Description
These Mashed Potato Biscuits are a fluffy and cheesy twist on classic biscuits, incorporating creamy mashed potatoes and sharp white cheddar cheese for extra flavor and moisture. Perfectly golden and tender, they make a delicious side for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2⅓ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp salt
- 1 Tbsp baking powder
- ⅛ tsp fresh cracked black pepper
Wet Ingredients
- ¼ cup unsalted butter (grated)
- 1 cup shredded white cheddar cheese (divided into ¾ cup and ¼ cup)
- 1 cup mashed potatoes
- ¾ cup buttermilk (plus more for brushing tops of biscuits)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 400ºF to ensure a hot environment for baking the biscuits.
- Prepare Butter: Using a box grater, grate half a stick of unsalted butter, then place it in the freezer to keep it super cold, which helps create flaky layers in the biscuits.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, salt, and baking powder evenly.
- Add Butter and Mashed Potatoes: Toss the chilled grated butter in the flour mixture to coat it, then add leftover mashed potatoes and gently toss with a fork until the mashed potatoes are broken up into pea-sized bits. Stir in ½ cup of the shredded white cheddar cheese.
- Add Buttermilk and Form Dough: Make a well in the center of the mixture and pour in the buttermilk. Stir just until a dough forms, being careful not to overwork.
- Shape Dough: Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Gently pat, knead, and roll the dough into a roughly 10-inch circle. Cut the dough with a 3-inch biscuit cutter, rerolling scraps as needed.
- Prepare for Baking: Place the cut biscuits on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Brush the tops with additional buttermilk, sprinkle with fresh cracked black pepper, and top with the remaining ¼ cup shredded cheddar cheese.
- Bake Biscuits: Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until the biscuits are golden brown and cooked through. Remove from oven and let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Keep the butter very cold to achieve the flakiness typical of biscuits.
- The mashed potatoes add moisture and tenderness; leftover mashed potatoes work best.
- If you don’t have buttermilk, you can substitute with milk mixed with a tablespoon of vinegar or lemon juice.
- Use freshly grated cheddar cheese for better melting and flavor.
- Do not overmix the dough to avoid tough biscuits.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
