Quick Bacon-Cheddar Biscuits Recipe | Sunny Anderson
Quick Bacon-Cheddar Biscuits
- Level: Easy
- Yield: 8 to 9 biscuits
- Nutritional Analysis Per Serving (Serving Size: 1 of 8.5 servings)
Calories: 391
Total Fat: 27 g
Saturated Fat: 13 g
Carbohydrates: 25 g
Dietary Fiber: 1 g
Sugar: 2 g
Protein: 12 g
Cholesterol: 82 mg
Sodium: 442 mg - Total: 37 min
- Prep: 15 min
- Cook: 22 min
- 2 cups flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- Kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 8 strips bacon, cooked until crispy and crumbled
- 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
- 1 egg
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Imagine pulling golden, flaky bacon-cheddar biscuits from your oven in under 40 minutescrispy bacon bits mingling with gooey cheese, smoky paprika, and onion powder for an irresistible savory explosion. Sunny Anderson's genius drop-biscuit hack ditches rolling and cutting, letting you whip up these tender, rise-high delights on your busiest days. Perfect for breakfast alongside fluffy eggs, dunking in hearty soup, or snacking straight from the sheet, they'll have everyone begging for seconds. Customize with chives or garlic for fun, but this powerhouse recipe delivers bold flavor that stands alone and inspires endless kitchen adventures!
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425 degrees F for perfect rise and golden perfection.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, paprika, and onion powder. Make a well in the center, then pour in milk, melted butter, crumbled crispy bacon, and shredded cheddar. Stir gently with a wooden spoon until just combinedthe sticky batter is your ticket to fluffy, shape-holding drop biscuits. Scoop 1/4-cup portions onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing 1 inch apart for even spreading.
- Whisk the egg with a splash of water for an egg wash, then brush lightly over tops for that irresistible shine. Bake 20-22 minutes until deeply golden and a toothpick comes out cleanpure baking bliss!
These shine with melted butter's steam-powered layers, bacon's crunch and umami, and melty cheese pocketsno fancy skills needed. Each bite balances protein-packed richness with carbs for satisfaction. Pro tips: Crisp-drain bacon ahead, shred fresh cheddar for superior melt. Freeze extras for up to a month, then reheat at 350F for 5-7 minutes. Crumble over salads, stuff with ham and egg, or slather in honey butterSunny's speed-meets-flavor magic turns home bakers into pros!
