We Used This Unexpected Ingredient To Take These Cheesy Biscuits To The Next Level!

Cheesy Potato Biscuits

Yield: 8 biscuits

Ingredients

• 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 cups mashed potatoes
• 1 cup cheddar cheese, grated
• 3/4 cup whole milk
• 1/2 cup cooked peas
• 1 egg
• 6 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into cubes, plus 2 tablespoons, melted
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 1/2 tablespoons baking powder
• 3/4 teaspoon salt

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 450º F.
2. In a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder, sugar and salt and whisk together.
3. Using a pastry cutter or two forks, cut in cubed butter until mixture resembles coarse pebbles.
4. Mix in mashed potatoes, cheese and peas until fully incorporated.
5. In a separate bowl, whisk together milk and egg. Pour into mashed potato mixture and knead until dough comes together.
6. Roll dough out on a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth. Then roll out to 3/4-inch thickness.
7. Use a cookie cutter to cut out biscuits, then transfer to a large baking sheet.
8. Brush tops of biscuits with melted butter, then bake for 15-17 minutes, or until puffed up and golden brown.
9. Remove from oven and serve immediately.

Recipe adapted from Red Shallot Kitchen