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These protein biscuits with cheddar and chives are soft, fluffy, and full of savory flavor, made with Greek yogurt for protein and a tender, fluffy texture. With just the right amount of cheddar and fresh chives, they bake up golden, puffed, and irresistible. They’re perfect for breakfast, lunch, or as a side with soup or chili.
If you love this protein biscuit recipe, don’t miss our high-protein cottage cheese bagels and must-try protein pizza crust!
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Why You Will Love These Cheddar Protein Biscuits
- Flavorful: These biscuits are packed with the delicious flavors of cheddar cheese and fresh chives.
- Easy & Quick: These protein biscuits are super easy to make with simple ingredients. Plus, they bake quickly in the oven!
- High-Protein: Greek yogurt makes these biscuits protein-packed while keeping them soft and tender.
Ingredients Needed
- Flour: The base of these biscuits is all-purpose flour.
- Cornstarch: Cornstarch helps make the biscuits extra soft, tender, and fluffy.
- Baking Powder: Add baking powder to the flour to make self-rising flour.
- Salt: Add to the flour to make self-rising flour.
- Seasonings: Garlic powder and onion powder add delicious, savory flavor.
- Cheddar: Fold shredded cheddar cheese into the dough for the ultimate cheesy bite.
- Chives: Fresh chopped chives add a delicious savory flavor that pairs perfectly with the cheddar cheese.
- Greek Yogurt: Plain non-fat Greek yogurt brings the dough together and keeps the biscuits moist and tender.
Find the full measurements in the recipe card below.
Substitutions & Variations
- Greek Yogurt to Use: We used non-fat, but low-fat or full-fat Greek yogurt also works.
- Cheese Options: You can swap the cheddar cheese for white cheddar, Monterey Jack, grated Parmesan cheese, or a blend.
- Chive Swap: You can swap the fresh chives with sliced green onions.
- Savory Twist: Add finely diced roasted red peppers, chopped sun-dried tomatoes, or sprinkle a little grated Parmesan on top for extra flavor.
- Spicy: For spicy biscuits, omit the chives and substitute them with finely chopped pickled jalapeño slices. Or, try our jalapeño cheddar protein bagels!
How To Make Protein Biscuits With Cheddar and Chives
Step 1: In a large bowl, mix the flour, cornstarch, baking powder, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
Step 2: Mix in the cheddar cheese and chopped chives until evenly distributed.
Step 3: Add the Greek yogurt to the bowl and mix.
Use your hands to knead the dough for a few minutes until it comes together.
Step 4: Place the dough on a lightly floured work surface. Use a dough cutter to cut the dough into eight even pieces.
Gently roll the pieces and slightly press down to form biscuits. Place the formed biscuits on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Step 5: Lightly spray the biscuits with olive oil spray. As an option, top with shredded cheddar cheese.
Step 6: Bake the biscuits at 425°F for 12-15 minutes, until puffed, golden, and lightly crisped on top. Once done, let them rest for about 10 minutes before serving.
Serving Suggestions
You can enjoy these protein biscuits in so many ways. Here are some of our favorites!
- Breakfast: Make a breakfast sandwich with a poached egg or baked egg and arugula.
- Scrambled Eggs: Serve alongside scrambled eggs with cottage cheese.
- Sandwich: Use these biscuits as the base of a turkey sandwich.
- Soup: Pair them with a bowl of soup such as our roasted tomato soup, creamy potato soup, butternut squash apple soup, or slow cooker chicken pot pie soup. You can also serve them with our slow cooker turkey chili for a cozy meal.
Shawna’s Expert Tips
- Mix the Dry Ingredients First: Combine the flour, cornstarch, baking powder, salt, seasonings, cheese, and chives before adding the yogurt. This helps combine everything evenly and prevents overworking the dough later.
- Knead Until It Comes Together: Make sure to keep kneading until the flour and yogurt are fully incorporated and the dough forms.
- Form Even Pieces: Divide the dough into equal portions, then gently shape each piece into a biscuit. This helps ensure they cook evenly.
Storage Instructions
Storing: You can store leftover protein biscuits in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2-3 days. When ready to serve, reheat them in the oven or air fryer.
Freezing: You can freeze the baked biscuits in a freezer-safe bag or container for 1-2 months.
More High-Protein Recipes to Try!
- Cottage Cheese Pizza Crust
- Cottage Cheese Egg Bake
- Cinnamon Raisin Protein Bagels
- Protein Oatmeal
- Protein Pizza
If you try this recipe, please be sure to leave us a comment and star rating, ★★★★★, letting us know how it turns out for you.
Protein Biscuits With Cheddar and Chives
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/3 cup light shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
- 1 cup plain 0-fat Greek yogurt
- olive oil spray
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix the flour, cornstarch, baking powder, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Mix in the cheddar cheese and chopped chives until evenly distributed.
- Add the Greek yogurt to the bowl and mix. Use your hands to knead the dough for a few minutes until it comes together.
- Place the dough on a lightly floured work surface. Use a dough cutter to cut the dough into eight even pieces. Gently roll the pieces and slightly press down to form biscuits. Place the formed biscuits on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Lightly spray the biscuits with olive oil spray. Optional: Top with shredded cheddar cheese.
- Bake the biscuits at 425°F for 12-15 minutes, until puffed, golden, and lightly crisped on top. Once done, let them rest for about 10 minutes before serving.
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Notes
- Cheese Options: You can swap the cheddar cheese for white cheddar, Monterey Jack, grated Parmesan cheese, or a blend.
- Chive Swap: You can swap the fresh chives with sliced green onions.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
These Protein Biscuits with Cheddar and Chives are such a savory little win, fluffy, flavorful, and packed with goodness! Perfect when you want something comforting but still nourishing and satisfying.
These protein biscuits are so good. We enjoyed them with butter and scrambled eggs and drink of choice. Thank-You for sharing.
Hi Mary, thank you so much for the kind words! I’m so happy you enjoyed the protein biscuits! Serving them with butter, scrambled eggs, and your drink of choice sounds perfect. I really appreciate you taking the time to share this, and I’m so glad you enjoyed the recipe.