Description
Hearty beef and cheese butter swim biscuits merge Southern comfort with bold flavor sensations. Cheesy, buttery layers promise a satisfying meal that welcomes you to savor each rich, golden-brown bite.
Ingredients
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Beef and Cheese Butter Swim Biscuits
Primary Ingredients:
- 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1.75 cups buttermilk
- 1 cup (2 sticks) butter, melted
Meat and Cheese Ingredients:
- 0.5 pound ground beef
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Seasoning and Spices:
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons melted butter (for topping)
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder (for topping)
- 0.5 teaspoon dried parsley (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 450°F (232°C), ensuring a hot environment for optimal baking of the butter swim biscuits.
- Brown ground beef in a skillet over medium heat, incorporating salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and Worcestershire sauce for robust flavor. Drain excess grease thoroughly.
- Combine flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar in a mixing bowl, creating a dry ingredient base for the biscuit dough.
- Gently stir buttermilk into the dry ingredients, mixing until just incorporated to maintain a tender texture.
- Pour melted butter into an 8×8 or 9×9-inch baking dish, creating a rich foundation for the biscuits.
- Spread half of the biscuit dough evenly across the melted butter, ensuring complete coverage.
- Distribute cooked ground beef and shredded cheese uniformly over the first layer of dough.
- Carefully spread the remaining biscuit dough on top, completely covering the beef and cheese layer.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until the surface turns golden brown and the biscuits are fully cooked through.
- Optional: Prepare a garlic butter topping by mixing melted butter with garlic powder and parsley.
- Brush the warm biscuits with the garlic butter mixture for an extra burst of flavor.
- Allow the biscuits to cool for a few minutes, then slice and serve warm for maximum enjoyment.
Notes
- Customize the beef seasoning with your favorite spices like smoked paprika or chili powder for a personalized flavor kick.
- Choose lean ground beef to reduce overall fat content and make the dish slightly healthier.
- Swap regular buttermilk with plant-based alternatives like almond milk mixed with apple cider vinegar for a dairy-free version.
- Experiment with different cheese types such as sharp cheddar, pepper jack, or a Mexican cheese blend to create unique flavor profiles.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 190 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 230 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 13 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg