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Zucchini Cheddar Biscuits

These zucchini cheddar biscuits are definitely one of my favorite quick sides to add to dinners or to enjoy as part of a delicious savory breakfast or brunch. 
Course Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine bread
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 12 biscuits
Calories 297kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 zucchini, shredded approximately 2/3 cup
  • 1 Tablespoon coarse salt
  • 2 cups flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 cup cold butter cubed
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 3/4 cups buttermilk room temperature
  • 1/4 cup butter melted
  • 1/3 cup fresh parsley chopped

Instructions

  • Shred the zucchini and spread on a cutting board or cookie sheet.
  • Sprinkle on the salt and let sit for 1/2 hour.
  • Rub off the salt and then squeeze all water out from the zucchini. Drain on paper towels as you prepare the dough.
  • Preheat oven to 400 F.
  • Grease 2 cookie sheets and set aside.
  • In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder and baking soda.
  • Cut in the cold butter using a pastry cutter or large fork.
  • Stir in the cheddar cheese and zucchini.
  • Pour in the buttermilk and stir until no dry spots remain.
  • Use a cookie scoop to portion out 2 Tablepoon - sized drop biscuits onto the prepared cookie sheets.
  • Brush with a bit of melted butter and bake for 10 minutes, until golden brown.
  • Stir the parsley into the remaining butter and brush on the warm biscuits. You may want to do two coats.

Nutrition

Calories: 297kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 33mg | Sodium: 1324mg | Potassium: 153mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 554IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 152mg | Iron: 2mg