Ham and Cheese Butter Swim Biscuits
Soft, buttery biscuits filled with savory ham and gooey cheese, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 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 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup diced ham
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or your choice)
- 1/4 cup additional melted butter (for swimming)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Grease a baking dish with non-stick spray or a touch of butter.
- Mix the flour, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl.
- Stir in the melted butter and buttermilk until just combined.
- Fold in the diced ham and shredded cheese.
- Pour the additional melted butter into the baking dish.
- Drop generous spoonfuls of the biscuit dough into the melted butter.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, until golden brown and flaky.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
For even flakier biscuits, use cold butter and buttermilk. Can substitute buttermilk with milk and vinegar.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 biscuit
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg