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Greek Biscuits

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These Greek Biscuits are a delightful fusion of fluffy, flaky dough and robust Mediterranean flavors. By using a convenient package of refrigerated buttermilk biscuits as the base, you can create a gourmet appetizer or side dish in under 20 minutes. The filling combines salty, crumbled feta cheese, briny pimento-stuffed green olives, fresh zesty dill, and sharp scallions, all brightened with a squeeze of lemon juice. The result is a savory pastry that is golden brown on the outside and moist, cheesy, and herbaceous on the inside. Perfect for serving alongside soups, stews, or as a festive addition to a mezze spread, these biscuits bring a burst of Greek-inspired taste to any table without requiring complex baking skills.
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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 10
Calories: 266.6
Dietary: Gluten-free, Vegetarian
Description
These Greek Biscuits are a delightful fusion of fluffy, flaky dough and robust Mediterranean flavors. By using a convenient package of refrigerated buttermilk biscuits as the base, you can create a gourmet appetizer or side dish in under 20 minutes. The filling combines salty, crumbled feta cheese, briny pimento-stuffed green olives, fresh zesty dill, and sharp scallions, all brightened with a squeeze of lemon juice. The result is a savory pastry that is golden brown on the outside and moist, cheesy, and herbaceous on the inside. Perfect for serving alongside soups, stews, or as a festive addition to a mezze spread, these biscuits bring a burst of Greek-inspired taste to any table without requiring complex baking skills.
Ingredients
  • 5 ounce Feta cheese, crumbled
  • 2 tablespoon Fresh dill, chopped
  • 6 green onions (scallions) Scallions, chopped
  • 6 pimento-stuffed green olives Pimento-stuffed green olives, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
  • 10 biscuits Package ready-to-bake refrigerated buttermilk flaky biscuits
Directions
  1. 1
    Preheat the oven to 400&# 194;°F (200ðC).
  2. 2
    In a small bowl, combine the crumbled feta cheese, chopped fresh dill, chopped scallions, chopped green olives, and lemon juice. Mix well and set aside.
  3. 3
    Spray ten 2-inch diameter muffin pan cups with nonstick cooking spray.
  4. 4
    Open the package of biscuits and gently separate each biscuit into two thin, round layers of dough.
  5. 5
    Place one layer of dough into the bottom of each sprayed muffin cup, reserving the second layers for topping.
  6. 6
    Divide the cheese mixture evenly among the muffin cups, placing about 1/10th of the mixture onto each bottom biscuit layer.
  7. 7
    Top each filled cup with the remaining biscuit layer. Press the edges of the top and bottom layers together gently to seal the filling inside.
  8. 8
    Pour a small amount of water into any empty muffin cups to prevent the pan from overheating or warping.
  9. 9
    Bake until the biscuits are puffed and golden brown, approximately 8 to 10 minutes.
  10. 10
    Remove the pan from the oven and carefully pour out any water from the empty cups.
  11. 11
    Allow the biscuits to cool in the pan for 1-2 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool slightly before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 10

Amount Per Serving
Calories 266.6kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 21.1g33%
Saturated Fat 14.0g70%
Cholesterol 63.0mg21%
Sodium 1120.1mg47%
Total Carbohydrate 4.6g2%
Dietary Fiber 0.1g1%
Sugars 4.2g
Protein 14.2g29%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: greek, biscuits, feta, dill, olives, scallions, appetizer, vegetarian, easy, quick, flaky, stuffed, lemon, buttermilk
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