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Cheddar Biscuits with Jiffy Mix

Easy cheddar bay biscuits with Jiffy mix recipe is here! How to make baking mix with cheese and Old Bay

  • Serves 12
  • Prep 10 minutes
  • Cook 8 minutes

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Cheddar Biscuits with Jiffy Mix

Jiffy baking mix can be used to make all sorts of things! Yes you can make “regular” biscuits out of it by why??? Adding shredded cheddar cheese and butter takes this side dish to a whole new level! (affiliate links present)

How to Make Jiffy Mix Biscuits Better

Just like Bisquick Cheddar Bay Biscuits Recipe we will show you how to tweak the dry ingredients in this box to something way better. Simple tips are to always use milk (whole is best followed by 2%) instead of water, always! Fat = more tender and moist. Brushing butter over the top when done is key too.

From there the add ins are many. In this case we added cheese, you could use any kind from pepper Jack that has some heat or mild cheddar. Want to make spicy? Dice up some jalapenos or chiles and fold those in there too!

A rustic spread featuring Jiffy Mix biscuits paired with milk, shredded cheese, butter, and spices on a wooden surface.

Can you use Jiffy biscuit mix instead of Bisquick?

Yes, you can use Jiffy biscuit mix as a substitute for Bisquick in most recipes! Both are all-purpose baking mixes that contain flour, leavening agents, and fat, so they function similarly. Jiffy has a slightly sweeter flavor because though it contains sugar and produces a slightly softer or more tender baked goods due to its ingredient ratios.

Ingredient Notes

You are going to need to start with a few cups of Jiffy baking mix to make this, there is leavening agents in it already.

  • Cheese, shredded cheddar
  • Milk, whole or 2% best. You can use other fats like our Sour Cream Biscuits too
  • Melted butter for the top
  • Old bay, or paprika
  • Garlic powder and onion powder

Variations

These are a bit like our Butter Swim 4 Ingredients with the added amount on top with seasonings. If you need them to be dairy free you could use vegan plant based sticks melted instead with almond milk in the batter.

I would not use other fats to make these, instead I would follow Crisco Biscuits recipe instead. Seasonings suggested below can be tweaked to your liking but is our favorite blend.

Due to the fact that these are rather loose, you wouldn’t be able to cook them via. Slow Cooker Biscuits and Gravy style but you could make the gravy and serve together after baked in the oven.

A mixing bowl filled with flour, shredded cheddar cheese, and a spoon rests on a wooden surface, resembling the perfect start for savory biscuits using Jiffy Mix.
A cookie dough scoop filled with Jiffy Mix dough is held over a mixing bowl on a wooden surface, ready to bake delicious biscuits.

Of course, and it makes them so much better. Whole milk is recommended for baking biscuits in general but especially with dry baking mixes that need some fat to get them as fluffy, tender and moist as possible.

1. Cheese can make them really delicious
2. Diced chives are a nice touch
3. Finely diced chiles or jalapenos makes them spicy
4. Use whole milk instead of water for the batter
5. Seasonings such as Old bay, garlic powder and onion powder add flavor
6. Brush garlic butter on the top when done

#1 thing to remember is to not overwork the batter. Incorporate everything until the dry ingredients are incorporated and then stop. If you roll them out and/or fold the dough do so as little as possible for the fluffiest results.

How to Make Cheddar Garlic Biscuits with Jiffy Mix

Preheat oven to 425 and lightly grease a baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside. In a mixing bowl, add baking mix and cheese and mix well. Stir in milk and mix until combined.

  • Scoop batter onto prepared baking sheet, keeping the biscuits about 2″ apart.
  • Bake 8-10 minutes or until bottom is golden brown.
  • Remove and mix together melted butter and spices. Using a pastry brush the biscuits with butter and serve immediately.
Dollops of Jiffy Mix biscuit dough spaced on a metal baking sheet.
Jiffy Mix cheddar biscuits stacked on a white plate with a sprig of thyme garnish.

Recipe card

Biscuits with Jiffy Mix Recipe

Easy cheddar bay biscuits with Jiffy mix recipe hack is here! How to make baking mix fluffy with cheese and Old Bay pop of flavor.

  • Serves 12
  • Prep 10 minutes
  • Cook 8 minutes
  • Course Breakfast, Side Dish
  • Cuisine American

Ingredients

  • 2 cup Jiffy baking mix
  • 2/3 cup cheese (shredded cheddar)
  • 2/3 cup milk (whole or 2% best)
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1/4 tsp old bay (or paprika)
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp onion powder

Method

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 425 and lightly grease a baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside.

  2. 2

    In a mixing bowl, add baking mix and cheese and mix well. Stir in milk and mix until combined. Using a 2 tablespoon portion scoop, scoop batter onto prepared baking sheet, keeping the biscuits about 2" apart.

  3. 3

    Bake 8-10 minutes or until bottom is golden brown. Remove from oven and mix together melted butter and spices. Using a pastry brush, generously brush the biscuits with butter and serve immediately.

Equipment

  • 1 baking sheet
  • 1 Bowl

Nutrition

  • Serving1 oz
  • Calories68 kcal
  • Carbohydrates1 g
  • Protein2 g
  • Fat6 g
  • Saturated Fat4 g
  • Polyunsaturated Fat0.2 g
  • Monounsaturated Fat2 g
  • Trans Fat0.2 g
  • Cholesterol18 mg
  • Sodium77 mg
  • Potassium28 mg
  • Fiber0.02 g
  • Sugar1 g
  • Vitamin A204 IU
  • Vitamin C0.02 mg
  • Calcium63 mg
  • Iron0.03 mg

Questions

Can I use milk instead of water for Jiffy biscuit mix?

Of course, and it makes them so much better. Whole milk is recommended for baking biscuits in general but especially with dry baking mixes that need some fat to get them as fluffy, tender and moist as possible.

What can you add to Jiffy biscuit mix to make them taste homemade?

1. Cheese can make them really delicious 2. Diced chives are a nice touch 3. Finely diced chiles or jalapenos makes them spicy 4. Use whole milk instead of water for the batter 5. Seasonings such as Old bay, garlic powder and onion powder add flavor 6. Brush garlic butter on the top when done

What is the trick to baking fluffy biscuits?

#1 thing to remember is to not overwork the batter. Incorporate everything until the dry ingredients are incorporated and then stop. If you roll them out and/or fold the dough do so as little as possible for the fluffiest results.