These chive-flecked cornmeal biscuits taste best made with extra-sharp Cheddar, but any type of Cheddar will work.

Servings: 12 biscuits
Total Time: 35 minutes
Ease of Preparation: Easy
Health: Low Sodium, Low Calorie, Low Carb, Low Cholesterol, Diabetes Appropriate, Healthy Weight


Ingredients:

Cheddar Cornmeal Biscuits with Chives
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup cornmeal , preferably stone-ground (see Shopping Tip)
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1/2 cup shredded extra-sharp Cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons cold butter , cut into 1/2-inch cubes
3/4 cup reduced-fat sour cream
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh chives
1 tablespoon honey (optional)
3-5 tablespoons low-fat milk


Steps:

1: Preheat oven to 400°F.

2: Combine flour, cornmeal, baking powder, baking soda, salt and pepper in a food processor. Pulse a few times to mix. Add cheese and butter and pulse again until the mixture looks pebbly with small oat-size lumps. Transfer the mixture to a large bowl.

3: Add sour cream, chives and honey (if using) and stir with a rubber spatula until almost combined. Add 3 tablespoons milk, stirring, just until the dough comes together; add more milk as needed until the dough holds together in a shaggy mass. Don’t overmix.

4: On a lightly floured surface, lightly pat the dough into a rectangle about 9 by 5 inches and just over 1/2 inch thick. Using a large chef’s knife, divide the dough evenly into 12 biscuits. Place on an ungreased baking sheet.

5: Bake the biscuits until lightly browned on top, 14 to 16 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition: (Per serving)

Calories - 131
Carbohydrates - 17
Fat - 5
Saturated Fat - 3
Monounsaturated Fat - 1
Protein - 4
Cholesterol - 15
Dietary Fiber - 1
Potassium - 39
Sodium - 318

Shopping tip: Find stone-ground cornmeal in the natural-food sections of supermarkets, in natural-foods stores or online at kingarthurflour.com and bobsredmill.com.

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