Herbed Cottage Cheese Biscuits Recipe

I always love a twist on classic biscuits. My latest creation is my Healthier Biscuits featuring all-purpose flour, cottage cheese, eggs, and fresh parsley with a hint of garlic powder. These herbed surprises blend ingredients like chives and milk to yield a tender, moist delight that captivates me every time.

I recently came across a twist on biscuits that had me rethinking what biscuits can be. I wanted something a little different so I experimented with herbed cottage cheese biscuits.

This recipe uses a blend of common pantry ingredients like 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 tablespoon of baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt and just a pinch of garlic powder to kick things up a notch. I then mix in 1/2 cup full-fat cottage cheese with 2 lightly beaten eggs and 1/2 cup milk.

Toss in a couple of tablespoons of freshly chopped parsley and chives for that extra flavor punch plus a few grinds of black pepper for a slight spice. I sometimes consider these as a cooler take on ideas with cottage cheese, almost like healthier soup and dinner biscuits that even folks on a keto diet might enjoy.

Theyre tender, moist and have a surprising twist that keeps you guessing with each bite.

Why I Like this Recipe

I really like this recipe because it makes me feel like I can whip up something tasty without too much fuss. First, I love how the cottage cheese makes the biscuits so moist and tender even though theyre butter free, which is perfect cause I try avoiding too much fat sometimes. Second, the fresh herbs like parsley and chives add a cool flavor that makes every bite interesting and not too bland. Third, the recipe is super straight forward, and the instructions even let you have a few lumps in the mix which makes me feel like its totally ok to mess things up a little and still end up with something yummy. Lastly, I enjoy that I can play around with it a bit, like having it with my favorite honey or jelly, making it an everyday treat that feels kinda special.

Ingredients

• All-purpose flour provides essential carbs and structure for these biscuits.
• Baking powder helps the biscuits rise and keeps them light.
• Cottage cheese is rich in protein and makes the biscuits tender and moist.
• Eggs add extra protein and help bind all the ingredients together.
• Milk gives moisture and a subtle creaminess in every bite.
• Fresh herbs add brightness and boost healthy antioxidants in the mix.
• Garlic powder gives a mild tanginess that enhances the savory flavor.
• Salt enhances all the flavors while balancing the overall taste.
• Black pepper adds a touch of heat to round out the savory profile.

Ingredient Quantities

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 cup cottage cheese (full-fat is best)
• 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
• 1/2 cup milk (whole or 2% works fine)
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives or dill (or both if you like)
• A few grinds of black pepper to taste

How to Make this

1. Preheat your oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. In a big bowl, mix together the 2 cups of flour, 1 tablespoon of baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder, and a few grinds of black pepper.

3. In another bowl, whisk the 1/2 cup of full-fat cottage cheese, 2 lightly beaten large eggs, and 1/2 cup of milk until they’re well combined, try not to over whisk.

4. Pour the wet mix into the dry ingredients and stir together until just incorporated, it’s okay if there are a few lumps.

5. Add in 2 tablespoons of chopped fresh parsley and 2 tablespoons of chopped fresh chives or dill, and stir gently so the herbs distribute evenly.

6. Scoop out the dough with a spoon or ice cream scoop onto your prepared baking sheet using about the same size for each, roughly 1 1/2 to 2-inch balls, then flatten them a little bit with the back of the spoon.

7. Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake the biscuits for about 12 to 15 minutes until they start to look lightly golden on top.

8. Once they’re done, take them out of the oven and let ’em cool for around 5 minutes before serving.

9. Enjoy these moist and tender herbed cottage cheese biscuits while they’re warm, serve them alone or with your fav jelly or honey if you like.

Equipment Needed

1. Oven preheated to 425°F
2. Baking sheet lined with parchment paper
3. Two mixing bowls (one big bowl for dry ingredients and one for wet ingredients)
4. Measuring cups and spoons
5. Whisk for beating the eggs and mixing the wet ingredients
6. Spoon or ice cream scoop for portioning the dough onto the baking sheet

FAQ

Herbed Cottage Cheese Biscuits Recipe Substitutions and Variations

• All-purpose flour: Instead of all-purpose flour, you can try half whole wheat flour mixed with all-purpose for a nuttier flavor and extra fiber
• Baking powder: If you dont have any, you can mix 1/4 teaspoon baking soda with 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar to mimic its leavening effect
• Cottage cheese: Low-fat cottage cheese works too if you want to cut back on fat, or you could even use ricotta for a similar texture
• Fresh herbs: If you’re out of parsley or chives, basil or oregano can add a fun twist to the biscuits

Pro Tips

1. Don’t overwhisk the wet mix – a few lumps are totally ok and help the biscuits stay fluffy.
2. Use an ice cream scoop or a spoon to keep your biscuit sizes equal so they bake evenly, cause uneven baking is a nightmare.
3. Let the dough sit for a couple minutes after mixing before scooping – it gives the flour time to absorb the liquids and makes your biscuits even more tender.
4. Be careful when stirring in the herbs; mix gently so they dont break down too much and lose that fresh flavor punch.