Loaded Bacon Cheddar Biscuits | What’s Cookin’ Italian Style Cuisine

If you’re a loaded potato lover, just think about a flaky, delicious, cheesy bacon biscuit with all the same toppings inside and out!

If you’re a fan of Red Lobster Cheddar Bay Biscuits, these will blow you away in flavor, and we have gourmet variety mix-ins and topping suggestions below!

You don’t need a special occasion or a trip out to enjoy them. These homemade cheddar biscuits come together quickly with simple pantry ingredients and bake up beautifully every time. They’re soft, fluffy, packed with sharp cheddar cheese, and brushed with a savory garlic butter topping that makes them completely unforgettable.

Make sure to check out all our delicious additions for you to add to your biscuit dough so you can enjoy a new-tasting warm biscuit with a variety to match your meal, from tasty bean old-fashioned chili,  Mom’s Italian stew, or a great late-night snack.

Why You Will Love These Cheddar Biscuits

• Easy to make with simple pantry ingredients
• No yeast required
• Ready in about 30 minutes
• Soft, fluffy texture with a golden crust
• Loaded with cheesy flavor in every bite
• Perfect for holidays, weeknight dinners, and potlucks
• Freezer-friendly for make-ahead convenience
• Family-approved and always a crowd favorite

Tips for The Tastiest Cheddar Biscuits

• Use freshly shredded cheddar cheese for the best melting quality and flavor.
• Don’t overmix the dough. Stir only until combined to keep the biscuits tender.
• Use cold butter for a light, flaky texture.
• Measure flour correctly by spooning it into the measuring cup and leveling it off.
• Brush the tops generously with garlic butter immediately after baking.
• Bake until just golden brown; overbaking can dry them out.
• Let them cool for a few minutes before serving so the texture sets properly.

Mix-ins and Variety Biscuits

1. Savory Add-Ins: Crumbled cooked bacon, Diced ham, Chopped cooked sausage, Crispy pancetta
2. Extra Vegetables: Jalapeños for a spicy kick, Green onions, caramelized onions, Roasted garlic, Sun-dried tomatoes, chopped, drained spinach
3. Extra Cheese Options: Pepper Jack, Smoked Gouda, Monterey Jack, Parmesan, Gruyere, Colby Jack
4. Herb Variations: Fresh chives, Rosemary, Thyme, Dill, Italian seasoning, Parsley

Topping Suggestions Before and After Baking

• Additions to the dough:
• peppers, jalapeño, bell, or any others you prefer
• olives
• eggplant 
• diced mushrooms
• pepperoni
• deli meats
• finely minced onion
• spinach leaves,
• arugula
• pepperoni or prosciutto
• fresh minced garlic
• cooked crumbled bacon inside or on top
• fresh rosemary chopped
• toppings:
• leftover cooked meats finely chopped (chicken with buffalo sauce is a nice combo for these) 
• taco topped with ground beef or leftover chili with shredded cheddar
• just a teaspoon of crumbled leftover meatloaf with shredded mozzarella
• for seafood lovers, shrimp, scallops, or other shellfish, diced with Swiss cheese, melted
• diced steak with melted provolone cheese and diced peppers, onion
• assorted cheeses, shredded, not just cheddar, crumbled cooked bacon, and finely minced jalapeños (as shown in the photo)

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Yield: 14

Author: Claudia Lamascolo

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Loaded Bacon Garlic Cheddar Biscuits

Loaded biscuits with bacon, jalapeno peppers, and melted cheddar in a flaky buttermilk dough baked to perfection!

Prep time: 15 MinCook time: 25 MinTotal time: 40 Min

Ingredients

• 6 to 8 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled (and more for the top)
• Note: You can use prepackaged cooked bacon and microwave it or you can fry up regular applewood maple-flavored bacon which is what we used
• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup shredded extra-sharp cheddar cheese (and more for the top)
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley, flat leaf
• 4 teaspoons baking powder
• 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon granulated garlic powder
• 3/4 cup unsalted butter, cold
• 1 3/4 cups buttermilk (store-bought in the dairy case)
• Garlic Butter Topping: 2 tablespoons melted butter, 1 teaspoon dried parsley, 1/2 teaspoon granulated garlic powder
• Optional:  bell or jalapeño peppers, chopped
• Note: We added bacon to the batter with cheese. Before baking, add more cheese, bacon, and chopped jalapeño peppers. Adapt to your preferences.

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
2. . Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
3. Fry the bacon until crispy, drain on paper towels, and set aside to cool.
4. Note: If using cooked microwave bacon cook to package instructions then remove and crumble and set it aside.
5. In a bowl, add the bacon, flour, cheese, parsley, baking powder, pepper, salt, baking soda, and garlic powder.
6. Using a box hand grater, add the butter and grate it into the bowl.
7. Pour the buttermilk into the flour mixture and work the dough kneading until it forms a ball.
8. Roll the dough out on a floured surface and cut 1 1/4-inch thick rounds for 14 biscuits.
9. Place on the prepared baking sheet; then put the biscuits in the freezer for 15 minutes.
10. Top with more cheddar, crumbled bacon, and chopped jalapeño pepper if desired.
11. Place them in the preheated oven at 450 degrees until golden brown.
12. Garnish immediately out of the oven with melted butter mixture.

Notes

Topping Suggestions Before and After Baking

• additions to the dough:
• peppers, jalapeño, bell, or any others you prefer
• olives
• eggplant 
• diced mushrooms
• pepperoni
• deli meats
• finely minced onion
• spinach leaves,
• arugula
• pepperoni or prosciutto
• fresh minced garlic
• cooked crumbled bacon inside or on top
• fresh rosemary chopped
• toppings:
• leftover cooked meats, finely chopped (chicken with buffalo sauce is a nice combo for these) 
• taco topped with ground beef or leftover chili with shredded cheddar
• just a teaspoon of crumbled leftover meatloaf with mozzarella shredded
• for seafood lovers, shrimp, scallops, or other shellfish, diced with Swiss cheese, melted
• diced steak with melted provolone cheese and diced peppers, onion
• assorted cheeses, shredded not just cheddar, crumbled cooked bacon, and finely minced jalapenos (as shown in the photo)

Note: just about anything you prefer can go into the dough just around 4 tablespoons.

Make sure whatever you choose to add is not overly wet.

Mix-ins and Variety Biscuits

1. Savory Add-Ins: Crumbled cooked bacon, Diced ham, Chopped cooked sausage, Crispy pancetta
2. Extra Vegetables: Jalapeños for a spicy kick, Green onions, Caramelized onions, Roasted garlic, Sun-dried tomatoes, chopped, drained spinach
3. Extra Cheese Options: Pepper Jack, Smoked Gouda, Monterey Jack, Parmesan, Gruyere, Colby Jack
4. Herb Variations: Fresh chives, Rosemary, Thyme, Dill, Italian seasoning, Parsley

Nutrition Facts

Sodium (milligrams)

593.2 mg

Cholesterol (grams)

40.91 mg

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