Heat oven to 425°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment.
Cook bacon until crisp if not already cooked. Drain, crumble, and let cool.
Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, sugar, salt, garlic powder, and pepper in a large bowl.
Cut in the cold butter with a pastry cutter until pea-sized pieces remain.
Stir in cheddar, crumbled bacon, and chives to evenly distribute.
Drizzle in cold buttermilk and mix just until a shaggy dough forms; do not overwork.
Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface. Gently pat to about 1 inch thick.
Fold the dough over itself twice to build layers, then pat back to 1 inch thick.
Cut rounds with a 2½-inch cutter, pressing straight down. Gently re-form scraps and cut again.
Arrange biscuits 1 inch apart on the sheet. Brush tops with buttermilk.
Bake 14–16 minutes until deep golden. Cool 5 minutes and serve warm.
Notes
Variation: Add 1 finely diced jalapeño with the chives for a gentle kick. For extra cheesy crusts, sprinkle a pinch of cheddar on each biscuit before baking. To freeze, cut unbaked biscuits and freeze on a sheet; bake from frozen at 425°F, adding 2–3 minutes.This recipe is an original creation inspired by classic Bacon Cheddar Biscuit Bliss flavors. All ingredient ratios and instructions are independently developed.