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Ham and Cheese Butter Swim Biscuits

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These fluffy, cheesy drop biscuits dotted with salty ham are baked in melted butter for a crispy bottom and tender top, perfect for brunch or game day.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 12 biscuits
Course: Brunch, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tsp salt
Main Ingredients
  • 1.5 cups shredded cheddar cheese sharp preferred for flavor
  • 1 cup diced cooked ham leftover or deli ham works
  • 1.75 cups buttermilk see substitution notes
  • 1 stick unsalted butter melted
Optional Garnish
  • Chopped chives or parsley for garnish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Place a 9x13-inch baking dish or oven-safe skillet in the oven to warm while you mix.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
  3. Stir in shredded cheddar and diced ham so they are evenly distributed.
  4. Pour in the buttermilk and stir with a wooden spoon until a sticky, shaggy dough forms. Don't overmix.
Baking
  1. Remove the hot pan from the oven and pour the melted butter into the pan, swirling to coat the bottom and sides.
  2. Using a large spoon or an ice-cream scoop, drop heaping spoonfuls of the dough into the butter, spacing them slightly apart.
  3. Spoon any remaining butter over the top of the dough pieces.
  4. Bake at 425°F for 12-15 minutes, until the tops are golden and a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
Serving
  1. Let the biscuits rest 5 minutes in the pan to absorb some of the butter flavor.
  2. Garnish with chopped chives or parsley and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 7gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 400mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1g

Notes

Best served with scrambled eggs, soup, or as mini sandwiches. Store in an airtight container for up to 24 hours.

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