Savory additions to a plain biscuit, makes for a refreshing change and these Cheddar Bacon and Fresh Chive Biscuits never disappoint. These drop biscuits feature sharp cheddar cheese, crisp crumbled bacon and fresh chives for the perfect flavor trio. They bake crispy and golden on the outside with a soft tender interior.

Easy Cheddar Bacon Chive Biscuits Recipe

Biscuit making in the South is an art form. Each baker has their own style with differing opinions on what technique makes the lightest and fluffiest biscuit often a simple reflection of how we were taught to make them. For me, it depends on how I plan to serve the biscuits. Some I make in a classic style due to the intended toppings depending on the fact if they’re savory or sweet. In this case, a few simple additions elevate them to a tasty dinner bread. You can enjoy these biscuits for breakfast with eggs and orange marmalade or for dinner in place of a dinner roll. Either way, they’re delicious! How to make Cheddar Bacon Chive Biscuits: (Scroll down for full printable recipe.)

Prepare Skillet – Preheat the oven to 450°F. Butter a 10 inch cast iron skillet or similar. Set aside.
Dry Ingredients – In a medium size mixing bowl sift the flour and all of the seasonings together until well blended. You can use a whisk for this step.
Wet Ingredients – Make a well in the center then add the buttermilk, melted butter, and chopped chives. Using a spatula, stir together until the dough is completely moistened, being careful not to over mix.
Mix-ins – Mix in the crumbled bacon and cheddar cheese until it’s thoroughly distributed.
Divide the Dough – Use a medium ice cream scoop to divide the dough placing side by side in the skillet.
Butter – Brush the tops with melted butter and bake for 10-12 minutes until golden brown.
Remove from the oven and brush lightly with additional butter. Serve immediately.

How to Make the BEST Cheddar Bacon Chive Biscuits Recipe

Ingredients you’ll need to make Cheddar Bacon Chive Biscuits: Self rising flour, garlic powder, sugar, salt, ground mustard, cayenne pepper, buttermilk, melted butter, freshly chopped chives, bacon and shredded sharp cheddar cheese.
Kitchen tools you’ll need: Skillet, measuring cups and spoons, cheese grater, sharp knife and cutting board, measuring cups and spoons.
Use an ice cream scoop to divide the dough and skip the rolling and cutting. I use a classic size (4 ounce) ice cream scoop but you can make these any size you like.
For a timesaver, cook and crumble the bacon, shred the cheese and chop the chives in advance, then seal tightly in storage bags and chill in the fridge until assembling the drop biscuits.
A cast iron skillet is ideal but, any similar size oven safe skillet or dish will work.
Experiment with the cheese using any flavor that you enjoy in the same amount.
Do you need to improvise and make your own self rising flour? See how and along with other common Baking Substitutions here.
Store baked Cheddar Bacon Chive Biscuits in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Reheat in single servings in the microwave.

More Biscuit Recipes to Make

Fluffy Southern Buttermilk Biscuits is a game changer.
Biscuits can also be served as a a sweeter version such as incorporating sweet potatoes with sugar and cinnamon in my recipe for Sweet Potato Biscuits.
Use leftover holiday ham to make these Ham and Cheddar Biscuits.
Just like a scone, at times they feature fresh or dried fruit and they’re topped with a sweet glaze honey glaze like my Honey Butter Biscuits or Cinnamon Swirl Raisin Biscuits.
Then, there are the beloved Angel Biscuits which are a cross between a buttermilk biscuit and a yeast roll.
Easy 7 Up Drop Biscuits are a fan favorite!
Blueberry Biscuits from Betty Crocker.

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