Easy High-Protein Cottage Cheese Breakfast Biscuits
Quick and nutritious breakfast biscuits made with cottage cheese, cheddar, and ham, perfect for busy mornings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 8 biscuits
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: High Protein
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup diced ham
- 1/4 cup chopped chives
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Mix the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt in a large mixing bowl.
- Incorporate the cottage cheese into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Add the shredded cheddar cheese, diced ham, and chopped chives, folding until well combined.
- Combine the milk and melted butter in a separate bowl, then pour into the biscuit dough and stir until cohesive.
- Shape the dough on a floured surface to about 1/2 inch thick and cut out biscuits.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool on a wire rack for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
Avoid overmixing the dough for tender biscuits. You can customize the add-ins based on your preference.