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Biscuits and gravy in a mug

Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Keyword cheddar biscuit, microwave biscuit, mug biscuit, mug recipe
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 1 minute
Total Time 6 minutes
Servings 1 serving
A cheddar herb biscuit mixed and cooked in a mug in about a minute. Pair it with a gravy for a quick biscuits and gravy breakfast.

Ingredients

  • 4 tablespoons all purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt
  • ½ tablespoon (1/4 oz/ 9g) cold butter cubed
  • 3½ tablespoons milk
  • 2 tablespoon cheddar cheese grated
  • 2 teaspoons chopped herbs (parsley/ oregano/sage etc)

Directions

  • Mix the flour, baking powder and salt together in a microwave-safe mug.
  • With a fork, work the cubed butter into the dry ingredients until it resembles fine breadcrumbs.
  • Stir in the milk, cheese and herbs to make a batter.
  • Microwave about 45 seconds to 1 minute (for a 1200W microwave).
  • Eat it warm.

Notes

Prep 5 minutes, cook 1 minute. Use a mug of about 6 oz (¾ to 1 cup); watch closely so it doesn't overflow or overcook.

Nutrition

Serving: 110g | Calories: 260kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 8.4g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 7.5g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 35mg | Sodium: 699mg | Potassium: 132mg | Fiber: 1.4g | Sugar: 2.9g | Vitamin A: 523IU | Vitamin C: 0.5mg | Calcium: 325mg | Iron: 2.1mg

Nutrition is an estimate per serving from USDA FoodData Central, for the whole recipe (1 serving); tablespoons milk counted as whole milk, chopped herbs counted as ground sage. Brands and portions vary, so use it only as an approximation.