Ingredients
1 ¾ cups plain 2% Greek yogurt
4 eggs
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
¼ cup ground flaxseed
1 teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1.5 cups chopped spinach
½ cup finely diced chives
1.5 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
2 cups cooked diced ham
Instructions
1- Preheat the oven to 400°F (approximately 204°C) and line a baking tray with parchment paper. Proper oven temperature is crucial for achieving the right rise and texture.
2- In a medium bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt and eggs until well combined. This creates your wet base, providing moisture and binding agents for the biscuits.
3- In a separate large bowl, combine the flour, ground flaxseed, garlic powder, red pepper flakes, baking powder, and salt. Mixing these dry ingredients separately ensures even distribution of leavening agents and seasonings.
4- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture while stirring continuously to prevent lumps. Take your time with this step to achieve a smooth, consistent dough.
5- Fold in the spinach, chives, 1 cup of shredded cheese, and ham until evenly distributed throughout the dough. Be gentle to avoid overworking the mixture, which can result in tough biscuits.
6- Lightly flour your hands and shape the dough into 12 evenly sized round biscuits, approximately 1 inch thick. Consistency in size ensures even baking, so all biscuits finish at the same time.
7- Place the biscuits on the prepared baking tray and sprinkle the remaining cheese on top. This extra cheese creates a delicious, golden crust.
8- Bake at 400°F for 5 minutes, then reduce the oven temperature to 350°F (approximately 177°C). This initial high heat helps the biscuits rise quickly before settling into a steady baking temperature.
9- Bake for an additional 20 minutes without opening the oven. Keeping the door closed maintains consistent temperature, which is vital for proper rising.
10- The biscuits are ready when the bottoms are golden brown and the tops start to brown. For extra crispiness, you can broil for 1-2 minutes at the end, watching carefully to prevent burning.
Last Step:
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🖐️ Use lightly floured hands to prevent sticking when shaping the biscuits.
🍪 A cookie scoop helps with portioning but may create less uniform shapes.
❄️ To freeze, cool biscuits completely, separate with parchment paper, store airtight, and reheat after thawing.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 biscuit
- Calories: 247 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.01 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 84 mg
