Zucchini Cheddar Biscuits

Name: Zucchini Cheddar Biscuits
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 11 min
Total time: 16 min
Yield: 15 Biscuits
Ingredients: 3/4 cup zucchini, shredded (about 1 small zucchini); 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, divided; 1 cup grated cheddar cheese; 2 1/2 cups flour; 1 tablespoon baking powder; 1/2 cup butter, cold and cubed; 1 cup milk

Submitted by Ambervim

"These tasty little nuggets can be a complete meal. Or you can make them as an appetizer. Spice it the way you want or consider adding some cooked sausage."

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Ready In:: 16mins
Ingredients:: 7
Yields:: 15 Biscuits

ingredients

³⁄₄ cup zucchini, shredded (about 1 small zucchini)
1 ¹⁄₂ teaspoons salt, divided
1 cup grated cheddar cheese
2 ¹⁄₂ cups flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
¹⁄₂ cup butter, cold and cubed
1 cup milk

directions

Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.
Place the zucchini in a cheese cloth and squeeze all of the excess water out.
Transfer to a small bowl and add 1/3 of the salt and a dash of flour. Mix and let stand for 10 minutes.
Place sifted flour, baking powder and remaining salt in food processor. Add butter. Whirl until the size of small peas.
Add the milk, zucchini and cheddar until moistened. Drop batter, using two tablespoons, on a baking sheet lined with silpat.
Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until edges are golden brown. Serve warm with butter.