Craving soft, cheesy biscuits but don't want to spend hours in the kitchen? Look no further than this simple yet mouth-watering cheddar biscuits recipe.

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Biscuits are a common side in the southern states, but are enjoyed nation-wide. Hot and buttered, there's no beating it.

A cheesy version of my homemade biscuits was requested by one of my dear readers (Mary) and so I got to work developing a new recipe... and here it is.

Groceries you'll need: Ingredients

See recipe card at the bottom of this post for quantities.

Recipe walkthrough: Instructions

This is an overview of the recipe steps. For more detailed instructions visit the recipe card at the bottom of this post.

• Step 1: Add flour, grated cheese, salt, garlic powder, baking powder and sugar to a large mixing bowl and stir together with a fork.
• Step 2: Take a frozen stick of butter, cut 2 Tablespoons off and grate the 6 Tablespoons remaining, into the flour mixture (using the large side of the grater). Stir the butter into the flour mixture.
• Step 3: Add the milk and stir again, a shaggy dough should have come together.
• Step 4: Empty out onto a floured surface and press into a rectangle (ish) shape, using your hands. Should be about ½" thick.

• Step 5: Fold over onto itself and press down again. Repeat for about 3 more times then using a 3" Biscuit cutter cut out circular shapes.
• Step 6: Arrange on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper then bake in a preheated oven for 15 minutes.
• Step 7: Melt the two remaining tablespoons of butter and add a pinch of salt. Brush the melted butter over all the biscuits.
• Step 8: Serve hot, with extra butter.

Hint: When you're cutting out the biscuits, don't twist the biscuit cutter as this will prevent the biscuit from rising as well as it could. Just push down and pull up without disturbing the sides of the biscuit as much as possible.
If you cook the biscuits in a round pan with the sides of the biscuits touching, you'll get even more of a lift.

Recipe variations and substitute ideas

• Buttermilk - instead of whole milk.
• Fresh Parsley - add a pinch to the butter at the end.
• Old Bay Seasoning - add a pinch to the butter at the end.
• Salted Butter - omit the salt if you only have salted butter. It will work just fine.

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Necessary gear: Equipment

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Not much is needed to make these fluffy cheesy biscuits, just a mixing bowl, cheese grater, a baking sheet and a biscuit cutter.

I actually have some affiliate links in the recipe card below, for more info on the equipment I used.

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How to store leftovers

These biscuits should be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

They freeze really well. Store in a resealable bag with a piece of paper towel then freeze for up to 3 months.

Mel's kitchen notes

When making your melted butter, add a pinch of Old Bay seasoning and some parsley flakes, this will create something more like 'Red Lobster Cheddar Bay Biscuits'.

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