why make this recipe
These skillet biscuits use cottage cheese for a quick, moist biscuit with little fuss. They bake fast and fit any meal.
introduction
This recipe makes soft, slightly tangy biscuits that pair well with eggs or soup. If you like cottage cheese in savory dishes, try a related salad like bacon jalapeno cottage cheese chicken salad to use extra cottage cheese.
how to make Cottage Cheese Skillet Biscuits
Make the dough gently so the biscuits stay tender. Mix dry and wet ingredients, spoon dough on the sheet, then bake until golden. For a filling meal, serve with a pasta skillet like cheesesteak tortellini skillet.
Ingredients :
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 egg
Directions :
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder, salt, and black pepper.
- In another bowl, combine the cottage cheese, melted butter, milk, and egg.
- Stir the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined.
- Drop spoonfuls of the dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the biscuits are golden brown.
- Serve warm as a side dish for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
how to serve Cottage Cheese Skillet Biscuits
Serve warm with butter, jam, or gravy. They go well with eggs for breakfast, soup for lunch, or a stew at dinner.
how to store Cottage Cheese Skillet Biscuits
Cool the biscuits fully, then store in an airtight container at room temperature for 1-2 days. For longer storage, freeze in a sealed bag for up to 2 months. Reheat in a low oven or toaster oven.
tips to make Cottage Cheese Skillet Biscuits
- Don’t overmix the dough. Stir until just combined.
- Use cold butter for a flakier texture, or melted butter for softer biscuits.
- If you want a change, try adding herbs, garlic, or cheese.
- For more cottage cheese ideas, see this simple salad variation like blackberry cottage cheese chicken salad.
variation (if any)
- Add 1/2 cup shredded cheddar for cheesy biscuits.
- Mix in 1-2 tablespoons chopped chives or parsley for a herb version.
- Add a small chopped jalapeño for a spicy kick.
FAQs
Q: Can I use low-fat cottage cheese?
A: Yes. Low-fat cottage cheese works, but the biscuits may be slightly less rich.
Q: Can I make these gluten-free?
A: You can try a 1-to-1 gluten-free flour blend, but texture may change.
Q: Can I bake all biscuits at once in a skillet?
A: Yes. Use a greased cast-iron skillet and drop dough close together for pull-apart biscuits. Baking time may change slightly.
Q: Can I skip the egg?
A: The egg adds structure. You can try a flax egg, but texture may differ.
Conclusion
These cottage cheese skillet biscuits are quick, soft, and easy to make. For another cottage-cheese biscuit idea with a low-carb twist, see the recipe for Easy Cheesy Low Carb Keto Cottage Cheese Biscuits.
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Cottage Cheese Skillet Biscuits
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 12 biscuits 1x
- Diet: Vegetarian
Description
Soft and slightly tangy biscuits made with cottage cheese that pair well with any meal.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 egg
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Mix together the flour, baking powder, salt, and black pepper in a large bowl.
- Combine the cottage cheese, melted butter, milk, and egg in another bowl.
- Stir the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined.
- Drop spoonfuls of the dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the biscuits are golden brown.
- Serve warm as a side dish for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
Notes
Do not overmix the dough for tender biscuits. They can be served with butter, jam, or gravy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 biscuit
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: biscuits, skillet biscuits, cottage cheese biscuits, easy biscuits, American baking