Description
These easy, cheesy breakfast butter swim biscuits are ultra-fluffy, golden, and loaded with sharp cheddar, all baked in a pool of bubbling butter. Perfect for busy mornings, they require no kneading or rolling and come together in just one bowl.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (240g)
- 1 tablespoon baking powder (14g)
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar (13g)
- 1 teaspoon salt (6g)
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, freshly grated (112g)
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk (360ml)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted (113g)
- Optional: 1/4 cup chopped chives or green onions (10g)
- Optional: 1/3 cup cooked, crumbled bacon (50g)
- Optional: Everything bagel seasoning (for sprinkling on top)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C) and place the rack in the center. Pour the melted butter into a 9×9-inch baking dish and tilt to coat the bottom evenly.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt until well combined.
- Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese, tossing to distribute evenly.
- Gradually pour in the milk and stir gently with a spatula or wooden spoon just until combined. The dough will be thick and sticky; do not overmix.
- Fold in any optional mix-ins like chives or bacon, if using.
- Scrape the dough into the buttered baking dish and gently spread it into the corners, smoothing the top.
- Use a sharp knife to score the dough into 9 squares for even baking.
- Bake for 22-25 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the edges are bubbling with butter. If the top browns too quickly, loosely cover with foil for the last 5 minutes.
- Let the biscuits cool in the pan for 5 minutes before slicing along the score marks. Serve warm.
Notes
For best results, use freshly grated cheese and fresh baking powder. Do not overmix the dough to keep biscuits tender. Let biscuits rest for 5 minutes after baking so the butter can soak in. Biscuits freeze and reheat well. For gluten-free, use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend; for dairy-free, use plant-based butter, cheese, and milk.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 biscuit (1/9 of pan)
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 400
- Fat: 13
- Saturated Fat: 8
- Carbohydrates: 24
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 7
Keywords: breakfast biscuits, butter swim biscuits, cheesy biscuits, easy breakfast, brunch, quick biscuits, no knead biscuits, make ahead breakfast, freezer friendly biscuits