Ham and Cheese Butter Swim Biscuits are filled with bits of ham and melty cheese! Tender, comprised of scratch biscuits made with no rolling pin or biscuit cutters!
A BUTTER SOAKED HAM AND CHEESE BISCUIT RECIPE
In case you’re new round right here, you could not understand it, however any number of Butter Swim Biscuits and I are like two peas in a pod. I’m allll a couple of good Butter Dip Biscuit and I believe these Ham and Cheese Butter Swim Biscuits is likely to be my new favourite selection. The bottoms of those fluffy butter soaked biscuits get just a little crispy and they’re crammed with melted shredded cheese and diced ham. And, it doesn’t get a lot simpler to make both. Making home made biscuits doesn’t should be onerous!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
Effectively, these wouldn’t be ham and cheese biscuits with out the ham, however you possibly can actually make these fashion biscuits utilizing different meat. Deli turkey, roast beef or rooster would all work properly in these.
Self rising flour could be substituted for the all objective flour in these biscuits. In case you solely have self rising to make use of, ensure to omit the baking powder as a result of self-rising flour already has some in it.
Certain factor. Just about any form would work- I believe Swiss, Mozzarella, Provolone, White Cheddar, or Pepper Jack would all work.
Any type of ham you will have readily available will work. Leftover ham from holidays, any deli sliced ham, Black Forest Ham, Virginia Ham, and so on. I used Ham Steak however actually, any type of ham you will have will work!
Identical to another Butter Swim Biscuits, these are finest once you first make them, however you possibly can completely hold any leftovers in an hermetic container or bag with the surplus air squeezed out. Pop them in them within the fridge for as much as 4 days or freeze them for as much as 3 months.
INGREDIENTS NEEDED: (SEE RECIPE CARD BELOW FOR THE FULL RECIPE)
- all-purpose flour – see my steadily requested questions above for utilizing self-rising flour.
- granulated sugar – this isn’t completely mandatory and it doesn’t add sweetness, it simply cuts a little bit of the acidity from the buttermilk.
- baking powder – I favor aluminum free baking powder. Many individuals are delicate to the aluminum style in baking powder and since we use a superb bit in right here, I at all times suggest it.
- buttermilk– utilizing buttermilk actually helps give these biscuits that good taste. It additionally helps hold them good and tender.
- small diced ham – that is additionally an important recipe to make use of leftover ham in. Assume leftover Easter or Christmas ham! Or you should purchase just a little ham steak and cube it up!
- shredded cheddar cheese – cheddar cheese could be swapped out for different choices I discussed above within the FAQ part.
- salted butter – you wish to use actual butter, not margarine for these.
HOW TO MAKE HAM AND CHEESE BUTTER SWIM BISCUITS
Preheat oven to 450F levels. Spray an (oven secure) glass or ceramic 8×8-inch or 9×9-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray (I like the sort with flour in it). In a medium bowl, combine collectively all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, aluminum-free and baking powder. Pour in 1 ¾ cups buttermilk. Stir till a sticky batter kinds. If the batter nonetheless appears too dry add a tad bit extra buttermilk till the batter is thick and sticky. Lastly, gently stir within the diced ham with the cheddar cheese till mixed effectively.
In a microwave-safe bowl, soften ½ cup (1 stick) salted butter within the microwave. Pour melted butter into ready baking dish. Pour biscuit dough into baking dish (proper on prime of the melted butter.) A few of the butter will run excessive of the dough. Tip: I’ll spray my hand with some nonstick spray to assist unfold the dough out evenly within the pan. Minimize the dough into 9 squares (as finest you possibly can). It will assist with slicing later when the biscuits are baked.
Bake (on the center oven rack) for about 25-Half-hour, rotating dish as soon as throughout baking. Notice: In case you discover the biscuits browning too rapidly, cowl them with foil for the remainder of the baking time. Oven occasions DO VARY since totally different ovens have totally different scorching spots, however mainly biscuits must be golden brown on prime and spring again to the contact. Insert a toothpick into the middle. If it comes out clear with no batter, they’re executed! Slice and serve!
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Energy: 405kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 16g | Fats: 24g | Sodium: 624mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g
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