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Cottage Cheese Biscuits (Soft, Fluffy, and Easy)

If you love warm, homemade biscuits fresh from the oven, you are going to fall in love with these cottage cheese biscuits. They’re soft, fluffy, buttery, and have a little something extra that makes them stand out from traditional biscuits — cottage cheese!

Cottage cheese might sound unexpected in biscuits, but it adds so much moisture, richness, and a subtle tang that makes every bite taste homemade and comforting.

These biscuits are perfect for breakfast, served with soup, or as an easy side for dinner. And they come together quickly with simple pantry ingredients.

Why You’ll Love These Cottage Cheese Biscuits

• Soft, tender, and fluffy
• Easy to make with basic ingredients
• A fun twist on classic biscuits
• Extra moisture and richness from cottage cheese
• Delicious for breakfast or dinner
• Great with butter, honey, or gravy

What Does Cottage Cheese Do in Biscuits?

Cottage cheese makes biscuits:

• extra tender
• slightly tangy
• moist on the inside
• rich without needing tons of butter

It’s a great ingredient for soft baked goods, and it blends right into the dough.

Don’t worry — these biscuits don’t taste “cheesy.” They just taste warm, homemade, and delicious.

Ingredients You’ll Need

Here’s everything you need to make cottage cheese biscuits:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• ½ cup cold butter, cubed
• 1 cup cottage cheese
• ½ cup milk (plus a splash more if needed)
• Optional: 1 tablespoon honey or sugar for a slight sweetness

How to Make Cottage Cheese Biscuits

Step 1: Preheat the Oven

Preheat your oven to 425°F.
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2: Mix the Dry Ingredients

In a large bowl, whisk together:

• flour
• baking powder
• baking soda
• salt

Step 3: Cut in the Butter

Add the cold cubed butter to the flour mixture.

Use a pastry cutter or fork to work it in until the mixture looks like coarse crumbs.

Cold butter is the secret to flaky biscuits.

Step 4: Add Cottage Cheese and Milk

Stir in the cottage cheese, then pour in the milk.

Mix gently until a soft dough forms.
Do not overmix — biscuits stay tender when the dough is handled lightly.

Step 5: Shape the Biscuits

Turn the dough out onto a floured surface.

Pat it into a 1-inch thick rectangle, then fold once or twice for extra layers.

Cut biscuits using a round cutter or glass.

Step 6: Bake

Place biscuits on the prepared baking sheet.

Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until golden brown on top.

Serve warm with butter, honey, or jam.

Jennie’s Thoughts

These cottage cheese biscuits are one of those cozy recipes that feels a little old-fashioned, but also kind of clever.

I love using cottage cheese in baking because it makes everything so soft and tender without a lot of extra effort. The biscuits come out fluffy inside with that perfect golden top, and they taste amazing fresh from the oven.

This is such a great recipe when you want homemade biscuits but want something a little more moist and rich than the traditional version.

I especially love them warm with butter melting right into the middle — comfort food at its best.

Serving Ideas

These biscuits are delicious with:

• honey or jam
• sausage gravy
• soup or chili
• fried eggs for breakfast
• butter and a sprinkle of salt

They’re truly an anytime biscuit.

Tips for the Best Biscuits

• Use cold butter for the flakiest texture
• Don’t overmix the dough
• Pat the dough gently instead of rolling
• Bake in a hot oven for the best rise

Cottage cheese biscuits are a simple, cozy twist on classic homemade biscuits. They’re soft, fluffy, and perfect for breakfast, dinner, or anytime you want something warm and comforting from the oven.

Once you try them, you’ll want to keep this recipe in your regular rotation.