Maple Bacon Cheddar Biscuits 

Indulge in flaky, tender biscuits that capture the best of sweet and savory—layers of buttery dough, crispy bacon bits, sharp cheddar, and a hint of maple goodness. Once baked, they're brushed with warm maple-butter, adding a glossy finish and even more flavor. Serving a dozen these delights takes a bit over an hour from start to finish and is sure to elevate breakfast, brunch, or snack time. Pure comfort in every bite!

Ingredients (makes 12 biscuits)

• 8 slices bacon, diced
  
  

• 4 cups all-purpose flour
  
  

• 1 cup shredded extra‑sharp cheddar cheese
  
  

• 4 teaspoons baking powder
  
  

• 1½ teaspoons kosher salt
  
  

• 1 teaspoon baking soda
  
  

• ¾ cup unsalted butter, frozen and grated
  
  

• 1½ cups buttermilk
  
  

• 6 tablespoons maple syrup, divided
  
  

• 2 tablespoons melted unsalted butter (for brushing)
  
  

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 450 °F (230 °C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
   
   

2. Cook bacon in a skillet over medium-high heat until crispy (about 6–8 minutes). Drain on paper towels.
   
   

3. In a large bowl, combine bacon, flour, cheddar, baking powder, salt, and baking soda.
   
   

4. Grate the frozen butter into the dry ingredients and stir gently to combine.
   
   

5. In a separate bowl, whisk together buttermilk and 4 tablespoons maple syrup. Add to dry mixture and stir until soft dough forms.
   
   

6. On a floured surface, knead dough gently 3–4 times. Roll out to roughly 1¼ in thick. Cut 12 rounds using a biscuit cutter (2–2½ in diameter). Freeze biscuits for 15 minutes.
   
   

7. Bake for 15–18 minutes, or until golden brown.
   
   

8. Combine remaining 2 tablespoons maple syrup with melted butter and brush over warm biscuits before serving.
   
   

Nutritional:
Nutrients per Biscuit (approximate):

• Calories: 320 kcal
  
  

• Total Fat: 18 g
  
  

• Carbohydrates: 33 g
  
  

• Protein: 7 g
  
  

• Saturated Fat: 10 g
  
  

• Cholesterol: 61 mg
  
  

• Sodium: 544 mg
  
  

• Dietary Fiber: 1 g
  
  

• Sugars: 8 g
  
  

• Calcium: 130 mg
  
  

• Iron: 2 mg
  
  

• Potassium: 151 mg