Breakfast Protein Biscuits (Printable Version)
Fluffy biscuits loaded with savory ham, cheese, spinach or Mediterranean sausage and feta for mornings.
# Ingredients List:
→ Base
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1¾ cups plain 2% Greek yogurt
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4 large eggs, room temperature
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2½ cups all-purpose flour
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¼ cup ground flaxseed
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1 tablespoon baking powder
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2 teaspoons salt
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
→ Ham & Cheese Chive Add-ins
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1½ cups spinach, wilted and squeezed dry
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½ cup chives, chopped
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1½ cups cheddar cheese, shredded (reserve ½ cup for topping)
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2 cups diced ham
→ Mediterranean Sausage Add-ins
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2 cups cooked Italian chicken sausage, crumbled
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½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
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1½ cups feta cheese, crumbled (reserve ½ cup for topping)
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2 teaspoons dried basil (or ¼ cup fresh, added after baking)
# How to Make It:
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Set oven to 375°F and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper or grease a muffin tin.
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Whisk together Greek yogurt and eggs until smooth and homogenous.
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Add flour, ground flaxseed, baking powder, salt, garlic powder, and optional red pepper flakes. Stir gently until just combined.
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Choose either ham and cheese chive mixture or Mediterranean sausage blend. Fold into the dough evenly without overmixing.
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Scoop approximately ⅓ cup of dough per biscuit and place onto prepared sheet or muffin wells.
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Sprinkle reserved cheddar or feta cheese over each biscuit. Bake in preheated oven for 25 minutes until golden brown and firm to the touch.
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Allow biscuits to cool for 10 minutes before serving or transferring to storage.
# Extra Tips:
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Moisten hands when shaping dough to prevent sticking.
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Store cooled biscuits in a sealed bag in the freezer; reheat in microwave for 45 seconds.
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Feel free to swap proteins or cheeses to customize flavors.