Savory Cheddar Cheese Biscuits

(makes 4 servings)

Ingredients:

• 2½ cups whole grain pastry flour
  
• 1 Tablespoon baking powder
  
• ¼ teaspoon baking soda
  
• 1½ teaspoons dried thyme
  
• ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  
• ¼ teaspoon salt
  
• ¼ cup + 2 Tablespoons chilled trans-free margarine, cut into bits
  
• 12 ounces reduced-fat Cheddar cheese, shredded (3 cups)
  
• 1⅓ cups fat-free milk
  
• Low-fat cooking spray
  

Preparation:

• Preheat oven to 400 Degrees F. Lightly coat 2 baking sheets with cooking spray.
  
• In a large-size bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, thyme, pepper and salt. Add margarine. Using pastry cutter or 2 knives, blend until mixture resembles coarse meal. Add cheese and toss to coat. Slowly stir in milk and mix just to combine.
  
• Drop dough by quarter cupfuls about 2-inch apart onto baking sheets. Bake about 14 to 16 minutes or until edges and tops are golden. Serve warm or at room temperature.
  
• Note : This recipes would be really good with soup or chili. You can vary the mix-ins to suit your taste. Such as adding roasted garlic, reduced-fat feta cheese or a variety of herbs.
  

Make 4 Servings:

Weight loss recipes Amount Per Serving : 353 Calories, 11 g Protein, 57 g Carbohydrates, 6 g Dietary Fiber, 12 g Fat, 1.5 g Saturated Fat, 70 mg Sodium