Perfect addition to any dinner. These Jalapeno Cheddar Buttermilk Biscuits are soft and fluffy with a great cheesy flavor and a zesty bite from jalapeno peppers.
BUTTERMILK BISCUITS
Whether you are deciding on bread to serve at your holiday dinners or just planning a weekend family meal, these Jalapeño Cheddar Buttermilk Biscuits are absolutely perfect.
I am in love with how great these biscuits turned out! Seriously, I was doing a happy dance in my kitchen after tasting one. Actually, part of it was happy dance but the other part was “ouch, ouch, burned my mouth….should have let it cool first…this is delicious but ouch!!”
Warning: let biscuits cool before biting into it!
It will be hard to wait for them to cool down, I know, but you must. Or just don’t blame be for any ouchies you get.
You know what? You don’t have to limit yourself to just serving these fluffy bites of bread heaven just with dinner. They would be great for breakfast, lunch or snack too. Serve them with some white gravy or even topped with an egg. For lunch, use them as slider buns for mini burgers or sandwiches.
Possibilities are really endless and delicious!
SOME MORE RECIPES TO TRY
Mile High Perfect Biscuits from Something Swanky
Mozzarella Bubble Biscuits from Five Heart Home
Flaky Buttermilk Biscuits from Recipe Girl
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Jalapeño Cheddar Buttermilk Biscuits
Ingredients
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 1 Tbsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 5 Tbsp cold unsalted butter
- 1 cup cold buttermilk
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 3 seeded minced jalapeno peppers
- 1/2 tsp white pepper
- Pinch of sugar
- Little more shredded cheddar to top biscuits
Instructions
- -Preheat the oven to 425 and lightly grease a baking sheet.
- In a bowl of an electric mixer, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, sugar, white pepper and salt. Mix on low to combine ingredients.
- Chop cold butter into pieces and add it to the flour mixture. Mix on low, until batter resembles coarse crumbs.
- Pour cold buttermilk into the center of the mixture. Mix until just combined. Add cheese and minced jalapenos, mix until just incorporated, dough will be sticky.
- Transfer the dough onto a lightly floured surface and sprinkle with a little more flour. Knead dough 5-6 times and pat into a 1/2 inch-think circle.
- Using a cookie cutter (about 2 inches in diameter), cut out the biscuits. Rework dough scraps into a ball (kneading it as little as possible) and shape it into a circle again. Cut out more biscuits.
- Place biscuits on the baking sheet leaving about an inch in between.
- Sprinkle some shredded cheddar on top.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes, until raised and golden brown.
Notes
Teresa says
These look so delectable. What a great recipe.
lyuba says
Thank you so much, Teresa 🙂
Ann says
I can just imagine these with our Chili!
lyuba says
Oh, well that would be perfect! Thank you, Ann 🙂
Matt Robinson says
These look so good, they could be my entire meal. Love them!
lyuba says
Haha, that would be awesome! Thank you, Matt!
Samantha @ Five Heart Home says
These look amazing, Lyuba! It’s hard to improve on a biscuit, but you just did! And thanks so much for the link love for my Mozzarella Bubble Biscuits. 🙂 Hope you’re having a wonderful week!
lyuba says
Oh yea! Thank you, Samantha! You have a great week!
Winnie says
Such great looking biscuits 🙂
I’d loooooooove to eat some of them. They sound wonderful and they make me hungry
lyuba says
Thank you so much, Winnie!
How have you been?
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
These look amazing Lyuba! Pinned and shared on FB!
lyuba says
Thank you so much, Trish!! 😀
Jill says
Great biscuit recipe. They came out perfect!!
lyuba says
I’m so happy to hear that, Jill! Thank you!
Amanda says
The ingredients list has a pinch of sugar listed, but it’s not in the recipe instructions.
Is sugar needed? or can I bake without it?
Thanks!
LyubaB says
Hi, Amanda! Thanks for letting me know! I forgot to add the sugar to step 2 I have updated the recipe to show the correction. You do need to add it to balance out the flavors.
Karly says
Now these are my kinda biscuits! Yum!
LyubaB says
Thanks, Karly! Same here!! 😉
Amber says
hi! just wondering what attachment you use on the mixer? thanks!
Shi says
Hello! Just wondering how many biscuits this recipe makes?
LyubaB says
Hi, Shi! It makes between 10-12 depending on how big you make them.
Krupa says
How many biscuits does this make?
LyubaB says
It makes between 10-12 depending on how big you make them.
Eunice says
Yummy! I will definitely make these again. Might leave some seeds in the jalapenos next time because my husband and I like a little more spice.
LyubaB says
I am so glad you liked them, Eunice! Thanks for taking the time to rate my recipe and leave a comment! 🙂
Lisa says
Wow!! Fantastic recipe find. Wanted to use up some buttermilk and cane across this recipe.
Will definitely repeat and make a double batch next time
LyubaB says
Hi Lisa,
Thank you for the sweet compliment! I am so glad you liked them!
joanne taylor says
can you freeze the biscuits
Andrew says
What can I use in place of buttermilk, can I use regular milk or heavy cream
Meg says
Has become a go-to. Thank you for sharing!!
LyubaB says
Your so welcome, Meg! Glad you like it! 🙂