Jalapeno Cheddar Biscuits

Name: Jalapeno Cheddar Biscuits
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 15 biscuits
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour; 3 teaspoons baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/2 teaspoon paprika; 5 tablespoons cold butter; 3/4 cup 2% milk; 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese; 3 tablespoons diced pickled jalapeno slices

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 25 min.

Yield 15 biscuits

Test Kitchen Approved

These tender biscuits with a cheesy richness have a nice level of heat that will appeal to all ages. —Florence McNulty, Montebello, California

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon paprika
5 tablespoons cold butter
3/4 cup 2% milk
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
3 tablespoons diced pickled jalapeno slices

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, salt, thyme and paprika. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in the milk, cheese and jalapeno.
Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead 8-10 times. Pat or roll out to 1/2-in. thickness; cut with a floured 2-1/2-in. biscuit cutter. Place 2 in. apart on an ungreased baking sheet.
Bake at 450° for 12-14 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

1 biscuit: 129 calories, 6g fat (4g saturated fat), 19mg cholesterol, 276mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein.

These tender biscuits with a cheesy richness have a nice level of heat that will appeal to all ages. —Florence McNulty, Montebello, California

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