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Pimento Cheese Biscuits

Pimento Cheese Biscuits: Your New Favorite Southern Snack

Discover delightful Pimento Cheese Biscuits that are flaky, cheesy, and perfect for any meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Servings: 8 biscuits
Course: Baking
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Biscuits
  • 2 cups White Lily® Self-Rising Flour Key to fluffy biscuits
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Adjust according to taste
  • 1 tablespoon Sugar Optional for sweetness
  • 1/2 cup Butter Chilled for best results
  • 3/4 cup Buttermilk Can substitute with milk and vinegar
  • 1/2 cup Diced Pimentos For tangy flavor
  • 1 cup Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese Can experiment with different cheeses
Optional Add-ins
  • 1/4 cup Chopped Fresh Herbs Consider chives or dill
  • 1/2 cup Extra Cheese Gouda or Monterey Jack suggested

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • biscuit cutter
  • oven

Method
 

How to Make Pimento Cheese Biscuits
  1. Preheat your oven to 475°F for perfect biscuit rising.
  2. Combine the flour, salt, and sugar in a large mixing bowl.
  3. Cut in the chilled butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  4. Stir in the buttermilk, diced pimentos, and shredded cheddar until just combined.
  5. Turn out the dough onto a floured surface, patting to about an inch thick.
  6. Cut out biscuits using a cutter and space on a baking sheet.
  7. Bake for 10-12 minutes until golden brown.
  8. Serve warm, optionally with pepper jelly or honey.

Nutrition

Serving: 1biscuitCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 6gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3.5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 350mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 10IUCalcium: 15mgIron: 6mg

Notes

For best results, use cold ingredients and avoid overmixing for fluffy biscuits.

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