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Jalapeno Cheddar Biscuits Recipe

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These Jalapeno Cheddar Biscuits are savory, fluffy, and packed with spicy jalapenos and sharp cheddar cheese. Perfectly golden and tender, with a flaky buttery crust and a kick of heat, they make an excellent accompaniment to any meal or a delicious snack on their own.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 2.5 cups all purpose flour
  • 2 tbsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper

Wet Ingredients

  • 6 tbsp cold butter
  • 2 eggs
  • 2/3 cup buttermilk

Add-ins and Toppings

  • 2 fresh jalapenos, minced
  • 1 cup freshly grated sharp cheddar cheese
  • Splash of buttermilk (for brushing)
  • 12 thin jalapeno slices (for topping)
  • 1–2 tbsp melted butter (for brushing after baking)
  • Flaky sea salt (for sprinkling)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven and Skillet: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and place a cast iron skillet inside to heat up along with the oven. This ensures the skillet is hot and ready for baking the biscuits evenly.
  2. Combine Dry Ingredients and Cut in Butter: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and black pepper. Add the cold butter and use your hands to pinch and rub it into the flour mixture until it resembles a fine, sandy texture with small pieces of butter still visible. Avoid overworking to keep the biscuits flaky.
  3. Mix Wet Ingredients with Cheese and Jalapenos: In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs and buttermilk until frothy. Stir in the shredded sharp cheddar and the minced fresh jalapenos until thoroughly combined.
  4. Form the Dough: Create a well in the center of the dry mixture and pour in the wet mixture. Use two knives or a fork to cut the wet and dry ingredients together until just combined.
  5. Fold and Roll Dough: Turn the dough onto a floured surface. Gently press it flat with your hands, then fold it into an envelope shape horizontally and press flat again. Repeat the folding vertically and press flat. Perform this folding process 2 to 3 times to create layers. Finally, roll the dough out gently to about 1 1/2 inch thickness.
  6. Cut and Prepare Biscuits: Use a biscuit cutter to cut out approximately 12 biscuits from the dough. Arrange the biscuits in the preheated cast iron skillet. Brush the tops lightly with buttermilk and place one thin jalapeno slice on each biscuit.
  7. Bake Biscuits: Bake in the preheated oven at 425°F for 20-25 minutes until they turn golden brown and cooked through.
  8. Finish and Serve: Remove the skillet from the oven. Brush the hot biscuits with melted butter and sprinkle with flaky sea salt. Serve warm and enjoy the spicy, cheesy goodness.

Notes

  • Ensure the butter is very cold to create flaky layers in the biscuits.
  • Handle the dough gently to avoid overworking, which can make the biscuits tough.
  • You can adjust the amount of jalapeno to increase or decrease the heat level.
  • Using a cast iron skillet preheated in the oven helps create a crispy bottom crust.
  • These biscuits are best enjoyed fresh but can be reheated in the oven to restore freshness.

Keywords: Jalapeno Biscuits, Cheddar Biscuits, Spicy Cheddar Biscuits, Savory Biscuits, Cast Iron Biscuits

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