Description
Southern comfort shines in these ham and cheese butter swim biscuits, blending hearty flavors with buttery, golden perfection. Comfort meets indulgence as you savor each flaky, melted bite of cheesy goodness.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups small diced ham
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
Dry Seasonings and Leavening Agents:
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon aluminum-free baking powder
Liquid and Fat Ingredients:
- 1 3/4 cups buttermilk (can increase to 2 cups if batter seems dry)
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) salted butter
Instructions
- Prepare the baking environment by heating the oven to 450°F and coating a 9×9-inch dish with nonstick spray.
- Combine flour, sugar, and baking powder in a mixing bowl, creating a uniform dry mixture.
- Gradually introduce buttermilk into the dry ingredients, stirring until a thick, cohesive batter develops.
- Incorporate diced ham and shredded cheddar cheese, gently folding to distribute evenly throughout the mixture.
- Melt butter in a microwave-safe container, then pour into the prepared baking dish, ensuring complete coverage of the bottom.
- Transfer the biscuit batter into the butter-lined dish, spreading it carefully to create an even layer that allows some butter to rise around the edges.
- Use a sharp knife to create a precise grid, dividing the dough into 9 equal sections before baking.
- Place the dish in the preheated oven, rotating midway through the 25-30 minute cooking process to ensure uniform browning.
- Monitor the biscuits’ color and texture; they should transform into a golden-brown surface with a springy consistency when touched.
- Allow a brief cooling period before separating the biscuits along the pre-scored lines, serving while still warm.
Notes
- Choose high-quality cheddar cheese for a richer, more robust flavor that enhances the overall taste of the biscuits.
- Experiment with different ham varieties like smoked, honey-cured, or black forest ham to add unique depth to the recipe.
- For a gluten-free version, swap all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend and ensure all other ingredients are certified gluten-free.
- Customize the biscuits by adding herbs like chives, thyme, or rosemary to the dough for an extra layer of aromatic complexity.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 254 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 292 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg