biscuits

Easy to make with simple pantry ingredients
No yeast required
Ready in about 30 minutes
Soft, fluffy texture with a golden crust
Loaded with cheesy flavor in every bite
Perfect for holidays, weeknight dinners, and potlucks
Freezer-friendly for make-ahead convenience
Family-approved and always a crowd favorite

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Tips for The Tastiest Cheddar Biscuits

Use freshly shredded cheddar cheese for the best melting quality and flavor.
Don't overmix the dough. Stir only until combined to keep the biscuits tender.
Use cold butter for a light, flaky texture.
Measure flour correctly by spooning it into the measuring cup and leveling it off.
Brush the tops generously with garlic butter immediately after baking.
Bake until just golden brown; overbaking can dry them out.
Let them cool for a few minutes before serving so the texture sets properly.

Mix-ins and Variety Biscuits

Savory Add-Ins: Crumbled cooked bacon, Diced ham, Chopped cooked sausage, Crispy pancetta
Extra Vegetables: Jalapeños for a spicy kick, Green onions, Caramelized onions, Roasted garlic, Sun-dried tomatoes, chopped, drained spinach
Extra Cheese Options: Pepper Jack, Smoked Gouda, Monterey Jack, Parmesan, Gruyere, Colby Jack
Herb Variations: Fresh chives, Rosemary, Thyme, Dill, Italian seasoning, Parsley

Topping Suggestions Before and After Baking

additions to the dough:
peppers, jalapeno, bell, or any others you prefer
olives
eggplant
diced mushrooms
pepperoni
deli meats
finely minced onion
spinach leaves,
arugula
pepperoni or prosciutto
fresh minced garlic
cooked crumbled bacon inside or on top
fresh rosemary chopped
toppings:
leftover cooked meats finely chopped (chicken with buffalo sauce is a nice combo for these)
taco topped with ground beef or leftover chili with shredded cheddar
just a teaspoon of crumbled leftover meatloaf with mozzarella shredded
for seafood lovers, shrimp, scallops, or other shellfish, diced with Swiss cheese, melted
diced steak with melted provolone cheese and diced peppers, onion
assorted cheeses, shredded not just cheddar, crumbled cooked bacon, and finely minced jalapenos (as shown in the photo)

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American

Yield: 14

Author: Claudia Lamascolo

Loaded Bacon Garlic Cheddar Biscuits

Loaded biscuits with bacon, jalapeno peppers, and melted cheddar in a flaky buttermilk dough baked to perfection!

Prep time: 15 MinCook time: 25 MinTotal time: 40 Min

Ingredients

6 to 8 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled (and more for the top)
Note: You can use prepackaged cooked bacon and microwave it or you can fry up regular applewood maple-flavored bacon which is what we used
4 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup shredded extra-sharp cheddar cheese (and more for the top)
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley, flat leaf
4 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon granulated garlic powder
3/4 cup unsalted butter, cold
1 3/4 cups buttermilk (store-bought in the dairy case)
Optional Garnish: bell or jalapeno chopped peppers
Note: we added bacon to the batter with cheese. Before baking more cheese, bacon, and chopped jalapeno peppers. Adapt to your preferences.

Instructions

Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
Fry the bacon until crispy, drain on paper towels, and set aside to cool.
Note: If using cooked microwave bacon cook to package instructions then remove and crumble and set it aside.
In a bowl add the bacon, flour, cheese, parsley, baking powder, pepper, salt, baking soda, and garlic powder.
Using a box hand grater, add the butter and grate it into the bowl.
Pour the buttermilk into the flour mixture and work the dough kneading until it forms a ball.
Roll the dough out on a floured surface and cut 1 1/4-inch thick cut our 14 biscuit rounds.
Place on the prepared baking sheet; then put the biscuits in the freezer for 15 minutes.
Top with more cheddar, crumbled bacon, and chopped jalapeno pepper if desired.
Place them in the preheated oven at 450 degrees until golden brown.

Notes

Topping Suggestions Before and After Baking

additions to the dough:
peppers, jalapeno, bell, or any others you prefer
olives
eggplant
diced mushrooms
pepperoni
deli meats
finely minced onion
spinach leaves,
arugula
pepperoni or prosciutto
fresh minced garlic
cooked crumbled bacon inside or on top
fresh rosemary chopped
toppings:
leftover cooked meats, finely chopped (chicken with buffalo sauce is a nice combo for these)
taco topped with ground beef or leftover chili with shredded cheddar
just a teaspoon of crumbled leftover meatloaf with mozzarella shredded
for seafood lovers, shrimp, scallops, or other shellfish, diced with Swiss cheese, melted
diced steak with melted provolone cheese and diced peppers, onion
assorted cheeses, shredded not just cheddar, crumbled cooked bacon, and finely minced jalapenos (as shown in the photo)

Note: just about anything you prefer can go into the dough just around 4 tablespoons.

Make sure whatever you choose to add is not overly wet.

Mix-ins and Variety Biscuits

Savory Add-Ins: Crumbled cooked bacon, Diced ham, Chopped cooked sausage, Crispy pancetta
Extra Vegetables: Jalapeños for a spicy kick, Green onions, Caramelized onions, Roasted garlic, Sun-dried tomatoes, chopped, drained spinach
Extra Cheese Options: Pepper Jack, Smoked Gouda, Monterey Jack, Parmesan, Gruyere, Colby Jack
Herb Variations: Fresh chives, Rosemary, Thyme, Dill, Italian seasoning, Parsley

Nutrition Facts

Calories

287.2

Fat (grams)

15.16 g

Sat. Fat (grams)

8.83 g

Carbs (grams)

29.71 g

Fiber (grams)

1.09 g

Net carbs

28.61 g

Sugar (grams)

1.62 g

Protein (grams)

7.89 g

Sodium (milligrams)

593.2 mg

Cholesterol (grams)

40.91 mg

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