Description
These Protein Biscuits are a savory and satisfying baked treat packed with cottage cheese, cheddar, ham, and chives. Perfect for breakfast or a snack, they combine the hearty flavors of cheese and meat with the comforting texture of a biscuit, offering a protein-packed alternative to traditional biscuits.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2.5 cups flour or whole wheat flour
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
Wet Ingredients
- 16 oz cottage cheese
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 2 eggs, whisked
- 6 oz ham or turkey, diced
- 1/3 cup chives, finely chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven and prepare pan: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Lightly flour the parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, onion powder, garlic powder, baking powder, and salt until fully combined.
- Combine wet ingredients: In a medium bowl, mix the cottage cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, whisked eggs, diced ham or turkey, and chopped chives until fully incorporated.
- Form the dough: Add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients. Use a wooden spoon or silicone spatula to mix. When the dough starts to come together, switch to clean, floured hands to form it into a large dough ball. If the dough is too sticky, sprinkle in a bit more flour as needed. The dough should be slightly sticky but manageable.
- Shape and cut biscuits: Place the dough ball on the prepared baking sheet and flatten it with your hands into a roughly 7 by 10-inch rectangle. Using a knife or bench scraper, cut the dough into 12 equal biscuits and space them evenly apart on the baking sheet.
- Bake the biscuits: Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes or until the tops of the biscuits are lightly golden brown and the bottoms are nicely golden.
- Cool and serve: Allow the biscuits to cool slightly on the baking sheet before serving. Enjoy them as is or slice in half to make delicious breakfast sandwiches.
Notes
- Use whole wheat flour for added fiber and a nuttier flavor.
- If dough is very sticky, add flour gradually to avoid making the biscuits dry.
- Substitute ham with turkey or omit for a vegetarian version (adjust the diet accordingly).
- Chives add a fresh onion flavor but can be replaced with green onions or omit as desired.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.
- These biscuits reheat well in a toaster or oven for a crispy finish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 biscuit
- Calories: 170 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
