Irresistible Mozzarella-Stuffed Garlic Butter Biscuits

For the Garlic Butter:

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
• 2-3 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley (chopped, optional)
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

How to Make Irresistible Mozzarella-Stuffed Garlic Butter Biscuits

Making these mozzarella-stuffed biscuits is easier than you might think! Just follow these simple steps, and you’ll have a batch of warm, cheesy, garlicky biscuits in no time.

1. Preheat the Oven and Prepare the Baking Sheet

Start by preheating your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it to prevent the biscuits from sticking.

2. Prepare the Biscuit Dough

In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt. Add the cold cubed butter to the dry ingredients. Using a pastry cutter, fork, or your hands, cut the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. You want to see small pea-sized pieces of butter throughout the mixture. This helps create a flaky, tender biscuit.

Pour in the milk and stir the dough until it just comes together. Be careful not to overmix, as this can lead to dense biscuits.

3. Stuff the Biscuits with Mozzarella

Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Gently knead it a few times to bring it together, then roll it out to about 1/2-inch thickness. Using a biscuit cutter or a glass, cut out biscuit rounds.

Place a tablespoon of shredded mozzarella cheese in the center of each biscuit round. Then fold the edges of the dough over the cheese, pinching them together to seal the cheese inside. Shape the biscuit into a ball or round and place it on the prepared baking sheet.

4. Bake the Biscuits

Place the stuffed biscuits on the baking sheet, ensuring they are spaced about 1-2 inches apart. Bake in the preheated oven for about 12-15 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown and the biscuits have puffed up.

5. Make the Garlic Butter

While the biscuits are baking, prepare the garlic butter glaze. In a small saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook for about 1-2 minutes, just until the garlic becomes fragrant. Stir in the fresh parsley (if using) and salt, and remove from heat.

6. Glaze the Biscuits

Once the biscuits are out of the oven, immediately brush the warm garlic butter generously over the tops of the biscuits. Be sure to cover each biscuit completely, letting the garlic butter soak into the warm, fluffy dough. The aroma of the garlic butter will make your kitchen smell heavenly!

7. Serve and Enjoy

Let the biscuits cool for just a few minutes before serving. Once you bite into one, the melted mozzarella cheese will ooze out, and the garlic butter will provide the perfect savory finish. Serve them warm and enjoy every cheesy, buttery bite.

Tips for Perfect Mozzarella-Stuffed Garlic Butter Biscuits

• Chill the butter: For extra flaky biscuits, ensure your butter is very cold when you add it to the dry ingredients. Some people even place the butter in the freezer for 10 minutes before cutting it into the flour.
• Use fresh garlic: Fresh minced garlic will give you a much stronger and more aromatic flavor in the garlic butter compared to garlic powder.
• Make ahead: You can make the dough ahead of time and refrigerate it for up to 24 hours before baking. Just remember to stuff the biscuits with cheese just before baking.
• Experiment with cheese: While mozzarella is classic, you can experiment with other cheeses like cheddar, Parmesan, or a mix of your favorites for different flavors.
• Storage: These biscuits are best enjoyed fresh, but if you have leftovers, store them in an airtight container for up to 2 days. Reheat them in the oven for a few minutes to get that crispy exterior back.

Why You’ll Love These Biscuits

These Mozzarella-Stuffed Garlic Butter Biscuits are an irresistible treat that combines comfort with indulgence. The fluffy biscuit dough, gooey mozzarella center, and savory garlic butter topping make for a delicious combination that will have you coming back for more. Whether served at dinner, paired with your favorite soup, or enjoyed as an afternoon snack, these biscuits are guaranteed to impress your friends and family.

So, the next time you’re craving a cheesy, garlicky snack or side dish, skip the store-bought rolls and treat yourself to these homemade, irresistible biscuits. One bite, and you’ll be hooked!