Description
Delicious and savory protein biscuits packed with cottage cheese, cheddar, and diced ham or turkey. These hearty biscuits make a perfect breakfast or snack, with a flavorful blend of spices and fresh chives for added zest. Baked to a golden brown, they’re great enjoyed on their own or sliced for sandwiches.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2.5 cups flour or whole wheat flour
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
Wet Ingredients
- 16 oz cottage cheese
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 2 eggs, whisked
- 6 oz ham or turkey, diced
- 1/3 cup chives, finely chopped
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheet: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Lightly flour the parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, onion powder, garlic powder, baking powder, and salt until fully combined.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a medium bowl, mix the cottage cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, whisked eggs, diced ham or turkey, and chopped chives until fully incorporated.
- Form the Dough: Add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients and stir with a wooden spoon or silicone spatula. When the dough starts to come together, switch to using clean, floured hands to knead and form a large dough ball. If the dough is too sticky, sprinkle with a little more flour as needed. The dough should be slightly sticky but manageable.
- Shape Biscuits: Place the dough ball onto the prepared baking sheet and flatten it with your hands into a roughly 7 inch by 10 inch rectangle. It does not have to be perfectly shaped.
- Cut Biscuits: Using a knife or bench scraper, divide the dough evenly into 12 biscuit-sized pieces. Space them apart evenly on the baking sheet.
- Bake: Bake the biscuits in the preheated oven for 25 minutes until the tops are lightly golden and the bottoms are golden brown.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the biscuits to cool slightly before serving. Enjoy them as is or slice in half to make delicious breakfast sandwiches.
Notes
- Use whole wheat flour for a heartier, more fiber-rich biscuit.
- Add an extra sprinkle of flour when kneading if the dough is too sticky to handle.
- Substitute ham with turkey or a plant-based alternative to suit dietary needs.
- Chives can be replaced with green onions or fresh parsley for a different herb flavor.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container to keep biscuits fresh for 2-3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 biscuit
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
