Description
Delicious and flavorful zucchini biscuits with a cheesy twist, perfect for breakfast or as a savory snack.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Additional Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 1 cup shredded zucchini (squeezed dry)
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 3/4 cup buttermilk
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, garlic powder, and black pepper.
- Cut in Butter: Cut in the cold butter using a pastry cutter or fork until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Add Zucchini and Cheese: Fold in the shredded zucchini and cheddar cheese.
- Combine: Pour in the buttermilk and stir gently until the dough just comes together; do not overmix.
- Shape and Bake: Turn the dough out onto a floured surface, pat into a 1-inch thick round, cut out biscuits, and place them on the baking sheet. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.
- Serve: Serve warm.
Notes
- Make sure to squeeze excess moisture from the zucchini to keep the biscuits from getting soggy.
- Add a sprinkle of fresh herbs like chives or parsley for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 biscuit
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
