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These Cheddar Bacon Buttermilk Drop Biscuits are a cinch to make because instead of rolling and cutting them into rounds, an ice cream scoop is used to divide the dough. They’re filled with cheddar cheese and bacon. Baking them in a cast iron skillet gives them crisp golden bottoms and soft golden tops.

Ingredients to Make Cheddar Bacon Buttermilk Drop Biscuits Recipe

When making recipes like these in cast iron, don’t stress. If you don’t have a cast iron skillet, you can always use a similar size heavy bottomed baking pan like a 9 x 9-inch square pan or round pie pan, if you prefer. You can also prepare these drop biscuits side by side without touching on a baking sheet. In that instance, use a tablespoon to drop the biscuit dough onto the baking sheet. Each one will have its own unique shape. You can serve these biscuits stuffed with scrambled eggs and melted cheese for breakfast or just as they are. Ingredients to make Cheddar Bacon Buttermilk Drop Biscuits: (Scroll down for full printable recipe.)

Flour – Two cups White Lily Self-Rising Flour or use a similar brand.
Cheese – Shredded sharp cheddar cheese adds flavor.
Bacon – Crispy cooked bacon, chopped.
Butter – Salted or unsalted butter for the biscuit dough and to brush the tops.
Liquid – Whole or low fat buttermilk, preferably not fat free, for the richest flavor.
Seasoning – Smoked paprika adds a smoky flavor or use cayenne for spice.

How to Make the BEST Cheddar Bacon Buttermilk Drop Biscuits

Prepare Skillet – Preheat oven to 450°F. Brush the sides and bottom of a 10-inch cast iron skillet with melted butter, reserving some butter to brush the tops.
Dry Ingredients – In a medium bowl whisk together flour and paprika.
Cold Butter – Use a pastry blender to cut the butter into the flour and paprika until it resembles coarse crumbs.
Mix-ins – Mix in the bacon and shredded cheddar cheese. Make a well in the center and add 1/2 cup of buttermilk.
Combine – Mix with a fork adding more buttermilk until it forms a soft dough and pulls away from the sides of the bowl.
Divide the Biscuit Dough – Use a an ice cream scoop to divide the dough. Place into the skillet side by side. Brush the tops with melted butter.
Oven – Place into the oven and bake for 15 minutes until the tops are golden. Serve hot.

Tips for Making Cheddar Buttermilk Drop Biscuits

Kitchen Tools You’ll Need: Medium or large bowl, pastry cutter, measuring cups and spoons, skillet for cooking the bacon, sharp knife and cutting board, cast iron skillet or similar for baking and an ice cream scoop.
Measure Accurately: When measuring flour you should always spoon the flour into the measuring cup and then level with a knife to avoid packing the flour.
Adjust Baking Time According to Size: These biscuits can be made into any size you like. That being said, smaller biscuits will take less time to bake and large biscuits will take longer. I use a 1/4 cup scoop for the biscuits in this recipe.
Divide the Dough Evenly: When dividing the biscuit dough, the main thing to consider is that it remains uniform for even baking.
Make-Ahead Tip: You can make the bacon one day in advance and have it fully cooked and ready to go to save time.

Recipe Variations

Cheese: You could adapt the cheese using another variety of cheese that you enjoy. Use colby jack cheese, mild cheddar cheese, gouda cheese or pepper jack cheese for spice.
Lighter Options: To lighten the calories, use turkey bacon and light cheese. You can also adapt using light butter.
Herbs: You could add fresh chives or rosemary or finely chopped green onions to the biscuit dough.

Storage and Leftovers

Leftovers: These Cheddar Bacon Buttermilk Drop Biscuits are best baked and enjoyed. Should you have some leftover, wrap in foil or pop them into the refrigerator in an airtight container and store chilled for up to 2 days.
Reheating: Reheat in single servings in the microwave.
Freezer: Freeze leftovers for up to 2 months. Thaw in the fridge and reheat on a sheet pan in a 350°F oven to crisp and heat through or in the microwave.

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