Mini Cheddar Bay Biscuits (Printable)

Golden mini cheddar biscuits with a garlic butter glaze, baked pull-apart style for sharing.

# What 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

# How to make it:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Grease a 24-cup mini muffin tin or line with paper liners.
02 - Whisk flour, baking powder, sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and cayenne pepper in a large bowl.
03 - Incorporate cold butter into dry ingredients with a pastry cutter or fingertips until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
04 - Fold shredded cheddar cheese into the mixture evenly.
05 - Pour milk and stir gently just until combined, avoiding overmixing.
06 - Divide dough evenly among muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full.
07 - Bake for 14 to 16 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
08 - Mix melted butter, parsley, garlic powder, and salt in a small bowl while biscuits bake.
09 - Brush warm biscuits generously with the butter mixture immediately after baking.
10 - Allow biscuits to cool slightly before serving warm in a pull-apart style.

# Recipe Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Quick and easy to make with simple pantry ingredients
  • Cheesy, garlicky flavor just like classic Cheddar Bay biscuits
02 -
  • Contains milk, dairy, and wheat (gluten). Check cheese and butter labels for possible nut or soy traces.
  • Each mini biscuit contains about 90 calories.
03 -
  • Handle dough gently to keep biscuits fluffy.
  • Add a pinch of cayenne or use pepper jack for extra heat and flavor.
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