Black Pepper Cheddar Bacon Biscuits

So flaky, fluffy and buttery! With crisp bacon bits, sharp cheddar, black pepper + garlic. These are simply THE BEST!

I know I should really be focused on this wedding diet and all. You know, the whole shredding-for-the-wedding business.

But really, all I care about are these biscuits – the biscuits loaded with all of my favorite things — crisp bacon bits, extra-sharp cheddar cheese, garlic and black pepper.

I’ve had these all week. So I think it’s safe to say that this has consumed my life now.

Because I can’t help but think – how can I incorporate more butter into these biscuits?

Do I just slather with melted butter on top, or do I just schmear with softened butter once I open these bad boys up? Do I do both?

Decisions, decisions, guys.

Black Pepper Cheddar Bacon Biscuits

Yield: 16 servings

Prep: 45 minutes minutes

Cook: 25 minutes minutes

Total: 1 hour hour 10 minutes minutes

So flaky, fluffy and buttery! With crisp bacon bits, sharp cheddar, black pepper + garlic. These are simply THE BEST!

4.7 stars (28 ratings)

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Ingredients

• 6 slices bacon, diced
• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup shredded extra-sharp cheddar cheese
• ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley leaves
• 4 teaspoons baking powder
• 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
• 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• ¾ cup unsalted butter, frozen
• 1 ¾ cups buttermilk

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
• Heat a large cast iron skillet over medium high heat. Add bacon and cook until brown and crispy, about 6-8 minutes. Drain excess fat; transfer bacon to a paper towel-lined plate.
• In a large bowl, combine bacon, flour, cheese, parsley, baking powder, pepper, salt, baking soda and garlic powder.
• Grate butter using the large holes of a box grater. Stir into the flour mixture.
• Add buttermilk and stir using a rubber spatula until a soft dough forms.
• Working on a lightly floured surface, knead the dough 3-4 times until it comes together. Using a rolling pin, roll the dough into a 1 1/4-inch thick rectangle. Cut out 14-16 rounds using a 2-inch biscuit or cookie cutter. Place biscuits onto the prepared baking sheet; place in the freezer for 15 minutes.
• Remove biscuits from freezer. Place into oven and bake for 14-17 minutes, or until golden brown.
• Serve warm.

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