Mini Cheddar Bay Biscuit (Printable Version)

Cheesy, garlicky mini biscuits baked for a savory, shareable treat with classic cheddar bay flavors.

# The Ingredients You'll Need:

→ Biscuit Dough

01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 tablespoon baking powder
03 - 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
04 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
05 - 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
06 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
07 - 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
08 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold, cubed
09 - 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
10 - 3/4 cup whole milk

→ Topping

11 - 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
12 - 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped
13 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
14 - 1/4 teaspoon salt

# Step-by-Step Instructions:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Grease a 24-cup mini muffin tin or line with paper liners.
02 - Whisk together flour, baking powder, sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and cayenne pepper in a large bowl.
03 - Incorporate cold cubed butter using a pastry cutter or fingertips until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
04 - Stir shredded sharp cheddar cheese into the crumb mixture evenly.
05 - Gently add whole milk and mix just until combined, avoiding overmixing.
06 - Distribute dough evenly among muffin cups, filling each approximately three-quarters full.
07 - Bake for 14 to 16 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
08 - While biscuits bake, mix melted butter with parsley, garlic powder, and salt in a small bowl.
09 - Immediately upon removing biscuits from oven, brush tops generously with the butter mixture.
10 - Allow biscuits to cool slightly before serving warm, pull-apart style.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Easy, crowd-pleasing appetizer or snack
  • Rich, savory flavor and pull-apart texture
02 -
  • Contains wheat and dairy ingredients
  • Can be made ahead and gently reheated before serving
03 -
  • Use cold butter for the flakiest biscuit texture
  • Brush the tops immediately for a glistening, flavorful finish
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