Grits and Cheese Biscuits

16
Servings
10 min
Preparation Time
12-14 min
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If you’re looking for a crowd pleaser this is it! Turn classic grits into a cheesy grits biscuit with our recipe that uses instant grits to create a unique appetizer, side dish, or snack. Savory and buttery, Grits and Cheese Biscuits pairs well with a variety of meals any time of the year.

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Ingredients

1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup Quaker® Quick Grits - Original or Old Fashioned Grits, uncooked
4 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt (optional)
1/2 cup margarine or butter
1 cup (4 oz) shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup milk

Cooking Instructions

Heat oven to 425°F.
Combine dry ingredients; cut in margarine until mixture resembles course crumbs.
Stir in cheese; add milk, mixing just until dry ingredients are moistened.
Shape dough to form a ball; knead gently on lightly floured surface 3 to 4 times.
Roll out dough to form 8-inch square.
Cut dough into four 2-inch wide strips; cut each strip crosswise into 4 pieces.
Place biscuits about 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheet.
Bake 12 to 14 minutes or until golden brown.

Serving Tips: Add 1/3 cup finely chopped cooked ham and ¼ cup finely chopped onion with stirring in cheese. Proceed as recipe directs.

Cook Note:

For finger sandwiches or hors d'oeuvres, split biscuits and fill with sliced ham or other favorite filling

Key Products

Quaker® Quick Grits - Original

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Cooking Instructions

Heat oven to 425°F.
Combine dry ingredients; cut in margarine until mixture resembles course crumbs.
Stir in cheese; add milk, mixing just until dry ingredients are moistened.
Shape dough to form a ball; knead gently on lightly floured surface 3 to 4 times.
Roll out dough to form 8-inch square.
Cut dough into four 2-inch wide strips; cut each strip crosswise into 4 pieces.
Place biscuits about 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheet.
Bake 12 to 14 minutes or until golden brown.

Serving Tips: Add 1/3 cup finely chopped cooked ham and ¼ cup finely chopped onion with stirring in cheese. Proceed as recipe directs.

Cook Note:

For finger sandwiches or hors d'oeuvres, split biscuits and fill with sliced ham or other favorite filling

Missing a few ingredients? Find the perfect substitute with what you have on hand.

Ingredient Substitutions

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