Ham and Cheese Biscuits
Servings 10 (3-inch) biscuits
Calories 391kcal
Ingredients
- 3 cups all purpose flour
- 4 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup frozen butter grated
- 2 cups grated cheddar or colby-jack cheese
- 1 1/2 cups chopped fully cooked ham
- 3 Tbsp fresh chopped chives
- 1 cup buttermilk (Not fat free)
- 2 Tbsp butter melted
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, use a whisk to sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
- Add grated butter, mix until evenly distributed.
- To the bowl add ham, cheese and chives, mix well until coated and even throughout.
- Make a well in the center adding buttermilk. Gradually mix into the dry ingredients until fully absorbed. (You may need to bring dough together using your hands toward the end of mixing.)
- Turn out onto a lightly floured non-stick surface. Turn a couple of times to bring together and lightly coat with flour.
- Press or roll into a circle 3/4-1 inch thick. Use a 3 inch cutter and cut into rounds. Re-roll scraps, shape and cut until all dough is used. Place rounds 2 inches apart on pan. Brush tops with melted butter.
- Bake for 16-18 minutes or until golden and puffed.
- Serve immediately brushed with additional butter, if desired.
Notes
- Depending on the size of cutter you choose to use, you may yield more than 10 biscuits.
- If you cut biscuits smaller, the baking time may need to be adjusted.
- You may further brown tops under the broiler at the end of baking. Do not walk away.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 391kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 68mg | Sodium: 860mg | Potassium: 326mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 631IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 272mg | Iron: 2mg