Cheesy, garlicky mini biscuits baked together as a savory, shareable snack with classic Cheddar Bay flavor notes.
# Components:
→ Biscuit Dough
01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 tablespoon baking powder
03 - 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
04 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
05 - 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
06 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
07 - 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
08 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold, cubed
09 - 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
10 - 3/4 cup whole milk
→ Topping
11 - 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
12 - 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped
13 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
14 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
# Directions:
01 - Preheat the oven to 425°F. Grease a 24-cup mini muffin tin or line with paper liners.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and cayenne pepper.
03 - Incorporate cold cubed butter using a pastry cutter or fingertips until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
04 - Stir in shredded sharp cheddar cheese evenly throughout the mixture.
05 - Pour in whole milk and gently mix until just combined; avoid overmixing.
06 - Divide dough evenly into mini muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full.
07 - Bake for 14 to 16 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
08 - Combine melted butter, chopped parsley, garlic powder, and salt in a small bowl.
09 - Immediately brush the warm biscuits with the prepared butter mixture.
10 - Allow biscuits to cool slightly before serving warm and sharing pull-apart style.
