Cheddar biscuits with bold heat, skewered for sharing—crispy, cheesy, and perfect for any gathering.
# Components:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 2 teaspoons baking powder
03 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
04 - 1 teaspoon kosher salt
05 - 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
06 - 1 1/2 teaspoons smoked paprika
07 - 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
08 - 1 cup crushed Flamin Hot corn chips, plus extra for garnish
→ Wet Ingredients
09 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
10 - 1 cup buttermilk, cold
→ Cheese & Add-ins
11 - 1 1/4 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
12 - 2 scallions, finely sliced
13 - 1 jalapeño, deseeded and finely diced (optional)
→ For Assembly
14 - 8 wooden or metal skewers (8–10 inches long)
15 - 2 tablespoons melted butter, for brushing
16 - Extra crushed Flamin Hot corn chips, for topping
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. If using wooden skewers, soak in water for 10 minutes.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, sugar, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, and 1 cup crushed Flamin Hot corn chips.
03 - Add cold cubed butter to the flour mixture. Cut it in using a pastry blender or fork until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
04 - Stir in shredded cheddar cheese, sliced scallions, and diced jalapeño, if using.
05 - Pour in cold buttermilk and mix gently until just combined, taking care not to overwork the dough.
06 - Separate dough into 8 equal portions. Using floured hands, shape each into a 2-inch ball and gently flatten into a disk.
07 - Thread each biscuit disk onto a skewer, pressing gently to secure. Space biscuits to allow even baking, or use one disk per skewer as preferred.
08 - Arrange skewers on the prepared baking sheet. Brush each biscuit with melted butter and sprinkle with extra crushed Flamin Hot corn chips.
09 - Bake skewers for 16–18 minutes until biscuits are golden brown and cheese is bubbling.
10 - Allow biscuits to cool slightly on the baking sheet. Serve warm as a snack or appetizer.
