Butter Swim Biscuits

These butter swim biscuits are soft and fluffy on the inside with a crisp outside edge. They are SOO GOOD and will go with just about anything!

You need a good biscuit to go with just about any meal. Try these swim butter biscuits with this Fried Chicken, these Mashed Potatoes, and these amazing Green Beans for a meal the whole family will love!

What ARE Butter Swim Biscuits?

If you love a good biscuit then you are going to LOVE these! They are cooked in butter to make them soft, moist, and tasty. But they also have a delicious and crispy outside edge. The texture is just AMAZING. And you really can’t go wrong with a delicious biscuit. They are classic, simple and a side that everyone loves!

I can’t get over how easy this recipe is! In fact, you probably already have just about everything that you need to make them. You may just have to pick up some buttermilk. Or, you can make your own using this buttermilk recipe. I mean, you all know that I love a good recipe that screams home-cooked without having to spend the entire day in the kitchen! You will love these so much that you will want to include them in every meal! I know that I do!

Ingredients in Butter Swim Biscuits

You probably have just about everything that you need to make these delicious biscuits! See the recipe card below for a list of exact measurements.

• Flour: I used all purpose flour and it worked great in this recipe!
• Baking powder: This is what will help the biscuits rise and be fluffy.
• Salt: The salt will help enhance the flavor of the biscuits.
• Granulated sugar: I like to use a little bit of sure to sweeten them up just a touch.
• Buttermilk: You can use store bought buttermilk or make this homemade buttermilk. It’s super easy!
• Butter: I prefer to use unsalted butter so that I don’t have to change the amount of salt in the recipe.

Let’s Make Some Biscuits!

These swim butter biscuits only take a few minutes to put together! You will be drizzling honey and eating them before you know it!

1. Preheat: Preheat oven to 450°F.
2. Whisk dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, add flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt. Whisk ingredients to combine.
3. Mix in buttermilk: Pour in 2 cups cold buttermilk. Stir just until combined. Be careful not to over mix it. 
4. Melt the butter and pour into pan. Add dough: Pour the melted butter into an 8×8 inch baking pan. Pour the dough on top of the butter. Evenly spread the batter into the pan.
5. Precut the squares: Using a knife, pre-cut 9 squares into the unbaked batter.
6. Bake: Bake for 25 minutes, or until the tops are golden and the biscuits are baked through.
7. Cool and serve: Allow the biscuits to cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy!

Tips and Tricks

These swim butter biscuits turn out perfectly soft and fluffy! Here are some baking tips to make sure that yours turn out just right.

• Melting the butter: Watch your butter closely when you are melting it. You don’t want it to be so hot that it boils. Just melted enough that you can pour it into the pan!
• Don’t open the oven door: I know that it’s tempting to open the oven door while you are baking your biscuits. After all, you just want to see how they are doing! But when you open the door while you are baking, you let a lot of the heat out. This makes it so that they can bake unevenly. Keep the door closed and then just use the oven light!
• Don’t overmix: When you over mix or set your mixer to mix on high then you add more air to your batter! It can get rubbery if overmixed. So use room temperature ingredients so that you don’t have to mix so many lumps and do it on a lower speed!

How to Store Leftovers

If you are lucky enough to have leftovers of these swim butter biscuits, then you will be happy to know that they are super easy to store!

• Refrigerator: Once they are cooled then place them in an airtight container. Put them in the fridge and they can last for 4-5 days!
• Reheat: To warm them back up, simply warm them in the oven at the lowest temperature. This usually takes about 10 minutes! Or, you can pop them in the microwave on high for about 30 seconds to a minute or until they are warmed through!

What to Put On Butter Swim Biscuits

If you loved these swim butter biscuits and want to know what you can put on them, I have a bunch of ideas for you! Biscuits can be used as a side for breakfast, lunch or dinner! And in my opinion, there isn’t anything that you can’t put on them! Here are som ideas that will make them EXTRA delicious!

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Cinnamon Honey Butter (Texas Roadhouse Copycat)

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Butter Swim Biscuits

These swim butter biscuits are soft and fluffy on the inside with a crisp outside edge. They are SO GOOD and will go with just about anything! 

Course Bread

Cuisine American

Keyword butter swim biscuits

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 25 minutes

Total Time 35 minutes

Servings 9 biscuits

Calories 261kcal

Author Alyssa Rivers

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 Tablespoon baking powder
• 2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 2 Tablespoon granulated sugar
• 2 cups buttermilk, cold
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 450°F.
• In a medium bowl, add flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt. Whisk ingredients to combine.
• Pour in 2 cups cold buttermilk. Stir just until combined. Be careful not to over mix it.
• Pour the melted butter into an 8×8 inch baking pan. Pour the dough on top of the butter. Evenly spread the batter into the pan.
• Using a knife, pre-cut 9 squares into the unbaked batter.
• Bake for 25 minutes, or until the tops are golden and the biscuits are baked through.
• Allow the biscuits to cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 261kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 33mg | Sodium: 576mg | Potassium: 247mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 403IU | Calcium: 128mg | Iron: 2mg

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Creamy Parmesan Brussel Sprouts Gratin with Bacon

Creamy Parmesan Brussel Sprouts Gratin with Bacon is cheesy, savory and perfect for your holiday meals. Tender crisp brussels sprouts are smothered in a creamy sauce and topped with cheese and crunchy bacon. It’s sure to be a crowd pleaser.

This splendid side dish will be a crowning fare along with Easy Green Bean Bundles, Jiffy Corn Casserole and The Best Sweet Potato Casserole.

 

Creamy Parmesan Brussel Sprouts Gratin with Bacon

This super flavorful dish is layered with a creamy cheesy sauce, topped with more cheese and then bacon. All baked to tender perfection. If you have brussels sprout haters in the family, this will make them a believer. It’s just so good.

When you think “au gratin” you think comfort food! Even though this a veggie dish, it’s still full of comfort! Make it for Thanksgiving, or next Tuesday night. Whenever you want to have side dish that steals the show.

Brussel Sprouts Gratin Ingredients

Homey ingredients make for a comfort food recipe to love.

• Brussels Sprouts: Wash, trim and cut in half.
• Bacon: Diced or crumbled
• Butter: Adds creaminess and richness
• Flour: Thickener for the sauce
• Salt and Pepper: Add to taste
• Whipping Cream: Not to be confused with cool whip, may also use half and half.
• Parmesan Cheese: Grated parmesan cheese works best.
• Mozzarella Cheese: Shredded

Assembling the Creamy Parmesan Gratin

This is pretty easy to throw together. Perfect for a busy day of cooking

1. Blanch: In a large pot of boiling water add the brussels sprouts and blanch for 7 minutes. Add them to an ice bath to stop the cooking process. Drain and set aside.
2. Cook: Cook the bacon and set aside on a paper towel lined plate to drain.
3. Place: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place the brussel sprouts in the bottom of 9×13 pan or a large skillet.
4. Sauce: In a small saucepan add the butter, flour, salt and pepper. Whisk in the heavy cream, parmesan cheese until it starts to thicken.
5. Layer: Pour over the brussel sprouts and top with bacon and cheese.
6. Bake: Backe for 20-25 min till golden and bubbly.

Why Blanching?

• What is it? Blanching is a cooking method in which a food, usually a vegetable or fruit, is scalded in boiling water, removed after a brief, timed interval, and finally plunged into iced water or placed under cold running water to halt the cooking process.
• Why?  Blanching is a great method to use because it stops enzyme actions which can cause a loss of flavor, color, and texture. Further, it cleanses the surface of dirt and organisms, brightens the color, and helps to prevent loss of vitamins. It’s often used before freezing or canning fruits and vegetables. Besides the added benefits of blanching the brussels in this recipe it also begins the cooking process for the them, which can take a long time to cook..
• Make it Greener: Add a pinch of baking soda for an even brighter green color.

Tips and Variations for Au Gratin

• Topping: For a bit of added crunch toast some panko or bread crumbs in butter and put on top.
• Cheese:  Both parmesan and mozzarella are great in this recipe, but can be substituted. For a different flavor try asiago and gruyere. They pair beautifully with brussels sprouts too.
• Roasting: If you don’t want to blanch your sprouts, you can pre-roast them as well. Toss the sprouts in oil and roast in oven at 400 for 15-20 min. Then layer as recipe directs.
• Veggies: If desired swap out the brussels sprouts and use broccoli, cauliflower or carrots. Use a variety of all of them or few of them if you want too.

More Brussel Sprout Loving Recipes

Brussel Sprouts are a vegetable you either love or hate. But having the right recipe can make all the difference. Try these for taste bud winners.

• Crispy Air Fryer Parmesan Brussels Sprouts
• Maple Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Butternut Squash
• Creamy Parmesan Garlic Brussels Sprouts
• Roasted Maple Brussel Sprouts with Bacon
• Apple Bacon Brussel Sprouts Salad

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Creamy Parmesan Brussel Sprouts Gratin with Bacon

Creamy Parmesan Brussel Sprouts Gratin with Bacon is cheesy, savory and perfect for your holiday meals. Tender crisp brussels sprouts are smothered in a creamy sauce and topped with cheese and crunchy bacon. It's sure to be a crowd pleaser.

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Keyword brussel sprouts gratin

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 30 minutes

Total Time 40 minutes

Servings 6 People

Calories 239kcal

Author Alyssa Rivers

Ingredients

• 1 ½ pounds brussels sprouts
• 6 slices of bacon diced
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 2 cup whipping cream can also use half and half
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese divided
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Instructions

• In a large pot of boiling water add the brussels spouts and blanch for 7 minutes. Add them to an ice bath to stop the cooking process. Drain and set aside. In a medium saucepan add the bacon and cook for 4-5 minutes or until crisp. Remove and set aside on a paper towel lined plate.
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Add the brussels spouts to the bottom of a 9x13 inch pan or large skillet.
• In a small saucepan add the butter and flour, salt and peper. Whisk in the heavy cream, parmesan cheese until it starts to thicken. Pour over the brussels sprouts and top with bacon and cheese. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden and bubbly.

Nutrition

Calories: 239kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 39mg | Sodium: 712mg | Potassium: 499mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1098IU | Vitamin C: 96mg | Calcium: 142mg | Iron: 2mg

 

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