Ham and Cheese Butter Biscuits
Deliciously flaky and buttery biscuits filled with savory ham and rich cheese, perfect for any meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 8 biscuits 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Omnivore
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or your choice)
- 1 cup diced ham
- 3/4 cup milk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- In a large bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Cut in the cold cubed butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Stir in the shredded cheese and diced ham.
- Add the milk, stirring until just combined.
- Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead gently a few times.
- Roll or pat the dough to about 1-inch thickness and cut out biscuits.
- Place the biscuits on a baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
For extra flakiness, use very cold butter. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days, or freeze for longer storage.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 biscuit
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 20mg