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Two hands opening a cheesy Carthay Circle Fried Biscuit. Basket of fried biscuits and honey butter on the side.
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Fried Biscuits (Disney Copycat)

These Fried Biscuits taste exactly like the spicy, cheesy biscuits found at Disney's California Adventure restaurant, Carthay Circle. Perfect little bites that are super easy to make at home!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time6 minutes
Freeze Time6 hours
Total Time6 hours 16 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Biscuits
Servings: 32 Biscuits
Calories: 108kcal
Author: Erica Walker

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 4-5 tablespoons finely diced jalapeño from a jar, (not fresh)
  • 5-6 slices cooked bacon, finely chopped
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 1-2 teaspoons milk, or as needed
  • salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 (16.3-ounce) tube large biscuits (8 count)
  • oil, for frying

Instructions

  • Cover a plate or tray with parchment paper. Set aside
  • Combine cheeses, jalapeno, bacon, egg, milk, salt, and pepper in a medium mixing bowl. Mix with a spoon until well combined. It will keep its shape when you squeeze it together firmly in your hand.
    Bowl of cheese mixture combined for Carthay Circle Fried Biscuits.
  • Using a small cookie scoop, scoop a small ball (about the size of a typical bouncy ball) and roll it in your hands until it stays together and forms a smooth, tight ball. Repeat with the remaining cheese mixture. You should have about 32 balls.
    Cookie sheet with scooped cheese filling, bowl of filling and a cookie scoop.
  • Place the balls on the prepared tray. Cover with plastic wrap. Freeze for at least 6 hours or overnight.
    Cookie sheet with thirty two cheese balls for Carthay Circle Fried Biscuits.
  • Remove cheese balls from the freezer. Open the biscuit dough.
    Cutting board with an open can of biscuits.
  • Cut each biscuit into 4 sections. Flatten each section and wrap one around each cheese ball, rolling it in your hands to make sure there are no holes or seams. You want it to be smooth and round.
    Cut biscuits and balls of cheese on a cutting board with a knife.
  • Heat oil in a deep fryer or skillet to 350 degrees F. Fry each ball until dark golden brown.
    Fried Carthay Circle Fried Biscuits on a cookie sheet.
  • Serve hot.
    Basket of Carthay Circle Fried Biscuits. Honey butter on the side.

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Notes

  • If the cheese inside doesn't seem to be completely melted, just pop them in the microwave for 10 seconds and they will be perfect. 
  • You can also serve them sweet with powdered sugar, cinnamon sugar, or honey butter. I like to mix our honey butter with a scoop of apricot jelly or strawberry jam.

Nutrition

Calories: 108kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 17mg | Sodium: 243mg | Potassium: 53mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 122IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 85mg | Iron: 1mg