Pancetta Biscuits

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 18

Crunchy and flavorful Pancetta Biscuits for a quick and easy breakfast

by The Chefin Breakfast/Brunch

Prep

10 min

Cook

15 min

Ready In

25 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

334

Sugar

12g

Fat

24g

Pancetta Biscuits are a savory twist on traditional biscuits. These biscuit rounds are filled with crispy and flavorful pancetta, shredded fontina, and vanilla bean for an added hint of sweetness. The biscuits are buttery, flaky, and crispy on the outside while being light and tender on the inside. These biscuits are perfect for a quick breakfast or brunch and can be enjoyed with a cup of coffee or tea. They are easy to make and will be a crowd-pleaser for both pancetta and biscuit lovers alike.

Instructions

1.	Preheat the oven at 375°F.
2.	In a skillet over medium heat, cook pancetta until crispy. Remove and set aside.
3.	Place the biscuit mix in a mixing bowl. Add the buttermilk and stir until well blended.
4.	Add the cooked pancetta and shredded fontina into the mixing bowl and mix until evenly distributed.
5.	Cut the vanilla bean in half and scrape the inside. Add the scraped vanilla seeds to the mixing bowl and mix until incorporated.
6.	Grease a baking sheet with butter and place the biscuit dough on the sheet, evenly spaced.
7.	Bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from the oven and set aside to cool.

PROS

These Pancetta Biscuits are easy to make and packed with flavor.
The combination of pancetta and fontina adds a salty and savory taste to the buttery biscuits.

They can be served as a quick breakfast or brunch option, perfect for a busy morning.

CONS

Due to the high-fat content of pancetta and butter, these biscuits are not a healthy option for daily consumption.
They should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

The biscuit mix used in this recipe may contain preservatives and high levels of sodium.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Despite being high in fat, the pancetta in this recipe contains essential vitamins and minerals such as Vitamin B12, Iron, and Zinc. The buttermilk used instead of regular milk provides probiotics that promote gut health and improve digestion. The use of vanilla bean has been linked to reducing inflammation and supporting heart health.

	1/4 lb pancetta , diced
	1 box store bought biscuit mix
	buttermilk ( in place of the liquid in the boxed biscuit mix recipe )
	1/4 cup shredded fontina
	1/2 vanilla bean
	1/2 cup sugar
	1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
	1/2 cup butter , at room temperature