Best Tex Mex Cheese Biscuits Recipes

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TEX-MEX CHEESE BISCUITS



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These moist, tender and flavourful biscuits are perfect served warm on the side with a bowl of soup or chili. They even make a nice change from a sandwich in a packed lunch.

Provided by Chef mariajane

Categories     Breads

Time 15m

Yield 12 biscuits

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/4 cups milk
1 tablespoon white vinegar
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup cornmeal
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup cold butter, cut into cubes
1 1/4 cups shredded Canadian cheddar cheese or 1 1/4 cups monterey jack cheese, divided
1 cup corn kernel, thawed if frozen (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425°F Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or butter lightly.
  • In a measuring cup or bowl, whisk together milk, vinegar and chili powder; set aside.
  • In a large bowl, combine flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Using a pastry blender or 2 knives, cut in butter until mixture is crumbly. Stir in 1 cup of the cheese and corn (if using). Pour in Milk mixture; stir with fork just until a soft, sticky dough forms. Drop dough by large spoonfuls onto prepared baking sheet; sprinkle tops with remaining cheese. Bake for about 15 minutes or until golden brown and firm to the touch. Transfer to rack to cool slightly. Serve warm.
  • COOKING TIP: Extra biscuits can be cooled, wrapped in plastic wrap and frozen in an airtight container for up to 1 month. Warm in a 350F oven for about 15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 151.8, Fat 6.4, SaturatedFat 3.9, Cholesterol 17.1, Sodium 293.2, Carbohydrate 20.5, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 1.2, Protein 3.2

CHEESE BISCUITS



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Lovely cheesey biscuits -- perfect for a snack, with cheese and wine or for anytime you want munchies! Perfect in place of water crackers, or jatz biscuits. This recipe is from The Essential Baking Cookbook.

Provided by AussieShay

Categories     Cheese

Time 55m

Yield 40 biscuits

Number Of Ingredients 7

125 g butter, cubed
125 g grated cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
1 cup plain flour
2 tablespoons self raising flour
1 pinch cayenne pepper
2 teaspoons lemon juice

Steps:

  • Place all ingredients on a food processor and blatt for 60 seconds or so or until the mixture forms a ball.
  • Alternatively you can use a beater until the mixture resembles crumbs if you don't have a food processor.
  • Gently knead the mixture on a floured surface for about 2 minutes. Form the dough into a sausage shape about 3 cms in diameter and wrap in plastic wrap and freeze for 30 minutes. Remove and leave at room temperature for about 5 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 180. Line two baking trays with baking paper.
  • Slice the dough into thin slices about 3mm thick, and place on trays allowing a little room for spreading. Bake the biscuits for 9-10 minutes or until golden. Allow to cool on trays.
  • These biscuits are best eaten on the day of baking.
  • Optional: Sprinkle a little salt on the biscuits after cutting and before baking.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 50.4, Fat 3.8, SaturatedFat 2.4, Cholesterol 10.6, Sodium 43.8, Carbohydrate 2.8, Fiber 0.1, Protein 1.4

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