Cheese Drop Biscuits Recipe
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Cheese Drop Biscuits

By: Christa 
"These are easy, fast, and very tasty. Great for a little extra for supper or camping trips."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.0 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (63)

Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
15 Min
Ready In:
30 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 1 dozen
 

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried chives
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup shortening
  • 3/4 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking sheet.
  2. In a large bowl, mix together flour, baking powder, chives, garlic salt and salt. Cut in the shortening until the mixture has only small lumps. Add milk and cheese and stir until moistened. Drop dough by heaping spoonfuls onto prepared baking sheet.
  3. Bake in preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes, until golden.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 131 | Total Fat: 5.6g | Cholesterol: 4mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 16, 2008 by nynymom   view full review
Just delicious! I had the benefit of reading other reviewers' comments so I added a couple of...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 24, 2009 by ONEHIPMOMMY   view full review
These were pretty good. I actually made 2 batches. The first ones I made exactly as written....
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 3, 2008 by Sharon   view full review
Really good, I've made them time and time again. I used oil instead of shortening to make...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 16, 2004 by KENDRAJOY   view full review
Very easy! Like she said, they're great just to toss something extra into your meal. They're...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 13, 2007 by SAMIC   view full review
I really enjoyed these biscuits. My revisions to the recipe included adding a bit more garlic...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 11, 2003 by GSX 427   view full review
these were quick and easy, good flavour. I liked that they didn't require a mix.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 7, 2010 by Lo.J   view full review
Really good flavourful biscuits. I increase the butter slightly and used 1 cup of milk...
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 15, 2006 by JLLL   view full review
Very dry and heavy.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 11, 2010 by Cookies   view full review
This was really good. I used garlic powder instead of garlic salt and increased it to a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 28, 2008 by Laura   view full review
Thought this recipe was OK, but needed tweaking. I used aged white cheddar and fresh chives...

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