Cheddar Bay Biscuits

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 8 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
• 1 cup milk
• 8 ounces Cheddar Jack Cheese I use Rustic Cut (larger pieces of shredded cheese)

Butter Topping

• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
• 2 teaspoons dried parsley
• ¼ teaspoon salt

• Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.
  • Prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment.
  • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, sugar, garlic powder, Cajun seasoning, and salt.
  • Add the 8 tablespoons of melted butter and milk. Mix until just combined.
  • Fold in shredded cheese.
  • Drop by heaping tablespoonfuls onto the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until lightly golden.

  Prepare Butter Topping

  • In a small bowl, mix together 4 tablespoons melted butter, 2 teaspoons dried parsley, and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
  • Upon removing biscuits from the oven, brush butter mixture onto the top of each one.

  Notes

  Yes, you can use just regular shredded cheese, but for best results, I suggest shredding it yourself from blocks of cheese. I discovered that using the ‘Rustic Cut’ of the Cheddar Jack cheese which is the larger shredded pieces made a really delicious difference in the recipe. Try it!