Description
Cheddar-Chive Buttermilk Biscuits are a savory, tender, and flaky biscuit made with buttermilk, cheddar cheese, and fresh chives. They are typically baked until golden brown with a crisp exterior, yet soft, buttery interior. These biscuits combine the richness of cheddar cheese and the mild onion-like flavor of chives, creating a savory flavor profile that pairs wonderfully with a variety of dishes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 6 tbsp cold unsalted butter (cubed)
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese (grated)
- 3 tbsp fresh chives (finely chopped)
- ¾ cup cold buttermilk
- Optional: 2 tbsp melted butter for brushing tops
Instructions
1. Prep Oven & Tray
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. Cut in Butter
- Add cold butter cubes.
- Use a pastry cutter or fingertips to blend until mixture resembles coarse crumbs with pea-sized butter bits.
4. Add Cheese & Chives
- Stir in grated cheddar and chopped chives until evenly distributed.
5. Add Buttermilk
- Pour in cold buttermilk and stir gently with a fork until dough just comes together.
- Do not overmix—dough should be shaggy and soft.
6. Shape & Cut
- Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface.
- Pat into a ¾-inch thick rectangle.
- Fold in half, then in quarters, and repeat once more for flaky layers.
- Pat out again and cut with a biscuit cutter (press straight down, no twisting).
7. Bake
- Place biscuits on tray, spaced slightly apart.
- Brush tops with melted butter if desired.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes until golden and puffed.
8. Serve Warm
- Let cool slightly and serve warm with butter, honey, or alongside soups and stews.
Notes
Serve these biscuits warm with butter, honey, or alongside a hearty soup. For extra flavor, sprinkle a little extra cheddar on top before baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Bread / Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 biscuit (approx. 60g)
- Calories: ~180
- Sugar: ~1g
- Sodium: ~300mg
- Fat: ~9g
- Saturated Fat: ~5g
- Unsaturated Fat: ~3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: ~18g
- Fiber: ~1g
- Protein: ~5g
- Cholesterol: Moderate
Keywords: Cheddar biscuits, buttermilk biscuits, cheddar chive biscuits, savory biscuits, flaky biscuits