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    Home » What We're Eating » Cheddar Biscuits With Chives And Bacon

    Cheddar Biscuits With Chives And Bacon

    Published: Mar 29, 2017 by Blair Lonergan

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    Cheddar Biscuits with Chives and Bacon are the perfect, prep-ahead side dish for all of your brunches, showers, and Spring celebrations! The easy recipe only requires 15 minutes of prep, so you can bake the biscuits on a Sunday morning to enjoy with your omelet, or stash them in the freezer for a later date!

    Two cheddar biscuits with chives and bacon on a pewter plate

    This recipe was inspired by my friend Margeaux, who is one of my favorite recipe sharers! She loves to cook as much as I do, and she's full of great ideas (remember her amazing coleslaw?!).

    Two cheddar biscuits on a plate with a mug and eggs in the background

    When she told me about some scones that she had made using cheddar, chives, and bacon, I knew that I needed to create my own version at home. With Easter brunch, Mother's Day, and multiple baby showers on the horizon, I knew that these bacon biscuits would be the perfect side dish for all of our festive occasions.

    These Cheddar Biscuits Are Ready In Just 30 Minutes!

    A close up of cheddar biscuits cut in half and spread with butter sitting on a plate

    I also love these bacon biscuits because they are completely nostalgic. I used my dad's biscuit recipe, which he has been making for as long as I can remember.

    I have vivid images from my childhood of enjoying the plain version with strawberry jam on Sunday mornings before church. They are 100% comfort food for me because they remind me of my parents! Plus, they just taste really good. They're not greasy at all, and I love that my boys now enjoy them (with jam), too. I think that GrandDaddy will probably be making a batch for my little guys the next time we visit!

    Other easy baked goods that you might enjoy:

    • Aunt Bee's 3-Ingredient Buttermilk Biscuits
    • Strawberry Muffins
    • Morning Glory Muffins
    A close up of cheddar biscuits cut in half and spread with butter sitting on a plate
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    5 from 7 votes

    Cheddar Chive and Bacon Biscuits

    Chive Cheddar Biscuits made with bacon. A delicious and easy prep-ahead side dish or breakfast.
    Course Breakfast, Snack
    Cuisine American
    Keyword Biscuits with cheese, homemade biscuits
    Prep Time 15 minutes
    Cook Time 15 minutes
    Total Time 30 minutes
    Servings 10 servings
    Calories 180kcal
    Author Blair Lonergan

    Ingredients

    • 2 ounces cheddar cheese grated
    • 2 tablespoons minced fresh chives
    • ¼ cup diced cooked bacon
    • 2 cups all-purpose flour
    • 1 tablespoon baking powder
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • ¼ cup (½ stick) very cold butter
    • ¾ cup whole milk or cream, plus more as needed

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 450°F/230°C.
    • In a small bowl, toss together cheese, chives, and bacon with 1 tablespoon flour. Set aside.
    • In a separate bowl whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Use a pastry cutter or two forks to cut in butter (or see note below about using a box grater with frozen butter).
    • Add milk and stir just enough to bring the ingredients together. This should make a soft, sticky dough. If the dough seems too dry, continue adding a splash of milk or cream to the bowl until the dough becomes sticky and forms a ball. Don't worry -- the dough will be less sticky and will come together nicely when it's kneaded on the flour surface and that extra flour is incorporated. 
    • Gently fold in the cheese mixture.
    • Turn dough onto a floured surface and knead for about 1 minute.
    • Pat or roll out dough to ¾-inch thickness.
    • Cut into rounds (I used a 2 ½ inch round biscuit cutter, but a juice glass will also work!).
    • For crisp biscuits, place far apart on an ungreased baking sheet. For fluffier biscuits, place them close together (touching) on an ungreased baking sheet.
    • Bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown on top.

    Notes

    You can prepare these biscuits in advance and keep them in the freezer until you're ready to enjoy them. To reheat, just place the biscuits in an oven or toaster oven at 325 degrees F until warm. You can even warm them in the microwave!
    If you don't want bacon or chives in the biscuits, these are also delicious with just the cheddar cheese. 
    TIP: My dad suggests freezing your butter and using a box grater to grate the butter into your flour mixture. This makes it easier to combine with the dry ingredients -- especially if you don't have a pastry cutter.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1biscuit | Calories: 180kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 22mg | Sodium: 249mg | Potassium: 191mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 230IU | Calcium: 119mg | Iron: 1.3mg

    This recipe for Cheddar Biscuits with Chives and Bacon was originally published in September, 2014. The post was updated in March, 2017. 

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    Comments

    1. Joybee

      September 25, 2014 at 8:59 pm

      Yum these biscuits look and sound awesome. It's almost like a savory scone...I bet they make great breakfast sandwiches.

      Reply
      • Blair

        September 26, 2014 at 6:00 am

        Joybee...they do make great breakfast sandwiches! We enjoyed them with some eggs, cheese, and extra bacon in between!

        Reply
        • Bill Conk

          November 08, 2016 at 7:27 am

          Can the unbaked biscuits be refrigerated over night, then baked the next day?
          I'd like to bring them for Thanksgiving dinner with relatives.

          Reply
          • Blair

            November 08, 2016 at 7:38 am

            Hi, Bill! I honestly don't know how refrigerating the dough would affect the biscuits. It might be fine, but I've never tried. Instead, what I've done in the past is bake them completely, cool them, and then wrap them tightly to save in the freezer until I'm ready to use them. I can vouch for the fact that they freeze nicely. 🙂

            Reply
            • Jackie Woody

              April 07, 2017 at 10:53 am

              How would I reheat for a bridal brunch if I bake and freeze?

            • Blair

              April 08, 2017 at 10:46 am

              Hi, Jackie! I would keep them covered in foil while you reheat them in a 350-degree oven just until they're warm. 🙂

      • SUZZY BILLOWS

        February 11, 2018 at 6:25 pm

        WHERE IS THE BUTTER IN THE DIRECTIONS?

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        • Blair

          February 11, 2018 at 6:29 pm

          Hi, Suzzy:

          It's in Step #3 ("In a separate bowl whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Use a pastry cutter or two forks to cut in butter.")

          Reply
    2. Michelle @ A Dish of Daily Life

      September 25, 2014 at 10:06 pm

      5 stars
      Those muffins would be perfect with fall soups! Pinning and sharing!

      Reply
      • Blair

        September 26, 2014 at 5:57 am

        Thanks for sharing, Michelle!

        Reply
    3. Heather @ My Overflowing Cup

      September 25, 2014 at 11:50 pm

      Blair, I love the photos and the recipe. I've never made biscuits like this, but I need to. I'm pinning it now. Those donuts look incredible, too. Thanks for the links.

      Reply
      • Blair

        September 26, 2014 at 5:57 am

        Hi, Heather! Thanks for visiting...these biscuits are such a family favorite. Thanks for the pin, and I hope that you get to try them!

        Reply
    4. Jamie @ Love Bakes Good Cakes

      September 26, 2014 at 1:15 am

      So simple and perfect with a bowl of soup! Thanks so much for linking up to Freedom Fridays! 🙂

      Reply
      • Blair

        September 26, 2014 at 5:56 am

        Hi, Jamie! Thanks so much for stopping by!

        Reply
    5. Shannon {Cozy Country Living}

      September 26, 2014 at 4:20 pm

      Oh my gosh these biscuits look so good Blair! I can't wait to give them a try, I think my family will love them!

      Reply
      • Blair

        September 26, 2014 at 7:52 pm

        Thanks so much, Shannon! And thanks for sharing them on Pinterest, Twitter, etc. You're the best. 🙂

        Reply
    6. Amber @ HillsideMomma

      September 26, 2014 at 5:41 pm

      These sound wonderful! I love homemade biscuits, can't wait to try these out with some chili. I've featured this link on my "Feature Friday" post here: https://www.hillsidemomma.com/?p=397

      If you'd rather not be featured, please let me know =)

      Reply
      • Blair

        September 26, 2014 at 7:51 pm

        Thanks, Amber! You'll love them, and they are SO perfect alongside a bowl of chili!

        Reply
    7. Sheena @ Hot Eats and Cool Reads

      September 26, 2014 at 10:46 pm

      These look so wonderful! Just pinned along with a few others! 🙂

      Reply
      • Blair

        September 27, 2014 at 7:05 pm

        Thanks so much for the pin, Sheena! They're definitely tasty. 🙂

        Reply
    8. Meredith Wouters

      September 30, 2014 at 11:15 am

      Oh my gosh these look delicious! Pinning to try later... (Found you on Merry Monday)

      Reply
      • Blair

        October 01, 2014 at 2:19 pm

        Thanks so much for the pin, Meredith!

        Reply
    9. Giovanna @ Love, Thyme and Honey

      September 30, 2014 at 1:03 pm

      5 stars
      Your biscuits looks amazing and just made me veryyy hungry! 🙂 Found you on Merry Monday too!:)

      Reply
      • Blair

        October 01, 2014 at 2:18 pm

        Thanks for stopping by, Giovanna!

        Reply
    10. Elizabeth

      September 30, 2014 at 5:12 pm

      Blair, so yummy!! It reminds me of Red Lobster biscuits but with bacon! Delish! Thank you for stopping by Merry Monday. I am pinning to my personal board!

      Reply
      • Blair

        October 01, 2014 at 2:18 pm

        Thanks, Elizabeth! I appreciate the pin, too! 🙂

        Reply
    11. Pure Grace Farms

      October 01, 2014 at 6:47 pm

      My husband would love these. He is a huge fan of Red Lobsters Cheddar Bay Biscuits and yours look so much better, for one they have BACON! Thanks for sharing at Foodie Fridays. Hope to see you there again tomorrow!
      Blessings,
      Shari

      Reply
    12. Natashalh

      October 01, 2014 at 8:22 pm

      These look tasty and beautiful! A friend made cheddar bacon scones last week and they were tasty, but these biscuits look far more light and airy. Visiting from Create it Thursday!

      Reply
      • Blair

        October 02, 2014 at 7:42 am

        Thanks, Natashalh! So glad that you stopped by. 🙂

        Reply
    13. christina

      October 01, 2014 at 11:26 pm

      5 stars
      Definitely making these this weekend!

      Reply
      • Blair

        October 02, 2014 at 7:43 am

        Thanks, Christina! Enjoy! 🙂

        Reply
    14. Stephanie

      October 04, 2014 at 8:15 pm

      These look so good! Thank you so much for linking up at Tasty Tuesday! Your recipe has been pinned to the Tasty Tuesday Pinterest board! Please join us again this week!

      Reply
    15. Laura@Baking in Pyjamas

      October 05, 2014 at 9:35 am

      These sound great, I'd love to dip them into soup. Thanks for linking up to Sweet and Savoury Sunday, stop by and link up again. Have a great day!!

      Reply
    16. Melissa

      October 06, 2014 at 5:13 pm

      Have you ever tried these with whole wheat flour?

      Reply
      • Blair

        October 06, 2014 at 9:20 pm

        Hi, Melissa! No, I haven't. 🙂 I bet they would be fine, although maybe a little bit more dense. In general, it seems to work best if you use half whole wheat flour and half AP flour when baking. Another great option is Whole Wheat Pastry Flour, which has a lighter texture and seems to result in fluffier baked goods. I've just never tried it with this particular recipe. Let me know if you give it a shot!

        Reply
    17. Ruwani

      January 17, 2016 at 4:35 pm

      5 stars
      Hi Blair,
      I made these scones few times and it turned out delicious ! My family love it ! Thank you so much for sharing the recipe. I have shared your recipe on my blog linking back to your blog.

      Reply
      • Blair

        January 18, 2016 at 5:26 am

        That's awesome, Ruwani! I'm so glad that you liked the biscuits, and I truly appreciate you sharing them on your own blog. That's wonderful! Have a great week!

        Reply
    18. Raechel Q.

      November 04, 2016 at 9:40 pm

      5 stars
      I don't understand what you are meaning that I do with the butter? I've never made biscuits before, so this is a first! Should I melt the butter and add it? Or add it in chunks? Thank you!

      Reply
      • Blair

        November 05, 2016 at 5:19 am

        Hi, Raechel! No problem! You definitely do not want to melt the butter. In fact, the colder the butter -- the better. You can even start with frozen butter. "Cutting in" butter is a method that is used in making biscuits, pie crusts, and other pastries in order to give them that light and flakey texture. It's kind of hard to explain, so here's a video that walks you through it: https://allrecipes.com/video/70/how-to-cut-in-butter/
        Hope that helps!

        Reply
    19. kim

      March 30, 2017 at 12:21 am

      5 stars
      Blair I think your recipes are awesome. I have tried quite few them and loved them all. But I really appreciate is that you add the Nutrition list on your recipes as I am a diabetic I can adjust my portion size when I make on of your recipes. And I must thank you for that as I lost weight which helps my insulin intake lower. So keep those recipes coming. Thank you for taking the time to read my comment. And have a fantastic day tomorrow and every day. Kim

      PS I rated this recipe as a five because made it in advance and tomorrow morning I will cook them over.

      Reply
      • Blair

        March 30, 2017 at 6:29 am

        Hi, Kim! That's wonderful -- I'm so glad that you find the recipes tasty and that you have figured out how to incorporate them into a healthy diet. I love hearing that!

        Thanks for your support, and I hope that you have a wonderful day too! 🙂 Enjoy those biscuits!

        Reply
    20. Dorothy

      July 05, 2017 at 9:52 pm

      Hey Blair! Do you think this recipe would work drop biscuit style or in a cast iron biscuit pan?

      Reply
      • Blair

        July 06, 2017 at 6:31 am

        Hi, Dorothy! I haven't tried it drop biscuit style, so I'm not sure. The cast iron skillet method should work great, though!

        Reply
    21. Marge

      October 22, 2018 at 6:19 am

      Hi Blair!
      What is the ingredient under ½ teaspoon salt? It reads, "¼ cup ½ stick butter"

      Reply
      • Blair

        October 22, 2018 at 7:02 am

        Hi, Marge! The parentheses just got cut out, so I've fixed it now. It should be 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) of butter. 1/4 cup and half of a stick are the same thing. Hope that helps to clarify! 🙂

        Reply
    22. Kayla

      October 31, 2019 at 5:17 am

      Can you substitute gluten free flour but follow the rest of the recipe the same in order to make a gluten free version?

      Reply
      • Blair

        October 31, 2019 at 5:31 am

        Hi, Kayla! I've honestly never baked with gluten-free flour, so I have no idea. If the package says that the GF flour is an equal 1:1 substitute for all-purpose flour, then it should work fine. Let me know if you give it a try! 🙂

        Reply
    23. Noah Meth

      November 24, 2020 at 1:37 am

      woh I love your posts, saved to fav! .

      Reply

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