Fluffy, Cheesy, Spicy—These Biscuits Go Hard

Bold, Spicy, and Definitely Worth the Carbs

These sourdough discard cheddar jalapeño biscuits aren’t trying to be clean-eating heroes. They’re not low-carb, high-protein, or masquerading as a healthy swap.

But you know what they are? Ridiculously good.

If you’ve ever tried those cheddar biscuits from that seafood place and thought, “Meh,” these blow them out of the water. No weird aftertaste, no fake butter flavor—just real, bold ingredients that actually hit.

What Makes These Sourdough Discard Biscuits So Good?

Fluffy, tangy from the discard, and loaded with sharp cheddar, garlic, and punchy pickled jalapeños that bring real heat—these are flavor-first biscuits. The kind people hover around, waiting to grab the second they’re cool enough to touch.

Ingredients

• 1 cup sourdough discard

• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour

• 1 tbsp baking powder

• ½ tsp salt

• 6 tbsp cold butter, cubed

• ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese

• 1 jalapeño, finely chopped (I always use jarred pickled slices—see note)

• 1 tsp garlic powder

• 1 tsp onion powder

• 1 tsp minced garlic

• ½ cup milk (add slowly as needed to bring the dough together)

Note: I swear by jarred pickled jalapeño slices here. They’re tangier, bolder, and way more flavorful than fresh. And the garlic? Double it up—powdered and minced. These aren’t shy biscuits.

How to Make Sourdough Discard Cheddar Jalapeño Biscuits

1. Preheat oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, garlic powder, and onion powder.

3. Cut in the butter using a pastry cutter or your fingers until the texture is crumbly.

4. Stir in the cheddar, jalapeños, and minced garlic.

5. Add the sourdough discard and slowly mix in just enough milk to bring the dough together. Avoid overmixing.

6. Turn the dough out onto a floured surface, pat to about ¾” thick, and cut into biscuits.

7. Now Place on the baking sheet and bake for 12–15 minutes, or until golden brown and the kitchen smells like cheesy heaven.

Worth Every Bite

These sourdough discard cheddar jalapeño biscuits aren’t everyday food, but they’re worth every bite. They’re bold, comforting, and made with real ingredients—so they still fit into a whole food lifestyle, even if they lean a little indulgent.

Perfect for when you want something hot, homemade, and absolutely unforgettable.

Real ingredients. Bold flavor. Zero regrets.

Nutritional Info (Estimated per biscuit if making 8)

—Calories: ~220

—Protein: ~5g

—Carbohydrates: ~22g

—Fiber: ~1g

—Fat: ~12g

Note: Nutritional values will vary depending on exact brands used.

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