Flamin Hot Dill Pickle Biscuit (Print Version)

Spicy, fluffy muffins baked with dill pickles and crunchy Flamin Hot topping for a flavorful snack.

# Components:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 tablespoon baking powder
03 - 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
04 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
05 - 1/2 teaspoon salt

→ Wet Ingredients

06 - 1 cup cold buttermilk
07 - 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
08 - 1 large egg

→ Flavor Add-ins

09 - 1/2 cup finely chopped dill pickles, well drained
10 - 2 tablespoons dill pickle juice
11 - 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
12 - 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)

→ Topping

13 - 1 cup Flamin Hot Cheetos, finely crushed
14 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

→ Assembly

15 - 12 wooden popsicle sticks

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Grease a 12-cup muffin tin or line with paper liners.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, sugar, baking soda, and salt until evenly blended.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk together cold buttermilk, melted butter, and egg until homogenous.
04 - Add wet ingredients to the dry mix, stirring gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing for tender results.
05 - Gently incorporate chopped dill pickles, pickle juice, fresh dill, and cheddar cheese (if using) into the batter.
06 - Evenly distribute batter among prepared muffin cups.
07 - Insert a wooden popsicle stick upright into the center of each muffin before baking.
08 - Bake for 16–18 minutes, or until muffins are golden and a toothpick inserted in the center emerges clean.
09 - While muffins are warm, brush the tops with melted butter and generously sprinkle with crushed Flamin Hot Cheetos.
10 - Allow to cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Serve warm or at room temperature.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Fun handheld snack with bold flavors
  • Easy to prepare with simple ingredients
02 -
  • Check Flamin Hot snack packaging for specific allergen details before serving.
  • Biscuit muffins freeze well for up to one month.
03 -
  • For extra heat, add a pinch of cayenne to the batter.
  • Substitute Flamin Hot Cheetos with spicy corn chips or crushed hot chili crackers if desired.

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