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Maple Bacon Cheddar Biscuits

Savory Maple Bacon Cheddar Biscuits for Cozy Mornings

These Maple Bacon Cheddar Biscuits marry crispy bacon, creamy cheddar, and a hint of maple sweetness for a delightful breakfast treat.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Chilling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 43 minutes
Servings: 12 biscuits
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Biscuits
  • 8 ounces Thick-cut Bacon Provides savory richness
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Substitute with gluten-free flour if needed
  • 1 cup Extra-Sharp Cheddar Cheese Shredded
  • 1 tablespoon Baking Powder Check for freshness
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt Sea salt works as an alternative
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Frozen and grated for flakiness
  • 3/4 cup Buttermilk Can substitute with milk and vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons Maple Syrup Infuses sweetness
  • 2 tablespoons Melted Unsalted Butter For brushing
For the Maple Butter
  • 2 tablespoons Melted Unsalted Butter Combined with maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons Maple Syrup Adds rich sweetness

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • skillet
  • Baking Sheet
  • Biscuit cutter
  • grater
  • whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C) and lay parchment paper on a baking sheet.
  2. In a skillet over medium heat, cook diced thick-cut bacon for 6-8 minutes until crispy, then drain and cool.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour, baking powder, kosher salt, and baking soda. Stir in bacon and cheddar.
  4. Grate frozen unsalted butter into the dry mixture and mix until it resembles coarse crumbs.
  5. Whisk together buttermilk and 4 tablespoons of maple syrup until blended.
  6. Fold wet ingredients into dry mixture gently until a soft dough forms.
  7. Roll dough to 1¼-inch thickness and cut out 12 rounds, placing them on the prepared baking sheet.
  8. Freeze shaped biscuits for 15 minutes, then bake for 15-18 minutes until golden.
  9. Whisk together melted butter and remaining maple syrup for the maple butter.
  10. Brush baked biscuits with maple butter and let cool briefly before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1biscuitCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 4gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 380mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, use a high-quality maple syrup and avoid overmixing the dough.

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