Save to Pinterest Savory, cheesy biscuit bites with a zesty Buffalo ranch kick, baked onto skewers for an irresistible appetizer or party snack.
When I made these Buffalo Ranch Cheddar Biscuit Skewers for game night, everyone raved about the bold flavors and fun presentation. Biscuit bites on skewers made serving so easy and kept messes to a minimum.
Ingredients
- Biscuit Dough: 2 cups all-purpose flour, 2 tsp baking powder, ½ tsp baking soda, 1 tsp granulated sugar, 1 tsp garlic powder, ½ tsp salt, ½ cup cold unsalted butter diced, 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese, ¾ cup buttermilk (plus more as needed)
- Buffalo Ranch Butter: ¼ cup unsalted butter melted, 2 tbsp Buffalo wing sauce, 1 tbsp ranch seasoning mix (dry)
- For Assembly: 12 wooden skewers, ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese (for topping), 2 tbsp chopped fresh chives (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- Prep Skewers & Oven:
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line baking sheet with parchment paper. Soak wooden skewers in water for 10 minutes.
- Mix Dry Ingredients:
- In a bowl whisk together flour baking powder baking soda sugar garlic powder and salt.
- Cut in Butter:
- Use a pastry cutter or fingers to work in cold butter until mixture looks like coarse crumbs.
- Add Cheese:
- Stir in shredded cheddar cheese evenly.
- Add Buttermilk:
- Pour in buttermilk gently mix to form a soft dough. Add more buttermilk if too dry.
- Shape Dough:
- Pat dough on a lightly floured surface to ¾-inch thickness. Cut into 24 small squares about 1½ inches each.
- Mix Buffalo Ranch Butter:
- Combine melted butter Buffalo wing sauce and ranch seasoning in a small bowl.
- Thread Skewers:
- Thread 2 biscuit squares onto each skewer leaving a gap between each for even baking.
- Brush With Sauce:
- Place skewers on baking sheet brush generously with Buffalo ranch butter.
- Add Cheese:
- Sprinkle extra shredded cheddar over each skewer.
- Bake:
- Bake 16–18 minutes until biscuits are golden and cooked through.
- Finish & Serve:
- Cool slightly garnish with chopped chives if desired. Serve warm.
Save to Pinterest My kids love helping me thread the biscuit squares onto the skewers. It turns snack time into a fun family activity, and there are always smiles all around when these come out of the oven.
Serving Suggestions
Pair them with ranch or blue cheese dressing for dipping, or serve alongside a crisp veggie platter for a well-rounded spread.
Make Ahead Tips
Prepare the biscuit dough ahead, refrigerate overnight, and assemble just before baking for warm appetizers in minutes.
Variations
Swap cheddar for pepper jack cheese or add a pinch of cayenne to the dough to amp up the heat if you love spice.
Save to Pinterest These skewers always disappear fast. Try them at your next gathering for a deliciously cheesy and spicy bite everyone will love.
Recipe FAQs
- → How do I achieve flaky biscuits?
Use cold butter and handle the dough minimally to ensure a tender, flaky texture in each biscuit bite.
- → Can I make these ahead of time?
You can prepare and assemble ahead, then bake just before serving for the freshest texture and flavor.
- → What dipping sauces work best?
Serve with ranch or blue cheese dressing to complement the Buffalo and cheddar flavors.
- → Can I make this gluten-free?
Substitute a gluten-free flour blend for the all-purpose flour as mentioned in the notes.
- → Are these suitable for vegetarians?
Yes, these biscuit skewers are vegetarian as they contain dairy but no meat products.
- → How spicy are these skewers?
The Buffalo sauce adds a gentle kick. Adjust spice level by using mild or spicy wing sauce.