Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 8 tablespoons cold butter, cubed
- 2 cups shredded cheddar or pepper jack cheese
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- 2-3 fresh jalapeño peppers, finely chopped
Instructions
- Combine the flour and salt in a mixing bowl.
- Add the cold, cubed butter and mix until crumbly.
- Incorporate the beaten egg and mix well.
- Fold in the cheese and chopped jalapeños.
- Form the dough into a ball, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 60 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Roll the chilled dough into 1-inch balls and place on a baking sheet.
- Flatten each ball with the bottom of a glass.
Notes
Store biscuits in an airtight container at room temperature for a few days or freeze for up to three months. For extra flavor, try different cheeses or add a pinch of garlic powder.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 biscuit
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg