Description
These Ham and Cheese Butter Biscuits are perfectly flaky, buttery, and packed with savory flavor. The combination of cheddar cheese and diced ham creates a mouthwatering biscuit that’s ideal for breakfast or as a side dish with any meal. With just a few simple ingredients, you can make these irresistible biscuits in less than 30 minutes. Warm from the oven, they’re perfect on their own or with a dollop of butter!
Ingredients
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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1 tbsp baking powder
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½ tsp salt
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¼ tsp garlic powder
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1 stick unsalted butter, cold and cubed
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1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
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1 cup diced ham
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¾ cup milk
Instructions
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Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, salt, and garlic powder.
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Cut in Butter: Add the cold, cubed butter to the dry ingredients. Use a pastry cutter or two forks to cut the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
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Add Cheese & Ham: Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese and diced ham until evenly distributed.
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Add Milk: Gradually pour in the milk and stir gently until the dough just comes together. Avoid overmixing the dough.
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Form Biscuits: Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead it lightly. Pat the dough into a 1-inch thick circle and cut out biscuits using a round cutter or the rim of a glass.
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Bake: Place the biscuits on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.
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Serve: Enjoy warm with extra butter, if desired.
Notes
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For Flakier Biscuits: Make sure your butter is cold and cut it into small cubes. The colder the butter, the flakier your biscuits will be.
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Dairy-Free Option: For a dairy-free version, substitute the butter with a non-dairy alternative and use dairy-free cheese.
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Storage: Store leftover biscuits in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or in the fridge for up to a week. Reheat before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-15 minutes
- Category: Side dish, Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Biscuit
- Calories: 200 kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg