Save A playful, savory-sweet appetizer featuring fluffy cheddar biscuit muffins with a hint of cream soda, served on skewers for a fun party treat.
The first time I made these biscuit muffin skewers, they instantly became a hit at our family game night. Everyone had fun picking them up by the skewers and dipping them into different sauces.
Ingredients
- All-purpose flour: 2 cups (240 g)
- Baking powder: 1 tbsp
- Baking soda: 1/2 tsp
- Fine sea salt: 1/2 tsp
- Unsalted butter, cold, diced: 1/4 cup (55 g)
- Sharp cheddar cheese, grated: 1 cup (100 g)
- Cream soda, cold: 1/2 cup (120 ml)
- Buttermilk: 1/2 cup (120 ml)
- Large egg: 1
- Small wooden skewers: 12
- Melted butter (for brushing): 2 tbsp
- Fresh chives or parsley, finely chopped (optional, for garnish): as desired
Instructions
- Preheat & Prepare Pan:
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease a mini muffin tin or line with paper cups to make about 24 mini muffins.
- Mix Dry Ingredients:
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Cut in Butter:
- Add cold diced butter and use a pastry cutter or fingers to rub into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Add Cheese:
- Stir in grated cheddar cheese.
- Combine Wet Ingredients:
- In a separate bowl, whisk together cream soda, buttermilk, and egg until combined.
- Form Batter:
- Pour wet ingredients into the dry mixture and gently fold until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Fill Muffin Tin:
- Spoon batter evenly into prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about 3/4 full.
- Bake:
- Bake for 16–18 minutes, or until golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool & Brush:
- Let muffins cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. While still warm, brush tops with melted butter.
- Assemble Skewers:
- Once cooled slightly, thread 2 muffins onto each skewer. Arrange on a serving platter and garnish with chopped herbs if desired.
Save Our kids love helping with the assembly, carefully sliding each fluffy muffin onto the skewers and sprinkling fresh chives over everything.
Required Tools
Mixing bowls, pastry cutter or fork, mini muffin tin, whisk, measuring cups and spoons, wooden skewers, pastry brush
Allergen Information
Contains: Wheat (gluten), dairy (milk, cheese, butter), and egg. Always check cream soda label for allergens.
Nutritional Information
Per skewer: 180 calories, 9 g total fat, 20 g carbohydrates, 5 g protein
Save Serve these muffin skewers warm with your favorite dipping sauces for a truly crowd-pleasing appetizer.
Recipe Questions
- → Can I substitute cream soda with another beverage?
Yes, try mild ginger ale or sparkling water for a different twist; flavor and sweetness may vary slightly.
- → Which cheese works best besides cheddar?
Pepper jack, gouda, or Colby add tasty variations. Select semi-hard cheeses for optimal texture.
- → How can I make muffins extra fluffy?
Use cold diced butter, avoid overmixing, and bake promptly after mixing wet and dry ingredients.
- → Are the muffin skewers suitable for make-ahead?
Yes, bake the muffins the day before, and assemble skewers just before serving for best freshness.
- → What dip pairs well with these appetizers?
Honey butter, tangy aioli, or sriracha mayo offer great flavor contrasts to the savory-sweet muffins.