Hearty Cottage Cheese Breakfast Biscuits for Busy Mornings
Hearty Cottage Cheese Breakfast Biscuits make for a delicious, protein-packed start to your busy mornings.
Equipment
- Oven
- Mixing bowl
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
- Whisk
- Measuring cups
- Measuring spoons
Ingredients
For the Biscuits
- 2.6 cups flour sifted all-purpose flour recommended
- 1/4 cup flaxseed can be omitted
- 1 tsp garlic powder can substitute with fresh garlic
- 3/4 tsp red pepper flakes adjust to taste
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp baking powder check for freshness
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup Greek yogurt full-fat recommended
- 2 large eggs
For the Add-Ins
- 1.5 cups spinach, chopped fresh or frozen works
- 1/2 cup chives, finely chopped green onions can substitute
- 1.5 cups cheddar cheese, shredded can swap with Monterey Jack
- 2 cups ham, diced any cooked meat can substitute
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped omit if not available
- 2 cups chicken sausage, cooked and crumbled can omit or replace with vegetarian options
- 1.5 cups feta cheese, crumbled goat cheese is an alternative
- 2 tsp basil, dried or fresh can be omitted
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Chop the spinach, chives, sun-dried tomatoes, and ham. Crumble the feta.
- Whisk together the Greek yogurt and eggs in a large bowl until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, combine flour, flaxseed, garlic powder, red pepper flakes, black pepper, baking powder, and salt.
- Combine the dry mixture with the wet ingredients, folding gently until just mixed.
- Fold in the spinach, chives, sun-dried tomatoes, ham, sausage, cheeses, and basil.
- Lightly flour your hands and divide the thick dough into 12 portions, forming them into thick disks.
- Arrange the biscuits on the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 2 inches between each one.
- Bake the biscuits for 5 minutes at 400°F, then reduce the temperature to 350°F and bake for an additional 20 minutes.
- Cool briefly on the baking sheet before transferring the biscuits to a wire rack.
Notes
Optional: Serve warm with a dollop of Greek yogurt or a sprinkle of fresh herbs for a lovely garnish.