Warm and flaky, these homemade biscuits will really hit the spot on cold fall or winter days. Whether you serve them alongside your favorite stew or slather them with butter, these biscuit recipes are the perfect addition to any meal.
24 Biscuit Recipes That Go with Everything
Updated on Apr. 26, 2024
Easy Cheesy Biscuits
I’m a big fan of homemade biscuits, but not the rolling and cutting that goes into making them. The drop biscuit method solves everything! —Christina Addison, Blanchester, Ohio
Also, try Dolly Parton’s buttermilk biscuits which are easy to make, soft, and tender.
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Golden Sourdough Biscuits
Total Time
30 min
Servings
1 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
I got this recipe from a friend when we were exchanging sourdough recipes a few years ago. These soft sourdough biscuits are best enjoyed straight from the oven. — Stephanie Church, Delaware, Ohio
Nutrition Facts:
1 biscuit: 148 calories, 8g fat (5g saturated fat), 21mg cholesterol, 370mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.
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Sour Cream-Leek Biscuits
Total Time
30 min
Servings
about 1 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
These biscuits are a wonderful pairing for soups. I've made them with all-purpose white flour as well as whole wheat, and both work equally well. —Bonnie Appleton, Canterbury, Connecticut
Nutrition Facts:
1 biscuit: 166 calories, 7g fat (4g saturated fat), 20mg cholesterol, 241mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 3g fiber), 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 fat, 1 starch.
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Buttermilk Biscuits
Total Time
30 min
Servings
8 biscuits
From the Recipe Creator:
The recipe for these four-ingredient homemade buttermilk biscuits has been handed down for many generations. —Fran Thompson, Tarboro, North Carolina
Nutrition Facts:
1 biscuit: 222 calories, 12g fat (7g saturated fat), 31mg cholesterol, 508mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein.
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Cinnamon Fruit Biscuits
Total Time
30 min
Servings
10 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Because these sweet treats are so easy, I'm almost embarrassed when people ask me for the recipe. They're a snap to make with refrigerated buttermilk biscuits, sugar, cinnamon and your favorite fruit preserves. —Ione Burham, Washington, Iowa
Nutrition Facts:
1 biscuit: 178 calories, 5g fat (3g saturated fat), 12mg cholesterol, 323mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (14g sugars, 0 fiber), 3g protein.
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Flaky Cheddar-Chive Biscuits
Total Time
25 min
Servings
10 biscuits
From the Recipe Creator:
These wonderful, buttery biscuits complement any dinner. —Betsy King, Duluth, Minnesota
Nutrition Facts:
1 biscuit: 236 calories, 13g fat (8g saturated fat), 37mg cholesterol, 440mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 6g protein.
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Air-Fryer Pumpkin Biscuits with Spiced Apple Butter
Total Time
25 min
Servings
1 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
A couple of years ago, one of my friend’s parents made pumpkin biscuits for Thanksgiving. I was inspired by the innovative idea but wanted to add my own spin by topping the biscuits with apple butter. I have been experimenting with the air fryer recently and wanted to try to make bread in the machine. — Jessica Burke, Chandler, Arizona
Nutrition Facts:
1 biscuit: 168 calories, 8g fat (5g saturated fat), 20mg cholesterol, 251mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.
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Easy Parmesan Biscuits
Total Time
15 min
Servings
5 biscuits
From the Recipe Creator:
This recipe is simple but a delicious addition to any meal. The children love to dip the ready-made biscuits in butter and coat it with the cheese. Warm from the oven, one biscuit per person usually isn’t enough. —Linda Becker, Olympia, Washington
Nutrition Facts:
1 biscuit: 177 calories, 10g fat (6g saturated fat), 25mg cholesterol, 462mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 6g protein.
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Zucchini & Cheese Drop Biscuits
Total Time
50 min
Servings
1 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
These colorful little drop biscuits are very easy to put together and yet are packed full of flavor. I serve them warm out of the oven. —Keith Mesch, Mt. Healthy, Ohio
Nutrition Facts:
1 biscuit: 205 calories, 11g fat (7g saturated fat), 29mg cholesterol, 482mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 6g protein.
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Sweet Potato Biscuits with Honey Butter
Total Time
30 min
Servings
15 biscuits (about 1/2 cup honey butter)
From the Recipe Creator:
We often think of sweet potatoes in a supporting role as a side dish, mashed, baked whole, cubed and roasted. Here’s another thought—why not give them a starring role for breakfast when made into biscuits? Served with cinnamon-honey butter, they’re all kinds of awesome. —Cathy Bell, Joplin, Missouri
Nutrition Facts:
1 biscuit with 1-1/2 teaspoons butter: 186 calories, 10g fat (5g saturated fat), 20mg cholesterol, 312mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.
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Drop Biscuits
Total Time
30 min
Servings
1 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
When I was young, my mom would make these biscuits with fresh cream she got from a local farmer. I don't go to those lengths, but the family recipe is still a real treat. —Beverly Sprague, Baltimore, Maryland
Nutrition Facts:
1 biscuit: 256 calories, 15g fat (9g saturated fat), 54mg cholesterol, 346mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein.
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Flaky Whole Wheat Biscuits
Total Time
25 min
Servings
10 biscuits
From the Recipe Creator:
Whole wheat flour gives these biscuits a nutty, homey flavor. Ever since I started making these, white flour biscuits just don't taste as good! Pair them with soup or slather them with whipped cream and sweetened berries for a dessert treat. —Trisha Kruse, Eagle, Idaho
Nutrition Facts:
1 biscuit: 144 calories, 6g fat (3g saturated fat), 14mg cholesterol, 417mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1 fat.
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Cheese & Garlic Biscuits
Total Time
20 min
Servings
2-1/2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
My biscuits won the prize for best quick bread at my county fair. One of the judges liked them so much, she asked for the recipe! These buttery, savory biscuits go with just about anything. —Gloria Jarrett, Loveland, Ohio
Nutrition Facts:
1 biscuit: 81 calories, 5g fat (3g saturated fat), 11mg cholesterol, 176mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein.
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Apricot Cream Biscuits
Total Time
30 min
Servings
1 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
Melt-in-your-mouth good when warm, these shortcut biscuits with a hint of orange prove that the right mix really can offer homemade taste. —Betty Saint Turner, Attalla, Alabama
Nutrition Facts:
1 biscuit: 218 calories, 13g fat (6g saturated fat), 30mg cholesterol, 395mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.
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Makeover Cheddar Biscuits
Total Time
30 min
Servings
15 biscuits
From the Recipe Creator:
Here's our crack at the never-ending biscuits from Red Lobster. Made from scratch with lighter ingredients, they're just as cheesy and buttery as the original. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Nutrition Facts:
1 biscuit: 106 calories, 4g fat (3g saturated fat), 11mg cholesterol, 233mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 3g protein.
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Apple Cider Biscuits
Total Time
30 min
Servings
about 1 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
My family enjoys these tender, flaky biscuits warm from the oven. We have a lot of apple trees, so we’re always looking for apple recipes. This is a tasty way to use some of our cider. —Harriet Stichter, Milford, Indiana
Nutrition Facts:
1 biscuit: 131 calories, 5g fat (3g saturated fat), 14mg cholesterol, 252mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.
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Cheddar Corn Biscuits
Total Time
40 min
Servings
16 biscuits
From the Recipe Creator:
Everyone asks for these cheesy corn biscuits, especially when I serve soup. If you're lucky and have leftovers, rewarm them and pass the butter and jam. —Susan Braun, Swift Current, Saskatchewan
Nutrition Facts:
1 biscuit: 270 calories, 13g fat (8g saturated fat), 57mg cholesterol, 476mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 7g protein.
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Gluten-Free Biscuits
Total Time
25 min
Servings
9 biscuits
From the Recipe Creator:
Basic gluten-free biscuits are fantastic with brunch, dinner or even a bowl of soup for an easy lunch. This recipe is perfect for tweaking—stir in your favorite ingredients like shredded cheddar and garlic powder, Swiss and chives, or Parmesan and Italian seasoning. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Nutrition Facts:
1 biscuit: 205 calories, 11g fat (7g saturated fat), 28mg cholesterol, 467mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 3g fiber), 4g protein.
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Glazed Cranberry Biscuits
Total Time
45 min
Servings
about 1 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
My family likes biscuits for breakfast. One Sunday, I decided to make those golden goodies extra special by adding white chips, dried cranberries and a simple orange glaze. —Lori Daniels, Beverly, West Virginia
Nutrition Facts:
1 biscuit: 285 calories, 11g fat (5g saturated fat), 12mg cholesterol, 206mg sodium, 45g carbohydrate (26g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.
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Ginger Buttermilk Biscuits
Total Time
25 min
Servings
20 biscuits
From the Recipe Creator:
After we had cinnamon-topped biscuits at a restaurant, I came up with my own version at home. I keep crystallized ginger on hand so I can whip up a batch at a moment’s notice!—Rebecca Littlejohn, Vista, Califiornia
Nutrition Facts:
1 biscuit: 114 calories, 5g fat (2g saturated fat), 3mg cholesterol, 161mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein.
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Blueberry Biscuits
Total Time
45 min
Servings
1 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
Lemon and blueberries make such a fresh and flavorful combination in all kinds of baked goods, especially these biscuits. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Nutrition Facts:
1 biscuit: 193 calories, 5g fat (3g saturated fat), 29mg cholesterol, 223mg sodium, 35g carbohydrate (18g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein.
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