ZUCCHINI & CHEESE DROP BISCUITS

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These colorful little drop biscuits are very easy to put together and yet are packed full of flavor. I serve them warm out of the oven. -Keith Mesch, Mt. Healthy, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 50m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

3/4 cup shredded zucchini
1-1/4 teaspoons salt, divided
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 cup cold butter, cubed
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/4 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons finely chopped oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, patted dry
2 tablespoons minced fresh basil or 2 teaspoons dried basil
1 cup 2% milk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425°. Place zucchini in a colander over a plate; sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon salt and toss. Let stand 10 minutes. Rinse and drain well. Squeeze zucchini to remove excess liquid. Pat dry., In a large bowl, whisk flour, baking powder and remaining salt. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in zucchini, cheeses, tomatoes and basil. Add milk; stir just until moistened., Drop by scant 1/3 cupfuls into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake until golden brown, 22-26 minutes. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 205 calories, Fat 11g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 29mg cholesterol, Sodium 482mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

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