Easy Cheddar Drop Biscuits
Easy Cheddar Drop Biscuits
If you love warm, cheesy bread fresh from the oven, these Easy Cheddar Drop Biscuits are about to become one of your favorite quick recipes. They’re soft, fluffy, loaded with cheddar cheese, and incredibly simple to make. Best of all, you don’t need to roll out the dough or cut biscuits — just mix, scoop, and bake.
Drop biscuits are one of the easiest breads you can make at home, and adding cheddar cheese makes them even better. The cheese melts into the dough while baking, creating golden edges and rich, savory flavor in every bite.
These biscuits are perfect for weeknight dinners, cozy soups, breakfast spreads, or anytime you want something warm and comforting.
Why You’ll Love These Cheddar Drop Biscuits
These biscuits come together quickly with pantry ingredients and bake in just minutes. They’re fluffy on the inside, slightly crisp on the outside, and filled with cheesy goodness.
They’re perfect for:
• Serving with soup or chili
• Breakfast alongside eggs
• Holiday dinners
• Quick weeknight meals
• Snacking with butter or honey
Ingredients
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 stick (½ cup) butter, grated and cold
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• ¾ cup milk or buttermilk
Optional: melted butter for brushing the tops
How to Make Easy Cheddar Drop Biscuits
Step 1: Preheat the oven
Preheat your oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step 2: Mix the dry ingredients
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
Step 3: Add the butter
Grate the cold butter directly into the flour mixture. Toss the butter lightly with the flour so it’s evenly distributed.
Step 4: Add the cheese
Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until it’s mixed throughout the flour mixture.
Step 5: Add the milk
Pour in the milk or buttermilk and gently stir until the dough just comes together. The dough will look slightly shaggy and thick, which is perfect for drop biscuits.
Step 6: Scoop the biscuits
Use a spoon or cookie scoop to drop portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheet.
Step 7: Bake
Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown and the biscuits are cooked through.
Brush with melted butter if desired and serve warm.
Jennie’s Thoughts
Cheddar biscuits are one of those recipes that make the kitchen smell amazing while they bake. The combination of butter and cheese creates that warm, savory aroma that instantly makes a meal feel cozy.
What I love most about drop biscuits is how forgiving they are. You don’t have to worry about rolling dough perfectly or shaping them just right. You simply scoop the dough and let the oven do the rest.
These biscuits are the kind of simple recipe that always disappears quickly once they hit the table.
Tips for the Best Cheddar Biscuits
• Use cold butter for the best texture
• Grate the butter so it blends easily into the flour
• Don’t overmix the dough — gentle mixing keeps biscuits fluffy
• Use freshly shredded cheese for the best melt and flavor
Variations to Try
You can easily customize these biscuits with extra flavors.
Try adding:
• Garlic powder or onion powder
• Chopped chives or green onions
• Crumbled bacon
• A pinch of cayenne pepper for heat
Each variation gives the biscuits a different flavor while keeping the recipe simple.
How to Store
Store leftover biscuits in an airtight container at room temperature for 2–3 days.
To reheat, warm them in the oven at 300°F for about 5 minutes until heated through.
You can also freeze baked biscuits for up to 3 months and reheat when needed.
Helpful Links
If you enjoy these cheddar drop biscuits, here are a few more biscuit recipes from my kitchen:
• Homemade Buttermilk Recipe
• Buttermilk Drop Biscuits
• Honey Biscuits
• Vanilla Bean Biscuits
• Everything Bagel Biscuits
These Easy Cheddar Drop Biscuits are the perfect combination of simple and delicious. With just a few ingredients and a few minutes of prep, you can have warm, fluffy biscuits fresh from the oven.
They’re a wonderful addition to breakfast, dinner, or any meal that could use a little extra comfort. Once you make them, they’ll quickly become one of those recipes you come back to again and again.
