Jalapeno Cheddar Biscuits

Total Time

Prep/Total Time: 25 min.

Makes

15 biscuits

Updated: Oct. 02, 2022
These tender biscuits with a cheesy richness have a nice level of heat that will appeal to all ages. —Florence McNulty, Montebello, California
Jalapeno Cheddar Biscuits Recipe photo by Taste of Home

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 5 tablespoons cold butter
  • 3/4 cup 2% milk
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 3 tablespoons diced pickled jalapeno slices

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, salt, thyme and paprika. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in the milk, cheese and jalapeno.
  2. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead 8-10 times. Pat or roll out to 1/2-in. thickness; cut with a floured 2-1/2-in. biscuit cutter. Place 2 in. apart on an ungreased baking sheet.
  3. Bake at 450° for 12-14 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

1 biscuit: 129 calories, 6g fat (4g saturated fat), 19mg cholesterol, 276mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein.