Cheddar Chive Drop Biscuits
Buttery, tender, and bursting with flavor, these Cheddar Chive Drop Biscuits are the ultimate quick-to-make companion for any meal. Perfectly golden on the outside and pillowy soft on the inside, these biscuits combine the sharp, savory kick of shredded cheddar cheese with the fresh, herbaceous notes of finely chopped chives. With their drop-style preparation, no rolling or cutting is required—just scoop and bake for effortless perfection in under 30 minutes. Whether served as a side dish, a snack, or a base for breakfast sandwiches, these biscuits are sure to steal the spotlight. Plus, the cold buttermilk and cubed butter ensure each bite is melt-in-your-mouth delicious. A breeze to prepare, these crowd-pleasers are ideal for weeknight dinners or holiday spreads alike!
Log this recipe in SnapCalorie
Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 0.25 teaspoons baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.5 cups unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 0.25 cups fresh chives, finely chopped
- 0.75 cups buttermilk, cold
- 1 tablespoon milk (for brushing)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, sugar, baking soda, and salt.
Add the cold, cubed butter to the dry ingredients. Use a pastry cutter or your fingertips to cut the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
Gently fold in the shredded cheddar cheese and chopped chives until evenly distributed.
Pour the cold buttermilk into the mixture and gently stir with a spatula or wooden spoon until just combined. Do not overmix. The dough will be sticky.
Using a spoon or an ice cream scoop, drop mounds of dough (about 1/4 cup each) onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Brush the tops of each biscuit lightly with milk for a golden finish.
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the biscuits are golden brown and cooked through.
Remove the biscuits from the oven and allow them to cool slightly on the baking sheet before serving warm.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2328 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 136.5 g | 175% | |
| Saturated Fat | 86.4 g | 432% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 388 mg | 129% | |
| Sodium | 3797 mg | 165% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 220.2 g | 80% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.5 g | 30% | |
| Total Sugars | 23.1 g | ||
| Protein | 62.3 g | 125% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.7 mcg | 23% | |
| Calcium | 1181 mg | 91% | |
| Iron | 14.2 mg | 79% | |
| Potassium | 890 mg | 19% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
