Cheese Biscuits II Recipe
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Cheese Biscuits II

By: Nell Marsh 
"A tasty biscuit with a flavor kick courtesy of bell pepper and pimentos."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.5 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (16)

Prep Time:
10 Min
Cook Time:
15 Min
Ready In:
25 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 6 biscuits
 

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons white sugar
  • 4 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • 1/2 cup shortening
  • 2/3 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
  • 1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper
  • 2 tablespoons chopped pimento peppers
  • 2/3 cup milk

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and cream of tartar. Cut in the shortening with a pastry blender. Add the grated cheese, green bell pepper, and pimento; mix with a fork. Stir in milk and mix well.
  3. Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead 5 times. Roll out to a rectangular shape and cut into squares using a knife or pizza cutter. Place onto an ungreased baking sheet.
  4. Bake for 15 minutes, or until browned.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 376 | Total Fat: 22.2g | Cholesterol: 15mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 9, 2003 by HChudalski   view full review
These biscuits are not only simple, but are light and not too dry...exceptional!
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 11, 2003 by Kim   view full review
Great for brunch or dinner!
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 9, 2003 by BABSKITCHEN   view full review
These were WONDERFUL and so easy to make. I did not add the salt because there is plenty in...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 14, 2007 by wefesting   view full review
Of course I had to leave out the green peppers and pimentos,kids won't eat the biscuits with...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 17, 2005 by THEINSANECHEF   view full review
Good standard cheese biscuits. Fast and yeast free. Thanks for the recipe!
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 3, 2011 by Pam-3BoysMama Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Very tasty biscuits and couldn't be simpler to make! I used diced peppers that I had frozen...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 1, 2007 by Chelsey Wolnowski   view full review
I've made this recipe about 3 times in the past month, and it's great! Goes wonderfully with...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 23, 2007 by ~TxCin~ILove2Ck   view full review
These biscuits have a really light airy texture. They were pretty good, but I didn't like the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 16, 2011 by xraybarb (=   view full review
Worked great for a non-bread baker (= I added 1 clove minced onion and some finely chopped...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 21, 2010 by KellyS   view full review
Pretty good. I had to add an extra tablespoon of milk, elevation propbably. Omitted peppers...

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