Chive and Parmesan Buttermilk-Style Biscuits
Chive and Parmesan Buttermilk-Style Biscuits are tender and flaky with a rich, buttery crumb, balanced by nutty Parmesan and a fresh oniony lift from chives. They’re special for the way the cheese melts into the dough, creating crisp, golden edges and a soft interior. Serve warm alongside soups or roasts, or add them to a weekend brunch spread.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Chive and Parmesan Buttermilk-Style Biscuits, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 51 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityPoor
- 37 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 33
- Heart Health
- 58
- Metabolic
- 14
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 25
- Performance
- 27
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2
In a bowl, whisk together the flour, Parmesan, chives, baking powder, salt, baking soda, and pepper.
- 3
Stir in the sour cream until the mixture looks like coarse grains. Add the milk and fold just until it comes together. Using a 1/4-cup cookie scoop or ice cream scoop, portion the batter onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them 1 inch apart.
- 4
Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes.
- 5
Remove and brush with melted butter.
- 6
Bake for 5 to 7 minutes more, until golden brown.
- Calories 187.94 kcal Moderate 9%
- Protein 6.84 g Moderate 14%
- Carbohydrate 18.54 g 7%
- Total Fat 8.83 g Moderate 11%
- Saturated Fat 5.58 g High 28%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 27.76 mg Moderate 9%
- Sodium 150.59 mg Moderate 7%
- Dietary Fiber 0.84 g Low Source 3%
- Total Sugars 1.41 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 152.58 mg Moderate 12%
- Iron 1.19 mg Low Source 7%
- Potassium 58.18 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 41.22 mcg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin C 1.64 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin D 0.17 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Chive and Parmesan Buttermilk Style Biscuits is made with 10 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 30 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Baking Powder, Baking Soda, and Black Pepper. Each serving provides about 187.94 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Chive and Parmesan Buttermilk-Style Biscuits made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Baking Powder, Baking Soda, Black Pepper, Fresh Chives. The full list of 10 is above.
- How long does it take to make Chive and Parmesan Buttermilk-Style Biscuits?
- About 30 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 187.94 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Chive and Parmesan Buttermilk-Style Biscuits easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 10 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Chive and Parmesan Buttermilk-Style Biscuits healthy?
- Chive and Parmesan Buttermilk-Style Biscuits has an easyChef Pro health score of 33/100. Per serving, it provides 187.94 calories and 6.84 g of protein, or 14% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 150.59 mg (7% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 5.58 g (28% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat and Gluten, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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