Description
These Protein Biscuits are a savory, hearty treat packed with cottage cheese, cheddar, and diced ham or turkey. Perfectly fluffy with a slight golden crust, they're an ideal option for breakfast sandwiches or a protein-rich snack. Made with simple ingredients and baked to perfection, these biscuits combine wholesome nutrition with delicious flavor.
Ingredients
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
Add-ins
- 6 oz ham or turkey, diced
- 1/3 cup chives, finely chopped
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheet: Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Lightly dust the parchment paper with flour to prevent sticking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, onion powder, garlic powder, baking powder, and salt until evenly combined.
- Combine Wet Ingredients and Add-ins: In a medium bowl, mix cottage cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, whisked eggs, diced ham or turkey, and finely chopped chives until fully blended.
- Create Dough: Pour the wet mixture into the bowl with dry ingredients and begin mixing with a wooden spoon or silicone spatula. As the dough starts to come together, switch to using clean floured hands to knead and form a large, slightly sticky dough ball. Add small amounts of flour as needed to manage stickiness, but keep dough slightly moist.
- Shape Dough on Baking Sheet: Transfer the dough ball onto the prepared baking sheet. Use your hands to flatten and shape it into a roughly 7 by 10-inch rectangle. Precision is not critical.
- Divide Dough into Biscuits: With a knife or bench scraper, cut the dough rectangle into 12 equal portions and space them evenly apart on the baking sheet.
- Bake Biscuits: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 22-25 minutes, or until the tops are lightly golden brown and the bottoms are golden brown as well. Remove and allow the biscuits to cool slightly before serving.
- Serve and Enjoy: Enjoy these protein-packed biscuits warm as-is or slice them in half to make hearty breakfast sandwiches.
Notes
- If the dough is too sticky, add flour gradually to make it easier to handle, but don't overdo it to maintain moistness.
- Feel free to substitute ham with turkey or other cooked meats of your choice.
- These biscuits reheat well and can be frozen for meal prep convenience.
- Using whole wheat flour adds extra fiber and nutrients while maintaining a hearty texture.
- For a vegetarian option, omit the ham or turkey and consider adding sautéed mushrooms or roasted vegetables.
