How to Create Savory Bacon and Cheddar Stuffed Biscuits
Who doesn’t love warm, flaky biscuits? Add some crispy bacon and gooey cheddar cheese, and you’ve got yourself a mouthwatering treat! Stuffed biscuits are a great snack or side dish for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Plus, they’re easy to make with simple ingredients you probably already have at home.
In this blog, we’ll walk you through a step-by-step guide to creating delicious bacon and cheddar stuffed biscuits. You don’t need to be a chef to whip these up; just follow along to create a recipe your family or friends will love!
Why Stuff Biscuits?
Regular biscuits are undoubtedly tasty, but stuffing them takes them to the next level. Imagine biting into a biscuit with a surprise inside—melty cheddar cheese paired with salty, crispy bacon. Stuffed biscuits are an excellent option when you’re hosting guests, packing snacks for a picnic, or craving a fun twist on a classic recipe.
Ingredients You’ll Need
You don’t need fancy ingredients for this recipe. Here’s what you’ll need:
- 2 cups of all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon of baking powder
- 1 teaspoon of salt
- 1/4 cup of unsalted butter (cold and cut into small cubes)
- 3/4 cup of milk (you can use whole milk or 2%)
- 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup of cooked, crumbled bacon (about 6–7 slices)
- Optional: 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder or chopped chives for extra flavor
Step-by-Step Instructions
Follow these simple steps to make your savory bacon and cheddar stuffed biscuits:
Step 1: Preheat Your Oven
Set your oven to 400°F (200°C). While it’s heating up, you can prepare the biscuit dough and stuffing. Also, line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
Step 2: Cook the Bacon
If your bacon isn’t cooked yet, fry or bake it until crispy. Let it cool, then crumble it into small pieces. The crispy texture adds a great crunch inside the biscuits.
Step 3: Make the Dough
In a large mixing bowl, combine 2 cups of flour, 1 tablespoon of baking powder, and 1 teaspoon of salt. Mix these dry ingredients thoroughly. Then, add the cold butter cubes to the bowl. Use a fork or your hands to work the butter into the flour until the mixture looks crumbly and resembles tiny pebbles.
Next, pour in the milk gradually, stirring until a soft dough forms. It shouldn’t be too sticky; if it is, sprinkle in a little more flour.
Step 4: Add Flavor
Enhance your dough with optional ingredients like garlic powder or chopped chives for an extra layer of flavor. Fold them into the dough gently.
Step 5: Prepare the Filling
In a small bowl, mix the shredded cheddar cheese with the crumbled bacon. Make sure it’s all evenly combined. This will be the delicious stuffing inside each biscuit!
Step 6: Assemble the Biscuits
Here’s the fun part—stuffing the biscuits!
Take a ball of dough (about the size of a golf ball) and flatten it into a circle using your hands or a rolling pin. Place 1–2 tablespoons of the bacon and cheddar filling onto the center of the dough circle. Pull the edges of the dough up and around the filling, pinching to seal it completely.
Roll the stuffed biscuit lightly in your hand to smooth it out. Repeat this process with the rest of the dough and filling.
Step 7: Bake
Place the stuffed biscuits onto your prepared baking sheet, leaving a little space between each one. Brush the tops with milk or melted butter for a golden, shiny finish.
Bake the biscuits in your preheated oven for about 15–18 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown and the biscuits feel firm to the touch.
Step 8: Cool and Serve
Remove the biscuits from the oven and let them cool for 5 minutes before serving. They’ll be warm, cheesy, and filled with irresistible bacon goodness. Pair them with eggs in the morning, a bowl of soup for lunch, or a salad for dinner.
Tips for Success
- Use cold butter: Cold butter creates flaky biscuits. Don’t let it melt into the dough when mixing.
- Don’t overwork the dough: Mixing too much can make your biscuits tough instead of soft and tender. Handle the dough gently!
- Experiment with fillings: While bacon and cheddar are a classic combo, you can try other fillings like ham and Swiss cheese, spinach and feta, or cooked sausage with mozzarella.
Final Thoughts
Bacon and cheddar stuffed biscuits are a perfect way to make comfort food even more comforting. With their warm, cheesy filling, these biscuits are sure to be a hit wherever you serve them. Plus, they’re easy to make, budget-friendly, and endlessly customizable.
So grab your ingredients and start baking! Once you bite into that gooey, savory goodness, you’ll wonder why you didn’t try stuffed biscuits sooner. Happy baking!
