Hearty Cottage Cheese Breakfast Biscuits for a Power-Packed Morning
Enjoy these Hearty Cottage Cheese Breakfast Biscuits, a delicious and customizable start to your day packed with protein.
Equipment
- Oven
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
- Mixing bowls
- Whisk
- Measuring cups
- Measuring spoons
- - Knife
- Wire rack
Ingredients
For the Dough
- 1 cup Greek Yogurt full-fat recommended
- 2 large Eggs Acts as a binder and adds richness
- 2 cups Flour All-purpose flour recommended
- 2 tablespoons Flaxseed Optional chia seeds can be used as a substitute
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder Fresh garlic can be substituted for a robust taste
- 1 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes Adjust based on your spice preference
- 1 teaspoon Black Pepper White pepper can be used for milder flavor
- 2 teaspoons Baking Powder Essential for rising
- 1 teaspoon Salt
For the Fillings
- 1 cup Spinach Kale can be swapped in
- 1/4 cup Chives Green onions can be used as an alternative
- 1 cup Cheddar Cheese Feel free to substitute with a different cheese
- 1/2 cup Ham Can switch to turkey or omit for vegetarian option
- 1/3 cup Sun-Dried Tomatoes Fresh tomatoes can work if needed
- 1/2 cup Chicken Sausage Any cooked sausage or bacon can replace it
- 1/2 cup Feta Cheese Goat cheese can be a delightful alternative
- 2 tablespoons Basil Dried basil or other herbs might work as replacements
Instructions
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the fresh ingredients by chopping the spinach, chives, and sun-dried tomatoes. Crumble the feta cheese.
- Whisk the Greek yogurt and eggs together in a large bowl until smooth.
- Combine the dry ingredients in a separate bowl: sift together the flour, flaxseed, garlic powder, red pepper flakes, black pepper, baking powder, and salt.
- Fold the dry mixture into the yogurt mixture gently until just combined.
- Add the chopped spinach, chives, sun-dried tomatoes, ham, sausage, and cheeses to the dough and fold them in until evenly distributed.
- Shape your dough with floured hands into 12 equal disks, about 1 inch thick.
- Arrange the biscuits on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them apart. Sprinkle any remaining cheese on top.
- Bake in your preheated oven for 5 minutes, then reduce the temperature to 350°F (175°C) and continue baking for an additional 20 minutes.
- Cool the biscuits on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
Notes
Serve with butter, honey, or your favorite jam for a delightful twist.