These biscuits are light and healthy with a savory twist!
I might be wrong but who doesn’t love a good biscuit? Add some cheese and bacon (ok, and kale) and it’s even better. And this one is gluten free and healthy. Are you as excited as I am?
These babies are so easy to make. I don’t even have a fancy biscuit cutter, I used the top of one of my mason jars to make the biscuits! You can also use a thicker round cookie cutter too if you aren’t fancy either. Check it out…
See what I mean? It makes a perfect circle!
Cheesy Bacon and Kale Biscuits
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup gluten-free all purpose flour
- 1/4 cup almond flour
- 1/2 teaspoon xanthan gum
- 2 tablespoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon unrefined sugar
- 1/4 cup ground flax
- 1/2 cup coconut oil softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1/3 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 4 slices uncured bacon cooked and crumbled
- 1/3 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup kale chopped
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or use a silicone mat.
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In a large bowl, mix together the flours, xanthan gum, sugar, baking powder, salt, sugar and flax. Work in the coconut oil until the mixture is crumbly.
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In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs and Greek yogurt until frothy. Add to the dry ingredients, stirring until well blended. The dough will be sticky. Add bacon, cheese and kale. Mix again until combined.
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Chill the dough in the refrigerator for 15 minutes.
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Drop the dough onto the parchment paper or silicone mat and form into a circle in the center of baking sheet. Using a biscuit cutter, round cookie cutter or the lid to a mason jar, cut dough into rounds. There will be between 8-12 depending on the size of your cutter.
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Bake for 15–20 minutes, or until golden brown. Remove from the oven and let cool for at least 5 minutes before serving.
You could definitely substitute spinach for kale if you’d prefer. I also think you could substitute another cheese as well if you’d like. I used Applegate Farms uncured, nitrate-free turkey bacon and it was perfect. Definitely do NOT take out the bacon. It’s necessary. Ok, you can take out the bacon if you’d like or if you don’t eat meat. I won’t hold it against you too much.
Let me know how much you like these! When I make them I eat them for breakfast, lunch and dinner. No judgement, right?
Sarah Walker Caron (Sarah's Cucina Bella) says
September 9, 2014 at 12:55 pmMmm. I love bacon in my biscuits but I’ve never had them with kale — an interesting take. Can’t wait to try!
Heather // girlichef says
September 9, 2014 at 3:04 pmOh, I do love biscuits – and with kale, bacon, & cheese in them, I’d probably want to eat them for EVERY meal.
Colleen (Souffle Bombay) says
September 9, 2014 at 5:38 pmWant!! I always joke with my husband that I could have lived 100 years ago or so…just give me biscuits and hunks of crusty bread and I’d be juuust fin!
Ashley @ Wishes & Dishes says
September 9, 2014 at 5:58 pmYes, who doesn’t love a good biscuit is a good question. And with bacon AND cheese? Pass them my way.
Ginny McMeans says
September 9, 2014 at 7:48 pmWhat a delicious way to add kale in your diet. The canning lid is a great tip too!
christine says
September 9, 2014 at 8:25 pmI want to like kale. I really do. I try it and try it. This looks like a great biscuit and maybe it can turn me into a kale lover (or liker at least) ! Thanks for the great idea.
Martha @ A Family Feast says
September 9, 2014 at 8:46 pmLove kale and I love how you’ve added these into biscuits!! These look fantastic!
Paula - bell'alimento says
September 9, 2014 at 8:49 pmYou had me at bacon.
Lora @cakeduchess says
September 10, 2014 at 1:18 amI’ve never thought of combining bacon with kale in a biscuit…now it’s all I’m thinking of!
Kim Beaulieu says
September 10, 2014 at 3:18 amOkay, you had me at bacon and biscuit and you sealed the deal when you cut them with a mason jar lid. You know how obsessed I am with mason jars. These look positively amazing.
Nutmeg Nanny says
September 10, 2014 at 11:44 amI’m loving the idea of putting kale in biscuits! This sound delicious 🙂
Lana@NeverEnoughThyme says
September 10, 2014 at 12:37 pmNow that’s an interesting biscuit!
Angela {Mind Over Batter} says
September 10, 2014 at 2:16 pmI can totally get behind a biscuit with cheese, bacon, and kale! Dang… I would probably start a parade over these! YUM!
lauren.kelly says
September 10, 2014 at 4:12 pmMe too, Angela! 🙂
Susan says
September 10, 2014 at 8:44 pmLet’s talk about how clever you are using your canning jar lid as a cutter! I’m all for adding greens in where I can. Great idea!
Cut 'N Clean Greens says
September 11, 2014 at 3:57 pmOh my GOSH these look good! We’re with you on the breakfast, lunch AND dinner options.
We’re going to share on our social media and link here so everyone can see your recipe and pretty photos.
Keep it green!
–Your friendly Southern California farmers at Cut ‘N Clean Greens
lauren.kelly says
September 11, 2014 at 4:51 pmThank you so much for sharing!
Rhonda says
September 12, 2014 at 8:46 pmI am in the process of making these and reading the instructions that call for sugar…I don’t see that listed in the ingredients section. How much and what type? Thanks!
lauren.kelly says
September 12, 2014 at 9:44 pmI apologize Rhonda, I just added it on there! Thanks for pointing that out 🙂
Rhonda says
September 12, 2014 at 10:20 pmI’m happy it’s such a small amount. Thanks so much for the recipe!
Rhonda says
September 12, 2014 at 10:21 pmDo you store them, if there are any left that is, in the refrigerator?
lauren.kelly says
September 13, 2014 at 2:55 pmI didn’t have leftovers Rhonda but I would store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Thanks!
Rebecca {foodie with family} says
September 15, 2014 at 11:10 amBiscuits make my world go ’round. I love cramming them with goodies, too. Yum!