Mexican Fiesta Spoon Biscuits

Get ready to bring bold, zesty flavors to your table with these Mexican Fiesta Spoon Biscuits—a playful twist on a classic comfort food! Infused with warm spices like cumin and paprika, these fluffy, drop-style biscuits are elevated by vibrant ingredients like diced jalapeño, fresh cilantro, and a pop of lime zest. Packed with shredded cheddar cheese, they bake to perfection in just 12 minutes, making them a quick and delicious side dish for chili, soups, or your favorite Mexican-inspired meals. No rolling or cutting required—just scoop, bake, and enjoy these golden, fiesta-worthy bites!

Nutriscore Rating: 54/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:12 mins

Total Time:27 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 2 cups All-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon Baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon Paprika
• 1 cup Shredded cheddar cheese
• 0.25 cup Chopped fresh cilantro
• 0.5 cup Unsalted butter
• 0.75 cup Milk
• 2 tablespoons Diced jalapeño (seeds removed)
• 1 teaspoon Lime zest

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, ground cumin, and paprika.

Step 3

Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese, chopped cilantro, and diced jalapeño until evenly combined.

Step 4

Cut the unsalted butter into small cubes and add it to the dry ingredients. Using a pastry cutter or your fingertips, work the butter into the mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.

Step 5

Add the lime zest to the milk, stirring gently to combine.

Step 6

Slowly pour the milk mixture into the flour mixture, stirring just until a thick, sticky dough forms. Be careful not to overmix.

Step 7

Using two spoons, drop heaping spoonfuls of the dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the biscuits are golden on the edges and cooked through.

Step 9

Remove the biscuits from the oven and let them cool slightly on the baking sheet before serving.

Step 10

Serve warm with butter or as a side dish for chili, soups, or any Mexican-inspired meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	692.6 grams (692.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1871

Total Fat 91.70g	118%
Saturated Fat 54.90g	275%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.10g
Cholesterol 262mg	87%
Sodium 3358mg	146%
Total Carbohydrate 208.00g	76%
Dietary Fiber 9.90g	35%
Total Sugars 10.60g
Protein 61.90g	124%

Vitamin D 81IU	403%
Calcium 1176mg	90%
Iron 15mg	82%
Potassium 1001mg	21%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 43.3%

Protein: 13.0%

Carbs: 43.7%