Description
These Breakfast Protein Biscuits are a savory, nutrient-packed morning treat loaded with Greek yogurt, eggs, cheeses, and flavorful add-ins like spinach, ham, sun-dried tomatoes, and Italian chicken sausage. Perfectly tender and cheesy, they offer a hearty start to the day with a delightful blend of herbs and spices baked to golden perfection.
Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
- 1 ¾ cups plain 2% Greek yogurt
- 4 eggs
Dry Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups all purpose flour
- ¼ cup ground flaxseed
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 2 tsp salt
Mix-ins
- 1.5 cups spinach (chopped)
- ½ cup chives (finely diced)
- 1 cup cheddar cheese (shredded, divided)
- 2 cups cooked ham (diced)
- ½ cup sun dried tomatoes (chopped)
- 2 cups Italian chicken sausage (cooked, casing removed)
- 1.5 cups feta cheese
- 1.5 cups spinach (additional, chopped)
- 2 tsp dried basil
- Remaining 0.5 cups cheddar cheese (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Tray: Set your oven to 400°F (204°C) and line a baking tray with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure easy cleanup.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt and eggs until smoothly combined.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate medium bowl, stir together the all-purpose flour, ground flaxseed, garlic powder, red pepper flakes, baking powder, and salt thoroughly.
- Incorporate Dry into Wet: Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture, stirring well to combine all the ingredients into a dough.
- Add Mix-ins: Fold in the chopped spinach, chives, 1 cup cheddar cheese, diced ham, sun-dried tomatoes, cooked Italian chicken sausage, feta cheese, additional chopped spinach, and dried basil. Mix thoroughly, using your hands if necessary, to evenly distribute all components.
- Shape Biscuits: Lightly flour your hands, then divide the dough into 12 equal portions. Shape each portion into a 1-inch thick round biscuit, roughly ⅓ cup of dough per biscuit. Place the biscuits spaced evenly on the lined baking tray(s). Sprinkle the tops with the remaining cheddar cheese.
- Bake Biscuits: Bake the biscuits in the preheated oven at 400°F for 5 minutes. Then reduce the temperature to 350°F (177°C) and continue baking for an additional 20 minutes. Avoid opening the oven during this time to ensure even baking. The biscuits are ready when the bottoms are golden brown and the tops start to brown.
Notes
- For best results, ensure all meats like ham and sausage are fully cooked before adding to the dough.
- Use fresh herbs if available for enhanced flavor instead of dried basil.
- Lightly flour hands and work surfaces to prevent dough from sticking when shaping biscuits.
- If you want a spicier biscuit, adjust the red pepper flakes to taste.
- You may substitute cheddar cheese with other cheeses like Monterey Jack or mozzarella if preferred.
- Allow biscuits to cool slightly before serving to let the flavors set and to avoid burns.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
