Description

These Beef and Cheese Butter Swim Biscuits are a savory and indulgent treat featuring flaky, layered biscuits filled with shredded cheddar cheese and seasoned ground beef. Baked in a flavorful butter and Worcestershire sauce bath, the biscuits absorb a rich, buttery flavor that makes them irresistible. Perfect as a hearty snack or a side for soup or salad, these biscuits come together quickly and deliver comfort and savory satisfaction in every bite.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
1 teaspoon sugar

Fillings

1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup cooked ground beef, crumbled

Wet Ingredients

1 cup buttermilk
¼ cup unsalted butter, melted

Butter Swim Mixture

½ cup unsalted butter, melted
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce (optional, for extra flavor)
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon dried parsley (optional)

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Instructions

Prepare the Biscuits: Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C). In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, salt, garlic powder (if using), and sugar. Stir to combine. Add the shredded cheddar cheese and cooked ground beef to the dry ingredients and mix until evenly distributed.
Add the Wet Ingredients: Pour in the buttermilk and melted butter, stirring gently until a dough forms. Be careful not to overmix. The dough should be soft and slightly sticky.
Shape the Biscuits: On a floured surface, turn the dough out and gently pat it into a rectangle about ½-inch thick. Fold the dough over on itself a few times to create layers, then cut into 8-10 biscuits using a biscuit cutter or a sharp knife.
Prepare the Butter Swim: In a small bowl, combine the melted butter, Worcestershire sauce (if using), garlic powder, and dried parsley. Pour the butter mixture into the bottom of a 9×9-inch baking dish or a similar-sized pan. Arrange the biscuits snugly packed together in the dish.
Bake the Biscuits: Bake in the preheated oven for 15-18 minutes, or until the biscuits are golden brown on top and cooked through. During baking, the butter will “swim” around the biscuits, infusing them with rich flavor and a buttery texture.
Serve & Enjoy: Let the biscuits cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy them warm, perfect on their own or paired with a side salad or soup.

Notes

For extra flavor, don’t skip the Worcestershire sauce in the butter swim.
You can substitute ground beef with ground turkey or sausage if preferred.
Make sure not to overmix the dough to keep the biscuits tender and flaky.
Serve warm for the best buttery taste and texture.
If you want crispier bottoms, bake on a metal baking sheet instead of a baking dish with butter swim.