Dinner

Garlic Cheddar Biscuits Recipe

ByMatteo Rossi December 22, 2025December 22, 2025

Introduction

These Garlic Cheddar Biscuits are a perfect blend of savory garlic and sharp cheddar cheese, baked to golden perfection. Ready in just 22 minutes, they’re an easy and flavorful addition to any meal or a delicious snack on their own.

The image shows five small biscuit-like mounds arranged on a white plate with a subtle grey rim, placed on a white marbled surface. Each biscuit has a golden yellow color with visible chunks of cheddar cheese embedded throughout, giving them a slightly rough texture. They are sprinkled with small green herb flakes scattered on the tops and sides, adding a speckled green detail against the yellow and light brown crust. The biscuits appear soft and fluffy, with a slightly uneven surface showing some cracks and airy pockets, suggesting they are freshly baked. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon granulated sugar
1 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup whole milk
1/4 cup unsalted butter (melted)
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/4 cup unsalted butter (melted, for topping)
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (or fresh finely minced garlic for a more potent flavor)
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon salt (for topping)
1 teaspoon dried parsley
1/2 teaspoon sugar (for topping)

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat your oven to 425℉ and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step 2: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, garlic powder, sugar, and salt.
Step 3: Stir in the milk and melted butter using a wooden spoon until just combined. Fold in the shredded cheddar cheese carefully to avoid over-mixing the dough.
Step 4: Using a 1/4 cup measuring cup, scoop out 8 balls of dough and place them rounded side up on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them at least 2 inches apart.
Step 5: Bake for 12 to 14 minutes, or until the biscuits are slightly golden on top.
Step 6: While the biscuits bake, mix together the melted butter, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, dried parsley, and sugar for the topping.
Step 7: When the biscuits come out of the oven, brush the garlic butter topping generously over each biscuit. Let them cool slightly before serving.

Tips & Variations

For a stronger garlic flavor, use fresh minced garlic instead of garlic powder in the topping.
You can substitute sharp white cheddar for a different cheese flavor.
Chill the dough for 15 minutes before baking to help the biscuits rise and hold their shape better.

Storage

Store leftover biscuits in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days. For longer storage, refrigerate for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat biscuits in a warm oven or microwave until heated through.

How to Serve

The image shows five golden, round cheese biscuit balls with a rough texture, scattered with green herbs on the surface. Each biscuit has a slightly uneven, bumpy shape with visible melted cheese spots that add a bright yellow-orange contrast to the light golden color of the dough. They are placed on a white plate with a slight gray rim, sitting on a white marbled surface. The background is soft and out of focus, emphasizing the warm, freshly baked biscuits in the front. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use low-fat milk or a milk substitute?

Yes, you can use low-fat milk or dairy alternatives like almond or oat milk, but the texture might be slightly different. Whole milk provides the best richness.

How can I make these biscuits vegan?

To make vegan garlic cheddar biscuits, substitute dairy milk with plant-based milk, use vegan butter, and replace cheddar cheese with a vegan cheese alternative.