Best Cheese Pesto Biscuits Recipes

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PESTO BISCUITS



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Shapely biscuits rely on pesto to pump up the flavor!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 27m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup shortening
1/4 cup basil pesto
1/2 cup milk
Finely shredded Parmesan cheese, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 450°F. Mix flour, baking powder and salt in large bowl. Cut in shortening and pesto, using pastry blender or crisscrossing 2 knives, until mixture looks like fine crumbs. Stir in just enough milk so dough leaves side of bowl and forms a ball.
  • Place dough on lightly floured surface. Knead lightly 10 times. Roll or pat 1/2 inch thick. Cut with floured 2 1/2-inch cookie or biscuit cutter. Place about 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheet. Sprinkle with cheese.
  • Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until golden brown. Immediately remove from cookie sheet. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 190, Carbohydrate 20 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 330 mg

PESTO MOZZARELLA CHEESE BALLS RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: biscuit dough, mozzarella cheese, basil pesto, butter, garlic cloves

Provided by Tasty

Categories     Appetizers

Yield 19 balls

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 cans biscuit dough
4 oz mozzarella cheese, cut into 20 equal cubes
8 oz basil pesto
4 tablespoons butter, melted
2 cloves garlic cloves

Steps:

  • Cut biscuit dough in half. Flatten dough.
  • Spread a teaspoon of pesto in the center of the dough, then place a mozzarella cube on top
  • Pinch the sides around the cheese so the pesto and cheese are completely encased by the dough.
  • Place stuffed dough balls in a cast iron pan.
  • Crush garlic and mix with melted butter.
  • Brush the garlic butter over each ball. Bake for 20 minutes at 400˚F (200˚C) or until the dough is golden brown. Serve warm.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 256 calories, Carbohydrate 22 grams, Fat 16 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 5 grams, Sugar 4 grams

CHEESE & PESTO WHIRLS



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These herby tear-and-share bread rolls have mozzarella and sun-dried tomatoes baked into them - perfect for a picnic or for dipping into soup

Provided by Cassie Best

Categories     Buffet, Lunch, Side dish, Snack, Supper

Time 1h20m

Number Of Ingredients 9

450g strong white bread flour, plus a little for dusting
7g sachet fast-action dried yeast
1 tsp golden caster sugar
2 tbsp olive oil, plus a drizzle
150g tub fresh pesto
240g tub semi-dried tomatoes, drained and roughly chopped
100g grated mozzarella (ready-grated is best for this, as it is drier than fresh)
50g parmesan (or vegetarian alternative), grated
handful basil leaves

Steps:

  • Combine the flour, yeast, sugar and 1½ tsp fine salt in a large mixing bowl, or the bowl of a tabletop mixer. Measure out 300ml warm water and add roughly 280ml to the flour, along with the olive oil, and start mixing until the ingredients start to clump together as a dough. If the dough seems a little dry, add the remaining water. Once combined, knead for 10 mins by hand on your work surface, or for 5 mins on a medium speed in a mixer. The dough is ready when it feels soft, springy and elastic. Clean the bowl, drizzle in a little oil, then pop the dough back in, turning it over and coating the sides of the bowl in oil. Cover with some oiled cling film and set aside in a warm place to double in size - this will take 1-3 hrs, depending on the temperature.
  • Line a baking tray with parchment. Uncover the dough and punch it down a couple of times with your fist, knocking out all the air bubbles. Tip out onto a floured work surface and dust the top with a little flour too, if it is sticky. Roll the dough out to a rectangle, roughly 40 x 30cm. Spread the pesto over the dough, then scatter over the tomatoes, both cheeses and the basil. Roll the dough up from one of the longer sides, into a long sausage.
  • Use a sharp knife to cut the dough into 12 even pieces. Place on the baking tray, cut-side up, in a 3-by-4 formation, making sure the open end of each roll is tucked in towards the centre on the arrangement - this will prevent them from uncoiling during cooking. Leave a little space between each roll as they will grow and touch as they prove. Loosely cover with oiled cling film and leave to prove for 30 mins-1 hr until almost doubled in size again. Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6.
  • Uncover the bread when it is puffed up. Bake on the middle shelf in the oven for 35-40 mins until golden brown and the centre looks dry and not doughy. Remove from the oven and leave to cool for at least 10 mins.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 293 calories, Fat 11 grams fat, SaturatedFat 3 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 36 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 8 grams sugar, Fiber 4 grams fiber, Protein 10 grams protein, Sodium 1.4 milligram of sodium

PESTO PULL-APART BREAD



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I combined some of my favorite flavors in an easy bread to complement our Italian meals. I make the pesto, oven-dried tomatoes and roasted red peppers, but store-bought versions work too. -Sue Gronholz, Beaver Dam, Wisconsin (Field Editor),

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 40m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tube (16.3 ounces) large refrigerated buttermilk biscuits
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons prepared pesto
1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes (not packed in oil)
1/4 cup roasted sweet red peppers, drained and diced
1/4 cup sliced ripe olives
1 cup shredded mozzarella and provolone cheese blend
Additional prepared pesto, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Cut each biscuit into 4 pieces. Combine olive oil and pesto. Dip biscuit pieces into pesto mixture until coated; place in an 8-inch round baking pan. Top with sun-dried tomatoes, roasted red peppers and ripe olives., Bake until golden brown, about 25 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese; return to oven, and bake until melted, about 5 minutes longer. Cut into wedges or pull apart; serve warm, with additional pesto if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 152 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 410mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

THREE-CHEESE PESTO PIZZA



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We love the bold flavor of this pizza that's a bit different from the traditional. The pesto, cheese and olive topping makes a delicious statement. Serve it as a main dish, or as a fun appetizer cut in smaller pieces. -Pat Stevens, Granbury, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup chopped red onion
1/2 cup chopped sweet red pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 prebaked 12-inch thin pizza crust
1/2 cup prepared pesto sauce
1/2 cup chopped ripe olives
1 cup crumbled feta cheese
1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
2 plum tomatoes, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • In a small skillet, saute onion and red pepper in oil until tender. Place crust on an ungreased 12-in. pizza pan; spread with pesto. Top with onion mixture, olives, cheeses and tomatoes. , Bake at 400° until cheese is melted, 15-20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 422 calories, Fat 24g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 32mg cholesterol, Sodium 1131mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 19g protein.

CHEESE AND PESTO BISCUITS



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Make and share this Cheese and Pesto Biscuits recipe from Food.com.

Provided by KathyP53

Categories     Breads

Time 27m

Yield 1 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups sll all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/3 cup cold butter, cubed
1 cup shredded Italian cheese blend
1 1/4 cups buttermilk
1 tablespoon prepared pesto sauce
1 tablespoon butter, melted
1 garlic clove, minced

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees. In a large bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, salt and baking soda. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in cheese.
  • In a small bowl, whisk buttermilk and pesto until blended; stir into flour mixture just until moistened.
  • Drop dough by 1/4 cupfuls 2 inches apart onto an ungreased baking sheet. Bake 10-12 minutes or unti golden brown. Mix melted butter and garlic; brush over biscuits.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1685.5, Fat 78, SaturatedFat 48.2, Cholesterol 205.3, Sodium 3171.7, Carbohydrate 208.7, Fiber 6.8, Sugar 15.4, Protein 36.9

EASY CHEESY BISCUITS



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I'm a big fan of homemade biscuits but not the rolling and cutting that goes with them. The drop biscuit method solves everything. -Christina Addison, Blanchester, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 cups all-purpose flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/2 cup cold butter
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1-1/4 cups 2% milk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450°. In a large bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, sugar, salt and cream of tartar. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in cheese, garlic and pepper flakes. Add milk; stir just until moistened., Drop dough by heaping 1/4 cupfuls 2 in. apart onto a greased baking sheet. Bake 18-20 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 237 calories, Fat 12g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 32mg cholesterol, Sodium 429mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

PESTO SAUSAGE BISCUIT BITES



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They won't be able to stop reaching for these tasty little sausage bites. They are perfect party food but also a great choice for a breakfast buffet.

Provided by Valerie Brunmeier

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Pastries

Time 25m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 (10 ounce) cans refrigerated buttermilk biscuit dough
5 teaspoons pesto
10 links breakfast sausage
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese, or as needed

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Press each biscuit into a 4-inch circle on a lightly floured surface. Spread 1/2 teaspoon pesto over top of each biscuit. Place 1 sausage link on the edge of each biscuit and roll dough around sausage. Cut each roll into 4 pieces and place on a baking sheet; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until biscuits are golden brown and sausage is cooked, 8 to 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 260.1 calories, Carbohydrate 24.4 g, Cholesterol 22.3 mg, Fat 14.2 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 8.6 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 728.9 mg, Sugar 4.1 g

PESTO BISCUITS



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Something different to go with your Italian dinner in place of or in addition to, garlic bread. Especially good topped with hot pepper jelly.

Provided by KyJo5096

Categories     Breads

Time 27m

Yield 10-12 biscuits

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup shortening
1/4 cup basil pesto
1/2 cup milk, approximately
parmesan cheese (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 450 degrees.
  • Mix flour, baking powder and salt in large mixing bowl.
  • Cut in shortening and pesto, using a pastry blender or fork.
  • Stil in enough milk so that dough leaves sides of bowl and forms a ball.
  • Place dough on lightly floured surface.
  • Knead lightly, 10 times.
  • Pat or roll dough to 1/2 inch thickness.
  • Cut with floured biscuit cutter.
  • Place about 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheet.
  • Sprinkle with parmesan cheese, if desired.
  • Bake for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 165.7, Fat 7.6, SaturatedFat 2, Cholesterol 1.7, Sodium 450.1, Carbohydrate 21.7, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 0.1, Protein 3.2

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