How to Make Cheese Biscuits - Weight Watchers Recipes (2024)

FAQs

What are the best biscuits for cheese? ›

If you spend any amount of time on WW you know that Velveeta cheese slices are 1 point, as opposed to Kraft cheese slices which are 2.

Cheese crackers are a quick source of carbohydrate and proteins, thus keeping hunger away. The crackers, made with whole wheat or oats are a rich source of B-complex vitamins and dietary fibre. Since these biscuits are high in sodium and fat content, have them in limited amounts only.

Use Cold Butter for Biscuits

For flaky layers, use cold butter. When you cut in the butter, you have coarse crumbs of butter coated with flour. When the biscuit bakes, the butter will melt, releasing steam and creating pockets of air. This makes the biscuits airy and flaky on the inside.

Buttermilk adds a nice tang to the biscuit flavor and helps them rise better.

Biscuit recipes tend to be egg-free, this makes them drier and the lack of protein to bind the mix helps achieve that crumbly texture. For super light, crumbly biscuits try grating or pushing the yolks of hard-boiled eggs through a sieve into the biscuit dough.

If these cheddar biscuits happen to survive long enough to make it to the dinner table, they go INCREDIBLY well with just about any kind of soup, seafood dinner, or pot roast. They ever go great with pasta dishes.

Cheddar biscuits may be stored at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days depending on the humidity of your kitchen. For longer storage, place leftover biscuits in an airtight container and keep in the refrigerator for 4-5 days or in the freezer for up to 1-2 months.

Is it okay to eat cheese and crackers every day? ›

“As long as you're not eating just those crackers all day long, every day, and if you're pairing it up with something like cheese, then you know that together it's a reasonably healthy snack,” she said.

Crackers are higher in calories and sodium than bread, and usually contain higher amounts of fat. In addition, crackers contain little to no fiber. However, in small quantities paired with foods that have fiber and protein, such as cheese and grapes, crackers can be a great addition to a healthy diet.

The Digestive

The cheeses that work best with a Digestive are creamy goats' cheeses, as their piquancy compliments the sweetness of the biscuit. The classic digestive is a McVities or Hovis, but Doves Farm also make an award-winning digestive using 100% wholemeal flour and malt for richness.

What is the best way to crush biscuits? You can put them in a zipper plastic bag and crush with a meat tenderizer or rolling pin. Or use a food processor or electric chopper if you have one.