Sometimes you have to eat biscuits.
Cheddar Bacon Buttermilk Biscuits to be exact. It needs to happen. I’ve had plenty of green smoothies this past week – so now it’s time to be a little decadent.
A few weeks back we went to dinner with some friends at MB Post. It’s this new-ish restaurant down in Manhattan Beach and I’m clinically hooked on it. The food there is like drugs. Well I actually have no idea what drugs are like, but if I were to guess, I’d guess that their food is equally as addictive. The menu is constantly changing so I never know quite what to expect when I’m there. However, one thing that is ALWAYS on the menu, is the Cheddar Bacon Buttermilk Biscuit. And man, is it good.
I’ve now had these a total of 3 times. And they basically blow my mind each time. They are laced with little bits of bacon, plenty of cheddar cheese, and then you dip them in the most unbelievable MAPLE BUTTER of all times.
I tried to make you maple butter for this post but it was an epic failure. The biscuits on the other hand were an epic win. I’m relying on the ever brilliant Adam Pearson to make the maple butter because he can basically make anything. I’ll bring the biscuits Adam. It will be a party.
One more thing before we get down to business. Want to take your biscuit making to a whole new level. Let me introduce you to a little thing called a grater. Why on earth would you need a grater to make biscuits you ask? Because we are going to GRATE the butter into the biscuits so that each and every bite of the biscuits is filled with buttery goodness that is going to make your mouth water. You can thank me later 🙂
Let’s make biscuits, people!!!!
Cheddar Bacon Buttermilk Biscuits
Ingredients
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 4 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
- 4 tablespoons cold unsalted butter grated
- 4 strips cooked bacon chopped into little pieces
- ¼ cup of shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup cold buttermilk
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl combine the flour, salt, baking powder, baking soda and pepper and stir to combine.
- Using a box grater, grate the butter into the dry mixture.
- Add the chopped bacon and cheddar cheese.
- Then place the entire bowl into the freezer for a few minutes just to keep the butter cold and chill the dry ingredients.
- After about 10 minutes, remove the bowl from the freezer and add in the buttermilk. Carefully stir the mixture until everything comes together.
- Turn the dough out onto a clean, lightly floured cutting board and using your hands, gather it into one large mass.
- Tear of roughly 1/2 cup pieces of dough and carefully mold them into messy looking round. (drop biscuit style) Repeat this for the remaining dough and line them on a parchment lined baking sheet, making sure not to put them too close to one another since they spread a touch when baking.
- Place the entire baking sheet into the fridge and chill for 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 450° F.
- Place the baking sheet in the hot oven and bake until the biscuits are lightly golden brown, about 15-18 minutes. Serve warm! And with maple butter if you have some or can buy some.
I make biscuits just like this plus chives! They are my absolute favorite thing to make because they are my absolute favorite thing to eat. 🙂 Yours look SO delicious!
Yes times infinity.
Josh makes a similar biscuit and he loves them!
Bacon, cheese and butter; you can’t get much better than that in light flaky biscuits!
Love me some biscuits and cheese and butter and well the list could go on and on. These look great!
Oh baby, these biscuits look amazing!!
Simple and deeeelicious. Bacon & Cheddar together are a dream come true.
these look like a dream Gaby!
These sound incredible as does the maple butter. BTW – that’s how I make pie crust! I grate frozen butter. Works wonderfully well!
Mmm! These look amazing!
The husband would love this recipe!! Bookmarking it so that we can make it for brunch one day 🙂
Oh jeez! These are so completely necessary!
gah, these need to happen in my life asap. i seriously LOVE biscuits and any biscuits that include cheddar AND bacon is a winner in my book!! these look fab, as always, gaby!
I can see these happening this weekend! They look delish!
Yummazing! Gotta try these.
I made biscuits last night! Great minds….
While mine were plain butermilk spelt, yours are rocking out with some great add-ins, girl!
Now this is comfort food at it’s finest!
WOW! These look so delicious. Definitely going to the top of the ‘must-make’ list.
Oh I love these! I love cheddar biscuits and adding the bacon is awesome! Great post for the feast!
These have EVERYTHING I love in life! Cheese, Bacon, and Biscuits. Holy yum.
oh goodness. this combination is too good to be true!
these look delicious…and the cheese grater tip is brilliant!
you had me at “maple butter”. cheddar cheese and bacon? over the top deliciousness….
Oh, this sounds so good. I’m glad you like MB Post because that’s real food in my hometown! Aside from tacos and a few comfort food diners, good food was few and far between growing up. Oh, and as for that maple butter, add in some pureed chipotles for some awesomeness!
These seriously sound terrific! Now if only you could come over and make them for me since I am a terrible baker 😉
The grated butter trick is genius! Love these biscuits!
Are you sure 4 tsp? I thought it was 1 tsp/per cup flour plus you are adding baking soda tooo…?!!!
Hi Lisa! Yes, 4 tsp is right 🙂
I just recieved a kitchenaid stand mixer for Christmas. Can I use to mix these? Or would they not turn out as fluffy?
This recipe is the perfect biscuit recipe for when you’re craving a little southern comfort food without al the calories. Just make smaller portions, and enjoy! Thanks for posting.
I am making the biscuits at high altitude. I lowered the temperature, added a little less baking powder and lengthened the baking time. I made the maple butter and it turned out great. The trick is to make the butter. Whipping cream, smoked salt, and pure maple syrup. Drain off the buttermilk and, Voila!
Making these for a potluck tomorrow, does anyone know how many the recipe makes? Thanks
roughly 10