Tender, Fluffy Cream Cheese Cheddar Biscuits Recipe
Prep Time:
35 minutes
Cook Time:
16 minutes
Servings:
9 biscuits
Ingredients
  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour, plus additional for rolling
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, cubed
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter, frozen
  • 4 ounces sharp cheddar cheese
  • ¼ cup chopped chives
  • 1 cup + 1 tablespoon buttermilk, divided
Directions
  1. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, stir 2 ½ cups flour, baking powder, sugar, baking soda, salt, and pepper to combine.
  3. Add cream cheese to dry ingredients in small dollops.
  4. Work in the cream cheese with your fingertips until only small bits remain visible.
  5. Use the large holes of a box grater to grate butter and cheddar cheese.
  6. Add grated butter and cheese to the dry mixture along with the chives, tossing to combine.
  7. Add 1 cup buttermilk and stir lightly just until absorbed.
  8. Transfer the shaggy dough to a clean surface and knead lightly until just combined; don't overwork it.
  9. Lightly dust the surface with flour and roll or press the dough to a 7-inch square, about 1 inch thick.
  10. Cut into 9 squares.
  11. Transfer biscuits to the prepared baking sheet, spacing at least 2 inches apart.
  12. Refrigerate biscuits for 15-30 minutes.
  13. In the meantime, preheat the oven to 425 F.
  14. Brush tops of biscuits with remaining 1 tablespoon buttermilk.
  15. Bake for 16-18 minutes until golden brown, then transfer to a wire rack.
  16. Serve biscuits warm.