Here’s a fluffy, buttery Spicy Cheese Biscuits recipe with a little heat and lots of cheesy goodness 🌶🧀
🔥 Spicy Cheese Biscuits
Ingredients
- 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- ½–1 tsp cayenne pepper (adjust to heat preference)
- ½ tsp smoked paprika (optional but recommended)
- ½ cup (115g) cold unsalted butter, cubed
- 1 ½ cups (170g) sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1–2 tbsp finely chopped jalapeño (fresh or pickled)
- ¾–1 cup (180–240ml) buttermilk (start with ¾ cup)
Optional Garlic Butter Topping
- 2 tbsp melted butter
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp chopped parsley
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix dry ingredients
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cayenne, and paprika. - Cut in butter
Add cold butter cubes. Use a pastry cutter or your fingers to work it into the flour until the mixture looks like coarse crumbs. - Add cheese & jalapeño
Stir in shredded cheese and jalapeño. - Add buttermilk
Pour in ¾ cup buttermilk and mix gently. Add more only if needed—the dough should be slightly sticky but not wet. - Shape biscuits
Drop heaping spoonfuls onto the baking sheet (for rustic drop biscuits)
OR
Pat dough to about 1-inch thick and cut with a biscuit cutter. - Bake for 12–15 minutes, until golden brown.
- Brush with garlic butter (optional but amazing)
Mix melted butter, garlic powder, and parsley. Brush over warm biscuits.
Tips for Extra Flavor
- Add a pinch of black pepper or red pepper flakes.
- Swap cheddar for pepper jack for more heat.
- Add cooked crumbled bacon for smoky richness.
These are perfect with chili, soups, or as a spicy breakfast side.
If you’d like, I can also give you a Red Lobster–style version or a version using self-rising flour.
