Cowboy Butter Swim Biscuits

Cowboy Butter Swim Biscuits are cheesy buttermilk biscuits baked in my flavorful cowboy butter, then brushed with more cowboy butter for a savory biscuit you will love! If you were looking forward to trying my homemade compound butter loaded with herbs and spices, give this recipe a try. Then, go ahead and check out my growing list of Cowboy Butter Recipes! There is a reason the butter is so popular!

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Cowboy Butter Swim Biscuits Ingredients & Smart Substitutions

• Flour: I used all-purpose flour for the base structure of the biscuits. You could use whole wheat flour or gluten-free flour, but we have not tested the recipe with other varieties, so I can’t speak to their effectiveness.
• Baking Powder: Four teaspoons of baking powder help get the biscuits nice and fluffy! Be sure yours is fresh and not expired!
• Cheese: For a rich, cheesy flavor, I added medium cheddar cheese to the biscuits. (If you love the addition of cheese, check out my Cheesy Garlic Biscuits, too.) You could any other shredded cheese like Monterey Jack, Colby, or a blend for a different flavor profile.
• Buttermilk: If you don’t have any buttermilk on hand, make your own! I do not suggest replacing buttermilk with regular milk.
• Cowboy Butter: By using my homemade cowboy butter, you get all of the added flavor from the herbs and spices that soak right into the biscuits. No need to add any more butter or flavors! These biscuits are delicious as-is! Reserve about a tablespoon of the melted butter to brush over the tops of the baked biscuits.

Can I Make Cowboy Butter Swim Biscuits Without Cheese?

Absolutely! If you don’t want to add the cheese, just leave it out! You will still be left with delicious buttermilk biscuits filled with all the flavors of the compound butter!

Can I Use A Different Pan?

Sure! A 9×9-inch or 11×7-inch baking dish would work. Or, try them in an oven-safe skillet (like cast iron). If using a different pan, watch the biscuits carefully, as baking times may need to be adjusted.

Storing & Reheating Butter Swim Biscuits

Biscuits are best eaten fresh, usually on the same day of baking. If you want to make them a day or two ahead of time, you can. To store baked biscuits:

1. Let the biscuits cool to room temperature.
2. Wrap tightly with aluminum foil. (Only use plastic wrap if the biscuits are completely cooled; trapping them in hot air could make the biscuits soggy.)
3. Store at room temperature for a day or two. (Refrigerating the biscuits may add a few days, but they could dry out faster.)
4. When ready to serve, warm in the oven at the lowest temperature for up to 10 minutes.

Freezing Cowboy Butter Swim Biscuits

If you want to freeze the baked biscuits, first, let them cool to room temperature. Next, wrap cooled biscuits tightly with aluminum foil or plastic wrap and then in a freezer-safe storage bag. If they are wrapped tightly and air can’t get to them, they should remain fresh for a couple of months. When ready to enjoy, let them thaw overnight in the refrigerator or at room temperature before reheating.

5 from 4 votes

Cowboy Butter Swim Biscuits

Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 26 minutes mins

Total Time 36 minutes mins

Try these mouthwatering Cowboy Butter Swim Biscuits for a savory twist on classic buttermilk biscuits. Cheesy, flavorful, and delicious!

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Ingredients

• ▢ 2 ½ cups (312.5 g) all-purpose flour
• ▢ 4 teaspoons baking powder
• ▢ ½ teaspoon kosher salt
• ▢ 1 cup (113 g) medium cheddar cheese, shredded
• ▢ 2 cups (490 g) buttermilk
• ▢ 1 recipe cowboy butter, melted, with 1 tablespoon reserved for topping

Instructions

• Preheat the oven to 450°F. Spray an 8×8-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside.
• To a medium bowl, add flour, baking powder, salt, and cheese. Stir to combine.
• Pour in the buttermilk. Stir until mostly combined, being careful not to overwork the batter.
• Pour most of the melted cowboy butter into the prepared baking dish, reserving 1 tablespoon to brush over the tops of the baked biscuits. Place the dough on top of the butter. Using a spatula (or your hands), evenly spread the dough out to the edges of the pan.
• Cut the unbaked dough into 9 squares. Bake for 26-28 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown.
• Allow the butter to be absorbed into the biscuits before serving.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1biscuit | Calories: 275kcal

Course: Side Dish

Keyword: Cowboy Butter Swim Biscuits

Servings: 9 biscuits

Calories: 275

Author: Amanda Rettke–iamhomesteader.com

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What the Test Kitchen had to say about this recipe:

Autumn

These biscuits are absolutely amazing! The buttery flavor is rich, and the cheese adds the perfect amount of gooey goodness.

Elizabeth

These biscuits are even better than Red Lobster cheesy biscuits! Yes, I said it! They would go will so many meals, but I would be fine with just eating a few of these for my meal!

Annabelle

These are really flavorful with the perfect amount of cheese. I think a lot of people would like them.

Bella

These are great! I think they would go really well with a hearty soup or stew.

Selena

Wow, these biscuits are delicious! The cowboy butter makes them extra special, and the cheese just takes them over the top. They're perfect for a comfort food kind of day.