Best 11 Cheese Pesto Biscuits Recipes

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Are you looking for a quick and delicious snack or appetizer to impress your friends and family? Look no further than cheese pesto biscuits! With their flaky, buttery layers and the tantalizing combination of cheesy goodness and aromatic pesto, these biscuits are sure to be a hit. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey that will leave your taste buds dancing with joy. In this article, we will guide you through the steps of creating the perfect cheese pesto biscuit recipe, ensuring that you achieve golden-brown perfection every time.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

PIMENTO CHEESE BISCUITS



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Provided by Damaris Phillips

Time 30m

Yield 20 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

Nonstick cooking spray
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper, plus more for garnish
2 teaspoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar
1 cup whole buttermilk
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup diced piquillo peppers
Melted butter, for brushing the tops
Flaky salt, such as Maldon

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Spray a baking sheet with cooking spray and set aside.
  • Whisk together flour, baking powder, pepper, sugar, garlic powder, baking soda and cayenne pepper in a large mixing bowl. Add the cheese and toss to coat.
  • Whisk together the buttermilk and mayonnaise in a separate bowl. Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and add the wet ingredients. Stir until the flour is moistened, then fold in the piquillo peppers. Drop heaping teaspoons onto the baking sheet, spacing them about 1 inch apart. Brush the tops with melted butter. Sprinkle with flaky salt and additional black pepper. Bake until the tops are golden brown, 9 to 11 minutes. Enjoy right away!

PESTO GRILLED CHEESE SANDWICH



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I first had this sandwich at a small restaurant and immediately went home to duplicate the recipe. I've been making my grilled cheese sandwiches this way ever since!

Provided by RASSA2

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 15m

Yield 1

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 slices Italian bread
1 tablespoon softened butter, divided
1 tablespoon prepared pesto sauce, divided
1 slice provolone cheese
2 slices tomato
1 slice American cheese

Steps:

  • Spread one side of a slice of bread with butter, and place it, buttered side down, into a nonstick skillet over medium heat.
  • Spread the top of the bread slice in the skillet with half the pesto sauce, and place a slice of provolone cheese, the tomato slices, and the slice of American cheese onto the pesto.
  • Spread remaining pesto sauce on one side of the second slice of bread, and place the bread slice, pesto side down, onto the sandwich. Butter the top side of the sandwich.
  • Gently fry the sandwich, flipping once, until both sides of the bread are golden brown and the cheese has melted, about 5 minutes per side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 503.3 calories, Carbohydrate 24.2 g, Cholesterol 81.7 mg, Fat 36.5 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 20.4 g, SaturatedFat 20 g, Sodium 1107.6 mg, Sugar 2.1 g

CHEESE & PESTO WHIRLS



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These herby tear-and-share bread rolls have mozzarella and sun-dried tomatoes baked into them - perfect for a picnic or for dipping into soup

Provided by Cassie Best

Categories     Buffet, Lunch, Side dish, Snack, Supper

Time 1h20m

Number Of Ingredients 9

450g strong white bread flour, plus a little for dusting
7g sachet fast-action dried yeast
1 tsp golden caster sugar
2 tbsp olive oil, plus a drizzle
150g tub fresh pesto
240g tub semi-dried tomatoes, drained and roughly chopped
100g grated mozzarella (ready-grated is best for this, as it is drier than fresh)
50g parmesan (or vegetarian alternative), grated
handful basil leaves

Steps:

  • Combine the flour, yeast, sugar and 1½ tsp fine salt in a large mixing bowl, or the bowl of a tabletop mixer. Measure out 300ml warm water and add roughly 280ml to the flour, along with the olive oil, and start mixing until the ingredients start to clump together as a dough. If the dough seems a little dry, add the remaining water. Once combined, knead for 10 mins by hand on your work surface, or for 5 mins on a medium speed in a mixer. The dough is ready when it feels soft, springy and elastic. Clean the bowl, drizzle in a little oil, then pop the dough back in, turning it over and coating the sides of the bowl in oil. Cover with some oiled cling film and set aside in a warm place to double in size - this will take 1-3 hrs, depending on the temperature.
  • Line a baking tray with parchment. Uncover the dough and punch it down a couple of times with your fist, knocking out all the air bubbles. Tip out onto a floured work surface and dust the top with a little flour too, if it is sticky. Roll the dough out to a rectangle, roughly 40 x 30cm. Spread the pesto over the dough, then scatter over the tomatoes, both cheeses and the basil. Roll the dough up from one of the longer sides, into a long sausage.
  • Use a sharp knife to cut the dough into 12 even pieces. Place on the baking tray, cut-side up, in a 3-by-4 formation, making sure the open end of each roll is tucked in towards the centre on the arrangement - this will prevent them from uncoiling during cooking. Leave a little space between each roll as they will grow and touch as they prove. Loosely cover with oiled cling film and leave to prove for 30 mins-1 hr until almost doubled in size again. Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6.
  • Uncover the bread when it is puffed up. Bake on the middle shelf in the oven for 35-40 mins until golden brown and the centre looks dry and not doughy. Remove from the oven and leave to cool for at least 10 mins.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 293 calories, Fat 11 grams fat, SaturatedFat 3 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 36 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 8 grams sugar, Fiber 4 grams fiber, Protein 10 grams protein, Sodium 1.4 milligram of sodium

PESTO BISCUITS



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Shapely biscuits rely on pesto to pump up the flavor!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 27m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup shortening
1/4 cup basil pesto
1/2 cup milk
Finely shredded Parmesan cheese, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 450°F. Mix flour, baking powder and salt in large bowl. Cut in shortening and pesto, using pastry blender or crisscrossing 2 knives, until mixture looks like fine crumbs. Stir in just enough milk so dough leaves side of bowl and forms a ball.
  • Place dough on lightly floured surface. Knead lightly 10 times. Roll or pat 1/2 inch thick. Cut with floured 2 1/2-inch cookie or biscuit cutter. Place about 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheet. Sprinkle with cheese.
  • Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until golden brown. Immediately remove from cookie sheet. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 190, Carbohydrate 20 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 330 mg

CHEESE & PESTO BITES



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Need a quick, tasty app? Grab some mozzarella cheese, wheat crackers, pesto and fresh red peppers, and let's talk.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Meal Recipes

Time 10m

Yield Makes 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 pkg. (8 oz.) KRAFT Low-Moisture Part-Skim Mozzarella Cheese, cut into 24 slices
48 woven wheat crackers
1/4 cup CLASSICO Traditional Basil Pesto Sauce and Spread
1/4 cup finely chopped red peppers

Steps:

  • Cut cheese slices in half.
  • Place on crackers.
  • Top with pesto and peppers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 120, Fat 6 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Sodium 240 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 5 g

PESTO MOZZARELLA CHEESE BALLS RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: biscuit dough, mozzarella cheese, basil pesto, butter, garlic cloves

Provided by Tasty

Categories     Appetizers

Yield 19 balls

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 cans biscuit dough
4 oz mozzarella cheese, cut into 20 equal cubes
8 oz basil pesto
4 tablespoons butter, melted
2 cloves garlic cloves

Steps:

  • Cut biscuit dough in half. Flatten dough.
  • Spread a teaspoon of pesto in the center of the dough, then place a mozzarella cube on top
  • Pinch the sides around the cheese so the pesto and cheese are completely encased by the dough.
  • Place stuffed dough balls in a cast iron pan.
  • Crush garlic and mix with melted butter.
  • Brush the garlic butter over each ball. Bake for 20 minutes at 400˚F (200˚C) or until the dough is golden brown. Serve warm.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 256 calories, Carbohydrate 22 grams, Fat 16 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 5 grams, Sugar 4 grams

PESTO PULL-APART BREAD



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I combined some of my favorite flavors in an easy bread to complement our Italian meals. I make the pesto, oven-dried tomatoes and roasted red peppers, but store-bought versions work too. -Sue Gronholz, Beaver Dam, Wisconsin (Field Editor),

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 40m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tube (16.3 ounces) large refrigerated buttermilk biscuits
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons prepared pesto
1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes (not packed in oil)
1/4 cup roasted sweet red peppers, drained and diced
1/4 cup sliced ripe olives
1 cup shredded mozzarella and provolone cheese blend
Additional prepared pesto, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Cut each biscuit into 4 pieces. Combine olive oil and pesto. Dip biscuit pieces into pesto mixture until coated; place in an 8-inch round baking pan. Top with sun-dried tomatoes, roasted red peppers and ripe olives., Bake until golden brown, about 25 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese; return to oven, and bake until melted, about 5 minutes longer. Cut into wedges or pull apart; serve warm, with additional pesto if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 152 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 410mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

PESTO BISCUITS



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Something different to go with your Italian dinner in place of or in addition to, garlic bread. Especially good topped with hot pepper jelly.

Provided by KyJo5096

Categories     Breads

Time 27m

Yield 10-12 biscuits

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup shortening
1/4 cup basil pesto
1/2 cup milk, approximately
parmesan cheese (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 450 degrees.
  • Mix flour, baking powder and salt in large mixing bowl.
  • Cut in shortening and pesto, using a pastry blender or fork.
  • Stil in enough milk so that dough leaves sides of bowl and forms a ball.
  • Place dough on lightly floured surface.
  • Knead lightly, 10 times.
  • Pat or roll dough to 1/2 inch thickness.
  • Cut with floured biscuit cutter.
  • Place about 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheet.
  • Sprinkle with parmesan cheese, if desired.
  • Bake for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 165.7, Fat 7.6, SaturatedFat 2, Cholesterol 1.7, Sodium 450.1, Carbohydrate 21.7, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 0.1, Protein 3.2

PESTO SAUSAGE BISCUIT BITES



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They won't be able to stop reaching for these tasty little sausage bites. They are perfect party food but also a great choice for a breakfast buffet.

Provided by Valerie Brunmeier

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Pastries

Time 25m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 (10 ounce) cans refrigerated buttermilk biscuit dough
5 teaspoons pesto
10 links breakfast sausage
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese, or as needed

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Press each biscuit into a 4-inch circle on a lightly floured surface. Spread 1/2 teaspoon pesto over top of each biscuit. Place 1 sausage link on the edge of each biscuit and roll dough around sausage. Cut each roll into 4 pieces and place on a baking sheet; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until biscuits are golden brown and sausage is cooked, 8 to 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 260.1 calories, Carbohydrate 24.4 g, Cholesterol 22.3 mg, Fat 14.2 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 8.6 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 728.9 mg, Sugar 4.1 g

PESTO-CHEDDAR CHEESE SCONES



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Laurie likes to use 1/3 cup each of white cheddar and orange cheddar.

Provided by Laurie Smolenski

Yield Makes about 24

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons plus 1/2 cup yellow cornmeal
3 cups all purpose flour
4 teaspoons baking powder
1/3 teaspoon cream of tartar
3/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons (1" sticks) chilled unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
2/3 cup (packed) coarsely shredded sharp cheddar cheese (about 3 ounces)
1 cup plus 4 tablespoons (about) chilled whole milk
1/4 cup purchased pesto
1 large egg

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F. Sprinkle each of 2 baking sheets with 1 tablespoon cornmeal. Combine remaining 1/2 cup cornmeal and next 4 ingredients in processor; blend 5 seconds. Add butter and process, using on/off turns, until coarse meal forms. Add cheese and mix in, using 3 on/off turns. Transfer flour mixture to large bowl. Whisk 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons milk, pesto and egg in small bowl to blend. Gradually add milk mixture to flour mixture, stirring until dough just comes together and adding more milk by tablespoonfuls if dough is dry.
  • Turn dough out onto lightly floured work surface. Knead gently until smooth, about 5 turns. Pat out dough to 1-inch thickness. Using floured 2-inch-diameter cutter, cut out scones. Gather dough scraps; pat out to 1-inch thickness. Cut out additional scones. Repeat if more dough remains. Transfer scones to prepared sheets, spacing 2 inches apart.
  • Bake scones until pale golden and tester inserted into center comes out clean, about 20 minutes. Place scones in basket and serve warm.

CHEESE AND PESTO BISCUITS



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Make and share this Cheese and Pesto Biscuits recipe from Food.com.

Provided by KathyP53

Categories     Breads

Time 27m

Yield 1 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups sll all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/3 cup cold butter, cubed
1 cup shredded Italian cheese blend
1 1/4 cups buttermilk
1 tablespoon prepared pesto sauce
1 tablespoon butter, melted
1 garlic clove, minced

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees. In a large bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, salt and baking soda. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in cheese.
  • In a small bowl, whisk buttermilk and pesto until blended; stir into flour mixture just until moistened.
  • Drop dough by 1/4 cupfuls 2 inches apart onto an ungreased baking sheet. Bake 10-12 minutes or unti golden brown. Mix melted butter and garlic; brush over biscuits.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1685.5, Fat 78, SaturatedFat 48.2, Cholesterol 205.3, Sodium 3171.7, Carbohydrate 208.7, Fiber 6.8, Sugar 15.4, Protein 36.9

Tips:

  • Choose the right cheese: A good melting cheese like mozzarella or cheddar will give you the best results. You can also use a combination of cheeses for a more complex flavor.
  • Use fresh pesto: Fresh pesto will give your biscuits a brighter, more vibrant flavor. If you don't have fresh pesto on hand, you can use store-bought pesto, but it may not be as flavorful.
  • Don't overmix the dough: Overmixing the dough will make your biscuits tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Chill the dough before baking: Chilling the dough will help the biscuits rise more evenly. You can chill the dough for up to 30 minutes before baking.
  • Bake the biscuits until they are golden brown: The biscuits are done baking when they are golden brown on top. This will usually take about 10-12 minutes.

Conclusion:

Cheese pesto biscuits are a delicious and easy-to-make snack or side dish. They are perfect for potlucks, parties, or just a quick bite to eat. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can make these tasty biscuits that will be a hit with everyone who tries them.

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