Jul 09 2026
RestaurantsTucker'sBacon Cheddar Drop Biscuits Recipe

Bacon Cheddar Drop Biscuits Recipe

Inspired by Tucker's
Time35m
Serves4

Two from-scratch buttermilk biscuits baked with maple bourbon bacon bits and cheddar jack cheese. Served with house cinnamon maple butter.

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Ingredients

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Biscuit Base

Cinnamon Maple Butter

Method

Biscuit Preparation

  1. 1

    Preheat Oven

    Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).

  2. 2

    Combine Dry Ingredients

    In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.

  3. 3

    Cut in Butter

    Cut the cold unsalted butter into the flour mixture using a pastry cutter or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

  4. 4

    Add Buttermilk

    Pour in the buttermilk and mix gently until just combined. Do not overmix.

Incorporating Add-ins

  1. 5

    Fold in Add-ins

    Gently fold in the maple bourbon bacon bits and shredded cheddar jack cheese until evenly distributed throughout the dough.

Baking

  1. 6

    Drop the Dough

    Using a large spoon or ice cream scoop, drop the dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, making about 8-10 biscuits.

  2. 7

    Bake

    Bake in the preheated oven for 15-18 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown.

Cinnamon Maple Butter

  1. 8

    Prepare Cinnamon Maple Butter

    In a small bowl, mix the softened unsalted butter, maple syrup, and ground cinnamon until well combined and creamy.

Serving

  1. 9

    Serve Warm

    Serve the warm biscuits with a dollop of cinnamon maple butter on the side.

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