Cheddar-Pepper Biscuits

Cheddar-Pepper Biscuits

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Makes: 12 biscuits

Ingredients

• 1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 Tbsp. baking powder
• 3/4 tsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp. pepper
• 1-1/2 cups (6 oz.) Sargento® Artisan Blends™ Shredded Double Cheddar Cheese, divided
• 1/3 cup butter or margarine
• 3/4 cup milk

Directions

• Combine flour, baking powder, salt and pepper in large bowl. Cut in 1 cup cheese and butter using pastry blender or fork. Add milk; mix just until all ingredients are moistened.
• Knead gently on floured surface 8 times. Roll out to 1/2-inch thickness; cut with 2-1/2-inch biscuit cutter. Re-roll and cut scraps. Spray baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray; place biscuits. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake in preheated 450°F oven 10 minutes or until biscuits are golden brown.