Mexican Fiesta Spoon Biscuits
Get ready to bring bold, zesty flavors to your table with these Mexican Fiesta Spoon Biscuits—a playful twist on a classic comfort food! Infused with warm spices like cumin and paprika, these fluffy, drop-style biscuits are elevated by vibrant ingredients like diced jalapeño, fresh cilantro, and a pop of lime zest. Packed with shredded cheddar cheese, they bake to perfection in just 12 minutes, making them a quick and delicious side dish for chili, soups, or your favorite Mexican-inspired meals. No rolling or cutting required—just scoop, bake, and enjoy these golden, fiesta-worthy bites!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 1 cup Shredded cheddar cheese
- 0.25 cup Chopped fresh cilantro
- 0.5 cup Unsalted butter
- 0.75 cup Milk
- 2 tablespoons Diced jalapeño (seeds removed)
- 1 teaspoon Lime zest
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, ground cumin, and paprika.
Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese, chopped cilantro, and diced jalapeño until evenly combined.
Cut the unsalted butter into small cubes and add it to the dry ingredients. Using a pastry cutter or your fingertips, work the butter into the mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
Add the lime zest to the milk, stirring gently to combine.
Slowly pour the milk mixture into the flour mixture, stirring just until a thick, sticky dough forms. Be careful not to overmix.
Using two spoons, drop heaping spoonfuls of the dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the biscuits are golden on the edges and cooked through.
Remove the biscuits from the oven and let them cool slightly on the baking sheet before serving.
Serve warm with butter or as a side dish for chili, soups, or any Mexican-inspired meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1871 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 91.7 g | 118% | |
| Saturated Fat | 54.9 g | 274% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 262 mg | 87% | |
| Sodium | 3358 mg | 146% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 208.0 g | 76% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.9 g | 35% | |
| Total Sugars | 10.6 g | ||
| Protein | 61.9 g | 124% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.0 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 1176 mg | 90% | |
| Iron | 14.8 mg | 82% | |
| Potassium | 1001 mg | 21% | |
*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.
