Cornmeal Cheddar Biscuits

Total Time

Prep/Total Time: 25 min.

Makes

1 dozen

Updated: Sep. 26, 2022
Unlike traditional biscuits, this cheesy version lets you drop them from a spoon...so there's no mess and no fuss...and no precious time wasted! Serve them fresh-from-the-oven with chili or your favorite soup or stew. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Cornmeal Cheddar Biscuits Recipe photo by Taste of Home

Ingredients

  • 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup yellow cornmeal
  • 3 teaspoons baking powder
  • 2 teaspoons sugar
  • 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup cold butter
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup milk

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, combine the flour, cornmeal, baking powder, sugar and salt. Cut in butter until mixture crumbly. Stir in cheese and milk just until moistened.
  2. Drop by 1/4 cupfuls 2 in. apart onto a ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 450° for 12-15 minutes or until light golden brown. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 177 calories, 10g fat (6g saturated fat), 28mg cholesterol, 265mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein.