Biscuits, Easy-Bake Cheddar

By Judge99

Ingredients

• 1 cup flour
• 2 tsp. CALUMET Baking Powder
• 1/4 tsp. cream of tartar
• 1/4 tsp. sugar
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 1/4 cup cold butter, cut up
• 1 cup KRAFT Shredded Cheddar Cheese
• 1/3 cup milk
• 1/2 cup (1/2 of 8-oz. tub) PHILADELPHIA Chive & Onion Cream Cheese Spread

Preparation

Step 1

Heat oven to 450ºF.
Mix first 5 ingredients in medium bowl. Cut in butter with pastry blender or 2 knives until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in cheddar. Add milk; stir until mixture forms soft dough.
Place on lightly floured surface; knead 8 to 10 times or until smooth. Pat out dough into 6-inch square. Cut into 9 squares; place, 2 inches apart, on baking sheet.
Bake 10 to 12 min. or until golden brown. Serve warm with cream cheese spread.