Description
These Breakfast Protein Biscuits are hearty, high-protein, and full of savory flavor with Greek yogurt, cottage cheese, eggs, cheddar, and turkey ham. A warm, satisfying twist on a classic biscuit.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon fine salt
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, very cold, grated or cubed
- 3/4 cup plain Greek yogurt (2% or 5%)
- 1/2 cup cottage cheese, blended smooth
- 1 large egg
- 1/3 cup cold milk (or unsweetened almond milk), plus 1 tablespoon for brushing
- 3/4 cup shredded sharp cheddar
- 1/2 cup diced turkey ham or chicken sausage, cooked and cooled
- 2 tablespoons finely sliced scallions
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, garlic powder, and pepper.
- Cut in cold butter until pea-sized crumbs form.
- Stir in Greek yogurt and blended cottage cheese until shaggy.
- Add egg and milk, folding until dough just comes together.
- Fold in cheddar, turkey ham or sausage, and scallions.
- Turn dough onto floured surface, pat to 1-inch thick, fold into thirds twice to create layers.
- Cut out 8 biscuits with a 2 1/2-inch cutter, reroll scraps if needed.
- Place biscuits on baking sheet, sides touching, and brush tops with milk.
- Bake 13–15 minutes until golden brown. Cool 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Keep ingredients cold and avoid overworking the dough for flaky, tender biscuits. Store in an airtight container for 2 days or freeze up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 biscuit
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: protein biscuits, breakfast biscuits, high protein breakfast