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Cheezy Bacon Cream Biscuits

Course Bread, Breakfast, brunch
Cuisine American
Keyword cheezy-bacon-cream-biscuits
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 14 minutes
Total Time 29 minutes
Servings 8 [3] inch biscuits
Calories 376kcal
Author Melissa Sperka

Ingredients

  • 2 cups self rising flour
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp sugar
  • 1 2/3 cups heavy cream divided
  • 6-8 slices bacon cooked and and crumbled
  • 3/4 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 2 Tbsp cream to brush the tops

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 450°F and line a baking sheet with parchment. Set aside.
  • In a medium-size mixing bowl sift together the sugar and flour.
  • Make a well in the center. Add 1 1/2 cups cream.
  • Using a fork gradually mix the cream into the flour just until moistened. Add the shredded cheese and bacon mixing through the dough evenly. Add the reserved 2 Tbsp cream 1 Tbsp at a time as needed to moisten.
  • Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and using floured hands, pat into a rough circle about 3/4 inch thick. Don't knead.
  • Use a 3-inch biscuit cutter dipped in flour to cut the biscuits rounds.
  • Place onto the baking sheet 2-inches apart.
  • Brush the tops with additional cream
  • Bake for 12-14 minutes or until puffy and golden.
  • Serve hot slathered with butter.

Notes

*Self-rising flour substitute: For each cup of all-purpose flour, add 1 1/2 teaspoons of baking powder and 1/4 teaspoon of salt.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 376kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 90mg | Sodium: 190mg | Potassium: 112mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 893IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 116mg | Iron: 1mg