Savory Cheese and Herb Biscuits

By
Diana Rattray
Diana Rattray
Diana Rattray
Southern-cuisine expert and cookbook author Diana Rattray has created more than 5,000 recipes and articles in her 20 years as a food writer.
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Updated on 05/21/21
Diana Rattray
Prep: 15 mins
Cook: 20 mins
Total: 35 mins
Servings: 12 servings
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
178 Calories
9g Fat
18g Carbs
6g Protein
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Nutrition Facts
Servings: 12
Amount per serving
Calories 178
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9g 12%
Saturated Fat 5g 27%
Cholesterol 25mg 8%
Sodium 319mg 14%
Total Carbohydrate 18g 6%
Dietary Fiber 1g 2%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 6g
Vitamin C 1mg 5%
Calcium 181mg 14%
Iron 1mg 7%
Potassium 61mg 1%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)

These cheese biscuits include fresh chopped parsley and Italian herb blend. 

Feel free to change the ingredients slightly to suit your taste. Add a few tablespoons of crumbled cooked bacon. Replace the cheddar cheese with shredded pepper jack cheese or a Mexican cheese blend. Or replace the dried Italian seasoning with about 1 tablespoon of fresh chopped herbs, such as chives, thyme, basil, and oregano.

The biscuits are excellent with a hearty chili or stew. Or cut them out and place them on top of a pot pie casserole.

Ingredients

  • Cooking spray

  • 9 ounces (2 cups) all-purpose flour

  • 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder

  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

  • 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard

  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter

  • 3/4 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese

  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian herb blend

  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley

  • 3/4 cup milk, more as needed

Steps to Make It

  1. Heat the oven to 425 F.

  2. Grease a baking sheet and dust with flour or line it with parchment paper.

  3. Sift together flour, baking powder, salt, and dry mustard.

  4. Work the butter into the dry mixture with fingers or a pastry blender. The mixture should resemble coarse meal.

  5. Add the shredded cheese, Italian seasoning, chopped parsley, and milk.

  6. Mix together lightly with a fork, just until moistened.

  7. Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead gently a few times, just until smooth. Don't overwork

  8. Roll out about 3/4-inch thick; cut out rounds or squares and arrange them on the prepared baking sheet.

  9. If desired, brush the tops with milk.

  10. Bake in the preheated oven for 15  to 20 minutes, or until browned.