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CHEESE & PESTO BISCUITS



Cheese & Pesto Biscuits image

Biscuits always liven up a meal, especially when they're golden brown and filled with pesto, garlic and cheese for extra zip. -Liz Bellville, Jacksonville, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 25m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups 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
1 tablespoon butter, melted
1 garlic clove, minced

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450°. 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 in. apart onto an ungreased baking sheet. Bake 10-12 minutes or until golden brown., Mix melted butter and garlic; brush over biscuits. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 175 calories, Fat 9g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 24mg cholesterol, Sodium 357mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

PESTO BISCUITS



Pesto Biscuits image

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

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 BISCUITS



Pesto Biscuits image

Shapely biscuits rely on pesto to pump up the flavor!

Provided 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

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