Bacon and cheese butter swim biscuits are the ultimate comfort food! These biscuits are buttery, cheesy, and packed with crispy bacon goodness. The best part? They’re incredibly easy to make and require no rolling or cutting. Instead, the dough is “swum” in melted butter before baking, resulting in fluffy, golden biscuits with crispy edges. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a savory snack, these biscuits will quickly become a family favorite.
Table of Contents
- Introduction: Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Ingredients You’ll Need
- Tools and Equipment
- Step-by-Step Recipe
- Making the Biscuit Dough
- Preparing the Bacon and Cheese
- Swimming the Biscuits in Butter
- Baking and Serving
- Serving Suggestions
- Tips for Perfect Biscuits
- Variations and Customizations
- FAQs and Storage Tips
- Conclusion: Fluffy, Buttery, and Irresistible!
1. Introduction: Why You’ll Love This Recipe
These bacon and cheese butter swim biscuits take the classic Southern biscuit to a whole new level. By baking them directly in melted butter, you get incredibly tender and rich biscuits with a golden, crispy bottom. The addition of sharp cheddar cheese and crispy bacon gives every bite a burst of flavor. No need for a biscuit cutter or fancy technique—just mix, pour, bake, and enjoy!
2. Ingredients You’ll Need
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon sugar (optional)
- 1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup cooked bacon, crumbled (about 6 slices)
- 1 3/4 cups buttermilk
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
3. Tools and Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- Whisk
- 8×8-inch or 9×9-inch baking dish
- Spatula or wooden spoon