Cornmeal Drop Biscuits

Name: Cornmeal Drop Biscuits
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 10 servings
Ingredients: 1-1/3 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup cornmeal; 2-1/2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard; 1/2 cup shortening; 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese; 1 cup 2% milk

Total Time Prep: 10 min. Bake: 30 min.

Yield 10 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

It's so easy to stir up a batch of these biscuits. The light golden biscuits are flecked with cheese and taste delicious spread with butter.—Rhonda McKee, Greensburg, Kansas

Ingredients

1-1/3 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup cornmeal
2-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
1/2 cup shortening
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup 2% milk

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the flour, cornmeal, baking powder, salt and mustard; cut in shortening until crumbly. Stir in cheese and milk just until moistened.
Drop by 1/4 cupfuls 2 in. apart onto a greased baking sheet. Bake at 375° for 26-28 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 210 calories, 12g fat (4g saturated fat), 9mg cholesterol, 265mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein.