Description
This Easy Cheesy Biscuit Loaf is a warm, soft, and gooey comfort food featuring tender biscuits filled with melted sharp cheddar cheese. Perfect for any meal or snack, it’s quick to prepare with simple ingredients and customizable with various cheeses, herbs, and add-ins.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter
- 1 cup milk or buttermilk
Cheese and Flavorings
- 1 to 1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese (or mix of your favorite cheeses)
- Optional herbs or spices: parsley, garlic powder, paprika, fresh rosemary, thyme, or jalapeños
Instructions
- Prepare the dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. This combination will create the biscuit base that rises beautifully.
- Cut in the butter: Use cold butter and cut it into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs. This step is key for creating flaky, tender biscuits.
- Add the cheese: Stir the shredded cheese into the dry mixture, ensuring it’s evenly distributed for melty pockets throughout the loaf.
- Mix in the milk: Pour in the milk (or buttermilk) and gently fold the dough until it just comes together, being careful not to overmix.
- Shape and arrange the dough: Divide the dough into equal pieces, form them into balls, and place them tightly packed into a greased loaf pan for that perfect pull-apart effect.
- Bake until golden: Bake at 375°F (190°C) for about 25-30 minutes, or until the top turns golden brown and cheese is bubbly, then cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Keep butter cold to create flakier biscuits by producing steam during baking.
- Don’t overmix the dough to avoid dense biscuits; mix just until combined.
- Use sharp cheddar for a strong flavor that stands up well during baking.
- Brush the loaf top with melted butter before baking for extra golden, buttery crusts.
- Allow the loaf to rest for 5-10 minutes after baking to set cheese pockets and make slicing easier.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 1/8 of loaf)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg
Keywords: cheesy biscuit loaf, pull apart biscuits, easy cheesy bread, comfort food, baked cheese biscuits