Cheddar Chive Buttermilk Biscuits

Every time a holiday comes around where biscuits or rolls are typically served, I confess that I usually buy the pre-made version from the refrigerator section of the grocery store. After making appetizers, and entrée, side dishes, and dessert, I find that rolls are usually where I choose to cut corners.

But no more! These cheddar chive buttermilk biscuits are so easy to make and can even be made a day before you need to serve them. Buttermilk biscuits are a crowd-pleaser to begin with, but the addition of shredded cheddar cheese and snipped chives pack them with even more flavor.

These biscuits are perfect to serve as a side dish to soup or a hearty stew, chili, or just about anything! They belong on your Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Easter tables. They belong on every table! I promise that once you make these biscuits you’ll be making them from scratch from here on out.

If you’ve never made buttermilk biscuits before, here are a few tips. First, you want your butter to be cold. Don’t take it out of the refrigerator until you’re ready to use it. Second, be careful not to overmix once you add the buttermilk. If you do, your biscuits will be tough! Mix until just combined. Finally, when you press out the dough into a large rectangle, fold each side over onto the center. Basically like folding up a piece of paper to fit into an envelope. Then gently press down again into a rectangle. This ensures that you’ll have nice flakey layers. When you cut your biscuits, no need to worry if you don’t have a biscuit cutter! I don’t own one myself, and simply use a drinking glass.

And there you have it! So easy, and packed with flavor. I hope you plan to make these biscuits soon!