Cheddar Jalapeno Butter Swim Biscuits

If you love soft buttery biscuits, you are going to love this cheddar Jalapeno butter swim biscuits recipe. They are easy to make and loaded with cheese and a hint of spice, making them perfect to go with your morning eggs or a bowl of soup.

There is just something magical about soft, flaky, buttery biscuits. Adding cheddar and jalapenos makes them even better.

So, if you are looking for a new favorite savory biscuit recipe, you are in the right place. These biscuits are great served with breakfast or dinner.

What’s special about butter swim biscuits?

These biscuits are baked in a pool of butter. Not only does that give them great flavor, but it helps them get that beautiful golden exterior and soft interior.

The butter helps to almost steam the dough, making the biscuits extra flaky. All of those pockets of air make for a light interior.

Using this method means you don’t have to fuss with rolling the dough. You just put it in a pan and cut it into squares.

The butter helps to keep the biscuits somewhat separated while also allowing them to help each other rise. It’s the best of both worlds.

Adding jalapenos and cheddar cheese to the mix gives these biscuits great savory flavor. They are perfect with eggs or a bowl of chili.

They also make great dinner rolls. Or if you like sweet and heat together, they would be great with jelly.

Tips and Tricks

You can place the butter in your baking dish and melt it in the oven while it preheat. Just be careful not to burn it.

Biscuits are best served fresh and warm. That is how they are at their softest.

Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days. Warm them back up a little, and they’ll be almost as good as new.

If you don’t have butter milk, you can use buttermilk powder and water. Or sour two cups of milk with a couple of tablespoons of vinegar or lemon juice.

Using canned or pickled jalapenos gives a softer texture. However you can use fresh if you prefer.

For milder biscuits, use chopped green chiles instead of jalapenos. Or leave them out for tasty cheddar swim biscuits.

More Quick Bread & Biscuit Recipes

If you like the idea of making biscuits this way, check out the original recipe for butter swim biscuits. They are tender and delicious.

If you like cheese and jalapeno in your biscuits, you are going to love them in your cornbread. Loaded cornbread has both and bacon too for an added savory kick.

Maybe you have some bacon grease or lard on hand, then you should make some lard biscuits. They are made in the traditional style and are so tender.

Hard cider bread is another quick and easy option that is perfect to go with stews, soups, and more. It has just a hint of sweet and is ready to in the oven in just a few minutes.