Cheddar Chive Drop Biscuits
These golden cheddar drop biscuits are fluffy on the inside, crisp on the edges, and loaded with sharp cheese and fresh chives. No rolling or cutting required—just scoop, bake, and slather on the sweet honey butter for the ultimate savory-meets-sweet bite.
Ingredients: Makes 8-10 Biscuits
Biscuits:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- ½ tsp garlic powder (optional)
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 3 tbsp fresh chives, chopped
- ½ cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, cubed
- ¾ cup buttermilk (plus more if needed)
Honey Butter:
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2–3 tbsp honey (to taste)
- Pinch of sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix dry ingredients in a large bowl: flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and garlic powder.
- Cut in butter using a pastry cutter or fingertips until the mixture looks like coarse crumbs.
- Stir in cheese and chives, then pour in the buttermilk. Mix just until combined; add more buttermilk if dough feels dry.
- Drop dough by large spoonfuls onto your baking sheet, spacing them out.
- Bake 14–17 minutes, until golden brown on top.
- Whip honey butter ingredients in a bowl until light and smooth.
- Serve warm biscuits with a generous spread of honey butter.
Why You’ll Love It!
There’s something undeniably comforting about a warm, cheesy biscuit straight from the oven—especially when there’s sweet honey butter involved. These golden cheddar drop biscuits strike the perfect balance between rustic and refined, making them just as welcome at a cozy brunch as they are alongside a hearty bowl of soup. The best part? They’re wildly simple to make—no mixer, no rolling pin, and no stress.
Whether you’re serving them up for guests or sneaking one as a mid-day treat (we won’t judge), these biscuits bring big flavor with minimal effort. The sharp cheddar melts into every crevice, the chives add a fresh lift, and that honey butter? It’s the kind of thing that gets remembered.
Bake a batch, serve them warm, and watch them disappear. Your kitchen’s about to smell amazing.
